Jul 23, 2017
The Covers are off the New Mercedes Ute - Aussies register interest in the thousands
Mercedes has at last pulled the covers off what just might be the most hotly anticipated commercial vehicle of all time, unveiling its new X-Class ute at a launch event in South Africa.Mercedes says “the world’s first premium pick-up”…
Jul 23, 2017
Increase output with less Labour and Water - James Barlow, Boggabri, NSW
James Barlow (pictured) of Mirrabinda at Boggabri in New South Wales is among Australia’s cohort of innovative young farmers. Mr Barlow says his best opportunities to innovate have come through process change – and this part of the…
Jul 22, 2017
I hope Farm safety week was a safe one
Children under the age of 15 years make up about 20 per cent of on-farm injury fatalities and are over represented in all on-farm injuries.The sobering statistic is one the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Farmsafe Australia…
Jul 22, 2017
VFF CEO Graeme Ford steps down
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced that CEO Graeme Ford will be stepping down from his role effective Monday July 24 after more than two decades’ service.VFF President David Jochinke said the Board of Directors came…
Jul 22, 2017
NZ copping wild storm
A large and powerful winter storm has lashed the South Island of New Zealand, with areas such as Dunedin, Timaru and Ashburton experiencing the worst of the storm, with more heavy rain and strong winds forecast tomorrow.A State of…
Jul 22, 2017
Rural Bank welcomes Rural Finance
Rural Bank will soon welcome Rural Finance customers to our specialist bank.Since June 2014, Rural Finance has been a part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group, operating alongside Rural Bank, the only 100% Australian owned dedicated…
Jul 22, 2017
Bill Gates turns up in the outback - Praises company
Billionaire Bill Gates has made a trip to visit one of AACo's property to check on how technology is going in the Australian bush. And Gates was impressed with what he saw.He paid a visit to AACo's Wylarah Station in Central Queensland…
Jul 21, 2017
Six Cotton Growers realise a dream
The Southern Cotton story began in 2011 with six grower friends, a Mother's Day lunch and a crazy idea. Tired of carting their cotton 400 kilometres to get ginned and spending a fortune in doing so, the group brainstormed a solution…
Jul 21, 2017
Optus to build 500 new mobile towers
A massive $1 billion investment in new and better mobile coverage for regional Australia has been announced. Optus will add 500 new towers of which 114 will be under the mobile blackspots program. They will also upgrade another 2000…
Jul 21, 2017
Emergency action in Drought stricken area of the US
Action to Provide Help for Producers Dealing with Persistent Drought in Montana,North Dakota and South DakotaWASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Jul 20, 2017
Norco's ice cream punt
Norco, the innovative Dairy co-op is betting on ice cream as it signs a new $14 million bank facility. The finance will be used to expand it ice cream plant which is now two years old. The upgrade will mean it can freeze the ice cream…
Jul 20, 2017
Mallee Field Days rich History
The Much anticipated Mallee Field Day is happening on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Broadacre Farmers really rate this Field Day that started from very humble beginnings. Read the history below.The chartered members of the Speed Lions…
Jul 19, 2017
All roads lead to Hamilton Sheepvention - Author to open Show
With the Australian Wool and Sheep Show in Bendigo done and dusted it is now time for all sheep enthusiasts to shift their focus to Hamilton SheepventionRenowned author, Rachael Treasure will open Sheepvention on Monday August 7th…
Jul 19, 2017
John Shearer offer 10% off their entire Range on "Prime"
Since 1877 John Shearer has built a reputation for designing innovative and quality farm machines.Specialising in Tillage and Seeding equipment, John Shearer has 10% off it's entire range for a short time only for Farm Tender "Prime"…
Jul 19, 2017
55 Farms holding first Cattle Auction
Our Farm Tender sister site in the US and Canada will hold its first Cattle Auction from July 29 through to July 31.Featuring in Auction #1 will be Calves, Yearlings and replacement Heifers. This will be followed up with a Cow Auction…
Jul 19, 2017
Don't thank a Farmer - By Nathan Scott
Have you seen the campaigns that say things like “thank a farmer for your next meal”? What do you think of them? If our industry thinks “so they should” then we have a problem. Personally, I think it is crap. Why should they thank…
Jul 19, 2017
Get your Stud on "Prime"
The Farm Tender "Prime" Offer board is the perfect place to be advertising your Sheep or Cattle Stud. Both Cattle and Sheep numbers at a commercial level have shrunk alot over the last 5 years meaning the competition is fever pitch…
Jul 19, 2017
Innovation real in Ag - Read CBA report
Innovation is not just a buzzword in Australian agribusiness. It’s a recognised element of good business practice and critical for the development and sustainability not just of individual farms but also the wider agribusiness sector.…
Jul 18, 2017
John Deere now financing US Farmers for Seed, Chem and Fert
John Deere (Deere & Co) has been building farm plant for more than two centuries now.The worlds largest manufacturer of Tractors and Headers has been lending Farmer's money to pay for equipment for a long time now. But as Corn, Wheat…
Jul 18, 2017
Predicted Milk war well and truly on
Last week we reported it might be a week where milk switches would be rife and it has played out that way.Many Dairy Farmers switched Milk processors over the weekend, with many unhappy with past treatments or current pricing.Fonterra…
