Nov 23, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Is it a cat or a bull?
By Robert Herrmann | Source: AWEX, Mecardo. Last week we reported the market managed to find a point to stabilise and post a modest rise. It was a different story this week, with a strong market evident from the outset and all categories…
Nov 22, 2018
Wool EMI has a good week with a 77 cent rise
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolFollowing on from a stabilised market last week, the wool market showed continued strength this week with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) increasing 77 cents to finish at 1858 cents per kilogram clean.The…
Nov 22, 2018
EOI for Southern NSW Properties Yarunga Station and Fontainebleau
CBRE Agribusiness has been appointed to sell Yarunga Station and Fontainebleau, a large scale mixed cropping and grazing operation situated in the highly productive Southern Riverina Region of New South Wales.Yarunga Station (844ha)…
Nov 22, 2018
Case IH Early Riser 2130 Stack-Fold Planter has just hit Australian shores
It's the planter that's put precision, performance and profitability to the fore for producers across the globe, and now Australian farmers can see what the Early Riser® 2000 Series from Case IH can do for their bottom line.The Early…
Nov 22, 2018
Take into consideration nutrient loss from cutting failed crops for Hay
Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia who have this year cut crops for hay and silage due to moisture stress and frost are advised to be mindful of the amount of nutrients being removed from their paddocks.Cutting hay removes…
Nov 22, 2018
Iraq drifting to the dark side…Talk of buying Russian Wheat instead of Aussie
By Peter McMeekin - Consulting to the agricultural commodity sector in AustraliaTalk that Iraq is looking at the possibility of importing Russian wheat is not great news for Aussie producers. Iraq may not be our biggest wheat customer,…
Nov 22, 2018
An excellent two days for the Wool Market
Karee Wool market report for the South. November 22ndSMI: 1832 +3118: 2319 +4219: 2210 +4220: 2164 +3821: 2159 +3322: 2144 +2323: 2127 +5028: 861 +65Merino cardings: 1183 +42Passed in: 5.1%www.kareewool.com.auAd - The Australian Fodder…
Nov 22, 2018
Monsanto appeals the $78 million lawsuit
Agribusiness giant Monsanto on Tuesday appealed a $78 million verdict in favour of a dying California man who said the company's widely used Roundup weed killer was a major factor in his cancer.The company filed a notice of appeal…
Nov 22, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Does the forward curve support producers or consumers?
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, ASX. Does the market structure at present offer an opportunity for producers, consumers or both to reduce their price risk for the 2019/20 harvest? In this article, we examine both local and overseas…
Nov 22, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Retail beef refusing to budge as margins claw back
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, ABS, ABARES. We know finished cattle prices have been strong relative to store markets over the last year or so. Finished cattle have, however, been cheaper than we saw during the heady days of 2016.…
Nov 22, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Non-mulesed Merino regional ladder
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICS. The supply of non-mulesed Merino wool is not evenly distributed across the Australian clip. This article takes a look at the regional sources of non-mulesed Merino wool during the past year and…
Nov 21, 2018
David Foote, Liz Ritchie and Troy Setter appointed to the Indonesia Australia Cattle Partnership
* David Foote, Liz Ritchie and Troy Setter appointed to the Indonesia Australia Partnership on Food Security in the Red Meat & Cattle Sector * The appointees bring diverse industry expertise to the partnership * Partnership…
Nov 21, 2018
Decades of debate over - Lamb definition changes to be in line with NZ
* Definition of lamb to be changed in export legislation * Definition will now be in line with New Zealand's definition *Will also be consistent with the AUS-MEAT definitionsMinister for Agriculture David Littleproud will…
Nov 21, 2018
Mr Ian McColl and Dr Elizabeth Jackson elected to the Sheep Producers Board
Sheep Producers Australia has reported on its first eight months in its new advocacy company structure and outlined its focus for 2019 at its Annual General Meeting yesterday.In addition, two candidates – Mr Ian McColl and Dr Elizabeth…
Nov 21, 2018
Video - Knuckey's new Dual Pickup Front
Innovation - Check out the Knuckey Dual Pickup in action at Yarrawonga, Vic. After a few little alterations going even better nowClick on the link here https://twitter.com/i/status/1064717224265506816Ad - Check out new Buy Now, Pay…
Nov 21, 2018
Wool market kicks back into gear with a 43 cent rise in the South
Karee Wool market report South. November 21stSMI: 1801 +4318: 2277 +2919: 2168 +6820: 2126 +5521: 2126 +6822: 2121 +3623: 2077 +5628: 796 +31MC: 1141 +27Pass in: 4.5%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Check out new Buy Now, Pay Later product…
Nov 20, 2018
Tasmanian Organic Dairy industry set for growth
Tasmania’s organic dairy industry could see significant growth over the next few years as another major processor is getting on board.This week Australian Consolidated Milk started collecting organic milk from three Tasmanian farms.ACM…
Nov 20, 2018
Revenue up but a decent loss recorded for the AACo half yearly result
Revenue up 11.1% to $219.2m vs $197.2m pcp; o Underlying meat revenue up 2.3%* Operating Profit of $24.8m, up from $6.8m for the pcp Net operating cash flow of $29.6m vs ($47.5m) outflow up $77.1m on pcp …
Nov 20, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Victorian Barley to hit $300 by Christmas according to….
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: Mecardo, Grainpro. On Saturday I read with great interest an ‘analysis’ piece from an industry participant. This grain trader/broker has called for F1 barley prices to fall to between A$300-320 in Victoria…
Nov 20, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Carcass values continue to constrain flock
By Andrew Woods | Source: ABS, AWEX, AWPFC, ICS. An astute observer of the wool industry pointed recently to a simple mechanism where meat and wool prices tussle for sheep, in this case, wethers. This is especially of interest in…
