May 07, 2018
New research - Scanning for accurate birth dates
Breakthrough research into foetal ageing at scanning may lead to a better managed lambing and improved lamb survival. Dr Kim Bunter of the University of New England was the lead researcher on this project looking at foetal ageing…
May 07, 2018
Wagyu Bull make $185,000 - Sold to South African buyer
The 2018 Elite Wagyu Sale was held at the closure of the annual Australian Wagyu Association’s annual conference, WagyuEdge in Mackay, Queensland.Held as an online and live auction in the auditorium of the Mackay Entertainment and…
May 07, 2018
Bipartisanship agreement on Murray Darling Basin Plan
Ag Minister David Littleproud said, "I'm extremely pleased to havereached agreement with Labor which means we'll deliver the entire Murray Darling Basin Plan, including the Northern Basin Review. I reached out across the aisle to…
May 07, 2018
AWB launches its own form of Multi-peril Crop Insurance
In an industry first, Australian broadacre farmers will now be able to specifically insure for frost and crop establishment failure.General Manager, Customers for AWB, Ben Fargher, said the new protections were designed in response…
May 07, 2018
The Robots are coming - Ag Tech takeaways - Part 2 - by Richard Heath
AgTech Takeaways - the expanded menu (part 2): In March, I participated in an Austrade-facilitated Australian Agtech Delegation to the US and wrote a blog about my takeaways with four main points of conclusion. Over the next month…
May 07, 2018
Red Meat Advisory Council gives ACCC a serve over report
The Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) notes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Update Report on the Cattle and Beef Market Study released today (4 May 2018).Independent Chair of RMAC, Mr Don Mackay, said the…
May 07, 2018
Bendigo Sheep and Lamb Market Report 7/5/18
Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 7/5/18An increase of lambs from last week, quality was lacking but Elders offered a very good run of heavy Crossbred Lambs and Merino lambs saw our sale kick $8-$15 on other sales, trade lambs lifting slightly…
May 06, 2018
Big increases in Livestock slaughter rates for March (compared to the same period last year)
Livestock and meat slaughter monthly trend movements for March 2018: * Cattle slaughter increased by 2,880 head (or 0.5%) for the month ending March 2018 compared with the previous month and increased by 34,720 head (or 6.0%) year-on-year. …
May 06, 2018
Ag Tech takeaways - Part 1 - by Richard Heath
By Richard Heath - Australian Farm InstituteIn March, I participated in an Austrade-facilitated Australian Agtech Delegation to the US and wrote a blog about my takeaways with four main points of conclusion. Over the next month each…
May 06, 2018
Latest 55 Farms Newsletter from the US
Sales of speciality equipment on 55 FarmsThis week at 55 Farms we saw interest in specialty equipment with the week starting off with the sale of a used pixall one row bean picker bringing a final bid of 18,000.00, which is actually…
May 06, 2018
New Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP) established for Live Export
AUSTRALIAN livestock exporters are strengthening regulatory compliance systems and welfare accountability as the industry pushes ahead with establishing the Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP).“LGAP is a world first, global…
May 05, 2018
Next level Spray Technology
Science fiction? No, this is the reality according to Blue River Technology and their See & Spray machine proves it.Watch here - https://youtu.be/-YCa8RntsRE?list=PLyZrg9j2R3NOE1KSWTL6x5TUjLFXrEJZ2Artificial Intelligence (deep learning…
May 05, 2018
This could lead to your dream farm.
It might be an awkward discussion, but toughen up because this could lead to your dream farm.There are farmers of retiring age out there waiting for you to ask them; will you sell me half your farm?To make the discussion easier, take…
May 05, 2018
Expect the biggest and best "Beef Australia" yet
We spoke to Blair Angus, Chair of Beef Australia to find out why the May event promises to be the biggest and best yet and what he sees as the biggest opportunities for our industry.Your website promises this to be the ‘biggest and…
May 04, 2018
Wool EMI down 10 cents for the week
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolIn the wool market this week against a slightly smaller national offering of 42,794 bales.The Eastern Market Indicator eased 10 cents for the week to finish at 1836c/kg clean, with the Australian Dollar…
May 03, 2018
Vegetable exports average growth of ten percent each year
The Australian vegetable industry is capitalising on strong demand for locally-grown vegetables in key export markets and investment in increasing the exporting capabilities of its growers, with Global Trade Atlas data indicating…
May 03, 2018
Elders trialing Virtual Reality to add more to Livestock and Real Estate Sales
Virtual Reality (VR 360) technology is well known throughout many industries, and it’s about to receive a boost in agriculture, with Elders rolling the technology out nationally and providing a new dimension to marketing livestock,…
May 03, 2018
Identifying Grain export opportunities
The results of the first comprehensive survey of non-tariff measures (NTM) which affect the Australian grains industry were released today.The report sought to identify NTMs in order to communicate their impact to government and other…
May 03, 2018
Best Equipment for mouse baiting
Grain growers planning to bait mice at seeding and through the growing season are encouraged to pay particular attention to the set-up and performance of their equipment to ensure optimum baiting impact.Experts supported by the Grains…
May 03, 2018
Water related Land price boom
Access to water is becoming an increasingly critical driver of the value of Australia’s farms, as rainfall patterns change and the government buys back water licenses for environment projects.While industry experts say there are many…
