Jul 20, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - What’s the latest in optical sprayer technology?
This article is bought to you by Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day. By Cindy BenjaminCan you believe that it’s almost 20 years since optical sprayer technology came to Australia? In that time, being able to spray ‘green weeds…
Jul 20, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Swarms set to take over Ag
This article is bought to you by Stocka. At a two-day forum organised by German Agricultural Society, DLG, 300 industry specialists met to discuss the challenges, opportunities and prospects for tractors. Their verdict was that wheeled…
Jul 19, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Sideways – not just a movie about sad old men
This article is bought to you by Perpperton Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Stud. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, BOM, Mecardo. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) managed to eke out a limited gain this week, lifting 4.45¢ to…
Jul 19, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Lambs at 1000 no longer a fantasy
This article is bought to you by Brooke's Livestock Carriers. By Angus Brown | Source: MLALamb supply continues to contract and with it, prices are on the rise, mostly. There were a couple of negative spots, especially in the restocker…
Jul 19, 2019
Dairy and plant-based ‘milk’ alternatives — what are you really getting from each?
This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. The milk aisle can be very overwhelming. There are so many options for dairy milk as well as a large selection of dairy-free “milk” products. So, how do we choose? Well, the answer…
Jul 18, 2019
NSW Government to have a crack at Drought Insurance
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. GrainGrowers welcomes an announcement by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro about funding to explore options around a national insurance program for farmers. With the ongoing drought and a…
Jul 18, 2019
Need Grain Storage? This Millicent Grain facility holds 140,000 tonnes
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. Storage and handling company Viterra is making available for sale its Millicent grain handling and receival site, piquing the interest of a range of potential buyers. CBRE Agribusiness…
Jul 18, 2019
Global farmers can take on climate change. Here's how
This article is bought to you by Amarant Trucking Company. We need to re-examine the relationship between agriculture and climate. Today, agriculture is a major contributor to challenges facing our environment: land degradation, aquifer…
Jul 18, 2019
Weekly Agribusiness News Recap
This article is bought to you by Wormhit. By Georgia Devenish - Agricultural Research Analyst at JLL. AgribusinessElders Limited has announced a $157 million takeover of rural supplies wholesaler, Australian Independent Rural Retailers…
Jul 18, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Store cattle prices rising but margins still good
This article is bought to you by Australian Fodder Industry Association. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Feedcentral, AuctionsplusImproving seasonal conditions in the south have seen young cattle prices improving. Supply is getting…
Jul 18, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - The FX effect
This article is bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, MecardoA premium subscriber asked us to compare current market highs for lamb and mutton, considering the softer exchange rate to the US, to see…
Jul 18, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Forex-ample
This article is bought to you byBy Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, MecardoAustralia, the lucky country. We are a small country (53 in global ranking), with abundant resources. These resources from minerals to agricultural produce tend…
Jul 18, 2019
The bush needs more people, and migrants need work and community
This article is bought to you by Victorian State Marnoo Merinos Field Day. By Robbie Sefton.Migrants moving to the bush should be a classic case of need-meets-opportunity: the bush needs more people, and migrants need work and community.The…
Jul 17, 2019
New DelayPay product takes sellers and suppliers "off risk"
This article is bought to you by SST GPS. We hear it lots. My biggest risk is not getting paid. Some of you may know that DelayPay is for buyers. Well, now we have just launched DelayPay for sellers.How it works:* Decide you want…
Jul 17, 2019
Viterra is on its annual recruitment drive for 1500 Harvest workers
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. Viterra has opened its annual recruitment drive for harvest workers with applications now open for approximately 1500 seasonal jobs.Viterra is a major employer in regional areas with around…
Jul 17, 2019
Can Angus cattle hold onto their premium?
This article is bought to you by CommStream Capital. By Robert Herrmann - Mecardo. Producers of 100% Angus cattle have been enjoying a premium over non-Angus breeds for most of the last five years. As Wagyu producers have learnt in…
Jul 17, 2019
No one assumes the Australian Crop is made yet - AWB
This article is bought to you by Mazaratto Hay Freight. By Angus Groves - AWB. n Australia we are tracking sideways in terms of pricing. The larger the crop gets in the south and west of the country, the more comfortable the market…
Jul 17, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Demand still there but supply is not
Demand still there but supply is notThis Hay Report is bought to you by C Pearce Contracting. For the fortnight up to the 17th of July, 2019 - Volume 37. Nothing much has changed from the last report a fortnight ago. Stocks are still…
Jul 16, 2019
Good quality trade weight Lambs made $10/kg at Ballarat
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. Yarding - 19,134 (+2,844).Lambs - 13,354 (N/A).Sheep - 3,051 (N/A). Numbers increased to 19,134 head. Lamb numbers were 13,354 the quality ranged from average to good, with…
Jul 16, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Lamb prices strong for the long haul
This article is bought to you by Reading Transport. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, ABS. How long will the good times last for sheep and lambs? We know both varieties of ovine stock are currently at or close to record values, but can…
