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…
Apr 10, 2018
Class launch new Arion 600 Tractor in Australia
WITH an impressive choice of more powerful engines, high flow hydraulics, operating systems, cabin configurations and numerous equipment options, new generation CLAAS ARION 600/500 advanced technology tractors can be configured just…
Apr 10, 2018
Booming Truck sale up 21 percent on this time last year
The first three months of 2018 saw record, or near record, new truck sales that have come together to produce a new first quarter heavy vehicle mark in Australia, according to the Truck Industry Council (TIC).Year-to-date a total…
Apr 10, 2018
IoT in agriculture - What farmers prefer - the "I" or the "T"?
By Gil Rabinovich - CEO at Alpha Brown - Market Research SolutionsThe issue of technology in agriculture, including IoT, is the focus of increasing attention. We at Alpha Brown have decided to investigate the matter and how farmers…
Apr 10, 2018
Silo and Field Bin maker Ahrens expands into the US
Silo and Field Bin maker Ahrens has expanded its global reach through the acquisition of US water tank distributor, Acer Water Tanks.The Texan company has been the exclusive master dealer for Ahrens' Pioneer Water Tanks division for…
Apr 10, 2018
3 Twynam properties fetch $115 million
Ray White agent Bruce Gunning, along with Gary Johnston of Johnston Rural Group Forbes, has brokered the $115milion sale of three Twynam Agricultural Group properties, Jemalong Station and Jemalong Citrus at Forbes and Merrowie at…
Apr 10, 2018
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Volume 4
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Volume 4Slight increase in the price of Vetch Hay as demand skyrocketsHay demand is as strong as we have seen it for some time now with the Monday just gone the busiest day recorded for Hay enquiry on…
Apr 09, 2018
Grain Producers SA appoints Caroline Rhodes as CEO
The Board of Grain Producers SA has appointed experienced grain industry specialist Caroline Rhodes as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting this week. Ms Rhodes has a long history in the agribusiness industry having previously…
Apr 09, 2018
New Drought Transport loans to help NSW Farmers
A new Drought Transport Fund announced today by the NSW Government will help farmers manage livestock through dry conditions. The NSW Drought Transport Fund will provide up to $20,000 in low interest loans, with a two-year interest…
Apr 09, 2018
Livestock Farmers embrace eNVD's
Producers who have embraced the electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) released last year, are seeing the benefits of a more efficient transfer of livestock information.Integrity Systems Company Chief Executive Officer Jane…
Apr 09, 2018
Rural Bank - Wool prices looking strong for 2018
Australian wool growers can look forward to another year of strong prices as market fundamentals remain favourable for sellers.The positive outlook for 2018 builds on a record breaking year in 2017. The AWEX Eastern Market Indicator…
Apr 09, 2018
Wagyu Single Step BREEDPLAN implementation
Australian Wagyu producers are now armed with genomic-based data enabling more robust selection decisions with faster gains and higher accuracy through a shift to a new own-breed genetic analysis model.The Australian Wagyu Association…
Apr 09, 2018
Video - See here the What's Hot report for the last week of sales
See here this weeks "What's Hot" report for last weekhttps://youtu.be/n1jRn4nsyi0
