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…
Apr 18, 2018
Lives Exports update - Statement from Emanuel Exports
Emanuel Exports has taken decisive steps in the past week to uphold welfare standards and further mitigate the risks of exporting sheep to the Arabian Gulf during the Northern Hemisphere summer.Emanuel Director Nick Daws said Emanuel…
Apr 17, 2018
Here's one - Sow Crops in an East West direction
Every grain grower has seen how well weeds grow when they have a blocked seeding tube creating extra-wide row spacing. Instinctively, we all know how important crop competition is for good weed management. The competitive ability…
Apr 17, 2018
Gundaline Station sale confirmed
On behalf of the consortium of vendors and manager, Kidder Williams and CBRE Agribusiness are pleased to announce that Contracts of Sale have exchanged for Gundaline at Carrathool in NSW. Gundaline Station is one of the Murrumbidgee…
Apr 17, 2018
Farmers warned about the accuracy of Drone imagery
Farmers should be cautious of drone imagery being offered by rogue operators, researchers have warned.The University of Queensland and University of New England collaborative study has shown that “off-the-shelf” drone imagery products,…
Apr 17, 2018
Delta Agribusiness and Rural Property group CBRE form alliance
CBRE and Delta Agribusiness have today announced they will enter into a strategic alliance to provide an enhanced rural real estate services offering across NSW.The agreement will enable Delta Agribusiness and CBRE to offer a holistic,…
Apr 16, 2018
Resources Company buys 41,500ha Central Queensland Rural aggregation
An Australian-based resource company has secured a 41,500ha rural aggregation in Central Queensland in a move that signals a revival in the state’s mining sector. The undisclosed domestic resource company – backed by foreign private…
Apr 16, 2018
Ranger Valley - A beef branding success story
Rangers Valley has a history stretching back to the early 19th century as a settlement for early European explorers. In 1988 Japanese company Marubeni, purchased Rangers Valley utilising this site to excel as a clean-air, high-quality…
Apr 16, 2018
Live Exports terms of reference announced - Littleproud
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has announced the terms of reference for the short, sharp review into sheep exports to the Middle East during the northern summer.Minister Littleproud said the review will consider information…
Apr 16, 2018
Move over Gordon Ramsay, you are about to be replaced by a robot
London-based company Moley Robotics aims to start selling robotic kitchen technology this year – and Meat Livestock Australia (MLA) is taking this claim seriously.Apparently, Moley’s robotic chefs will be able to download a recipe…
Apr 16, 2018
Horticulture - Production value set to grow 18 percent in the next 2 years
By Mark Bennett - Head of Agribusiness @ ANZ BankSurging demand in Asia, the adoption of new technologies, and favourable outlooks for commodities – established and emerging – have materialised.“Horticulture is the most exciting space…
Apr 16, 2018
Video - Check out the new Honey Bee AirFLEX Header Front
The Honey Bee AirFLEX Front has 9 inches of movement or "Flex."Watch here - https://youtu.be/cy8ktVDcW9AFarming low-hanging or tangled crops?The next generation of draper header innovation has arrived and it brings the design and…
Apr 15, 2018
Video - See here the "What's Hot" segment from last week
Hay was red hot again, Machinery and Equipment also and we moved into the "Prime" Ag Centre in Elmore last week.https://youtu.be/3-27rdWDte4
