Apr 13, 2018
Farmer feels misrepresented with Live Export
By WAFarmers President Tony YorkAs a farmer and, in particular, a sheep producer, I have a keen interest in the story aired on 60 Minutes on the weekend on the live sheep trade. A sense of dismay overwhelmed me upon my initial viewing,…
Apr 13, 2018
Export Hay tonnages up 19 percent in 2017
By Peter Gillett for AFIAIt has been mooted for a couple of years as to when the export of hay and straw would top one million tonnes. That figure was well and truly left behind in 2017. See year on year comparison in imagesThe surprise…
Apr 13, 2018
EMI up 4 cents after the Easter break
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe first week back after the annual Easter sale recess brought an increase in the national wool offering to over 54,000 bales, well above last year’s levels.On a slightly roller coaster week, the Eastern…
Apr 12, 2018
Victorian Contractor chooses Case IH
Victorian farmer John Allen’s career as a diesel mechanic and hay contractor has put him behind the wheel of a lot of tractors, but his latest purchase has impressed him like few others have. John has run his own contracting business…
Apr 12, 2018
DNA Flock testing in Sheep to drive next wave of productivity gains
Victorian sheep breeder John Bryant says the DNA Flock Profile testing will drive the next wave of productivity improvement in his Merino flock, after identifying the capacity to improve wool yields.Mr Bryant, of “Cairn Curran”, Maldon,…
Apr 12, 2018
Program and Speakers announced for LambEx 2018
LambEx 2018 today released its program featuring a fantastic line-up of international and Australian speakers who will present on an array of local and global issues for the sheep and lamb industry.LambEx 2018 returns to Perth from…
Apr 12, 2018
New Prime Hard Mustang Wheat looks a winner
Pacific Seeds has put some muscle in the paddock with the release of its new wheat variety LRPB Mustang.The variety was bred by LongReach Plant Breeders to exhibit high yield, quick maturity for main season planting and an Australian…
Apr 12, 2018
Trial provides new insight into sulphur in Canola
It has long been noted that canola needs sulphur, but with 56 canola varieties available in 2017 and more on the way this year, the question is do they all need the same amount of sulphur?An interesting experience at Incitec Pivot…
Apr 12, 2018
Tassie Dairy Farming on the up
Dairy farmers are optimistic following an increase in annual dairy farm earnings, according to a report released by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) as part of Dairy Australia’s Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP).The Tasmanian…
Apr 12, 2018
Conquer the Ag world - 2019 Nuffield Scholarship program now open
2019 Scholarships are open: Global adventure to inspire farming’s change-makersA new campaign to unearth the best and brightest talent in Australian agriculture has today been launched by Nuffield Australia, aimed at encouraging primary…
Apr 12, 2018
Berrigan local Annabel Arnold wins Sunrice Scholarship
SunRice is proud to announce Annabel Arnold from Berrigan as the 2018 recipient of the Jan Cathcart Memorial Scholarship, which will support her in undertaking a Bachelor of Agriculture degree from the University of Melbourne.Presenting…
Apr 12, 2018
Video - Shocking video of the Mice numbers in the Mallee
Check out the Mice in the MalleeVideo credit - Melissa MorrishClick on the link belowhttps://www.facebook.com/melpohlnermorrish/videos/10156231210293373/
Apr 11, 2018
Video - Loadshift reports big increases in enquiry for Hay Freight
Phil Callaghan gives a details 1st quarter report on what happened in the freight industry through the Loadshift platformhttps://www.facebook.com/loadshift/videos/1742431235803590/http://www.loadshift.com.au/
Apr 11, 2018
Why does Anthrax keep occurring?
Anthrax has been confirmed as the cause of death of sheep on two properties near Swan Hill during March this year, following sheep deaths to the disease on four properties in early 2017.Agriculture Victoria and veterinarians acted…
Apr 11, 2018
ABS Snapshot - Cattle slaughter numbers rise during February
Livestock and meat slaughter monthly trend movements for February 2018: * Cattle slaughter increased by 5,680 head (or 0.9%) for the month ending February 2018 compared with the previous month and increased by 38,050 head (or 6.5%)…
Apr 11, 2018
Dragging animal welfare through a kangaroo court
By Katie McRobertLet’s be clear: mistreatment of animals is incompatible with the ethics and farming practices of the overwhelming majority of Australian farmers. Any breach of our world-leading animal welfare standards should be…
Apr 11, 2018
Wheat Port Code has a right balance according to Minister Littleproud
* The Wheat Port Code strikes the right balance according to industry feedback * The Wheat Port Code regulates bulk wheat port terminal service providers * The final round of consultation has commencedGrains exporters say…
Apr 11, 2018
Pulse Australia Pulse standards committee want to hear from industry participants
2018/19 Pulse Standards Review Industry Consultation PaperDownload here - http://pulseaus.com.au/storage/app/media/markets/First%20Call%20Industry%20Submissions%20on%20Propos...The Pulse Standards Committee seeks comment from industry…
Apr 11, 2018
Three top Angus Bulls sire 5738 progeny over the last two years
EF Complement 8088 has the most progeny born in the last two years, followed by Te Mania Emperor E343 and Matauri Reality 839. These bulls have a combined total of 5,738 progeny born during this period.Of the 20 bulls with the most…
Apr 11, 2018
Breakthrough Tech features on John Deere S700 Header
Tammin cropping farmer Hannes Joubert has used a few combine harvesters in his time but says breakthrough technology in the recently launched John Deere S700 series will lift grain quality and subsequently farmers’ incomes.A fan of…
