Jan 24, 2018
New Fonterra Stanhope Cheese factory to double in size again
Fonterra Australia’s flagship Stanhope cheese plant will be a key beneficiary from investments of more than $165 million which the company has announced to boost capacity and increase efficiencies across each of its seven sites.Stanhope…
Jan 24, 2018
NFF outline their key ingredients to gets us to $100 billion by 2030
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has outlined a list of the key ingredients needed to take agriculture to a $100 billion industry by 2030, in its Federal Budget roadmap.The NFF’s comprehensive Pre-Budget Submission continues…
Jan 24, 2018
TPP is now the CPTPP but it going to be good for Farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed news overnight that a deal has been reached between Trans-Pacific Partnership nations, with the exception of the United States.NFF Chief Executive Tony Mahar said this new agreement…
Jan 24, 2018
Lawson Angus top to $31,500 in WA Sale
Lawsons Angus held their Hopetoun, WA sale, on the 23rd of January selling 93 of 93 bulls offered for an average of $7,580. The top price bull, Lot 1 Lawsons Momentous M518, was purchased for $31,500 by a Western Australian syndicateThe…
Jan 24, 2018
Sheep Producers Australia looking at structures and systems going forward
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) has today released an investigative report that sets the foundation for its focus in 2018 to strengthen Australia’s sheepmeat market structures and systems.The independent report, Sheepmeat Market Structures…
Jan 24, 2018
Fonterra to spend up big on Victoria and Tasmanian demand opportunities
Strong show of confidence in $165 million Australian expansionFonterra Australia is matching its push to secure additional milk volumes with more than AU$165 million in capital expenditure in this financial year at key sites in Victoria…
Jan 24, 2018
Cattle Council of Australia looking to build a stronger representative body
Cattle Council of Australia's CEO Margo Andrae today confirmed that Cattle Council has committed to moving the organisation forward with a model that demonstrates increased transparency and increased representation across the beef…
Jan 24, 2018
Wild Rice outlook positive in the North
Wild rice growing in northern Australia’s crocodile-infested waters could help boost global food security, say University of Queensland researchers who have mapped its genetic family tree.Watch the video here https://youtu.be/jMoAOZDsHMoValuable…
Jan 24, 2018
Sorghum Crop forecast close to average but long a long way to go
The outlook is for a close to average yielding sorghum crop for the 2017/18 summer growing season in north-eastern Australia (NEAUS). However, some variation in the outlook among local regions exists. More specifically, some areas…
Jan 23, 2018
Upgraded Farm Tender app now includes "Prime" Ag Centre and Ag News
We have done a major upgrade to our Apple and Android app. To download, go to your app store and look for an update or search Farm Tender.Note 1 - Once you download and you are not logged in or registered, please do so to view the…
Jan 23, 2018
Kurrajong Park Merino's to $2700 top
Kurrajong Park Merinos Ram Sale, NSW held it Ram Sale at Warialda Showground on the 23rd of January 50 of the 50 rams offered sold to a top of $2700 and an average of $1298.The sale grossed $64,900
Jan 23, 2018
India to provide forwards notice of any tariff changes next time
The Indian Government has agreed to provide forward notice to the Australian grains industry of future increases in tariffs, in a concession given today.Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, said the agreement…
Jan 23, 2018
Podcast - EU & Glyphosate - Rabobank discuss what it means for us...
An outcome has finally been reached in the EU with regard to Glyphosate use. Rabobank's Cheryl Kalisch Gordon and Wes Lefroy discuss what this means for future Australian Grain and Oilseeds production and exports.https://soundcloud.com/rabobankfoodagri/the-eu-glyphosate
Jan 23, 2018
Move over Soy, here comes Oat milk
Oat milk: The plant-based beverage industry is a $9.8 billion market projected to grow to over $16 billion in 2018, and one of its most promising entrants is oat milk. Baristas are bullish on its creamy-yet-neutral taste, its foamability..https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/955255349702995973
Jan 22, 2018
WAFarmers stern "no" to suggested sale of Muchea saleyards
The WAFarmers Livestock Council will not support the State Government’s suggestion to sell the Muchea saleyards to fund replacement saleyards for Boyanup, citing increases in selling costs for producers as a major concern.The comments…
Jan 22, 2018
GrainCorp report - Harvest over, export demand out of Geelong and Portland
State Since last update (mt) Total (mt)Queensland 250 557,250New South Wales 3,500 2,078,500Victoria 2,000…
Jan 22, 2018
When to reign in the Cheque book in those "clanger" seasons
Western Australian growers are reminded there are strategies to help in dealing with a ‘clanger’ year, in the wake of the dry and difficult season experienced in many parts of the state’s northern and central grainbelt in 2017.Rob…
Jan 22, 2018
Ten tips for success when sowing Canola early
Sowing canola early in most southern and eastern Australian cropping regions can increase productivity and profitability by following 10 key tactical guidelines.The guidelines – relating to location, variety selection, soil moisture…
Jan 22, 2018
Chinese Cattle export to open more doors
THE 2018 livestock export calendar year has kicked off on a positive note, with the first consigment of slaughter cattle from northern Australia exported to China. The shipment of 1600 crossbred cattle was prepared by the North Australian…
Jan 22, 2018
Video - Watch the future of picking fruit
In February 2017 Abundant Robotics CEO Dan Steere told a trade show audience that his company is preparing a prototype of its vacuum powered robotic apple picker for commercial sale. He said he expects to have an automated harvester…
