Jul 04, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - The NSW herd hitting new lows, and heading lower
This article is bought to you by Wormhit. By Angus Brown | Source: ABS, ABARES, MLA. Back at the end of April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released their official numbers for Australian commodities. Additionally, the…
Jul 04, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Merino micron premiums and discounts
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds.By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, AWRAP, ICSMicron premiums and discounts are usually looked at in proportional or relative terms, as the relative prices between different micron categories…
Jul 04, 2019
Wool market lifts generously today
This article was bought to you by Entegra Sheds. Karee Wool market report for the South - July 4th. SMI: 1713 +1518: 2099 +3519: 2047 +3120: 2037 +3321: 2022 +1928: 1050 ucMerino Cardings: 939 +29Passed In: 6.9%www.kareewool.com.auAd…
Jul 04, 2019
Morrison Government delivers to protect Farmers from activists
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. The Morrison Government is today delivering on its election commitment to protect the privacy of Australian farmers and primary producers by introducing legislation to protect them…
Jul 03, 2019
$40k for NSW Drought Transport subsidy from July 1
This article is bought to you by Bruce Robertson Transport. The Emergency Drought Relief Package 2019-20 includes $70 million for Drought Transport Subsidies. From 1 July 2019, eligible farm business' will be entitled to receive up…
Jul 03, 2019
Ron Cullen to chair two new Woolgrower consultation forums
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has announced a new, enhanced industry consultation model to provide woolgrowers valuable input into the organisation’s priorities and give…
Jul 03, 2019
Croppers - Get involved in WeedSmart Week
This article is bought to you by C Pearce Contracting. This August, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) is co-hosting the first WeedSmart Week to be held in Victoria.Growers and agronomists are invited to attend the 3-day event, beginning…
Jul 03, 2019
Wool market softer
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. Karee Wool market report for the South - July 3rd. SMI: 1698 -718: 2064 -419: 2016 uc20: 2004 -428: 1050 -10Merino Cardings: 910 -11Passed In: 6.4%www.kareewool.com.auAd -…
Jul 03, 2019
Another big Ag acquisition - Delta acquires North West Ag and AGRIvision
This article is bought to you by Orange Truck & Ag. Delta Agribusiness (Delta Ag) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of leading independent rural services business North West Ag Services and AGRIvision consultants…
Jul 02, 2019
Dearer market again at Ballarat Sheep and Lambs
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park Merinos. Yarding - 15,717 (-2905).Lambs - 11,484 (-2232).Sheep - 4233 (-673). Lamb supply eased to 11,484 head at Ballarat this week. Quality varied from average to good, with a mix of…
Jul 02, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Looking forward to the new Hay Season
Looking forward to the new Hay Season. This article is bought to you by Stocka. For the fortnight up to the 3rd of July, 2019 - Volume 36. The new Hay season is only a bit over two months away and almost everyone, especially buyers,…
Jul 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - The rain doesn’t stop corn planting?
This article is bought to you by McGuckin Transport. By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, USDAIn recent weeks the major discussion point in the grain market has been the difficulty in planting the US corn crop due to the torrent of rainfall.…
Jul 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - AWTA and rainfall
This article is bought to you by PMG Finance. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWTA, BOM, ICSThe volume of farm bales tested by the AWTA in June fell year on year by 25.8% which caps off a season where volumes started to fall substantially…
Jul 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Fewer ewes in the east, more in the west
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, AWI. There is little doubt the sheep flock is on the wane with the dry weather. The February Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)/Australian Wool Innovation…
Jul 02, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Processor margins ease, but only slightly
This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, Steiner, USDA, ABS, AMPC, Trade, MecardoProcessor margins remain at extremely profitable levels this month with meat works enjoying the benefits of…
Jul 02, 2019
World Grain Report - USDA shocks the market…
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released quite startling corn and soybean planting intention numbers late last week, and the futures markets reacted accordingly.…
Jul 02, 2019
Much anticipated Wimmera/Mallee Radar coming soon
This article is bought to you by CommStream Capital. Wimmera and Southern Mallee communities will soon have access to more accurate, real-time weather information thanks to a new Doppler radar being built near Rainbow.To learn how…
Jul 01, 2019
Saleyard record of $336/head as supply tightens at Bendigo
This article was bought to you by RFM No Till. Yarding - 11,830 (-4085).Lambs - 9,490 (-3140).Sheep - 2,340 (-945). Supply continued to tighten as lamb numbers eased below 10,000 for the first time this winter, with sheep to just…
Jul 01, 2019
More cases of insecticide resistance in redlegged earth mite
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. Grain growers are being asked whether they have noticed a chemical control failure or suspect insecticide resistance in redlegged earth mite (RLEM).Ad - For the best custom Feed Pellets…
Jul 01, 2019
Whose side are you on? By Nathan Scott
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. I have had a quiet break from writing these articles for a while, and pulled back on my use of twitter. Partly this was because it is my busiest time of year, and partly because I just needed…
