Jul 26, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - We're all doomed
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, MecardoIt’s ten years since deregulation of wheat exports in Australia. At the time, there were plenty of doom-mongers predicting the end times were about to come to Australian grain growers. I thought…
Jul 25, 2018
Video - Young Farmer keeps an open mind
Organic farmer Nathan Free has received the 2017 Rabobank Emerging Leader Award, recognising exceptional leadership in Australia and New Zealand's food and agribusiness industries.Watch here - https://youtu.be/3_2791SP2EIhttps://www.rabobank.com.au/
Jul 25, 2018
Queensland Rural debt up only slightly since 2011 according to survey
Queensland farmers have worked hard to improve their financial resilience despite ongoing dry conditions with a new survey revealing rural debt levels are relatively stable and the quality of debt has improved.Agriculture Minister…
Jul 25, 2018
NFF wants action as Trump aids $US12 billion to US Farmers caught up in the Trade war
The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) is calling on the Australian Government to register its disapproval in the 'strongest possible terms’ with the United States Administration following its decision to provide $US12 billion in…
Jul 25, 2018
One Tree Agriculture lists 9000ha Goondiwindi Properties
One Tree Agriculture has moved to divest a Goondiwindi aggregation spanning more than 9,000ha. Located 50km west of Goondiwindi, the 9,129ha dryland cropping enterprise was purchased by One Tree Agriculture in 2016. A portion of the…
Jul 25, 2018
Are biostimulants the new trend in Crop Agronomy?
By Farmers Business Network - USAYou may have heard some buzz around biostimulants recently. But are they a scientifically advanced new way to increase yields and sustainability on a farm, or are they just a whole lot of talk? And…
Jul 25, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - What do wool prices look like in Chinese RMB?
By Mecardo The vast majority of Australian wool is processed in China and a sizeable proportion of Australian wool is reported to be consumed in China. This has prompted a reader to ask, how wool prices appear in Chinese Renminbi…
Jul 25, 2018
Get the low down on Precision Ag from US based expert Dr Terry Griffin
Precision agriculture enthusiasts are invited to an evening event on Monday 13 August to connect with the local agricultural industry and hear from a world leader in the Precision Ag field. This evening is an opportunity to expand…
Jul 25, 2018
AWB Market wrap: Rising prices the path of least resistance
The theme has been consolidation in global Ag commodity futures markets with Corn and Soybeans both closing higher every day last week. While still 15-20% off the May highs, the continued positive closes suggest the ‘trade war rout’…
Jul 25, 2018
AWI make significant investment in breech flystrike research
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has delivered its latest update across the significant investment area of breech flystrike research to 115 participants. The Breech Flystrike Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Forum is held…
Jul 25, 2018
GRDC Regional Cropping Solutions Network has been bolstered
The Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Regional Cropping Solutions Network has been bolstered by the addition of four new members this month, to help identify and prioritise constraints and opportunities for farm…
Jul 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Black Sea futures for Australian hedging?
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, MecardoThe last few years have seen the rise of the Russian steamroller. A series of strong production years in the Black Sea region have led Russia to become the world’s largest exporter. In a typical…
Jul 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Are these lamb prices good from a historical perspective?
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, ABS, ICS, Mecardo The Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) continues to surge this Winter, peaking at all time nominal highs at 780¢ yesterday. This article looks at the long-term nominal price…
Jul 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Cow flush from across the ditch finished
By Angus Brown | Source: NZMB, MLA There was a lot of talk back at the end of May around the slaughter of 150,000 New Zealand Dairy Cows, and how it might impact manufacturing beef markets. With NZ’s seasonal cow slaughter peak now…
Jul 24, 2018
Video - Wagga Cattle Market Report
Steve Condell from Riverina Livestock Agents with the Wagga Cattle Market 23/7/2018Watch here - https://www.facebook.com/RLAwaggawagga/videos/1772640892827046/http://www.riverinaagents.com.au/
Jul 23, 2018
NAB - We must focus on how we support rural and regional Australia
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn speech to customers, staff and community leaders at the International Hotel in Wagga Wagga.WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSHello, everyone, it’s great to be here in Wagga tonight – with NAB customers, members of…
Jul 23, 2018
Young American gets a taste of Aussie Ag Tech and likes what she sees
By Isabelle Arnheim Since I decided to embark on an Australian adventure this June and July to intern for AgThentic, my family and friends, situated in Silicon Valley in California, have loved joking with me. “She just HAD to go learn…
Jul 23, 2018
Collaboration will shape the future of Australian agrifood tech
Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia John Harvey knows better than most how much great work is being done in agrifood tech across Australia and he’s on a mission to bring together everyone interested in this burgeoning sector.…
Jul 23, 2018
Marbling a focus at Te Mania
Marbling remains king at the premium end of the market and major meat buyers and processors now target a network of genetic clients producing cattle they know will perform to specification.And most of them have identified Te Mania…
Jul 23, 2018
Viterra open state-of-the-art $3 million Grain laboratory
Viterra is backing South Australia’s international reputation for high quality, consistent and reliable grain with the opening of a new purpose built, state of the art laboratory this week.Local and export customers including Coopers…
