Jan 14, 2019
Buyers selective in a cheaper Bendigo Sheep and Lamb Market
Yarding - 26,500 (+9380) . Lambs - 20,000 (+8100). Sheep - 6500 (+1280). Lamb numbers nearly doubled on a week ago and quality improved, with some impressive extra heavy shorn lambs coming forward. The yarding still had a plentiful…
Jan 14, 2019
New research to help the Irrigated Cropping sector through times of high Water costs
The unique challenges faced by irrigated grain growers in Australia’s southern and northern cropping regions are to be addressed through a new suite of investments by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).The GRDC…
Jan 14, 2019
Opinion - Service Remains Key in Ag Retail
By Reinder PrinsWith the Christmas holidays over and 2019 in full swing, most of us will have had some time to reflect on 2018 and on what we think 2019 might have in store for us personally and for agriculture in general. During…
Jan 13, 2019
What are the four personality types of Australian Farmers?
People tend to see farmers as one large group of food and fibre producers. But have you ever thought about what different individuals they are? How would you encourage these independent, self-sufficient people to adopt change or innovate?Agronomist…
Jan 13, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Cattle
By Matt Dalgleish - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
Jan 13, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Sheep
By Matt Dalgleish - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
Jan 13, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Wool
By Robert Herrmann - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
Jan 13, 2019
Regal Funds Management acquired a stake in Farmland and Water rights asset manager Kilter Rural
As the foundation for a joint venture, Sydney-based Regal Funds Management has reportedly acquired a stake in farmland and water rights asset manager Kilter Rural.Together, there are expectations that the two will soon be launching…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Hey Ag Tech Entrepreneur, start with - what do you need?
Gil Rabinovich. AgTech Entrepreneur, start with - what do you need? not - what do you think?A recurrent phenomenon we often witness is over-reliance on pilot groups and early adopters, which are oftentimes limited groups of farmers…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - CNH Industrial launches AGXTEND
CNH Industrial has launched the AGXTEND brand, focused exclusively on aftermarket precision farming technology solutions.AGXTEND will provide customers of CNH Industrial’s agricultural brands, Case IH, STEYR and New Holland Agriculture,…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Four reasons why Agronomists won't become extinct
By Shane Thomas. There is never ending technology evolution everywhere we look. Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, sensors, modelling and more are changing the way we approach our every day lives and the way businesses…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Is this the year you take your agribusiness digital?
It’s the time of year when people of all backgrounds make new year resolutions, institute new habits and reflect on their journey. It’s not uncommon for business leaders too, to reflect on business performance and goals for the future.Here’s…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - 10 Things Ag Tech Needs to Admit
By Nathan Faleide. As I sit here pondering what is the next big thing needed for digital ag/precision ag/agtech/digital farming…..blah blah blah, it came to me to write down a list of things that we actually need changed or just need…
Jan 11, 2019
Great start to the year for Wool Sales
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe first wool sales for 2019 opened with strong buyer sentiment this week, continuing on the positive trend of sales seen prior to the three-week Christmas recess.Assisted by an Australian Dollar trading…
Jan 11, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Grain
By Andrew Whitelaw - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
Jan 11, 2019
Tractor Sale down by only 4% on last would be considered a good result
Sales of Agricultural tractors have finished the year down 4.1% on last year concluding what has been a challenging year for suppliers and dealers, particularly in the Eastern States. There are numerous factors driving the…
Jan 10, 2019
Cotton Australia statement on fish deaths at Menindee
Statement attributable to Michael Murray, Cotton Australia General Manager:“New South Wales is in the grips of a long and devastating drought. This drought is impacting all agricultural sectors, including the cotton industry where…
Jan 10, 2019
Domestic Livestock Feed Markets the key to Grain Prices - Rural Bank Outlook 2019
CroppingIn 2018 we saw a 30 per cent increase in the value of Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures in Australian dollar terms and domestic values have responded with Newcastle APW wheat firming 60 per cent year-on-year. Strong…
Jan 10, 2019
Mainland Growers watching the Tasmanian "Hyper-Yielding Cereals Project"
By Sharon Watt A unique high-yielding cereal grains project in Tasmania is expected to generate a ripple effect across Bass Strait to where mainland grain growers are following the project’s progress with interest.The Grains Research…
Jan 10, 2019
Dearer first up Sheep and Lamb market at Ballarat this week
Yarding - 32,357.Lambs - 18,257.Sheep - 14,100. The first lamb and sheep sale for 2019 saw a reduced number of 18,257 lambs and 14,100 sheep yarded. Quality was mixed, and ranged from average to very good, especially across the shorn…
