Nov 16, 2017
Weaning on gut feel
Australian livestock farmers are faced with difficult decisions every day, but some can have more of an impact on a season’s bottom line than others. Weaning is one of these decisions that can have a major bearing on this and next…
Nov 16, 2017
Grain storage hygiene important to reducing mice numbers
Grain growers are being warned to keep harvesting and grain storage hygiene front of mind in the coming weeks to help reduce opportunities for mice numbers to increase.Significant numbers of mice present across regions of southern…
Nov 16, 2017
Big Mal's First Grade teams up with IGA
Rugby league player, captain and coach Mal Meninga AM has launched a new range of premium meats and sauces.The ‘Big Mal’s First Grade’ range will be sold at IGA Supermarkets in Queensland and New South Wales this summer.‘Big Mal’s…
Nov 16, 2017
93 year old Publican selling her outback Barringun Hotel after 40 years of Service
The woman believed to be Australia’s oldest publican has announced plans to sell her hotel – the “last pub in New South Wales” – and retire after running it for 40 years.Mary Crawley, 93, has been behind the bar at the Tattersalls…
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,…
