Dec 06, 2017
Weak and short lived La Niña declared by BOM
The Bureau’s ENSO Outlook has been raised to LA NIÑA, indicating that the tropical Pacific has reached La Niña levels. Climate models suggest this La Niña will be weak and short-lived, persisting until early southern autumn 2018.Signs…
Dec 06, 2017
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, best selling vehicles for November
The sales status quo has been restored, as the Australian automotive market closes in on another record haul of new vehicles.Once again the Toyota HiLux (4103) and the Ford Ranger (3576) are the best selling vehicles in Australia…
Dec 05, 2017
GrainGrowers announces 2018 Australian Grain Leader Program participants
National grain farmers representative body, GrainGrowers, today announced participants in the 2018 Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP).The AGLP Program has been expanded for 2018 to include the whole of the supply chain in the…
Dec 05, 2017
Growers encouraged to test Chickpea Seed
Frost and late rains have raised the risk of ‘field mould’ in chickpeas so growers have been encouraged to have their seed tested to assess germination and any impacts from frost or mould.NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)…
Dec 05, 2017
Winter Crop down 41% on last year
GrainGrowers has noted ABARES' December Crop Report clearly highlights the seasonal challenges that plague Australian grain growers. Released today, ABARES Crop Report estimates total winter crop production at 35.1 million tonnes,…
Dec 05, 2017
What a pain! - By Nathan Scott
What is the role of pain relief in the future within our sheep operations? Imagine this. I drop you in a room in Melbourne, full of consumers, and ask you to justify the animal husbandry/health operations that you undertake without…
Dec 04, 2017
Multi-peril Crop Insurance worth considering
At a time when difficult seasonal conditions are raising the spectre of harvest losses and downgraded quality, national grain farmer representative body, GrainGrowers, continues to dialogue with major insurers on the issue of adequate…
Dec 04, 2017
Direct heading Canola taking off
A significant number of canola growers in the central west of New South Wales have changed the way they harvest canola, according to early results from an on-going practice change survey.The survey being conducted by the Grains Orana…
Dec 04, 2017
Storing high moisture Grain
Storms and showers have exacerbated the challenges of winter crop harvest for growers this season, with grain storage specialists now warning particular care is needed to protect the quality of grain going into silos with moderate…
Dec 04, 2017
United Dairyfarmers push for power imbalance
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria is pushing for action to address power imbalances between milk processors and supermarket retailers following the release last Thursday of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)…
Dec 03, 2017
Victorian Agricultural exports keep forging ahead
As Australia's largest food and fibre exporter, Victoria accounts for 25 per cent of Australian food and fibre exports, while accounting for just 3 per cent of the total landmass.In 2016–17, Victoria accounted for 79 per cent of Australia's…
Dec 03, 2017
Angus Beef brands kicking goals
2015 saw the formation of the Bindaree Beef Group (BBG), a vertically integrated supply chain meat business consisting of a feedlot, Myola Feedlot, premier export listed processing plant, Bindaree Beef, distinguished meat sales and…
Dec 03, 2017
App to help CBH and Farmers with receivals and deliveries
The CBH Group will expand the reach of our new mobile app that delivers real time delivery and sampling data to growers, following a successful first phase roll out.The Carter’s Delivery Form (CDF) app allows growers and truck drivers…
Dec 03, 2017
NSW Farmers invited to precision agronomy course
There is a lot of talk about precision agriculture, but what does it mean and how can growers get a piece of the action? A hands-on precision agronomy course could be the ideal place to start.A Precision Agronomy Training course is…
Dec 02, 2017
Coopers new Malting plant good news for SA Barley Growers
The largest Australian owned brewer, Coopers, has opened a $65 million malting plant at its Regency Park brewery in Adelaide, a move which will help to underpin the family-owned company’s long-term future.The 13,000 sq m plant, considered…
Dec 01, 2017
Don't get busy... Get Productive - By Nathan Scott
If you own or manage a business, be that a farm, or any other type of business, you will no doubt have experienced “busy”. Busy is a bugger of a thing, because it generally is very different to productive.Productive is that awesome…
Dec 01, 2017
Wool Market up slightly with 52,000 bale offered
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market held firm this week on the back a large national offering of almost 52,000 bales over a three-day sale, with the Eastern Market Indicator showing little movement to finish at 1676 cents…
Nov 30, 2017
The new era of radical automation - CBA
Commonwealth Bank explores economies of the future, as technology revolutionises the world as we know it.The Fourth Industrial Revolution will usher in an era of radical automation, with billions of connected, smart machines interacting…
Nov 30, 2017
JCB add the 540-180 Hi-Viz to the Telehandler range
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) has added the 540-180 Hi-Viz to its telehandler range. The new model promises reduced cost of ownership and improved efficiency.The 540-180 Hi-Viz offers 20 per cent faster cycle times and…
Nov 30, 2017
Jeff Odgers is the new chair of Dairy Australia
Victorian dairy farmer Jeff Odgers has been appointed Chair of Dairy Australia, replacing outgoing Chair Geoff Akers, who stepped down at today’s Annual General Meeting.Mr Akers, who is retiring from the Board having reached the maximum…
