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…
Nov 23, 2017
Agricultural productivity is driven by natural systems, not digital systems....
By Carl SudholzDigital technology will never create the 10x returns so longed for by venture capital investors. Unless the technology fundamentally changes the natural systems that drive productivity on the farm, any talk of 10x returns…
Nov 22, 2017
CSIRO - Looking at the cost of Agricultural Transport
Researchers have provided the most detailed map of routes and costings across Australia's entire agricultural supply chain, potentially saving the industry millions of dollars annually.The CSIRO researchers have applied the logistics…
Nov 21, 2017
Merriman re-elected - New AWI board members
A year of strong progress across research, development and marketing has been reported on at the Annual General Meeting of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI).International marketing campaigns continue to connect more retailers, brands…
Nov 21, 2017
Graincorp's surging $142 million profit result
• Underlying EBITDA1 $390 million (FY16: $256 million)• Underlying NPAT2 $142 million (FY16: $53 million)• Statutory NPAT3 $125 million (FY16: $31 million)• Fully franked final dividend of 15 cents per share (cps), taking total FY17…
Nov 21, 2017
Sheep Producers Australia is the new peak body for Sheep and Lamb Industry
A new era of leadership in advocacy and governance for the sheep industry started yesterday as Sheep Producers Australia officially became the peak industry body for the nation’s sheep and lamb industry, replacing the former Sheepmeat…
Nov 21, 2017
China Stone Fruit deal a game changer for Goulburn Valley
More Australian peaches, plums and apricots will be seen in China after Australia inked a deal with the world’s most populated country allowing more local stone fruit to be exported.The deal has been hailed as a ‘‘game changer’’ for…
Nov 20, 2017
India slaps a 50% duty of Field Peas as market slumps
India’s government has imposed a 50 percent tariff on peas and a 20 percent tariff on wheat.Since the announcement, Field Pea prices have dropped some $50/mtPulse prices in India are suffering because of a bumper harvest of all crops…
Nov 20, 2017
Tri-Solfen, the anesthetic and antiseptic gel gets the all clear in New Zealand
Australian firm Animal Ethics has gained marketing authorization for its Tri-Solfen pain product in New Zealand for sheep and cattle husbandry procedures. This is the third approval for the product and its first outside of Australia.…
Nov 20, 2017
Amazing Ag Tech - Watch this video of the TomatoTek Colour Sorter
Watch this video of the TomatoTek Colour Sorter. The TomatoTek is made made by Weco and can sort the Red from the Green Tomatoes to an accuracy of 98%. It reduced the amount of manual labour by 95%https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/932513108278386689
Nov 19, 2017
Neil Donaldson marks 20 years as Droughtmaster CEO
Today is a significant date for Droughtmaster Australia CEO, Neil Donaldson, as it marks 20 years of service with the Society. On 3 November 1997, Neil joined the Droughtmaster Society as National Operations Manager with the role…
Nov 19, 2017
Cattle on feed number dip slightly
Cattle on feed for the July – September 2017 quarter decreased 64,324 head, or 6% from the June quarter according to the results of the latest Australian Lot Feeders Association (ALFA) and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) survey.Despite…
