Jul 18, 2017
Six candidates for MG Board
They are probably on a hiding to nothing, but it's one of those cases of "well someone has to do it." Six candidates are fighting for two positions on the Murray Goulburn board, they are Russell Robins (Cohuna, Vic), Ian Goodin (Yarroweyah,…
Jul 18, 2017
AV Weather Post 18th of July
Subscribe through "Prime" and get a $75 discount. See this link here: https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeoffers/av-weather-75-discount-on-our-12-month-subscription-value-...Good evening everyone, hope you are all well, lots of showers…
Jul 18, 2017
Talk of Aussie dollar going to US85c
It's not exactly news the export reliant Farming community wants to hear but there is forecasting from experts that suggest the "Aussie" could go to US85 cents.A stronger Aussie dollar would put pressure on the RBA to look at raising…
Jul 18, 2017
Twiggy talks up Ag, big time. But....
Fortescue Metals chairman, Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's enthusiasm for the future prosperity of Ag is very encouraging. Forrest who made his fortune from the mining sector believes Ag has a "strong multi generational future". However…
Jul 18, 2017
Lice Seasonal Trends
Did you know?Heaviest lice infestations are seen in winter through to early spring. During this period cooler temperatures and thicker hair coats on cattle provide a more suitable environment for lice. Hot temperatures during summer…
Jul 17, 2017
Survey says Farmers want to innovate
A CommBank Agri Survey has revealed that 55 percent of young Farmers want to join innovation networks as a means to improve their businesses.37 percent of the older Farmers surveyed were also keen to join the same networks which is…
Jul 17, 2017
Merino and Dorper - Bendigo Ram Sale result
Merino - 107 lots were put up at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show Merino Ram Sale at Bendigo on Sunday with spirited bidding by a large crowd on offer. Money was flowing at the high end with the top price of $32,000 actually being…
Jul 17, 2017
Rifa Buys in Vic Mallee properties
Rifa Salutary, the Aussie arm of China's Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group has expanded its holding by purchasing "McNicholl's" and "Kulwin Park" near Wycheproof in Victorias famed Mallee area. The price for both properties was $9 million.Rifa…
Jul 17, 2017
AV Weather Post July 17
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Jul 16, 2017
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Jul 15, 2017
Pork Belly Prices through the roof - US
The US has a new found craving for Pork Belly. So much so that it has pushed prices up nearly 80% this year for the part of the Hog (Pig) used to make bacon.Once considered a more unhealthy byproduct of a hog compared with prized…
Jul 15, 2017
Farmland in the Ukraine
Today, the owners of agricultural land are people of Ukrainians who were involved in agricultural enterprises of the former USSR.Since during the disintegration of the USSR, agricultural lands were divided between the workers of agricultural…
Jul 15, 2017
Second Garden Grove Truck Driver Sacked
South Australia Trucking company Garden Grove has sacked its second driver over an incident filmed and uploaded to social media.Both drivers were filmed overtaking on solid white lines and posted on Facebook.The Transport Workers’…
Jul 15, 2017
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Jul 14, 2017
Sheep EID Myths & Madness by Nathan Scott
Over the passed few weeks we have watched myths and madness prevail in much of the discussion around Victoria's decision to go mandatory with an electronic ID system. I am all for open conversation on the topic, but what becomes…
Jul 14, 2017
Mobile Abattoir takes out SpoutX
Farmgate MSU took the honours in the 2017 SproutX Agtech pitch event held in Melbourne on Thursday night.Farmgate MSU brings the abattoir to the Farm gate and in this day an age where Farmers are trying to add value to their primary…
Jul 13, 2017
Allbirds massive success story
The key to lifting the profile of wool is to use it in innovative ways (can someone tell AWI). Well a New Zealand mob (yet again) has come up with an ingenious idea of making woolen runners and they have taken off. Only available…
Jul 13, 2017
Shearer baggs 2142 in 50 hours work
We all know how hard shearing is, doing one single sheep brings out the sweat in me when I am not a free sweater.Spare a thought for Scott Grant Hurcomb who did a massive 2142 sheep in a 50 hour period and he did it for charity, to…
Jul 13, 2017
This weeks Farm Tender Newsletter - The Great Farming Areas of Australia
My first trip to the Darling Downs in 10 years got me thinking (I do alot) what a wonderful, unique farming area it is. Those black soils, the neat farms, the straight lines and no fences, impressive. Australia is full of unique Farming…
Jul 13, 2017
We can be better than just benchmarking! by Nathan Scott
Is benchmarking leading to mediocrity in our livestock industry? In my opinion, it is. Firstly it is actually just comparative analysis, and doesn’t provide “benchmarks” to aim for, just indications of what others are achieving.…
