Mar 14, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Chinese GDP – what does it tell us about wool prices?
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, OECD. This article is bought to you by Macarthur Stockfeed and Rural Supplies. Traditionally economic growth in the cold, rich countries of the northern hemisphere has been a key driving force behind…
Mar 13, 2019
How long will your stock water last?
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. By Alastair Rayner - Rayner Ag. The summer of 2019 has been another very hot and dry season. Coming off one of the hottest years on record, with low rainfall, this summer…
Mar 13, 2019
Barley continues to find its way into Feedlots
This article is bought to you by Entegra Sheds. By AWB. Grain markets continue to seek guidance from our global counterparts while local markets remain subdued with lack of interest on both the buyer and grower selling sides. While…
Mar 13, 2019
Growers share tips for profitable lupin production
This article is bought to you by SST GPS. By Natalie Lee - GRDC. Narrow leaf lupins, or white lupins, are the most commonly grown lupins in WA and, according to the Grain Industry Association of WA, in most seasons more than 50 per…
Mar 13, 2019
Can Milk Prices Hang On To Upward Momentum?
This article is bought to you by McGuckin Transport. Milk markets gained upward momentum toward the end of February. Can they hold onto improved prices long enough for them to reach the farm gate? Tom Bailey, senior dairy economist…
Mar 13, 2019
If you're not confident about Dairy for next year, consider the following facts
This article is bought to you by Plastag. By Grant BurnsAllocation facts:1. Average inflows will see 100% allocation next season.2. Below average inflows will see 47% allocation in the Goulburn system and 58% in the Murray system.3.…
Mar 13, 2019
How I failed in the US.... By Dwain Duxson
Extracted from a Farm Tender Newsletter. By Dwain Duxson I get asked by many, "how's the US one going"? Many of you don't know, and some of you will know that I tried to get an equivalent business to…
Mar 13, 2019
Lambs slightly dearer, Sheep slightly cheaper at Ballarat
This article bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. Yarding - 22,915 (-2270) . Lambs - 15,391 (+2702). Sheep - 8524 (-4972). Lamb supply increased to 15,391 this week at Ballarat. Quality varied from plain to good, with better finished…
Mar 12, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Dry Times Continue
Dry Times ContinueFor the fortnight up to the 13th of March, 2019 - Volume 28. This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. As the dry times continue, the focus on Hay becomes more prevalent. There is plenty of number crunching taking…
Mar 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Record Grainfed cattle supplies being replaced
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, ALFA. This article is bought to you by Mulcahy & Co Agri Solutions. The headline cattle on feed numbers weren’t that exciting, but we are finally starting to see the increased numbers on feed translating…
Mar 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX. This article was bought to you by Pepperton Poll Dorset and White Suffolk StudsA recent article in Sheep Central discussed a German documentary on mulesing in the Australian flock and noted that there…
Mar 11, 2019
World Grain Report - Strong demand continues in the midst of production uncertainty…
This article is bought to you by Australian Fodder Industry Association. The Australian cattle market has been in retreat in recent weeks as the continued dry on the east coast forces cattle producers to sell down their herd. There…
Mar 11, 2019
Stage set for global milk price recovery according to US dairy expert
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. The slowdown in global milk supply growth has “set the stage” for a recovery in milk prices for dairy producers around the globe, according to a visiting North American…
Mar 11, 2019
Meet A Cotton Grower – Gus O’Brien, Warren, NSW
This article is bought to you by GE Silos. Gus O’Brien, Warren, NSW. “We grow cotton because it gives us the best return for the water we have. I’m not married to cotton; I would grow the next crop if another crop came along that…
Mar 11, 2019
Queensland gets 'game-changing' $6M of wild dog fencing
This article is bought to you by Glendemar MPM. AgForce has applauded the State Government's latest commitment of $6 million toward further exclusion fencing to protect Queensland's sheep flock from wild dog predation.Agriculture…
Mar 11, 2019
CRC genomics research delivers $121M Sheep industry boost
This article is bought to you by Wallaloo Park Merinos. The sheep industry is on the way to realising a boost in value by more than $121 million dollars by 2029 thanks to the Sheep CRC’s 12-year genomics research program and its high-impact…
Mar 09, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - How do Farmers decide what technology to adopt?
This article is bought to you by Loadshift. What resources and tools exist to help farmers evaluate what technology to adopt? This is the question we’ve explored on the last two episodes of the AgTech So What podcast, with guests…
Mar 09, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Report outlines how to drive innovation in Ag
This article was bought to you by Entegra ShedsOverview: * Agriculture innovation vision report from Ernst and Young released * Recommendations will help Australian agriculture become a $100B industry * Estimated to result in…
Mar 09, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - New network for Ag Innovators
This article was bought to you by Mecardo. At Ag Innovators Network our commitment is to bring world class farmers, researchers and agri-business professionals together.Ag Innovators Network was born out of the idea that in order…
Mar 08, 2019
Australia's Late Payment Culture
This article was bought to you by Extend Security. According to the latest research data from Illion, Australia’s late payments are at a historic low, with an average of 10.4 days late. This means that, at the best we’ve ever been,…
