Jul 05, 2018
John Deere announce several model updates for the "9" series Tractors
John Deere is announcing several updates for model year 2019 to its large 9R, 9RT, and 9RX Tractors that include a mix of the latest technology and performance-enhancing features.For the first time, John Deere is offering a 3.05 m…
Jul 05, 2018
Podcast - Robbie Lee talks about strategic containment feeding for Sheep
Mixed farming offers many benefits, particularly in Wimmera and Mallee environments as it spreads the risk profile of the farm business.To reach the full potential in a mixed farming enterprise, the two components (livestock and cropping)…
Jul 05, 2018
The power of genetics and cutting edge technology is having an impact
The beef cattle industry is poised to make genetics-driven production and quality jumps according to Meat and Livestock Australia.At their annual Team Te Mania workshop participants heard MLA producer consultation and adoption general…
Jul 05, 2018
AFI board changes - Spencer new chairman, Gartmann a new addition
The changing of the guard continues at the Australian Farm Institute as retiring Board Chair David Anthony welcomes Andrew Spencer to the role. Andrew is CEO of Australian Pork Limited and has been on the AFI Board for six years.…
Jul 04, 2018
Viterra looking for 1500 seasonal workers for Harvest
Viterra’s annual recruitment drive for harvest workers has kicked off with applications now open for 1500 seasonal jobs.Work is available from October to January at 80 different locations across South Australia including the outskirts…
Jul 04, 2018
Grain fumigation expert Peter Botta talks on-farm storage
Growers are being reminded that the responsibility of thorough fumigation rests on them to ensure safe grain handling and prevent associated concerns like insect resistance to fumigants like phosphine.PCB Consulting director Peter…
Jul 04, 2018
Podcast - Rupanyups David Matthews talks about Collaborative Farming and approaches
Regional and rural population decline is a difficult problem to solve.In this episode of BCG in Focus, BCG extension officer Jemma Pearl, caught up with Rupanyup farmer David Matthews who is keenly aware of the challenge and wants…
Jul 04, 2018
Agriculture’s risk profile is far higher than it should be
By Anthony WillmottEvery day, business, policy makers and farmers are making decisions without reliable rural data or analytics. Despite the importance of food and agriculture to our economy, rural data is patchy and fragmented; inaccessible…
Jul 04, 2018
Deloitte - What are the next opportunities in Ag
This edition of the Agribusiness Bulletin takes a look at where the next opportunities are in agribusiness and which sub-sectors still offer the greatest growth opportunities for the Australian economy.The Agribusiness Bulletin focuses…
Jul 03, 2018
Vietnam is a key emerging market for Australian Wool
The Woolmark Company has hosted the Merino Wool Awareness Day in Hanoi, Vietnam with more than a hundred industry experts attending.Considering Vietnam as a key emerging market, The Woolmark Company – Australian Wool Innovation’s…
Jul 03, 2018
Drumming up extra Farm income in tough times
It's no secret that many Farmers are doing it tough right now. So here is a thought-provoking piece (of sorts) on how we might be able to derive extra income that helps us through the lean times. Some of my points might not resonate…
Jul 03, 2018
Understanding how grain quality affects end-products
AEGIC’s Pilot Mill in Sydney is at the centre of efforts to increase awareness of the importance of wheat and flour quality for bread and noodles in Asia.AEGIC General Manager Research and Technical Services Dr Ken Quail said understanding…
Jul 03, 2018
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Volume 10
Crystal ball gazing at what the new Hay season will bring. Unlike the buoyant Lamb and Sheep Markets, Hay prices stayed level pegging in the last fortnight.Demand has waned in the dry areas of New South Wales due to a number of reasons.Some…
Jul 02, 2018
Reducing herbicide resistance using Weedsmarts Big 6
Chris Davey, partner and director of YP AG at Kadina has worked with growers on the Yorke Peninsula of SA for over 20 years, assisting them to devise weed control programs that reduce the impact of herbicide resistance.His group of…
Jul 02, 2018
Beating herbicide resistance - Turning weed seeds and chaff into cash
By Ed Riggall, AgPro Management consultant, WAChaff carts have been doing a great job in the battle against herbicide resistant weeds and are finding a valuable niche, particularly in mixed farming enterprises in western and southern…
Jul 02, 2018
Women in Cotton and Rice unite to explore common industry issues
Seventy women from the rice and cotton industries united for the Food and Fibre with Flair event in Griffith, NSW on 19 June 2018. The event fostered discussion about the opportunities and challenges facing women in agriculture and…
Jul 02, 2018
If you love your beer, here's a story on an essential ingredient - Aussie Hops
If you like a schooner of beer, it’s likely you’ve sipped a brew made with hops from Hop Products Australia. Having weathered this boom-bust industry, and as Australia’s largest hops grower today, the team at HPA is passionate about…
Jul 02, 2018
The case for smarter tech in Cattle and Sheep Breeding
By Andrew CookeMy first job in livestock performance recording was with the Genetics Section, as it was called, at Ruakura Research Centre in New Zealand. I worked part time while studying at university, transferring research trial…
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…
