Mar 16, 2020
Significant rain prompts major turnaround in Farmer sentiment
Results at a glance:• Significant rain prompts major turnaround in farmer sentiment across Australia, despite ongoing effects of drought and bushfire• Farmers are confident of return to better seasons and improved farm incomes• Strong…
Mar 16, 2020
Aussie Beef sent to China by airplane
A batch of 100 tonnes of chilled beef was sent by airplane to preserve the presence of Australian beef in the Chinese marketAussie beef exporters have appealed to new ways to send their products in the Chinese market without being…
Mar 16, 2020
Stimulus package welcomed boost for Agriculture and the bush
NFF CEO Tony Mahar said today’s Federal Government COVID-19 stimulus package was a welcomed boost for agriculture and the bush.“Many farmers and the communities they support, are already doing it tough from the prolonged hardship…
Mar 16, 2020
Grain industry influencers come together
Grain farmers came together to enhance their skills around engaging in critical discussions about food production through the GrainGrowers’ Grains Social Leadership Program (GSLP).This week the third cohort of the GSLP took part in…
Mar 16, 2020
Planting Season Underway
By Matt Wallis - AWBThe Autumn break has been welcomed with open arms from east coast farmers with totals throughout Southern New South Wales ranging from two to six inches on top of a similar break a fortnight earlier where much…
Mar 16, 2020
Is your Farm or business prepared for Covid-19?
By John Gladigau - Executive Director at Bulla Burra Operations Pty Ltd I don't really mean to make light of the situation, as its a serious question.As a farming business we are only a few weeks away from beginning seeding, with…
Mar 16, 2020
Two distinct buying patterns emerge at Bendigo today
Yarding - 35,000 (-9120).Lambs - 27,000 (-6370).Sheep - 8000 (-2750).About 27,000 lambs were yarded as selling resumed after the Labour Day long weekend. Quality remained very good, with a lot of lambs still coming in off grain. Two…
Mar 14, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Creating a farm record keeping system
ChallengeUp until 2013, Anna Binna Farms relied solely on a pen and paper system for their farm records. This system did not fit well with the abilities of all team members and didn’t offer owner Ben Wundersitz a good way to track…
Mar 13, 2020
It’s tricky financing livestock...or is it?
By Kelsey Miller - DelayPayRead more DelayPay blogs posts hereWhen I arrived at the office today, I thought to myself, welcome to week eight of attempting to get access to a transaction account for DelayPay. This might sound funny;…
Mar 11, 2020
Rural Bank forecast a 45% drop in slaughter rate as producers hang on
Analysts from Rural Bank are forecasting a 45% drop in slaughter for the next 3 to 4 months.Record livestock prices in Australia are shutting down abattoirsA sharp increase in cattle and lamb prices in New South Wales, Australia is…
Mar 11, 2020
Rain yet to kick along new Tractor sales
By Mim Monkivitch - TMATractor Sales in February just failed to meet last year’s level, falling short by 2% compared to last February now sitting 8.5% for the 2020 year to date.Whilst there was some very welcome, widespread rainfall…
Mar 11, 2020
"Missing in action" over sluggish bushfire funds
By Shaughn Morgan - CEO Dairy Connect. Advocacy group Dairy Connect said today that the lack of prompt action on clearing compensation loans and grants for victims of the summer of fires in NSW, Victoria and South Australia was a…
Mar 11, 2020
Rennylea Bull sale result
These results are bought to you by www.studstocksales.com, follow them on Twitter here or Facebook hereRennylea Angus Autumn Bull Sale, NSW - 93/97 bulls sold to $38000 (Lot 11. Rennylea P550 to Murdeduke Angus, VIC & Sterita Park…
Mar 10, 2020
Beautifully presented heavy Lambs make $380/head at Ballarat
Yarding - 40,881 (+1240).Lambs - 31,132 (+5450).Sheep - 9749 (-4210).Lamb numbers increased to 31,132 yarded, the quality was exceptional with all weights on offer across the yarding, agents yarded several pens of beautifully presented…
Mar 10, 2020
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Extra slow going for Hay sales
Extra slow going for Hay salesFor the fortnight up to the 11th of March 2020. This article is bought to you by Mulcahy & Co Agri Solutions. Fantastic to see another fortnight of good rainfall across areas of Australia which have been…
Mar 09, 2020
World Grain News - Sorghum production forecast to be lowest in 50 years…
This article is bought to you by PMG Finance. What a difference a month makes. Substantial rainfall across the majority of nation’s winter and summer cropping regions over the last four weeks, on top of isolated storms in the preceding…
Mar 09, 2020
Fourth time running that O'Connors has claimed Case IH Dealer of the Year
This article is bought to you by Marson Industries Australia. Case IH dealers have gathered in Hobart for the presentation of the annual Dealer of the Year awards, with O'Connors taking home the title for three branches or more and…
Mar 07, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Using a data-driven platform to provide superior service
“We use Agworld on a daily basis for record keeping of field information. At the beginning of the season this starts with basic information such as crop, varieties, rootstocks, spacings, irrigation types, soil type, and then from…
Mar 07, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Indigo to link agronomic data with John Deere’s Operations Centre
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. Memphis, Tennessee – Indigo Agriculture, a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet, today announces its integration with the John…
Mar 07, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - New Back Picker app looking for Farmers
This article is bought to you by C Pearce Contracting. By David Fevaleaki - Back PickerBack Picker is a culmination of experiences living, travelling and working in 4 states ( Vic, NT, QLD, WA ) across many industries ( Construction,…
