Aug 03, 2019
Common Shearing Shed Issues and What to Do About Them
This article is bought to you by Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day. For many sheep farming operations across Australia shearing is the most important task of the year. It is also the livelihood of several thousand shearers…
Aug 03, 2019
The Hookes keep their Serpentine properties in good shape
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. By Anthony Healy - Chief Customer Officer, Business & Private Banking at National Australia BankAd - Try Loadshift - The Australia wide online heavy haulage transport marketplace - Ad It…
Aug 02, 2019
German company Claas aims to raise profile
This article is bought to you by Mazaratto Hay Freight. When Claas surveyed North American farmers about brand recognition, the results disappointingly hovered around 10 percent.Ad - Need to shift some Hay? Try Mazaratto Hay Freight,…
Aug 02, 2019
Taking mixed Farming to a whole new level
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. Stephen Creese has taken the term ‘mixed farming' to a whole new level by building a farming empire based on a combination of business structures and partnerships. Farming and business…
Aug 02, 2019
Finalists named for the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award
This article is bought to you by Mulcahy & Co Agri Solutions. Six young people from across Australia have been named as Finalists in the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award. The Award, which…
Aug 02, 2019
Roger Fletcher sells his 20 percent stake in Cubbie Station
This article is bought to you by Reading Transport. · An agricultural fund managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets to acquire a 49% interest in Cubbie Station and associated operating assets · Shandong Ruyi retains 51%…
Aug 02, 2019
Gene technology set to boost brewing performance of Australian Barley varieties
This article is bought to you by Morgans. Cutting-edge gene technology is being used to boost the brewing performance of current Australian barley varieties in our biggest market – China. Australia exports more than five times as…
Aug 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Deciles: July 2019
This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. By Andrew Whitelaw & Matthew McAdam | Source: Various sources. Deciles are an important tool in your marketing toolbox, to provide a view for strategic decisions. Our collection of…
Aug 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Will African Swine Fever impact upon grain prices?
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: USDA, Eikon. The biggest issue in the protein markets at present is the African Swine Fever outbreak hitting hard in China. Clearly there is a direct…
Aug 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - An 8 year low for Ovine slaughter
This article is bought to you by PMG Finance. By Angus Brown | Source: MLAWe have seen lower lamb slaughter in the last year, just, and we have seen lower sheep slaughter within the last three. We haven’t, however, seen combined…
Aug 01, 2019
Crop assessment project proves drone accuracy
This article is bought to you by Brooke's Livestock Carriers. Drones have proven be just as accurate at taking plant measurements as more hands-on traditional methods, paving the way for a range of agricultural applications.A two-year…
Jul 31, 2019
Growth in on-farm storage has changed the way the Grain market behaves
This article is bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. By James MassinaOne often hears that the only constant in life is change. It is happening at a much faster pace than it ever has before, and this trend is set to continue. The…
Jul 31, 2019
Big names join forces to better connect farmers with consumers
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. Leading Australian voices have come together to better connect farmers with consumers through the Telling Our Story Initiative. Ad - For the best custom Feed Pellets contact Vic Feeds and…
Jul 30, 2019
What do they actually do to our milk in the factory?
This article is bought to you by Mobble. By Glen Herud - Founder Happy Cow Milk Co. NZThe milk we drink today is the result of technological progress over the past 30 years. That means milk today is very different from what we called…
Jul 30, 2019
Solid Market at Ballarat this week
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park. Yarding - 17,139 (-1,195).Lambs - 12,677 (-677).Sheep - 4,462 (-1,318). Lamb supply was back at 10,870 head in a mixed offering at Ballarat. Not all the usual buying group attended or…
Jul 30, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – New season Hay prices to be more buyer friendly
New season Hay prices to be more buyer friendly. For the fortnight up to the 31st of July, 2019 - Volume 38. This article is bought to you by Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day. Not a great deal changed in the last fortnight…
Jul 30, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Keeping it real
This article is bought to you by Auto Loans Group. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, ABS, MecardoThe Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) averaged nearly 930¢/kg cwt during July, after peaking at a new record price of 951¢…
Jul 30, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - The best time to calve is…
This article is bought to you by Orange Truck & Ag. By Angus Brown | Source: Livestock Farm Monitor Project, MecardoWe recently received a query from a premium subscriber asking the age-old question “Is it better to lamb/calve in…
Jul 29, 2019
World Grain Report - Harvest action heats up in Europe…
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. Many European regions recorded record high temperatures last week as the continent sweltered through its second heatwave of the summer. However, reaction of the grain markets has been…
Jul 29, 2019
How much nitrogen should be applied in-season?
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. How much nitrogen should be applied in-season? That is the burning question many Western Australian grain growers are currently contemplating following recent rains which…
