Nov 15, 2017
SmartShepherd announced the first automated pedigree system for Cattle and Sheep
SmartShepherd, an agricultural technology company, announced today the availability of the revolutionary SmartShepherd System, which automates the collection of maternal pedigree data for livestock.With a mission to empower farmers…
Nov 15, 2017
Jessica Rudd joins AACo board
The Board of Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) today announced the appointment of Jessica Rudd as a non-executive director. Ms Rudd’s appointment is effective immediately.AACo’s Chairman Donald McGauchie AO said, “Ms Rudd’s extensive…
Nov 15, 2017
New fast finishing Longsword Wheat has advantages
Industry research in recent years has looked at how capitalising on opportunistic earlier sowing may increase profitability by delivering higher overall farm yields. Yields of existing spring varieties can significantly decline if…
Nov 15, 2017
SwarmFarm and Bosch combine to redevelop the SwarmBot platform before commercial release to Farmers
• SwarmFarm and Bosch join forces to develop agricultural robots• SwarmBot is a connected, mobile and autonomous robotic platform designed and developed by SwarmFarm• Bosch is providing mechanical engineering expertise, system design…
Nov 15, 2017
Data and analytics coming to the Feedlot as Cargill and PLA partner
(MINNEAPOLIS) November 8, 2017 - Cargill and Performance Livestock Analytics, Inc. (PLA) are partnering to bring new data analytics to cattle production. PLA’s Performance Beef™ is now enhanced with the Cargill MAX® system for beef,…
Nov 15, 2017
Agristretch Crystal Clear Silage wrap lets us see inside
By having a Clear Silage wrap gives us a great insight into what's actually inside the bale and if you are wanting to sell, then it can be a marketing tool that might get the sale across the line.Agri Stretch Crystal Silage Wrap is…
Nov 14, 2017
Bill Bulmer new chair of AUSVEG
Third generation Victorian leafy vegetable grower Bill Bulmer has been unanimously elected to the position of AUSVEG Chair following a Board meeting held on Monday 13 November in Melbourne.Bill Bulmer is Director of Bulmer Farms,…
Nov 14, 2017
Ruralco's $22.4 million profit
Agribusiness Ruralco has made a record annual profit partly because Australia does not have enough sheep.Ruralco's rural supplies business benefited from fairly good rainfall in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and southern NSW…
Nov 14, 2017
Technology changing Agricuture - Agri Technica leading the way
Agriculture is steadily developing into a digitized industry as the limits of engineering progress approach. Increased productivity and efficiency in machines has been achieved for many years by increasing engine power, weight and…
Nov 14, 2017
Farm Tender "Prime" Ag Centre selling new Inland Performer Hay Tarps
Inland Performer Hay Tarps are a new and exciting product for the Hay Producers. The tarps come in 4 sizes and you can build and shape your stack to suit your tarp size.To buy a Performer Hay Tarp before the January price rise and…
Nov 13, 2017
Board candidates announced ahead of first Sheep Producers Australia AGM today
The inaugural Annual General Meeting of Sheep Producers Australia Limited will be held on Tuesday 14 November, marking the start of a new era of advocacy and governance for the sheepmeat industry.The decision to transition from Sheepmeat…
Nov 13, 2017
Elders target growth with 20% Clear Grain purchase
Well-known agribusiness, Elders, has announced an overhaul of the Company’s grain marketing business to provide a more holistic and independent transaction offering to clients, complementing a 20 percent acquisition of Clear Grain…
Nov 13, 2017
Elders announces $116 million net profit
* Statutory net profit after tax of $116.0m, up $64.4m from the pcp * Underlying profit after tax of $57.7m, up $16.5m from the pcp * Underlying EBIT of $70.4m, up $14.3m from the pcp * Underlying return on capital of 26.8% …
Nov 12, 2017
Getting Aussies to eat more Veggies - There’s an app for that
Using a gamified approach, CSIRO’s new VegEze app aims to motivate Australians to add extra vegetables to their daily diets and form long-term, healthier habits through a 21-day 'Do 3 at Dinner' challenge.CSIRO nutritionists will…
Nov 12, 2017
Dealing with the financial and emotional impact of late season frosts
The full extent of damage to crops caused by the most recent frost events in the southern cropping region is currently being determined by growers and their advisers.At this late stage of the season it is important that growers continue…
Nov 12, 2017
Western Star brand turns it hand to cream
At Cobden – the home of Australia’s favourite butter, Western Star – our team of experts have crafted Western Star’s first thickened cream, all in time for Christmas baking and festivities.It tops off a big year for Western Star,…
Nov 12, 2017
Cotton to surpass Rice in Southern NSW
Cotton continues to be the summer crop of choice in Southern NSW, as forecasts suggest that cotton will surpass rice as the largest irrigated crop in the area this season.CSD Extension and Development Agronomist for Southern NSW,…
Nov 10, 2017
Wool Market kicks again
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market continued its impressive run for the fourth consecutive week, as values breached levels not seen for quite some time.The Eastern Market Indicator increased by 58 cents clean for the week…
Nov 10, 2017
WASDE & Indian Barriers
The US Department of Agriculture released their World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates overnight. Here we take a look at the impact on wheat, and report on new import barriers being erected in India.The WASDE report shows…
Nov 08, 2017
The Farming Investment Dilemma
It is always a delicate balance between making investment choices, then how to fund the investment.For farmers, there are 6 major motivators for funding requirements: 1) Property acquisition 2) Livestock acquisition 3) Infrastructure…
