Nov 01, 2017
Pulses gaining in popularity in Northern Vic
BCG recently held the first in an ongoing series of ‘Pulse Check’ discussion group meetings in Pyramid Hill, attracting 32 growers and advisors from around the region, all interested in learning more about profitable pulse production.The…
Nov 01, 2017
Chinese delegation interested in "Red Cattle"
Following enquiries to Droughtmaster CEO Neil Donaldson by Frontier International, the McConnel Family from Mt Brisbane Droughtmaster Stud near Esk kindly agreed to host a Chinese delegation who are customers of Frontier International,…
Oct 31, 2017
AWI: Learn from the avocado!
By Robert HerrmanA bad news story will trump a positive story every day, and you would have to be living under a rock to have missed the scrutiny AWI have been under in recent times.AWI have been criticised for a perceived favouritism…
Oct 31, 2017
SMARTBEEF Registrations Sold Out
There won’t be a spare seat in sight at SMARTBEEF 2017 next week, with registrations to the event being sold out.“We are so pleased that the program we put forward has resonated with the feedlot and beef sector to the point that registrations…
Oct 31, 2017
NCC Brahman Sale grosses $2.47m - $325k top
What a Day for NCC Brahman Stud which had their on-property Sale on Tuesday.The highlight of the Bull section of the sale was the $325,000 Sale topper, lot 37, NCC Justified to Elrose Brahmans, Qld. This is an Australian record for…
Oct 31, 2017
ACM - New Milk Processing Plant for Girgarre
Milk processing will return to the former dairy town of Girgarre after an absence of almost four decades, following a decision by ACM to build a new multi-milliondollar factory.The news has been welcomed by Girgarre residents who…
Oct 31, 2017
Can agriculture become the next $100 billion industry?
By Robbie SeftonThe agriculture industry is growing at a phenomenal rate.But can it really be Australia’s next $100 billion industry?According to the latest figures agriculture is now the largest contributor to national GDP (gross…
Oct 31, 2017
$325,000 - Australian Record Bull
Lot 37, NCC Justified, sold for an Australian record of $325,000. This is an Australian record for all Breeds. The Brahman Bull sold to Roger and Lorna Jefferis, Elrose Brahmans, Kuridale, Qld.The vendor was NCC Brahman, Duaringa,…
Oct 30, 2017
Beating multi-resistant weeds in the Northern region
Dryland cotton and grains farmer Paul Slack is battling weeds that have high levels of resistance to several important herbicide modes of action.Managing 4850 ha of cropping land within 30 km radius of his home farm at Gurley, east…
Oct 30, 2017
Australia’s ‘Harvard for agribusiness’
Australian agribusinesses are joining forces with universities to harness growing interest in agricultural careers and develop the future industry leadership needed to succeed in the global agricultural marketplace.There’s growing…
Oct 30, 2017
Lancefield Brahman's to $75,000 top
Lancefield Brahmans Invitational Bull Sale was held on Monday at the Gracemere Saleyards and what a sale it wasVendors included Lancefield Brahmans, 2AM Brahmans, Palmal Brahmans and Elrose BrahmansOverall 106 Bull were offered and…
Oct 30, 2017
Thalabah Merino's to $5000
Thalabah Merino Stud, Laggan, NSW held their on-property Ram Sale on Friday or last weekThe offered 72 Rams and sold 58 which equated to an 81% clearance rate.The sale average $1475 and total gross takings where $85,608The $5000 top…
Oct 30, 2017
Nareeb Nareeb Merino's average $2008
Nareeb Nareeb Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Glenthompson, Vic held their on-property Ram Sale last FridayOf the 116 Horn and Poll Rams offered, they had a total clearance and a sale average of $2008.Top lot made $5000 and the sale…
Oct 29, 2017
BCG exploring Farmer Data Co-operative
In 1844 a group of 28 weavers formed the first co-operative when they banded together to start up their own store selling food items at prices they could afford, given the financial struggles of the time. The store was based on the…
Oct 29, 2017
New Bourke Abattoir to process 6000 Goats daily
According to Capra Developments business advisor James Price it will kill up to 6,000 goats every day, making it by far the biggest goat abattoir in the country, and one of the largest in the world.Mr Price said the new business aimed…
Oct 29, 2017
Grathlyn and Lynford Merino's to $8500
Grathlyn Merino Stud and Lynford Poll Merino Stud, Mudgee, NSW held their combined Ram Sale last ThursdayGrathlyn sold 14 of the 25 Rams offered to an average of $1240. The top price was $1750 and was reached on four occasions.Lynford…
Oct 29, 2017
Chandpara Southdown's to $3000
Chandpara Southdown Stud, Tylden, Vic held there Ram and Ewe Sale last Wednesday.60 Rams sold to a total clearance and a top price of $3000. The average for the Sale was $1567The 19 Ewes also sold to a total clearance, they averaged…
Oct 28, 2017
Are we doing enough to protect our brand? - Angus Australia
We have all sat down at any number of pubs, clubs or restaurants, looked at the menu and have been excited to see ‘Angus beef’ as an option. But have you ever wondered where that beef comes from and can the venue really prove to you…
Oct 28, 2017
Cotton Australia welcomes Kmart Australia’s commitment
Kmart’s definition of ‘more sustainable’ includes Better Cotton Initiative cotton (BCI), myBMP-certified Australian-grown cotton, and organic and recycled cotton.“Kmart has been sourcing Australian cotton into its clothing and homewares…
Oct 28, 2017
John Deere to celebrate 100 years in the Tractor game in 2018
A Gold Key Tour for a Florida family and delivery of their new 8245R John Deere tractor – the first 2018 tractor made in Waterloo, Iowa – has kicked off a series of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John Deere entering…
