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Recent ABC Rural reporting on a destructive hailstorm across Victoria’s Mallee has turned a promising harvest into a reminder that machinery decisions do not happen in calm, predictable conditions. Crops near harvest across districts including Birchip, Wycheproof, Quambatook and Lascelles were damaged by severe hail, with wheat, barley, lentils, canola and other crops affected just as growers were preparing to move through paddocks. - read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s 3 November 2026 decision to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85 per cent has added another layer of pressure to farm machinery planning. The change, effective from 4 November, takes the benchmark rate to its highest level since late 2008 and follows several increases during 2026, making finance structure and cash-flow timing more important for producers considering tractors, harvest gear, spraying equipment, irrigation assets or handling systems. - read more
Recent ABC Rural reporting from north-west Victoria has highlighted a fast-moving locust control problem, with farmers in the Mallee concerned about hatchings ahead of harvest and Agriculture Victoria saying numbers are at their highest level in 15 years, though not expected to reach plague levels. For machinery planning, the story is a reminder that pest pressure can quickly shift from an agronomy issue to a capital and cash-flow decision. - read more
Recent rural coverage of the national sheep and goat electronic identification rollout is a timely reminder that compliance changes can quickly become machinery decisions. For many producers, eID is not only about tags. It can also involve scanners, panel readers, weigh systems, drafting equipment, race upgrades, software subscriptions and better connectivity around yards and loading areas. - read more
Farm machinery finance can involve tax, depreciation, GST, ownership and security concepts. This guide explains the main ideas Australian farmers may want to discuss with their accountant, broker or lender before choosing a finance structure. - read more
Australia is renowned for its vast plantations and thriving forestry industry. These operations require sophisticated machinery to efficiently manage and harvest resources. From tractors to harvesters, farm machinery plays an important role in supporting modern plantation and forestry operations. - read more
Livestock farming is a major part of Australian agriculture, with operations ranging across cattle, sheep, poultry and other livestock enterprises. Machinery finance can help eligible farmers consider ways to fund equipment used for feeding, handling, transport, fencing, water systems and day-to-day livestock operation management. - read more
New and used farm machinery can both be financed, but the asset's age, condition, valuation, deposit requirement and likely working life may affect how a lender assesses the application. - read more
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