Oct 12, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Supply and price respond to rain
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, NLRS, BOM, Mecardo. Lamb and sheep markets along the east coast were provided with a price boost this week as some welcome rainfall saw lamb throughput ease. The Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator…
Oct 12, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - More green on the map boosting restockers
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Mecardo. Another week with some rain about and more on the forecast has cattle markets showing signs of improvement. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) headed back towards 500¢, while Heavy Steers…
Oct 11, 2018
New Tractor Sales down 18 percent for the month of September
After a year of strong sales, almost defying expectations, September has seen sales of Agricultural Equipment across the country drop by their greatest amount in recent memory as the impact of the drought well and truly takes hold.Tractor…
Oct 11, 2018
War against misleading labelling of vegetable products as dairy products
National Party deputy leader and Federal Regional Services Minister Bridget McKenzie today stepped-up the war against misleading labelling of vegetable products as dairy products.Plant-sourced foods labelled ‘milk’ or ‘meat’ will…
Oct 11, 2018
Reducing spray drift and the new restrictions to the use of 2,4-D
Grain growers and spray operators can now access a practical guide explaining how to maintain efficacy when using coarser spray qualities in line with new restrictions to the use of 2,4-D.The guide has been developed by the Grains…
Oct 11, 2018
Rise of the UK MegaFarms
If you were to visit the English countryside 15 years ago, you would have found nine times as many small farms as you do today – and twice as many different farms in general.For years, farmers across the UK have received subsidies…
Oct 11, 2018
Alignment brings an innovative Crop and input insurance product to the table
Farmers Edge and Global Ag Risk Solutions (Global Ag), two leading Canadian agricultural companies, announced a strategic alignment marking an era of change for crop insurance. The partnership will combine Farmers Edge field-centric…
Oct 11, 2018
Mumblebone Ram Sale success extends to New Zealand
Mumblebone Merino Stud, Wellington, NSW held their 32nd annual on-property Ram Sale on WednesdayThey offered up 200 lots and sold 194 to a top price of $6500. It was lot 2 and sold to Earnscleugh Station, New Zealand.The sale average…
Oct 11, 2018
Aussie Beef perfectly placed to seize the opportunities presented by changing consumer demands
By Neil Findlay, Agribusiness Customer Executive, National Australia Bank This week over 400 delegates and beef industry leaders gathered at the Brisbane Showgrounds for BeefEx, held every two years.With support from NAB Agribusiness,…
Oct 11, 2018
Mid microns kick again today
Karee Wool market report for the South - Oct 11IND: 1994 +1018: 2563 +719: 2389 +2020: 2278 +1921: 2263 +3622: 2262 +2923: 2206 +3428: 860 -19MC: 1410 -18PI: 7.3%Ad - For all your Farm Security, contact Extend Security and keep those…
Oct 11, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - The future is not that far away
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, Mecardo. The coming harvest is almost assuredly going to see prices at strong levels. In this article we examine what the overseas futures market is offering for the 19/20 harvest and whether it provides…
Oct 11, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Lighter Merino wethers looking profitable – if you’ve got feed
By Angus Brown | Source: AuctionsPlus, AWEX, MLA, Mecardo. It’s the time of year when Merino lambs from the Riverina and Western NSW start to hit the market. To date, these lambs have been selling well, given the seasonal conditions.…
Oct 11, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Lamb exports in low spirits
By Nathan Denny | Source: DAWR, MLA, RBA, Mecardo. Lamb export volumes have been in decline since peaking in May this year. The September release of trade figures from the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) shows…
Oct 11, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Drought pattern in wool yields
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWTA, AWEX, ICS. One wool specification which always comes under pressure in droughts is yield. While the supply chain has long ago moved to operate on a clean basis (albeit with a range of different yields),…
Oct 10, 2018
How can I get the most bang from crop-topping canola?
By Greg Condon, Grassroots Agronomy and AHRIIn an environment of increasing herbicide resistance, getting back in the driver’s seat with weed control relies on stacking tactics and not leaving all the heavy lifting to just one or…
Oct 10, 2018
Strong supply chain partnerships remain cornerstone of Australia-Indonesia red meat relationship
THE long-term cattle and beef relationship between Australia and Indonesia has a prosperous future based on strong supply chain partnerships and shared objectives regarding animal welfare, productivity and market access.That’s the…
Oct 10, 2018
Rolling the dice on summer crop
By Bridie George, AWBWith another week of significant widespread rainfall failing to eventuate in Northern NSW, summer crop is hanging in the balance and the next 4-6 weeks will be pivotal for planting decisions. While some sorghum…
Oct 10, 2018
A word or two on Glyphosate from the GRDC
* GRDC is committed to ensuring that Australian grain growers have the tools – including chemical and non-chemical controls where appropriate – to produce high quality grain for domestic and export markets. * Australia has one…
Oct 10, 2018
CSIRO - Science underpins future decisions on Agricultural development in Northern Australia
Dr Chris Chilcott, research leader, Northern Australian Development, CSIRO.The cattleman’s battered hat and dusty boots still hold largely true as the image of agriculture in northern Australia.Cattle remain by far the largest agricultural…
Oct 10, 2018
Wool SMI up 28 cents today
Karee Wool market report for the South. Oct 10IND: 1984 +2818: 2556 +1419: 2369 +2320: 2259 +3821: 2227 +6122: 2233 +6723: 2172 +2228: 879 -1MC: 1428 -10PI: 4.2%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Want payment protection when selling Livestock,…
