Dec 29, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - Indigo, perhaps the most valuable Ag Tech company in the world
When Geoffrey von Maltzahn was first pitching farmers to try out his startup’s special seeds, he sometimes told them, half-acknowledging his own hyperbole, that “if we’re right, you shouldn’t just see results in the field, you should…
Dec 29, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - US Ag Tech year in reverse, 2018 - E-commerce for Ag is coming...
By Todd JanzenI love the New Year’s holiday. What a great time to reminisce about the good things, say goodbye to the bad things, and set goals for the next year. For the Janzen Ag Law Blog, I also spend some time looking back at…
Dec 29, 2018
"Canada’s Warren Buffett" buys into Machinery Dealerships
Jim Pattison roars through rural Saskatchewan in his silver pickup truck, barreling down the prairie road that runs arrow-straight to the horizon. Tossed into the back seat is a sleeping bag and crimson pillow—the unlikely berth for…
Dec 28, 2018
Wow, whole country to go 100 percent Organic within 10 years
Kyrgyzstan to switch to 100 percent organic agricultureKyrgyzstan Parliament just announced its 10-year plan to phase out all non-organic farming and switch to 100 percent organic agriculture. The country that relies heavily on its…
Dec 28, 2018
Indian wheat crop faltering…
by Peter McMeekin Speculation is increasing that this season’s Indian wheat production could be much lower than last year, as less than average rainfall and higher than average temperatures threaten yields in the key winter crop regions.After…
Dec 28, 2018
CBH Harvest report - Total WA receivals reach $15.6m tonnes as Harvest nearly finished
OPERATIONS UPDATEGrain receivals have slowed down across the state over the past week, with many growers reaching the end of their harvest programs and others pausing operations over the Christmas period.Despite this, the Kwinana…
Dec 27, 2018
Australian DNA technologies changing production on the Falkland Islands
The world-leading genomic research of Australia’s sheep industry is opening new export opportunities for genetics and advisory services in the Falkland Islands.Sheep consultant Sally Martin, of Young, NSW, has been engaged by the…
Dec 27, 2018
The changing face of Farmers
By Brigid PriceAn estimated 70 per cent of the first jobs that young Australians commence will either look very different or be completely obsolete in the next 10 -15 years due to automation, according to a report by the Foundation…
Dec 23, 2018
CBH Harvest Report - WA harvest now bigger that the $14.8 million tonnes estimate
OPERATIONS UPDATEThis week CBH Group reached its season estimate of 14.8 million tonnes, with operations set to continue into the new year after a delayed start to harvest in several areas.Growers in the Geraldton and Esperance zones…
Dec 23, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - Solutions needed more than ever as growers face water crisis
By Megan Graham. Water prices have doubled in the last 12 months, putting pressure on crop growers across several regions of Australia. This current predicament has been caused by inadequate rain and too-high demand.With the threat…
Dec 23, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - Autonomy on the Farm
Roads aren’t the only place for autonomous vehicles - Honda is gearing up to supply small, off-road robotic work vehicles that may come in handy for farms, construction sites and even firefighting. The Japanese car maker, which is…
Dec 23, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - The digital life of Oysters
Australian oyster farmer Ewan McAsh is thinking big – across species and markets – to put smart aquaculture management in the palm of producers’ hands, with support from the FRDC’s Fish-X programLike many oyster farmers, Ewan McAsh…
Dec 23, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - NAB: The sky-high rise of vertical disruption
Next year, California-based Crop One plans to complete the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A $40 million joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering, the 120,000-square-metre facility will produce a daily…
Dec 21, 2018
Rebates for water smart NSW Farmers
* Federal and NSW Governments to deliver $12 million in water infrastructure rebates * Drought-hit farmers to claim up to 25% on new farm water infrastructure costs * Part of the $50 million On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure…
Dec 20, 2018
Spray weeds early to save moisture and money
By Toni Somes Early and effective control of summer weeds will be high on the to-do list for growers in Queensland and New South Wales with the start of the summer storm season.Recent rains across much of the region have been ideal…
Dec 20, 2018
Australian Machinery Manufacturer McLoughlin about to release its first Aussie made Mini Loader
As alot of you may know or have heard, we’ve been working tirelessly on a secret Australian Made Project for the past 12 months.The project itself has taken thousands of man hours and has involved top quality industry experts from…
Dec 20, 2018
Merck to Acquire Parent Company of Allflex, SCR
The owners of Allflex ear tags and SCR dairy monitoring technology is being acquired by Merck. The acquisition of the Antelliq Group, formerly known as the Allflex Group, was made public on Dec. 14 in a joint press release by Merck…
Dec 20, 2018
King Island Beef story a vital part of export success
By Phil McFarlane - Founder & Director at EAT Group With the way cleared for development of a new abattoir on King Island in Australia’s Bass Strait, a vital piece of the King Island Beef brand story is coming to fruition. And that…
Dec 19, 2018
Fox & Lillie Rural opens new store in Wellington NSW
Fox & Lillie Rural are pleased to announce the opening of their new brokerage, AWTA testing and direct buying woolstore operation in Wellington, New South Wales.Fox & Lillie Rural is a dynamic and customer focused wool brokerage business…
Dec 19, 2018
Nominations now open for SA's Ag Town of the Year Award
Think your town is an example of an outstanding agricultural community? Nominations for the inaugural South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year Award have now opened.The new award will form a part of Brand South Australia’s 2019…
