Mar 15, 2018
Smaller Ship to transfer Grain to Larger Ships at new Lucky Bay Port
South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is going to be home to a new shallow harbour port that will cater to vessels that will transport grain out to larger ships. The $115 million Lucky Bay port project is going to be located near Cowell.T-Ports…
Mar 14, 2018
Rice Industry Field Day today
Hundreds of rice growers, researchers and agribusiness representatives will meet at the Yanco Agricultural Institute on Thursday 15 March to attend the annual rice industry field day.NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Southern…
Mar 14, 2018
Small, compact and innovative JCB Telehandler coming to Australia
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) is bringing the smallest telehandler in the JCB range, the 516-40, to Australian shores.One of the most innovative telehandlers in the world, the 516-40 combines the features of a skid steer,…
Mar 14, 2018
Agersens virtual herding trial a success
Agersens has successfully demonstrated a virtual herding operation in a typical rangeland cattle environment in Queensland in Nov – Dec 2017. Grazing trials were carried out on flat grazing land at Belmont near Rockhampton Queensland…
Mar 14, 2018
Speakers announced for the Wagyu Edge conference
The AWA is pleased to announce some of our day one speakers who will be sharing their insights at the #WagyuEdge Conference 2nd – 6th of May at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre in Mackay.Speakers will explore the growing…
Mar 14, 2018
Infrastructure challenges in vital red meat expansion
The Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) has today (8 March 2018) released a report that confirms the need to address infrastructure challenges and a tactical approach to reducing technical barriers to trade.Independent Chair of RMAC,…
Mar 14, 2018
Video - Teys Australia to expand its tech saavy Cattle hide processing plant
Teys Australia was recently granted $267,406 from the federal government towards the expansion of our Murgon cattle hide processing plant. This proposed expansion will produce a number of benefits for the economy and the local community.…
Mar 14, 2018
Total Clearance of 168 Bulls at Te Mania Angus Autumn Bull Sale
168 bulls offered, 168 sold, for an average of $8,726. Sale high: $32,000. Gross: $1,465,968By Nicola BellA total clearance of 168 bulls and a top of $32,000 was recorded at Te Mania Angus’ annual bull sale last week.The exceptionally…
Mar 14, 2018
Changing face of Citrus - Nutrano buys Nangiloc Colignan Farms
Australian grower-packer-marketer Nutrano Produce Group is set to significantly expand its operations after moving to acquire Sunraysia-based Nangiloc Colignan Farms (NCF).The deal, which remains subject to the satisfaction of certain…
Mar 13, 2018
Leading Animal Health Company Virbac turns 50
From a small biology research center established in 1968 in a three-room apartment in Nice to the world’s seventh largest laboratory, partnering worldwide with veterinarians and animal owners: a lot of water has flowed under the bridge!…
Mar 13, 2018
GrainGrowers to celebrate 60th
In 1956, a handful of farmers in North Star in north-western NSW, thought they could improve the returns they were getting for the high protein wheat their region was able to produce. They set up a committee to campaign to have the…
Mar 13, 2018
Farm Tender Hay Report - Volume 2
Slight increase in prices for protein HayIt’s been a very busy fortnight on the Hay front. Just like the fortnight before, 90 percent of the Hay sold on Farm Tender is heading from South to North. Queensland got some well-earned relief…
Mar 13, 2018
TPP delivering for Farmers already
It hasn’t been without its setbacks, but today the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) was signed, promising new opportunities for Australia's farmers.On a day that only a year ago looked…
Mar 13, 2018
Worksafe on the prowl with Farm Quadbike safety
Australia’s leading voice for farmers urges Victorian farmers to get quadbike protection now as Worksafe inspector’s ramp up on-farm safety inspections this month.The Victorian Farmers Federation President David Jochinke warns, “Victorian…
Mar 13, 2018
GROUNDHOG Industries tops in Tillage and Seeding accessories
GROUNDHOG Industries have spent the last eight years developing new & improved replacement parts for DBS Seeder’s.Several of their customer’s in South Australia have proved that GROUNDHOG parts are better value and last longer than…
Mar 13, 2018
Nanotechnology may soon become an everyday part of agriculture
Nanotechnology may soon become an everyday part of agriculture, thanks to research carried out at the University of Adelaide.In a paper published in the journal Applied Materials and Interfaces, a team led by Mike McLaughlin of the…
Mar 12, 2018
New Barley varieties to test the market
While the accreditation of two new popular barley varieties is certainly cause for cheer there remains another, and perhaps more important, hurdle for the new varieties to overcome - market acceptance and market demand.Last week,…
Mar 12, 2018
Grain Growers urged to tackle mice early
Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia are being urged to assess current mouse numbers on their properties to determine if mice are likely to pose a risk at sowing.If mouse numbers are a concern, growers should consult with…
Mar 12, 2018
Cracking the genetic code for complex traits in cattle
A massive global study involving 58,000 cattle has pinpointed the genes that influence the complex genetic trait of height in cattle, opening the door for researchers to use the same approach to map high-value traits including those…
Mar 12, 2018
Mutton production up for the year
JANUARY KEY POINTSLivestock and meat slaughter monthly trend movements for January 2018: * Cattle slaughter increased by 3,710 head (or 0.6%) for the month ending January 2018 compared with the previous month and increased by 24,580…
