Jun 01, 2018
Kerang Solar Farm connects to the grid - Now for a Tesla battery
Victoria’s biggest solar farm – the 60MW Ganawarra project in north-west Victoria – has been connected to the grid, and will soon begin working on the installation of a new Tesla big battery that will make it one of the biggest solar-storage…
Jun 01, 2018
Wool market smashed through the 2000 cent mark for the first time ever
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe extraordinary rise of the wool market continued this week, as expectations for the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) to make history and break through the 2000 cents per kilogram clean benchmark were realised.The…
May 31, 2018
Managing Workplace Stress in Agriculture and Agribusiness
Described by the World Health Organisation as the global health epidemic of the 21st century, workplace stress is a critical issue requiring both proactive and reactive management strategies by employers.DESPITE AGRICULTURE’S $60…
May 31, 2018
Future Cotton Leaders program applicants announced
Cotton Australia today announced the 16 successful applicants who will participate in the 2018 Australian Future Cotton Leaders program.The program, now in its sixth year and conducted in partnership with the Cotton Research and Development…
May 31, 2018
Meet the new Angus Australia Board of Directors
At the 99th Annual General Meeting of the Angus Society of Australia on the 24th of May 2018, the results of the 2018 Directors ballot were formally declared. The first meeting of this Board took place the following day, with Brad…
May 31, 2018
Victorian Brad Gilmour has been declared the 45th President of Angus Australia
Victorian Brad Gilmour has been declared the 45th President of Angus Australia at a meeting of the Board Directors held in Armidale NSW on the 25th of May 2018.Brad owns and runs a family based Angus breeder operation, Gilmour Pastoral…
May 31, 2018
Fat scoring is a valuable skill for Cattle Producers
By Alastair Raynor - Raynor AgFat scoring is one of the most valuable skills you can learn as a producer. The fatness of your cattle determines not just their suitability to market specifications. Within a breed herd, fatness is a…
May 31, 2018
Report says Multi-Peril Crop Insurance is a risk management option worth considering
National grain farmer representative body, GrainGrowers, today released an updated report highlighting the range of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) options available for grain farmers. National grain farmer representative body,…
May 30, 2018
AWB's guide to unlocking cashflow for your business
By Sarah McGrath & Matt Trewin Putting in a new crop can squeeze the farm finances for many farm businesses. That’s why we are creating new ways for farmers to get access to much-needed cashflow to manage their farm business. Typically,…
May 30, 2018
JCB Compact 525-60 Telehander a hit with Aussie Farmers
The compact 525-60 agri telehandler is small enough to access older farm buildings with doorways under two-metres wide. With the best in class lift height of 6m and large lifting capacity of 2,500kg, it’s no wonder this telescopic…
May 30, 2018
Viterra's post Harvest review - 5.6 million tonnes recieved
Viterra’s 2017/18 post harvest report has been released following feedback from growers about its harvest operations.More than 5.6 million tonnes was received into the Viterra network during 2017/18 in what was a challenging season…
May 30, 2018
Global Pulse Market state of play - Beans, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peas, Lupins, all you need to know
This global pulse update has been initiated by Grains Industry Market Access Forum (GIMAF), Pulse Australia and Grain Producers Australia with the support of GRDC. Turmoil in the pulse market over the last 6 months has necessitated…
May 30, 2018
Big increases in Poll Genetics bringing Animal welfare advantages
The number of polled Merino rams has spiked dramatically since the introduction of DNA testing, as producers embrace the workplace safety and animal welfare benefits of hornless sheep.The Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry…
May 29, 2018
New Zealand shooting for the stars after Ag Tech Conference
“New Zealand, it’s time to get your big boy or big girl pants on as the Agritech moment has arrived”.So said Arama Kukutai, co-founder and managing director of Finistere Ventures, in his keynote address at the ’10 billion mouths’…
May 29, 2018
Barley disease resistance genes now in breeder’s hands
The recent discovery of six barley genes that carry resistance to disease brings promise of another weapon to deliver improved varieties to Australian growers.This discovery, the result of ten years of pre-breeding research carried…
May 29, 2018
OBE Organic Managing Director Dalene Wray wins prestigious award
OBE Organic Managing Director Dalene Wray has been awarded the prestigious Queensland Country Life 2018 Beef Achiever of the Year award.The award recognises Dalene’s work to make a sustained contribution to the Australian beef industry,…
May 29, 2018
Legend Kimberley Pastoralist and Farmer Jack Fletcher dies aged 92
Veterans of the pastoral industry have paid tribute to pioneering agriculturalist Jack Fletcher, who has died age 92.Mr Fletcher was a passionate advocate for development northern Australia years before it became government policy.In…
May 29, 2018
Dairy Connect - Let’s get on with real dairy reform urgently
While a majority of State-based dairy advocates strongly back an ACCC recommendation for a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry, the Australian Dairy Industry Council has turned its back on recommendations following an…
May 29, 2018
Digital literacy key to agtech adoption
By Kate McRobertIf the unconstrained implementation of digital technology could boost the value of Australian agriculture by 25% – a $20.3 billion increase from 2014-15 GVP – why is Australia not adopting agtech at a faster rate?As…
May 29, 2018
Bendigo Sheep and Lamb - Lambs cheaper, Sheep fully firm
Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 28/5/18Lamb numbers fell to 13000 and quality becoming mixed. Heavy lambs could have been slightly cheaper, trade lambs lifting $5-$8 as well as light trade, store lambs fully firm. LambsHeavy lambs-$165-$212…
