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…
Jul 23, 2018
Coordinated approach that allows growers to co-invest to obtain local data
A network of moisture probes and weather stations across the Kimba District on the eastern Eyre Peninsula in South Australia went live this week.The network set up by Buckleboo Farm Improvement Group (BFIG), was established thanks…
Jul 23, 2018
Dry conditions has significantly impacted Nufarms ANZ Business
Nufarm today announces that the current extended dry weather conditions in Australia have significantly impacted the ANZ business, with the FY18 EBIT contribution from ANZ now anticipated to be between AUD$5M-$10M (LY$51.6M).Australia…
Jul 23, 2018
Graham Smith new CEO for Sheep Producers Australia
The Board of Sheep Producers Australia has appointed Graham Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Smith brings 30 years of experience working in the food and agriculture industries in a number of senior commercial positions,…
Jul 23, 2018
Can Ag Tech achieve in precision agriculture what traditional RD&E hasn’t?
By Darren HughesPrecision agriculture (PA) has been well researched and shown to increase economic returns. In the northern agricultural region of Western Australia sensing, interpreting and acting upon within field variation is worth…
Jul 23, 2018
Chickpeas can mobilise the phosphorus bound in soils
Research by The University of Western Australia will help unlock phosphorus bound in soils, and improve crop production.Phosphorus is an important plant macronutrient and its low availability in the soil is a major constraint to crop…
