Nov 29, 2017
Three new board members for NFF
The membership of the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) has elected a number of new Directors and voted to change the tenure of Board members at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Canberra today.The role of President was uncontested…
Nov 29, 2017
Precision to Decision (P2D) project to help Ag towards $100 billion
Unlocking the full potential of ‘digital agriculture’ could increase the value of agricultural production by $20.3 billion, helping to achieve the industry’s goal of $100 billion in farm gate output by 2030.The finding has emerged…
Nov 29, 2017
Monash Uni and Bosch combine to look at the future of Food Production
A first-of-its-kind ag-tech facility will be established in Melbourne’s’ southeast with the vision to innovate new smart farming techniques including automated harvesting and driverless vehicles in response to the growing challenges…
Nov 29, 2017
EU voted to extend the license for Glyphosate for the next five years
On Monday, the European Union voted to extend the license for glyphosate, the best-selling pesticide in the world, for use in the EU for another five years. Glyphosate is marketed by its maker Monsanto under the brand name Roundup.The…
Nov 28, 2017
Former Marcus Oldham student James Hawkins awarded Nuffield Scholarship
Studying my Master of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham has given me a depth of knowledge and formality to business skills that I never had before, and it will help me move into the future with more confidence and skill.Master of Agribusiness…
Nov 28, 2017
New push-to-talk over cellular service launched
A new PTToC entrant has set its sights on a broad range of potential users Australia-wide.There’s a new entrant in the Australian communications sector in the form of ToooAir, which has launched a cellular-based PTToC (push-to-talk…
Nov 28, 2017
Hassad Australia part with SA property for $16.2 million
Hassad Australia has sold a dry land cropping aggregation spanning more than 3,000 hectares in South Australia’s mid-north for $16.2 million. CBRE Agribusiness’ Danny Thomas and Phil Schell negotiated the sale of Glendale Aggregation,…
Nov 28, 2017
Grain-fed accounts for 40% of Australia's total Beef production
Commercial feedlots first emerged in Australia in the mid-1960s on the Darling Downs in Queensland, primarilyto meet overseas demand for a consistent high quality product. Since then, feedlotting has evolved into a majorindustry,…
Nov 27, 2017
New Zealander is the new Chairman of Rabobank Australia
Rabobank Australia Limited has announced the appointment of Sir Henry van der Heyden as its new chairman, succeeding Bill Gurry who will be retiring from the board.The appointment will be effective from November 29, with Bill Gurry…
Nov 27, 2017
Livestock Farmers looking to grow - Investing in Tech
New research from Commonwealth Bank shows Australian farmers will increase investment in innovation and technology as a key way to future-proof their operations.Commonwealth Bank’s latest Agri Insights research reveals that more than…
Nov 27, 2017
Cattle Council announces Margo Andrae as the new CEO
As we close a successful AGM week in Alice Springs Cattle Council of Australia is pleased to announce today that Margo Andrae has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer."Margo has clearly demonstrated her capability to lead the…
Nov 27, 2017
This invention will help prevent those Header fires
In recent seasons, farmers have experienced a significant increase in header fires, which are leading to higher insurance premiums.The fires are believed to be caused by a build up of dust and debris that accumulate in hot spots such…
Nov 27, 2017
Farm Data opportunities
National grain farmers representative body, GrainGrowers today responded to key early findings from the Rural Research and Development Corporations’ project designed to capitalise on the big data opportunities for Australian agriculture,…
Nov 27, 2017
GrainCorp weekly update
Grain receivals (tonnes) at GrainCorp sites as at 27 November 2017Queensland - 6,000 (last week) - 540,000 (total)New South Wales - 618,000 - 1,246,000Victoria - 610,000 - 827,000Total Network - 1,234,000 - 2,613,000Harvest comments:•…
Nov 27, 2017
Look after yourself this Harvest - Manage your Fatigue
Most grain growers have begun harvest, and while this period is ‘all systems go’ one key element to the harvest cycle is the human body and keeping it sustained during this time.Fatigue is a key concern during harvest as the desire…
Nov 27, 2017
Queensland Farming Women leading the way
More than eighty women participated in workshops hosted by QFF across regional Queensland during October. The workshops aimed to explore farming women’s business development and leadership aspirations and scope the support they need…
Nov 24, 2017
Wool EMI dips slightly - Down 14c/kg
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market’s solid run over the past month came to an end this week with consolidation across most micron categories, as the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) fell 14 cents clean for the week to finish…
Nov 23, 2017
Incentives to focus on quality rather than quantity in the Red Meat industry
Australia’s red meat industry needs to develop clear price incentives to encourage producers to focus on quality rather than volume, if it is to withstand intense competitive pressures from other global producers and proteins, according…
Nov 23, 2017
Initiative for Farmers to grow Pulses in area's where they are not normally grown
Grain growers considering diversifying into pulse crops in non-traditional production areas of Victoria and South Australia are being supported through a new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) initiative.The Southern…
Nov 23, 2017
Fly Strike costs Woolgrower $173 million per year - More needs to be done says VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the sheep industry to come together on the issue of breech strike with a call for unprecedented investment.Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) states that fly strike costs wool growers $173m…
