Jul 02, 2018
Financially rewarded for swapping from Merino Sheep to Rangeland Goats
The decision by the Gates family to swap from Merino sheep to rangeland goats has
reaped them financial rewards and improved the productivity of their land.THERE is no doubting the climate in the Western region of NSW can be harsh,…
Jul 02, 2018
All classes of Sheep and Lambs dearer at Bendigo
Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 2/7/18Lamb numbers increased slightly with a very mixed quality yarding. Well finished Lambs sold to a strong demand being $8-$10 dearer, once quality fell away it became firm on last week.LambsHeavy lambs-$195-$249…
Jul 02, 2018
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter have to amend contract terms after ACCC slap
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (WCB) has altered terms in its milk supply agreements and milk supply handbook following engagement with the ACCC regarding potentially unfair contract terms.WCB’s contracts…
Jul 02, 2018
Video - How to use DNA testing to maximise the impact of your ram selections.
Top tips from the Sheep CRC's Tom Granleese on how to use DNA testing to maximise the impact of your ram selections.Watch here - https://youtu.be/BIPbbA6rTIE
Jul 02, 2018
ASX listed DomaCom and Cultivate Farms enter into a Farm succession partnership arrangement
The DomaCom fractional property investing platform has moved to expand into the rural property sector.DomaCom's initial investment under its partnership with Cultivate Farms is Springview Eco Farm at Big Creek near Wagga Wagga.It…
Jul 01, 2018
Terry McCosker shares his Holistic approach at the Team Te Mania conference
“Upon this handful of soil our survival depends. Husband it and it will grow our food, our fuel and our shelter and surround us with beauty. Abuse it and the soil will collapse and die, taking humanity with it.”IT’S a Sanskrit text…
Jul 01, 2018
GTA outlines Australia's Non-Tariff Measures on the World stage
Grain Trade Australia (GTA) CEO, Pat O’Shannassy, presented the Australian grain industry NTM (Non-Tariff trade Measures) report to global grain leaders and governments at the 2018 International Grains Council (IGC) Conference in…
Jul 01, 2018
New super high oleic (SHO) Safflower approved
GO Resources Pty Ltd (GO) welcomes today’s announcement by the Office of Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) that GO's proprietary super high oleic (SHO) safflower has been approved for commercial cultivation.The approval represents…
Jul 01, 2018
Dairy Australia’s better-than-expected market picture
Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report has delivered a better-than-expected market picture, with global supply and demand fluctuations shifting in favour of Australian farmers.While global market forces and domestic…
Jul 01, 2018
ACCC on the Ag fairness ‘war-path’ says Dairy Connect
A mandatory code of conduct for Australia’s dairy industry would begin the process to wipe-out unfair clauses in milk supply agreements between dairy farmers and milk processors nationally.This was the view today of Dairy Connect…
Jul 01, 2018
Video - Hear from AFI's Richard Heath on Ag Tech and where it's headed
How might Ag Tech impact on and be influenced by Agriculture's greatest resource: people? The clever team at Anvil Media spoke to AFI Executive Director Richard Heath at our Digital Farmers 2018 conference about how digital technology…
Jun 30, 2018
Video - Watch this week's Farm Tender "What's Hot" report
Big week for Machinery and Equipment sales on Farm TenderHere's Dwain Duxson with this week's What's Hot reportWatch here - https://youtu.be/FXv7pR54UY8
Jun 30, 2018
Video - AFI's Richard Heath chats with NSW Farmers CEO Matt Brand
Watch here another installment in AFI's Smoko chat series! This week ED Richard Heath chats with NSW Farmers CEO Matt Brand about the organisation’s new communications tool and Matt’s next big move within the industry:Watch here -…
Jun 30, 2018
Does Ag have it’s eye on the prize?
By Robbie Sefton - SeftonsHow are we going?Sometimes we need to sit back and take stock. That applies to our own lives and businesses, and to our agriculture sector as a whole.This is also easier said than done, as I am only too aware.…
Jun 30, 2018
CBH releases ‘LoadNet Paddock Planner’ to help improve Crop estimates
* New technical capabilities introduced to improve quality of crop estimates data. * Crop estimates to automatically sync with new CDF mobile app, which will be rolled out across Western Australia for the first time this harvest.…
Jun 30, 2018
SunRice profit of $45 million ahead of ASX listing
Overview * Consolidated revenue for the Group of $1.2 billion, up 6% year-on-year * Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) of $45.1 million, up 32% year-on-year * Fully franked dividend of 33 cents per B Class share, no change year-on-year …
Jun 29, 2018
$137 million in extra funding to protect Australia's 75,000 red meat businesses
Minister the Hon. David Littleproud MP has today announced an extra $137 million in funding for biosecurity innovation, intervention and intelligence. Boosting biosecurity funding is a key priority for RMAC for 2018 and we welcome…
Jun 29, 2018
New lab facility for Birchip Cropping Group
BCG will celebrate the official opening of a new laboratory facility in Birchip on Wednesday 4 July, further enhancing the facilities located in Cumming Avenue. Dr Steve Jefferies, Managing Director of the Grains Research and Development…
Jun 29, 2018
Unwanted Varroa mite detected at a Melbourne Dock
Agriculture Victoria and the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) are responding to a detection of varroa mite at the Port of Melbourne.The detection which was made as a ship arrived at the port and was…
Jun 29, 2018
Steely resolve - How Peter Doonan built a thriving business supplying the Ag sector
Sweat, smarts and steely resolve have seen Peter Doonan transform his Sunday backyard business into a thriving supplier of steelware to the rural market.Hard graft and hands-on experience with his own cattle have helped former boilermaker…
