Jul 14, 2020
Confidence restored after consistent rainfall
By Matt Wallis - AWBFriday saw the release of the July USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reporting in line with the market’s expectations following on from the June stocks and acreage report. Overall, the global…
Jul 14, 2020
Market stronger for Lambs at Ballarat
Yarding - 9057 (+760).Lambs - 7751 (+1215).Sheep - 1306 (-455).Lambs supply was low this week at 7,700. The quality was mixed with a small selection of well finished off grain short skinned lambs offered, again not all the usual buying…
Jul 14, 2020
There’s optimism and appetite for investment in the Ag sector
By CBAOpportunity for agribusinesses to capitalise on positive outlook.While the impacts of coronavirus have been widespread across the economy, the outlook for many parts of Australia’s agribusiness sector is strong and growing,…
Jul 14, 2020
By the Truckloads
By RabobankTruckloads and truckloads of produce – from chillies and avocadoes to onions, beetroot and herbs – roll out of the loading docks of the family-owned business in Bundaberg every day.While much of it is consumed fresh, much…
Jul 14, 2020
The Farm Tender Hay Report – New season Hay price predictions not bright
New season Hay price predictions not brightFor the fortnight up to the 15th of July, 2020.Prices slipped in the last fortnight with all Cereal Hay selling under the $200/mt mark. This has been a Winter like no other as far as demand…
Jul 13, 2020
Grain Report - Global Wheat production on the decline…
While still a record, it appears that global wheat production for the 2020/21 season may have peaked as the crop comes under yield pressure in a number of the major producers.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released…
Jul 13, 2020
Australian Beef production sinks
May has the smallest output in the last three years, according to statisticsAs the beef sector is looking to rebuild the herd, Australian beef production in May plunged to the lowest level recorded in the last three years, announced…
Jul 13, 2020
Up to 1800 harvest jobs at Viterra set to boost SA regional communities
By ViterraViterra has announced its annual harvest recruitment drive for up to 1800 people to join the company, to help bring in the season’s grain across South Australia and western Victoria.Applications are now open for workers…
Jul 13, 2020
Regional Australia is quietly shaping up as one of the rare winners....
By Emma Foster - Deputy editor of Westpac Wire - WestpaFor almost a decade, Jo Palmer has been “shouting from the rooftops” about the business benefits of employing remote workers.But even she couldn’t have anticipated the massive…
Jul 13, 2020
Only 2634 Sheep and Lambs yarded in Bendigo this week
Yarding - 2634 (-7966).Lambs - 2210 (-6090).Sheep - 424 (-1876).Smallest yarding for at least 20 years at Bendigo this week, some agents claiming it would rate as the smallest prime sale ever recorded. Just 2,210 lambs and 424 sheep.…
Jul 12, 2020
It's back - Honda rolls out the new look CT125 and CT110
By HondaIt's back....We look back to Honda’s classic CT series, a model that’s delivered plenty joy to people’s lives for decades; from fulfilling every day transportation needs of many families around the world, to delivering the…
Jul 12, 2020
Filling the void left by the demise of traditional media
By Georgie Somerset AM - Director at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)See the original article hereLike many from the country, I grew up reading my local paper, The Longreach Leader, looking for articles about topics I understood…
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Optiweigh, Regular weighing helps the Farmer decide when to sell
About OptiweighOptiweigh is a reliable, automated in-paddock weighing system that provides livestock farmers with a smart, fast and cost-effective way to remotely monitor and measure the weight of the livestock in their herds. The…
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - The problem with the "Problem"
Nailed it - How our solution finally found a problem to solveBy Sivam Krish - CEO GoMicroSee the original article here"What's the problem you are trying to solve ?" is the first question that impatient VC's throw at those who dare…
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Elders close down apps
By EldersAs technology evolves, so do the needs of our farming customers. Elders’ priority is to provide solutions and agricultural advice that drives productivity and profitability for customers. This means assessing the use and…
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Data driving profits, Farms and Australian Agriculture
By AgriFuturesHow farmers collect, use and store data is what will drive Australian agriculture in the future, and everyone has a view on what opportunities are available.Economist and entrepreneur, Ros Harvey, is the Founder and…
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Podcast - Ground Truthing Ag Tech with Cory Willness
This episode is primarily focused on the area of Ag Tech that includes site-specific agronomic tools that you’d hear referred to as variable-rate or under the umbrella of precision agriculture.Listen to the podcast here
Jul 10, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Excellence starts with planning
By AgwordChallenge -Lilliput Ag grows a variety of crops and produces seed for sister-business Baker Seed Co. Lilliput Ag looked to adopt a newer recording platform linked to the cloud to try and track production data. Co-owners Andrew…
Jul 10, 2020
How can I maximise the weed control value of my crop rotation?
Cindy Benjamin - WeedSmart with Kevin Morthorpe, Trait & Seed Technology Stewardship Manager, Pioneer SeedsA diverse crop rotation is the twine that holds a good farming system together and underpins an effective weed management program.…
Jul 10, 2020
Agri wakes up to a new world
By Madeleine Swan - Associate Director, Agri Research at ANZAssociate Director, Agri Research Australia, ANZAs economies around the world emerge from the ‘induced coma’ of COVID-19 lockdowns and the full impact of the pandemic on…
