Aug 06, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Winter lull for lamb and mutton exports
This article is bought to you by Stocka. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: DAWR, Mecardo. Key points. · Total lamb exports for July 2019 have come in 1.6% below the five-year average for July at 18,238 tonnes swt. · Total mutton exports…
Aug 06, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - AWTA volumes wool supply remains very low
This article is bought to you by By Andrew Woods | Source: AWTA, BOM, ICS Key points · July AWTA greasy wool volumes were down by a small 5.9% (farm bales). · On a rolling three month change the May to July volumes were down a more…
Aug 05, 2019
Bendigo Market unpredictable as buyers picked through the offering
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Yarding - 9,000 (-9,000). Lambs - 7,000 (-6,000). Sheep - 2,000 (-3000). Lamb supply eased to 7,000 head, influenced by the lower prices on offer as well as fewer numbers being…
Aug 04, 2019
Asia to drive meat demand over coming decade
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park Merinos. Last month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released their collaborative global agricultural…
Aug 04, 2019
Drought drives EU cattle premium higher in 2019
This article is bought to you by Glendemar MPM. By Tom Rookyard, AuctionsPlus Market Insights Cattle eligible for the European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) have long held the notion of strong market premiums. Indeed,…
Aug 04, 2019
Claas Introduces Next-Generation Lexion Combine
This article is bought to you by CommStream Capital. Claas of America today announces the launch of the all-new Lexion 8000-7000 series combine, designed for farm business operators who want more from their combine, with no compromises.…
Aug 04, 2019
More Profitable Decisions Through Communication
This article is bought to you by Amarant Trucking Company. Challenge: K•Coe Isom's AgKnowledge team aims to improve their service offerings to their grower clients by moving towards a more dynamic way of communication. By improving…
Aug 04, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Don't be too concerned about sharing data
This article is bought to you by Mecardo. By Leo Tholhuijsen There are no valid reasons for farmers to keep their data as close as a chicken keeps her eggs.The biggest danger of collecting data on a farm is that they remain unused,…
Aug 03, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - We must disrupt ourselves before somebody else does
This article is bough to you by Mobble. By Dr Larry Marshall, CSIRO Chief Executive. Risk takers, collaborators and entrepreneurs please step forward, Australia needs you. If we are going to harness the benefits of global disruption…
Aug 03, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Blockchain system helps fight the counterfeit Aussie Beef dilemma
This article is bought to you by Auto Loans Group. For every kilogram of Australian beef sold in China, there's a kilo of counterfeit steak sold. Now producers are fighting back using nanotech and blockchain. Fake steak is a massive…
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…
