Downgrades to production estimates for French, German and Russian wheat crops are putting further pressure on the global balance sheet for wheat.

The Australian grains sector is on course to what is forecast to be another golden harvest for many key production zones as grain begins filling chaser bins across the country.

Hopes for bumper cotton crop in Central Queensland this season following toughest drought in years.

Richmond and Hughenden are the preferred locations for a gin that could directly employ up to 35 staff and cost $35m to build, a feasibility study has found.

Emerald grower and long-term industry innovator Nigel Burnett has been elected new chair of Cotton Australia board.

Irradiation is growing in acceptance for export fruit processing.

The company is looking to assist horticulture growers produce more, efficiently.