Jul 15, 2018
Cotton could be a big part of the Northern Australian Ag push
There’s growing optimism in the agricultural sector that the cotton industry will expand into northern Australia.At the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference in Darwin this month, cotton and how the industry could grow was a…
Jul 15, 2018
Innovation Generation - Highlights from day 3
Growers' success with diversification was the focus of final day of GrainGrowers' Innovation Generation conference (9-11 July)The last day of GrainGrowers' Innovation Generation conference in Wagga yesterday celebrated the stories…
Jul 15, 2018
Are you sure the wool market can only go up?
By Robert Herrmann - Mecardo The wool market has finally shaken off the disappointing prices of the 1990’s and early 2000’s to currently sit at levels many wool producers have longed for.As in the past when markets surge, the underpinning…
Jul 15, 2018
Podcast - Will young farmers change farming practices to deal with drought?
The Roundtable: Will young farmers change farming practices to deal with drought? Listen to the podcast here - http://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/pgd6YNonpV?play=true%E2%80%AC
Jul 15, 2018
This is new and different - Aqua-tilling
Ever consider replacing your planter disc openers with high-pressured water jets? The concept is called aqua-till.The idea has been pioneered by the South Australian NoTill Farmers Association (SANTFA). Earlier this week, SANTFA research…
Jul 15, 2018
Differentiating the sex of Chicks could change the Egg and Poultry industries
A new gene technology to differentiate between male and female chicks pre-hatch could improve animal production, reduce costs and eliminate ethical dilemmas for the egg and poultry industries.The challengeCurrent industry practicesRecent…
Jul 15, 2018
Farm Safety is vital - Here's a few tips in Farm Safety Week
With one in five of all Australian workforce fatalities occurring in the agriculture industry in 2016[1] and 63 worker deaths taking place on-farm[2], ensuring the safety of agriculture workers has never been more critical.Established…
Jul 14, 2018
Dairy Connect calls for Royal Commission into electricity prices
Advocacy group Dairy Connect today added its voice to a growing national chorus calling for a Royal Commission into electricity prices and contractual relationships. This is particularly so between dairy farmers and energy retailers.CEO…
Jul 14, 2018
ANZ to provide drought support package for customers
ANZ today announced it would provide a drought support package for customers in all drought-declared areas of Australia until 31 July 2019.Commenting on the support package, ANZ State Director Agribusiness, Ben Barrett said: “While…
Jul 13, 2018
Separating the business from the land
By Sam Marwood - Cultivate FarmsWe have been thinking about the ways that you can demonstrate to retiring farmers and investors that you are a great operator so that they might want to get to know you and then hopefully help you onto…
Jul 13, 2018
Video - This weeks Farm Tender "What's Hot" report
Here's Dwain Duxson with a rundown of what happened during the week on Farm Tenderhttps://youtu.be/Hd7fh6jwGPw
Jul 13, 2018
a2 Milk's revenue climbs 68% to $NZ922m
Further to the trading update released on 16 May 2018, The a2 Milk Company is pleased to advise that unaudited Group revenue for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 (FY2018) totalled $922million, representing growth on the prior…
Jul 13, 2018
Wool market retreats 13 cents in the last sale before the break
By Mark Dyson - Quality Wool The final sale prior to heading into the annual three-week mid-year recess delivered mixed results, with the benchmark Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) retreating by a further 13c/kg clean to finish at 1981…
Jul 12, 2018
Allbirds - Making and selling a million pairs of shoes globally made out of Wool
It sounds like every start-up's dream.Launch a product used by Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs and world leaders, expand as sales grow and raise capital at rising valuations. In two years.Yet even then it's a slog, according to…
Jul 12, 2018
Booroomooka Beef's 160 years of success
The Munro family run one of the largest Angus studs in Australia with a farming history filled with big personalities and successful strategies.Hugh Munro looks back at the three generations of his family behind the creation of Booroomooka,…
Jul 12, 2018
Government funding to help Queensland tackle pest animals and weeds
New Federal Government funding to tackle pest animals and weeds in drought-affected areas of Queensland will provide a boost for primary producers and regional communities doing it tough, AgForce Queensland Farmers said today.AgForce…
Jul 12, 2018
Another Export licence suspended
EMS Rural Exports licence has been suspensionWe have been firm in our calls for the independent regulator to enforce the regulations exporters are required to operate within, and entrust the regulator with this process.At this point…
Jul 12, 2018
Industrial production of microbial protein to feed livestock
Farmers could soon turn to microbial protein to feed their livestock – a move researchers say could reduce land use, greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen pollution.Dr Ilje Pikaar from The University of Queensland’s School of Civil…
Jul 12, 2018
Another day another record Lamb price - $281.20 at Wagga today
Wagga Sheep & Lamb market report 12.07.18National record to Jamie & Kerri Cross who sold lambs for $281.20Watch the report from Riverina Livestock Agents rep Angus McHattan - https://www.facebook.com/RLAwaggawagga/videos/1755431491214653/
Jul 12, 2018
EMI drops 3 cents for Thursday's Wool Sales
Wool market Thursday, July the 12thEMI: 1961 -318: 2443 +419: 2269 uc20: 2246 -1721: 2239 -2422: 2236 -1323: 2223 -2128: 963 +13MC: 1461 -11PI: 5.5%
