Jan 30, 2018
Western route opened to longer livestock B-doubles
Animal welfare will be boosted under new rules allowing Western Australian and South Australian livestock operators to avoid cross loading livestock on the border.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the NHVR had agreed to allow 27.5m B-doubles…
Jan 30, 2018
Woolpoll 2018 panel members announces
Every three years, Australian woolgrowers set the future funding level of their wool research, development and marketing body through WoolPoll.Federal government regulations require AWI to consult a panel of woolgrower representatives…
Jan 30, 2018
VFF appoint Stephen Sheridan from acting CEO to CEO
The Victorian Farmers Federation today announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stephen Sheridan.“After an extensive search by Jo Fischer Executive, the Victorian Farmers Federation Board are pleased to announce…
Jan 29, 2018
Robots coming - SwarmFarm seeks $14 million capital raise
Reports are that PWC has been hired to source $14 million in capital for SwarmFarm to commercialise its fleet of robotic Farm Machines These lightweight, smaller Machines work together in "swarms" to undertake such tasks as weed and…
Jan 29, 2018
Still no answers on Murray-Darling Water promise
When stakeholders from across the food producing regions of southern New South Wales and northern Victoria attended ‘consultation meetings’ late last year they left with a high degree of scepticism.The meetings were designed to provide…
Jan 29, 2018
August Cotton Conference tipped to be the biggest ever
Organisers of the 2018 Australian Cotton Conference have posed themselves a mammoth challenge – to beat the 1,956 delegate registrations achieved in 2016 – which would make this year’s Conference the largest cotton gathering ever.To…
Jan 29, 2018
Australian pork producers need to improve feed efficiency
Australian pork producers were making good progress in reproduction and they matched their overseas competitors for herd feed efficiency, but they came a long way last in volume, or kilogram carcass weight sold per sow, per year,…
Jan 29, 2018
Strong demand to underpin Lamb and Mutton prices
Key points: * Strong international demand is expected to continue to support lamb and mutton prices. * While lamb exports are anticipated to pull back slightly this year, shipment volumes are forecast to build up to new highs in…
Jan 29, 2018
Worldwide feed market hits 1 billion tons again - Worth USD430 billion
The 2018 Alltech Global Feed Survey, released today, estimates that international feed tonnage has exceeded 1 billion metric tons for the second consecutive year, with a total of 1.07 billion metric tons of feed produced in 2017.…
Jan 29, 2018
Industry looking for feedback on the direction of OJD
The sheep and wool industry is being invited to have its say on the future management of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) in Australia.WoolProducers Australia (WPA) and Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) are seeking feedback from the sheep…
Jan 29, 2018
US food systems expert Charlie Arnot to speak at LambEx
Livestock producers will be urged to recognise the importance of building trust with consumers through shared values by internationally recognised CEO for The Center for Food Integrity, Charlie Arnot, announced today as a key note…
Jan 29, 2018
Value adding to Grain in SA's Mid North
Sometimes all it takes is a bit of thinking outside the square.That’s exactly what fifth generation Clare Valley farmer Jim Maitland did in 2011 when he value-added his family’s durum wheat by launching a line of wholegrain pasta.The…
Jan 29, 2018
BCG - Tips to get the best start to sowing or seeding
How you manage your farm in the months leading up to sowing are vital in improving your chances of better yields and grain quality at harvest.We’ve sifted through the information to provide a list of ‘go-to’ resources for planning…
Jan 28, 2018
Riverine Plains Inc to hold informal soil pit discussions
Riverine Plains Inc will hold informal soil pit discussions for farmers at Bungeet and Miepoll on Tuesday 6 February, 2018.Riverine Plains Inc Research and Extension Officer, Dr Cassandra Schefe, explained that the soil pit sessions…
Jan 28, 2018
Video - Data collection, one of the next big things in Ag
Watch here - https://youtu.be/IAnrZ1qdbZsWe talked to team members at Australian startup The Yield, an Australian startup with an eight-sensor rig that allows it to provide microclimate data, predictions and recommendations to farmers.
Jan 28, 2018
Funding for better preparation for future drought condition
NSW Department Primary Industries (DPI) is committed to working closely with farmers, industry and stakeholders in delivering a $300 million drought package to ensure NSW is better prepared for future drought conditions.DPI’s Rural…
Jan 28, 2018
NAB says higher dollar a challenge for Dairy
Dairy prices have trended downwards overall since mid last year, and although 2018 has brought some relief in USD terms, the higher AUD has eroded these gains.Our forecasts do not point to major upside for global dairy prices in USD…
Jan 28, 2018
Farming’s next generation eyes expansion as baby boomers retire
A significant amount of farming assets will be passed on to the next generation as the baby boomer population looks to retire in the next decade, representing a great opportunity for farming families to expand and diversify their…
Jan 27, 2018
Glencore creating worldwide markets for new Barley varieties
Glencore Agriculture is opening up important barley markets for local growers in response to the shift in varieties being sown across Australia.With over 30 different barley varieties available, the company has been using its strong…
Jan 27, 2018
Nerstane Merino's hits the big time with a $2593 average
Nerstane Merino Stud, Woolbrook, NSW held their Ram Sale on Australia Day.They offered up 182 Rams and sold the lot to a top of $6500.The average was equally impressive reaching $2593 and the overall gross was $471,926 for the Mclaren…
