Feb 23, 2018
EMI up 8 cents clean to finish the week at 1820c/kg
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market remained relatively stable this week despite the Chinese New Year holiday break.As the week progressed, the Australian dollar eased to US 78 cents which assisted the EMI to increase by 8…
Feb 22, 2018
Mapping weeds will help
The use of paddock weed maps overlaid onto yield maps, variable rate technology and the way you access weather information will all be topics presented and discussed at the annual BCG Trials Review Day on Friday 16 February at the…
Feb 22, 2018
Weeds cost Australian Grain Growers over $3 billion per year
Weeds place a huge burden on the production system, so much so that GRDC estimated the total cost to Australian grain growers to be $3,318 million in 2016.BCG commercial services manager Cameron Taylor explained that technology will…
Feb 21, 2018
Video - Staheli West steamers changing the face of Hay Baling
Watch this video - https://youtu.be/AzpMMwuwXpYThe Patented “DewPoint” technology enables Commercial Hay Growers to bale hay anytime the crop is sufficiently dry, without the need to wait for natural dew.Steam produced by the DewPoint…
Feb 21, 2018
Audrey Delahunty is the new regional research agronomist for the Mallee region
Grain growers in the Mallee are set to reap the benefits of the recent appointment of Regional Research Agronomist (RRA) Audrey Delahunty.Based in Mildura, and partnering with industry stakeholders, Ms Delahunty will be undertaking…
Feb 21, 2018
Adjuvants’ role in combatting herbicide resistance
Andrew Somervaille, Jubilee Consulting has been evaluating the performance of herbicides for more than three decades and says the role of adjuvants is often either over-rated or under-estimated. This may seem a contradiction, but…
Feb 21, 2018
Pathfinder Angus to $20,000 twice
Pathfinder Angus, Penshurst, Vic, held their 21st annual Bull Sale on WednesdayOf the 102 Bulls offered 96 sold to an average of $8604.The top-priced lots were lot 4, Pathfinder Ada M172 and lot 6, Pathfinder Equator M121. Both Bulls…
Feb 21, 2018
Latest ANZ Ag Commodity report
By Mark Bennett - Head of AgribusinessOur latest ANZ Agri InFocus commodity report shows that rising agricultural commodity prices could impact the price Australian consumers pay for food.Australian retail food prices have increased…
Feb 21, 2018
Sprouted Grain feed systems have no real nutritional value
By Al Rayner - Rayner AgWater has no nutritional value!Every now and then I’m asked for some advice on new ways of feeding cattle. With the drought extending its impact across NSW, those requests are much more frequent. Most requests…
Feb 21, 2018
Fonterra and A2 Milk Company join in what looks like a powerful alliance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) and The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) have today entered into a comprehensive strategic relationship that links Fonterra’s global milk pool and supply chain, manufacturing capability and in-market…
Feb 21, 2018
Video - John Deere introduces the all-new ExactApply Nozzle Control System
https://youtu.be/vV33kXDC0jkJohn Deere introduces the all-new ExactApply Nozzle Control System to help sprayer owner/operators cover more of your crop with better precision, making sure every droplet does its job. Get triple the pulse…
Feb 21, 2018
Better rural roads can lift nation’s agricultural capacity
A new AgriFutures Australia funded study shines a spotlight on the need for a national framework to assess agricultural road use, taking into consideration the implications of road use by farmers and how it is valued.According to…
Feb 21, 2018
Riverine Plains Pulse marketing and pre sowing meeting
Farming systems group Riverine Plains Inc will host a pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group meeting at Dookie on Wednesday 7 March. The meeting will provide an opportunity for local growers and advisors interested in lentil and…
Feb 21, 2018
State politicising Murray Darling Basin Water
Now that the dust has settled on the latest political fight over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, what are the results?To update you, the Senate voted against the adjustment of the Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDL) in the Northern…
Feb 20, 2018
AFIA Launches 2018 Lallemand Animal Nutrition AFIA Gen Ag Future Fund
The Gen Ag Future Fund will make up to $3,000 available per annum to an individual to assist with (a) further education or (b) costs to undertake a specific project that will benefit the Australian fodder industry. Project-based activity…
Feb 20, 2018
Are you bogged mate? By Mary O'Brien
I spend a lot of time raising awareness about spray drift but recent events have compelled me to talk about something that disturbs me even more than spray drift.https://maryobrienrural.com.au/articles/are-you-bogged-mate/I have spent…
Feb 20, 2018
NSW Dairy Farmer's power bill goes from $50k to $90k
At today’s NSW Legislative Council’s Inquiry into Electricity, the NSW Farmer’s Association will highlight the need for the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), to step up and call out uncompetitive practices within…
Feb 20, 2018
Cotton Australia has received 90 reports of Spray drift
As the area of crops reported to have been hit by off-target spray drift increases, Cotton Australia has continued to expand its response, and is working closely with state and federal regulators.Cotton Australia staff have already…
Feb 20, 2018
Landmark Livestock launches YouTube Channel
Landmark is excited to announce the launch of our newest YouTube channel, Landmark Livestock. The aim is to maximise exposure of your livestock for sale by distributing high quality videos with audio commentary to our network of potential…
Feb 20, 2018
Forward order your big ticket Machinery items - Case IH
Planning for the future requires forward thinking, particularly when that planning involves big ticket items like new tractors and combines.Forward ordering has both practical and financial benefits, giving producers additional flexibility…
