Feb 13, 2019
$42 million research partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of WA’s problematic soils
A historic $42 million research partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of Western Australia’s problematic soils was announced today between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), and the State’s Department of…
Feb 13, 2019
Decades to recover - Leadership needed to guide cattle industry through darkest days
With emergency supplies of fodder finally making it to distressed herds in north-west Queensland – the last survivors of a millions-strong herd that came through more than five years of drought – AgForce is urging a focus on the future.CEO…
Feb 13, 2019
Weeds costing Australian Farmers $13 million a day
A new report released today by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has found that the agricultural cost of weeds is on average, $4.8 billion per year, or $13 million a day.National Farmers' Federation Chief Executive Officer,…
Feb 13, 2019
Massive drop in numbers at Ballarat Sheep and Lamb Market
Yarding - 16,529 (-14,213) .Lambs - 9653 (-8989).Sheep - 6876 (-5224). Lamb supply decreased to just 9,658 head at Ballarat this week, back by nearly 50%. Quality varied from average to good, but with more, plainer light weight lambs…
Feb 13, 2019
The value of Farmland is the foundation of Agriculture
So why is the focus always on production?By Lisa McFadyen - Valuer, Ag Consultant and StartUp Founder, Secure ImpactSecure Impact’s vision is to pave the way for a long-term, sustainable and viable future for the Australian Agriculture…
Feb 12, 2019
The Farm Tender Hay Report – FNQ floods show us Farming is a tough game
FNQ floods show us Farming is a tough gameFor the fortnight up to the 13th of February, 2019 - Volume 26Terrible news about the floods in FNQ and all the Cattle deaths. For those in that situation, we are all thinking of you.We go…
Feb 12, 2019
How Can You Help Our Rural Communities? By Alastair Rayner
Across Australia, the impact of the extremes of climate is playing out with disastrous consequences for hundreds of families. Its been easy for some people in metropolitan NSW to think that the coastal rain and storms have been widespread.…
Feb 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, ASX, Mecardo. The rainfall and production prospects for the coming year are an unknown, will it be colossal or dreadful? The reality is that no-one can really predict weather out 12 months with any…
Feb 12, 2019
Restockers pushed store Lambs $10-$20 dearer at Bendigo
Yarding - 20,630 (-2870) .Lambs - 14,280 (-3720).Sheep - 6350 (+850). Lamb numbers eased to 14,280 head or close to 4,000 less. There was no extra heavy export lambs over 30kg cwt, with more of the market comprising lighter weight…
Feb 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Regional wool production
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICS. Wool production varies between regions in terms of quality and quantity. For the 25 years following the collapse of the Reserve Price Scheme (RPS), sheep numbers shrank in the key production regions…
Feb 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - If this is not the low it is pretty close
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, ABS. Last week Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) released their sheep industry projections, and we noted that lamb supply is likely to take a hit this year. It should come as no surprise that sheep supply…
Feb 12, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Restockers shed light on female slaughter ratio
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, ABS, MecardoIn October 2018 we looked at how restocker behaviour at the saleyard can give us a clue to the female slaughter ratio and provide notice as to the status of the cattle cycle, such as if…
Feb 11, 2019
This little piggy went to market… By Peter McMeekin
World Grain Update:The big news in Agricultural markets last week was the release of a plethora of data by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Most of the reports had been delayed due to the partial shutdown of US…
Feb 11, 2019
Market firming - Global Milk supply growth has slowed to a halt
By Dustin Boughton, Procurement, Maxum Foods – Your partner in dairyGlobal milk supply growth has slowed to a halt, while trade volumes are growing with attractive commodity prices for buyers. The overall market is firming as a result,…
Feb 11, 2019
Menindee Murray Cod rescue deemed successful
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has successfully relocated 20 stressed Murray Cod from the pool immediately downstream of Weir 32 near the Menindee township to the DPI Narrandera Fisheries Centre.The Murray Cod, which…
Feb 11, 2019
Mutton Sheep slaughter up 20% on this time last year
Livestock and meat slaughter monthly trend movements for December 2018: * Cattle slaughter decreased by 2,800 head (or 0.4%) in the month ending December 2018 compared with the previous month and increased by 56,100 head (or 9.2%)…
Feb 11, 2019
Blue-green algae in Farm water supplies could be poisoning your Livestock
Livestock owners need to be aware that seasonal conditions are ideal for blue-green algal growth in farm water supplies, which could result in poisoning of livestock as well as pets.Victoria’s Acting Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Cameron…
Feb 11, 2019
The Golden Approach to Crop Production - By Shane Thomas
US - The elusive silver bullet. We all want that one product, practice or formula that will solve all of our problems when it comes to farming and crop production. Many claim to have it, some think it will be developed and others…
Feb 10, 2019
World Record US Angus Bull make $AUD2.1 million
Lot 1 - SAV America 8018 sells for a WORLD RECORD $1.51 million US ($2.1 AUD) to Herbster Angus Farms at the Schaff Angus Valley Bull Sale.Watch the auction here - https://www.facebook.com/WesternAgWill/videos/382140709010282/Ad-…
Feb 10, 2019
How does agriculture rebuild its fan base?
By Lynne Strong - Founder and National Program Director Picture You In AgricultureAs a 6th generation farmer who has worked beyond the agriculture sector, conversed with the bright minds in Getup and the World Wild Life Fund, designed…
