Jul 29, 2018
Smaller, higher clearance Case Patriot® Sprayer hits the market
The Patriot® sprayer range has been a fixture on the Australian farming scene for more than 20 years, but the smallest member of the Patriot team is a relative newcomer to the local market. Case IH’s Patriot 2230 is cousin to the…
Jul 29, 2018
Research shows mob size is one of the key influences in Lamb mortality
Lamb mortalities are a major loss of production the Australian sheep industry, estimated to cost about $1B per annum. On average, 20% of lambs born will die prior to marking, and about 80% of these deaths occur in the first three…
Jul 29, 2018
Respecting scientific consensus - AFI
By Richard Heath - Australian Farm Institute In the world of agriculture Mark Lynas is probably best known for his high-profile change of mind on the issue of GMO’s. Originally an anti-GMO activist, some say he was even the global…
Jul 29, 2018
Strategic Management Plan for the Great Artesian Basin
Outback communities have been given a chance to shape their future of the Great Artesian Basin, with consultation now open on the Strategic Management Plan.Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said it was…
Jul 28, 2018
Six reasons you should care about El Niño
El Niño translates to “the little boy” in Spanish and, together with La Niña (the little girl), has the potential to wreak havoc on our weather patterns. But what do you really know about it?Watch more here - https://youtu.be/dzat16LMtQkLast…
Jul 28, 2018
Don't rush to judge during this drought
By Alastair Rayner - Raynor AgI’ve been working as an extension officer for both the NSW DPI and privately for almost a quarter of a century. I actually didn’t think it has been such a long time. However one of the benefits, if you…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - We have lift off
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: ASX, CME, MGEX, Matif, Liffe, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Mercado a Término de Bs. As.The wheat market is firing on all cylinders. We are going to the moon. The pedal is to the floor. We are cooking with…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Hilltop lambs in the nosebleed section
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, NLRS, Mecardo Robust lamb prices have been encouraging Victorian producers to come forward with lambs earlier than usual, but a dip in throughput this week has seen the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Heavier cattle performing better than last year
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, MecardoCattle prices managed to hold their ground this week, which is not unusual for this time of year. There are interesting figures for some categories, notably cattle with weight, as they are now…
Jul 26, 2018
SA Farmers should flock to the Growing SA Conference
Registrations are open for the second GROWING SA conference, featuring an exciting line-up of speakers, including Minister for Primary Industries Tim Whetstone, and receiving huge support from industry sponsors.This year’s conference…
Jul 26, 2018
ASKBILL ready to deliver for Sheep Producers
After months of rigorous testing and validation trials, confidence is growing in ASKBILL’s ability to accurately predict flock production and risks to animal health.Holmes Sacket intern consultant Hilary Beech has participated in…
Jul 26, 2018
AgriFutures™ to invest $2.2 million Export Hay project
A new oaten hay agronomy project is the largest investment to date in the AgriFutures™ Export Fodder Program and will support growers to increase productivity, improve fodder quality and reduce production risk.Investment in research…
Jul 26, 2018
CBH Group doing their bit for WA Rural mental health
The CBH Group has committed a further $300,000 into regional mental wellness programs in Western Australia as it extends its partnership with the Black Dog Institute for two years.The mental wellness program will continue to focus…
Jul 26, 2018
Are we starting to see insecticide resistant RLEM and Lucerne Flea?
Grain growers are being asked whether they have noticed a chemical control failure or suspect insecticide resistance in redlegged earth mite (RLEM) and Lucerne flea.If they have, research organisation cesar is again making available…
Jul 26, 2018
Meeting outlines the importance of Live Exports to WA Farmers
WAFarmers Upper Great Southern, Central Great Southern and Corrigin/Lake Grace Zones would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the meeting in Katanning on Friday 20 July. The support received was overwhelming…
Jul 26, 2018
Video - $297.60..... another Lamb record for Wagga Wagga
Another day another Lamb record, this time at Wagga (again)Watch here Steve Condell from Riverina Livestock Agents - https://www.facebook.com/RLAwaggawagga/videos/1777595285664940/http://www.riverinaagents.com.au/
Jul 26, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Lamb has been more expensive in US terms
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, RBA, MecardoEarlier in the week, we looked at lamb prices in deflated terms, and they are indeed near record highs. We know that export markets are helping drive lamb prices, so it’s worth assessing whether…
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…
