Apr 21, 2018
Mick Keogh hands over the reins to take up a senior position with ACCC
Changing of the guard at the Australian Farm InstituteThe Board of the Australian Farm Institute (AFI) has today announced that founding Executive Director Mick Keogh has resigned from the position, effective 29th May 2018.Mr Keogh…
Apr 20, 2018
Opportunities in the fast growing Cotton industry
Future demand for farmers and farm managers could accelerate opportunities for the growth of Australia's cotton industry.Commenting on the latest future job openings research report from the National Centre for Vocational Education…
Apr 20, 2018
Video - Watch this new technology for Harvesting Olives
Watch this new technology for Harvesting OlivesSee the link below - https://dms.licdn.com/playback/C4E05AQE70XbMXQK9MQ/a401e2a2d2754fe5bbedd9e48cfcc9f0/feedshare-mp4_50...
Apr 20, 2018
Mercado's Live Export report
Read the full report here - https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/490213/Reports/Live%20Sheep%20Exports.pdfKey findings:• The current live sheep export trade volume represents a third of the sheep andlamb offtake in Western Australia each…
Apr 20, 2018
Saputo wields that axe as many Murray Goulburn key positions up for grabs
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) announces the following changes to key management personnel, subject to completion of the proposed sale of all of MG’s operating assets and operating liabilities to Saputo Dairy Australia…
Apr 20, 2018
EMI up 49 cents as it closes in on the record set in February
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolComing out of the annual post-Easter recess the wool market this week delivered some very solid increases across the board, pushing the benchmark Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) up by 49 cents to close the…
Apr 20, 2018
The a2 Milk Company moves into the South Korean market
The a2 Milk Company (‘a2MC’) is pleased to advise it has entered into an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Yuhan Corporation (‘Yuhan’) to promote and distribute a2MC’s branded products in South Korea. A formal ceremony…
Apr 20, 2018
It’s a lamb restockers market.
Lamb markets had their usual reaction when prices fall heavily, supply contracted as producers looked for alternatives to selling. Not all prices steadied though, with restocker lambs taking a hit and now looking very cheap. Finished…
Apr 19, 2018
What does the future of Ag look like? By Nathan Scott
As you sit here reading this right now, what do you think Australian agriculture will look like in 10, 15 or 20 years time?Will it be a landscape filled with robots, drones, sensors, software and other electronics? Or will it be much…
Apr 19, 2018
Record 9000 tonne WA Grain Train stretches 1.8km
CBH Group has broken our previous record for the longest and largest grain train operated in Australia.The single 1.8 kilometre train with 120 wagons and three locomotives yesterday delivered over 9,000 tonnes of wheat to CBH's Kwinana…
Apr 19, 2018
GrainGrowers - TPP-11 great for Grain
GrainGrowers Trade and Economics Manager, Luke Mathews, said today that the overwhelming benefits of the TPP-11 for the Australian grains industry meant that its ratification by the Australian Parliament would be warmly welcomed by…
Apr 19, 2018
Technology opens up opportunities to participate in agriculture
By Matthew CawoodThe word ‘agriculture’ until recently embodied the hands-on business of farming.But in the past few years, judging by a survey of the Future Farmers Network members, perceptions of the industry have shifted and widened…
Apr 19, 2018
SA Grain Farmers had a tough 17/18 year according to Bank SA
Less favourable weather conditions in South Australia have contributed to a significant fall in statewide crop production in 2017-18, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.Total winter crop production has dropped 38 per…
Apr 19, 2018
Rabobank - Beef Producers to enjoy a profitable 2018
While domestic cattle prices have come “off the boil”, they are expected to still “simmer nicely” during 2018, with producers forecast to enjoy a profitable year ahead, according to a new industry report.In its just-released Australian…
Apr 19, 2018
Beef Producers top the list of FMD's
Beef producers are outperforming other industries in adding to Farm Management Deposits (FMDs), with the national balance expected to break another record this financial year.National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness General Manager…
Apr 19, 2018
Video - Khan Horne gives a rundown on what to expect at Beef Australia 2018
Hear from Khan Horne, GM Agribusiness, NAB about what he is seeing across the beef sector, what to expect during Beef Australia 2018, and how NAB is supporting the industry generally and on location at Rockhampton – 6-12 May.Watch…
Apr 19, 2018
Selling dahl to India: Agromin turns Australia into major supplier
Agromin Australia is expanding its exports by sticking to what it knows best – pulses for the Indian subcontinent. Owner Rajni Patel explains how the company is cornering a larger and larger share of the market for Australian farmers.In…
Apr 19, 2018
Toyota gives the Hilux a serious revamp
Toyota has given its HiLux a serious dose of style, refinement and rugged off-road prowess with the launch of the new 4x4 double cab Rugged X, Rogue and Rugged models.he three new hero models of Australia's best-selling vehicle have…
Apr 18, 2018
NFF urges Government to prioritise Rural telecommunication in budget
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is calling on the Government to prioritise investment in bush telecommunications in this year’s Federal Budget on 8 May.“Better – more reliable, affordable mobile phone and internet services are…
Apr 18, 2018
Bait before they mate – Now’s the time to tackle snails
Grain growers are advised to bait snails now in an effort to reduce populations of the crop pests.Stimulated by moisture, snails are becoming active after summer dormancy, presenting the opportunity for growers to commence baiting.Baiting…
