Jun 16, 2019
‘Suspected activists’ set SA Dairy Farmer’s shed alight
This article is bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. The operators of one of the biggest dairy farms in South Australia have expressed fear that they are being targeted by so-called ‘animal liberationists’ after a shed was torched…
Jun 16, 2019
More than just apples in Apple Isle Agriculture
This article is bought to you by Elmore Compost. By Alanna Barrett - Associate Director Agribusiness Research, ANZ. It’s a good thing the success of Australian agriculture isn’t measured solely by the number of farming business in…
Jun 16, 2019
Video - All you need to know about the new Lamb definition
This article is bought to you by Glendemar MPM. The definition of lamb is changing in Australia – from 1 July 2019.Watch the video hereThe current definition of lamb is ‘A female, castrate or entire male that has 0 permanent incisor…
Jun 15, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - New Tesla Ute not far away - Musk
This article is bought to you by SST GPS. Elon Musk made interesting new comments about the upcoming Tesla Pickup truck, including a first hint at the starting price, which he aims to keep under $50,000, and some of the functionality.Tesla’s…
Jun 15, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - In-Cab Systems, Transformed from the Dawn of Precision Ag
This article is bought to you by Mulcahy & Co Agri Solutions. By Jackie Pucci. Paul Welbig was hired as Raven Industries’ first product manager in 2000: the dawn of precision agriculture.“Back in those days,” Welbig says, “it was…
Jun 15, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday Podcast - Tackling Tough Questions about AgTech with Renee Vassilos
This article is bought to you by GE Silos. Renee joins Tim Hammerich to discuss the current startup climate in the agricultural industry. She shares her story and experience while working with big companies like John Deere and where…
Jun 15, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Innovation thrives in adversity
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. SMART Region Incubator (SRI) founder Sam Duncan won a trip to Israel to review that country's vibrant start-up scene. He returned with a new understanding of risk.“Don’t be afraid” is…
Jun 14, 2019
Beyond Meat reckon they added marbling to there plant burger.....
This article is bought to you by Macarthur Stockfeed and Rural Supplies. Starting this week, Beyond Meat is selling a new “meatier” version of its Beyond Burger that the company says is a source of complete protein and both looks…
Jun 14, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Rain pressures ASX basis
This article is bought to you by Australian Fodder Industry Association. By Angus Brown | Source: CME, ASX. Have you heard the one about the rain on the US Plains? Thought so. It might seem like déjà vu but the story remains the same,…
Jun 14, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - No good news for the wool market
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. By Robert Herrmann & Matthew McAdam | Source: AWEX, MecardoAnother week of low offerings, high pass-in rates and price falls.The retracement from the February peak is well and…
Jun 14, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - WA lamb catch the east
This article is bought to you by Pepperton Poll Dorset & White Suffolk StudBy Angus Brown | Source: MLA, NLRSWA lamb producers have joined the party, with their lambs almost the same price as those on the east. For the east coast,…
Jun 14, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Lack of rain hampering EYCI
This article is bought to you by Lawless Lasers. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, BOM, Steiner, Mecardo. Softer cattle prices this week were noted, and impacts were felt most heavily on the younger cattle in the northern markets…
Jun 13, 2019
Weekly Agribusiness News Recap
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. By Georgia Devenish - Agricultural Research Analyst at JLLLivestockWhile volume of lamb consumed in the domestic market has been on a slight downward trend since 2015, research released…
Jun 13, 2019
Wool down again on Thursday
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park. Karee Wool market report for the South - June 13thSMI: 1810 -918: 2194 -2719: 2141 -1820: 2125 -2321: 2120 -2722: 2117 -2728: 1101 -20Merino Cardings 975 -3Passed In: 21.2%www.kareewool.com.auAd -…
Jun 13, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Compared to the US our cattle are cheap and expensive
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, CME. In the global beef market the US is a major player. Being both one of our biggest customers for export beef, along with one of our major competitors,…
Jun 13, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - WASDE Whammy on Corn
This article is bought to you by Stocka. By Angus Brown | Source: USDA. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their World Agricultural Supply and Demand (WASDE) forecasts on Tuesday night. While wheat and oilseed…
Jun 13, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - 21 MPG price cycle – where to now?
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICS. The Merino greasy wool market has had a great run since 2015, aided by a step down in the exchange rate in 2014. With prices for apparel…
Jun 13, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Heavy slaughter to see new flock lows
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA. Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) released their Industry Projections for sheep last week. There were a few surprises, notably the steady lamb slaughter forecasts,…
Jun 13, 2019
Food fraud strategies: How Aussie food brands can protect their themselves
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. By Mark Dingley - CEO at Matthews AustralasiaHere’s a scary scenario: when a Chinese consumer buys a product labelled “Australian beef,” there’s only a 50-50 chance the meat inside…
Jun 12, 2019
Bega enters the "hot" Plant and Dairy based protein market
This article is bought to you by Mazaratto Hay Freight. 180Nutrition was founded by Stuart Cooke in 2009 to sell a range of raw, pure and healthy foods and to connect customers with the world’s leading experts in nutrition via its…
