Apr 30, 2018
Grants to bring new Ag Chemicals to market
* Grants totalling $1.78 million announced to improve access to agvet chemicals * The 26 grants will address a range of priority uses, including fodder beets in the dairy industry, mushrooms, green tea, quinoa and papaya. *…
Apr 30, 2018
Could New Zealand reach peak milk again?
New Zealand milk supply has underperformed over the last two seasons so the sector could well be due for a bounce back in 2018-19 driven by improving yields.The 2017-18 season failed to fire through the hot-and-humid summer months…
Apr 30, 2018
New NSW Water regulator will be "firm but fair"
The NSW Government today marked a new era of water regulation and compliance with the commencement of the state’s independent Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR).Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair said from next week NRAR…
Apr 30, 2018
Gundagai Meat Processors - A state-of-the-art Meat service business
As the third-generation of Gundagai Meat Processors, Will Barton is continuing the company’s almost 100-year legacy.Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) CEO Will Barton comes from a long line of butchers. His grandfather, Fred Barton, opened…
Apr 30, 2018
DNA mapping just shows your flocks strengths and weaknesses
Gippsland Merino breeder Rick Robertson is already seeing a genetic improvement in his flock as result of being an early adopter of the DNA Flock Profile test.Mr Robertson, of ‘Gracemere’, Bairnsdale, was one of the very first sheep…
Apr 30, 2018
Baseless Scare Campaigns And Politics Lead To EU Ban On Class Of Insecticides
In a blow for science-based, independent regulatory processes, the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed today voted to extend a European Union-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides used in farming.…
Apr 30, 2018
Video - Sheep Ship penned up at a stocking rate 17.5 percent lighter
The Al Messilah commenced loading yesterday and is due to sail from Fremantle this afternoon. 68,000 sheep on board are penned up at 17.5 per cent lighter than the stocking rate required by ASEL.Sheep seem pretty happyWatch here - https://dms.licdn.com/playback/C5605AQEZXHmbqSDSyA/0216bcc3ee394f48ac4409ed031dbb03/feedshare-mp4_50...
Apr 29, 2018
Video - See the latest "What's Hot" Video Report
Watch the latest "What's Hot" Video Report- https://youtu.be/i6454iE-dPA
Apr 29, 2018
Less Farming land leads to more intensive Farming systems
Agriculture Victoria’s TIM HOLLIER sees himself as a go-between serving the interests of both lot feeding and the Victorian community as the need for intensive livestock production builds in a state where farmland is shrinking.As…
Apr 29, 2018
French lead the way in protecting the terms "meat" and "dairy"
Advocacy group Dairy Connect has welcomed a ban by the French Government on the use of ‘meat’ and ‘dairy’ inspired names for vegetable sourced food products.The French have said adieu to ‘le veggie burger’ and bon soir to ‘soy steaks’…
Apr 28, 2018
Video - Sheep Tech goes to a new level on Mark Mortimer's Tullamore Farm
Farmer and self-confessed Sheep geek (that's his Twitter name) Mark Mortimer, Centre Plus Merinos, Tullamore, NSW takes the technology of weight sheep to a new level. Very clever....Watch here https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/990023221326987264https://www.centreplus.com.au/
Apr 28, 2018
LambEx program and speakers has something for many
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.View the program and speakers here…
Apr 28, 2018
New trial to help combat drench resistance
A trial testing different drench resistance test methods is currently under way. Funded by AWI and conducted by Dawbuts, the free trial is now calling for woolgrowers to get involved.Australian sheep producers spend an estimated A$93…
Apr 28, 2018
Wool EMI hits a new record high
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe two days of wool auctions incorporated the annual ANZAC holiday, resulting in sales taking place on Tuesday and Thursday this week.Against a split week of selling, the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI)…
Apr 28, 2018
Labour challenges faced on the land
By Robbie Sefton - SeftonsOn the farm, we have just wrapped up a month of shearing. All went well, except that this year’s shearing went a week longer than usual with the same number of sheep.Our excellent contractor was, as usual,…
Apr 28, 2018
Massive opportunities for Fruit into China, Thailand and Indonesia.
Australian fruit growers have a better understanding of what international consumers are looking for when purchasing fruit, thanks to a series of surveys carried out in China, Thailand and Indonesia.Agriculture Victoria research scientist…
Apr 27, 2018
Video - Introducing the new ASV Puncture Free Tyre
You can be comfortable in the knowledge that your tyres have mended themselves without needing to stop your car or replace your tyres for the lifetime of the tyre tread.Our superior, innovative technology means puncture damage to…
Apr 27, 2018
Interesting trend on worldwide grain consumption v production
The International Grains Council (IGC) trimmed their 18/19 world Wheat production estimate by 2 MMT to 739 MMT. World ending stocks were increased 4 MMT to 257 MMT based on a larger 17/18 carryover.https://www.igc.int/en/default.aspx…
Apr 26, 2018
Hay a big deal on Scott Somers Wimmera Farm
With five generations behind them, it’s a fair bet that the Somers family, who farm south of Warracknabeal, Victoria, have made some good decisions in their time. For Scott Somers, who’s currently at the helm, good decisions are often…
Apr 26, 2018
The future looks bright for a job in agriculture
It's a great time to train for a career in agriculture, according to a study by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud welcomed the findings which list managerial jobs, including…
