Aug 15, 2017
Strategic water acquisition in Queensland Condamine Balonne
The Commonwealth has made a significant step towards achieving the remaining water recovery required under the Murray–Darling Basin Plan in the Condamine–Balonne, with a strategic acquisition of more than 28 GL (26 GL LTAAY) in the…
Aug 14, 2017
The new Central Victorian Livestock Exchange - What will it look like?
At present, livestock sales for the Central Victorian region of Victoria are conducted at the Ballarat saleyards in Latrobe Street, Ballarat.These saleyards have been operating since the 1860’s. Facilities are aging and conditions…
Aug 14, 2017
85,000 Angus Cattle inducted into JBS Feedlots
JBS Australia is the largest cattle lotfeeder and beef processor in the country, with five feedlots (with a combined capacity of 162,000 head) and eleven red meat processing facilities across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria,…
Aug 14, 2017
Picture of the day - Our embattled Ag Minister
Our embattled Ag Minister - Barnaby Joyce
Aug 14, 2017
Rotational Grazing can lift lamb production by 20 percent
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) research has shown graziers can increase pasture growth, stocking rates and lamb production per hectare by 20 per cent or more.As part of the EverGraze program, DPI researchers developed…
Aug 14, 2017
Applications for the 2018 Australian Grain Leaders Program are now open
Organisers of the Australian grain industry’s premier national leadership development program, the Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP), are now taking applications for next year’s intake.National grain farmer representative body,…
Aug 14, 2017
NSW Farmers say bush electricity prices out of control
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with electricity retailers, The NSW Farmers’ Association is urging the Prime Minister to establish more transparency in the retail electricity market, particularly in ensuring that regional Australia…
Aug 14, 2017
BCG Main Field Day 13th of September
The 2017 BCG Main Field Day is just four weeks away, and farmers, agronomists and industry are invited to the Curyo main research site on Wednesday 13 September to inspect more than 25 trials.Spread across two paddocks, trials span…
Aug 14, 2017
Temps above 35 degrees in parts of SA today
Just a reminder we are still in August!! Extraordinary current temperatures over parts of South Australia right now! Up to 35c in parts!!Rain on the way for some though
Aug 14, 2017
Black Sea Wheat crop forecast increases
The USDA has increased its forecast of Wheat for the Black Sea area up some 8.6 million tonnes up on the forecast from last month. The area which takes in Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine is expected to harvest 133.8 million tonnes…
Aug 14, 2017
As reported NFF welcomes Primary Producers South Australia
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today warmly welcomed South Australia to the peak body with Primary Producers SA (PPSA) joining the NFF membership.The announcement was made at the GROWING SA 2017 conference in Hahndorf…
Aug 14, 2017
Charlie Williams now a life member of AFIA
At this year's National Fodder Conference Charlie Williams of Jenharwill Baling received an AFIA Life Membership for his service to the industry. http://www.afia.org.au/
Aug 13, 2017
Hawkins Family buys Frances Farms off failed Camperdown Dairy
The Hawkins family has bought the 2800-hectare Frances Farm Portfolio from the failed Camperdown Dairy for $13 million.The portfolio in Victoria’s Western Wimmera area and the south-east of South Australia comprising three farms –…
Aug 13, 2017
Picture of the day - Sun drying tomatoes in China
Picture of the day - Sun drying tomatoes in China
Aug 13, 2017
Preparing for Mice this Spring
Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia should be prepared for a potential issue with mice in spring this year.The latest reports from the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) regular mouse monitoring program…
Aug 13, 2017
Cotton Australia's defence against 4 Corners report
Since the screening of the Four Corners program ‘Pumped’ over a fortnight ago, the Australian irrigation industry and the cotton industry has been under sustained pressure from a number of environmental NGOs, media and some politicians.Cotton…
Aug 13, 2017
Sheepmeat bodies meet to discuss issues
Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) Directors met with representatives of the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) in Dubbo last week, as part of an ongoing programof both organisations to ensure the sheepmeat supply chain is…
Aug 12, 2017
Ridgeway Advance On-property Ram Sale this Wednesday
David, Karen and Devon Ridgway will off 148 quality Poll Rams at this year's on-property auction held this Wednesday the 16th of August. Starting at 1 pm the sale is expected to attract a large crowd as Ridgeway advance has created…
Aug 12, 2017
AACo parts way with Jason Strong
It is believed from industry insiders that AACo now former CEO Jason Strong (pictured) was sacked. The company is looking for someone to take the branded beef side of the business to a new level and Strong, being more of a Cattle…
