Dec 14, 2017
Wagga Wagga Lambs and Sheep Sale today 14/12/17
Yarding: 40,000Lambs: 30,000Sheep: 10,000Numbers were similar for the last sale of the year. Quality across the offering was very good with good numbers of shorn trade and heavy lambs. New season trade lambs were in reasonable supply,…
Dec 13, 2017
Diversity and innovation spark national interest in agricultural education conference.
Educators and industry stakeholders from across Australia and overseas are converging in Launceston during January 2018 to attend the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Conference.Hosted by the Tasmanian Agricultural…
Dec 13, 2017
New Wheat being developed with 10 time the fibre - CSIRO
A new type of wheat that has ten times the amount of the fibre which helps improve gut health and also fights bowel cancer and Type 2 diabetes than normal wheat has been developed by an international team including CSIRO.The new wheat…
Dec 13, 2017
Regular mob inspections urged for fly strike
Agriculture Victoria is urging producers to be vigilant for fly strike after the recent heavy rainfall and floods.Significant fly issues have already been noted in some regions, and the timing and level of future high concentrations…
Dec 13, 2017
Chickpea prices fall for a number of reasons
It’s difficult to understand why the Pulse markets fall generally, but specifically, chickpeas are falling. This year, our crops are mediocre at best and full of quality issues, so in this environment why have prices been falling…
Dec 13, 2017
Report states unmanaged Mallee seeps could see losses of $100 million over a 10 year period
This report aims to provide an initial assessment as to the extent, potential causes and farmer’s understandings of the current seep issues across the South Australian and Victorian Mallee Farming region. This provides important information…
Dec 13, 2017
14 in Sheep industry leadership program
Sheep Producers Australia has selected 14 participants to be part of its Sheep Industry Leadership Program, to be run in 2018.The successful applicants work throughout the sheepmeat value chain representing producers, agribusiness,…
Dec 13, 2017
Soil health, water scarcity and energy costs biggest risks- NAB Farmer survey
* 87% of farmers cite soil health as their biggest sustainability concern followed by water scarcity (83%) and energy costs (83%) * 739 farmers surveyed; on average using 2.5 of possible 8 AgTech solutions tested. * The most used…
Dec 13, 2017
NSW Goat numbers drop an alarming 40% in 2017
Eagerly awaited goat industry data in a report analysing rangeland goat population figures shows numbers have declined from a record high of 5.7 million in 2016 to 3.4 million in 2017.The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)…
Dec 13, 2017
Another big day for wool today with the SMI up 43c/kg clean
Another big day for wool today with the Southern Market Indicator up 43c/kg clean.21 micron up 62 centsSee prices in images
Dec 13, 2017
See here the Ballarat Lamb & Sheep sale snapshot report for today 12/12/2017
See here the Ballarat Lamb & Sheep sale snapshot report for today 12/12/2017See sellers and individual price on the link belowhttp://www.bssaa.com.au/reports
Dec 12, 2017
Key appointments to help reshape GRDC
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in May this year announced a plan for a major re-alignment of its business model to drive increased grain grower profitability through higher impact research and development and…
Dec 12, 2017
New facility to tackle growing Herbicide Resistance problem
Australian crop and weed agronomy will be taken into the future with the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory at The University of Western Australia (UWA) as well as the appointment of a new director to lead the Australian Herbicide…
Dec 12, 2017
Progress made to move the Basin Plan forward
Movement on the Sustainable Diversion Limits adjustments limits has farmers cheering.The MDBA has recommended Federal Water Minister Barnaby Joyce accept the proposed SDL adjustments of 605 gigalitres (GL), marking a positive move…
Dec 12, 2017
17-18 not as big as last year - ABARES
Poor climate conditions in grain-growing regions have contributed to the gross value of farm production being forecast to reach $59 billion in 2017-18, down seven per cent from a record of $63 billion in 2016-17, according to the…
Dec 12, 2017
Wool market up dramatically across the board today
The Wool Market was up dramatically across the board in the South, the Southern Market Indicator went up 24c/kg clean to 1670c/kg clean. See prices in the images
Dec 11, 2017
Hitachi to capture Farm data through HPI
Hitachi Process Intelligence (HPI) is a solution that combines advanced process and data analytics to support IoT driven decisions and accelerate business performance enabling digital transformation across industries.Meat & Livestock…
Dec 11, 2017
Farm Tender looking for ASW/Feed Wheat and F1 Barley
Farm Tender is looking for large tonnages of ASW/Feed Wheat and F1 Barley from Central Victoria through to the South East of South Australia. To enquire further ring or email John Drum on 0408 504 561 or johnd@farmtender.com.au or…
Dec 11, 2017
Ag is Australia's most dangerous workplace
Forty-four workers from the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector died on the job in 2016, according to new statistics from Safe Work Australia , maintaining the agriculture sector’s dubious title of being the nation’s most dangerous…
Dec 11, 2017
Famous Raby Station sold to locals
The successful sale of Raby Station reflects the strength in the Rural Property market with over 60 enquires 17 inspections and 12 contracts issued.The Macquarie Valley has a strong focus on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle…
