Jul 09, 2017
Presidents welcome - Australian Sheep and Wool Show starts later this week
While our woolgrowers enjoy some of the best international demand conditions in decades, it has never been more important that our premier, world-class benchmarking event displays the best of the best to our consumers and a growing…
Jul 09, 2017
Farming and Energy combine for 1300 rural jobs in Western Vic
More than 1,300 new jobs are set to be created in Western Victoria with a massive expansion of Nectar Farms, powered by wind energy and backed by the Andrews Labor Government.Premier Daniel Andrews today joined Minister for Energy…
Jul 09, 2017
Get to the 25th Annual Nyngan Expo on August 5th
With 2017 flying by, the Nyngan Ag Expo is just around the corner.An annual highlight on the calendar for those living in the greater western area, this year the August 5 event is promising to be bigger and better than ever before.Now…
Jul 09, 2017
Queensland on top thanks to Sugar Cane and Beef
Queensland has emerged as out top Ag earning state according to the ABS. Of the $56 billion of 15-16 Ag production, Queensland contributed $13.2 billion, NSW was next with $13.1 billion and Victoria was a close 3rd with $13 billion.…
Jul 08, 2017
AV Weather July 9 post
Subscribe through "Prime" and get a $75 discount. See this link https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeoffers/av-weather-75-discount-on-our-12-month-subscription-value-...Good morning everyone, hope you are all well, and nice and rugged…
Jul 08, 2017
See the Video of this weeks Farm Tender "What Hot" live from the Darling Downs
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Jul 07, 2017
Some American Farmers Are Hacking Their Tractors with Ukrainian Firmware
Some John Deere equipment has specific software which only allows John Deere accredited mechanics to work on the equipment. Some U.S. farmers have started using Ukrainian Firmware to help service or fix their John Deere implements…
Jul 07, 2017
Tesla to Build that 100MW battery for SA
Breaking -Tesla will build the worlds largest lithium battery in SA and if they manage to do so in 100 days or less it will be free.Premier Jay Weatherill who announced the deal today (Friday) and said it was a "historic agreement."Tesla…
Jul 07, 2017
AV Weather July 7 post
Subscribe through "Prime" and get a $75 discount. See this link https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeoffers/av-weather-75-discount-on-our-12-month-subscription-value-...Hi all, the 4 week forecasts are now updated. Please login and…
Jul 07, 2017
Discussions aplenty at 21st BCG Expo
The 21st Birchip Cropping Group Future Farmers Expo, held at the Birchip P-12 School on Wednesday, provided growers and industry with the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics, including weather and machinery. The event kicked…
Jul 06, 2017
Tractors selling on Farm Tender
The sales team at Farm Tender have been busy selling alot of Tractors in the last month. Normally Tractors are the most consistent seller, but recently these numbers have nearly doubled month on month. It seems that farmers…
Jul 06, 2017
Get to EKKA 2017
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland's largest annual event. Held over ten full days, August 11-20, Ekka showcases life and achievements in the Sunshine State, bringing visitors from across Queensland and Australia to the…
Jul 06, 2017
Only 480 get Victorian EID grant
Around 480 Victorian Sheep producers have successfully secured the Agriculture Victorian EID grant on offer driving around $2.4 million in investment in software, new equipment and tags.The compulsory move to an electronic tagging…
Jul 06, 2017
Ramsay Station near Hay (NSW) sells well above expectations
Ramsay Station, the 4038ha property at Booroorban near Hay in NSW sold for $3.02 million just recently. The property was expected to sell in the $2 to $2.5 million dollar range creating a nice premium for the former owners the Porter…
Jul 06, 2017
Wool numbers up
It's been a sustained bull run for wool despite a bit of a price retreat in June. The market is up around 16% year on year with the EMI sitting around the 1478c/kg mark. Becuase of the fantastic season last season we are seeing more…
Jul 06, 2017
Are you helping or hindering? by Nathan Scott
We hear all the time about the need for young people to be attracted into agriculture, and the difficulties, particularly in getting them interested in livestock. Just recently I have heard a number of people say that the high prices…
Jul 06, 2017
Around the grounds - Victoria
There was some nice winter rain totals around over the last week and the good thing was it was a little unexpected. Here we talk to a few Farm Tender member and ask how their Farm is fairing this season so far.To the North of the…
Jul 05, 2017
Farmobile: Changing the Game in Ag Data
***Editors Note: This piece was originally posted on Farmobile CEO Jason Tatge’s blog and we are reposting it here.Every day at Farmobile, we talk with farmers, agronomists, innovators, and entrepreneurs about the enormous power in…
Jul 05, 2017
Whites the new Wagyu according to Scientist
"I was shocked," that's what James Cook University veterinary lecturer Aduli Malau told attendees at the Australian White Sheep open day.Shocked when he received samples of Australian White sheep meat to test, he thought he was dealing…
Jul 05, 2017
What I learned about Farming in the US - By Dwain Duxson
My Family and I have just returned to Australia after setting up the Farm Tender sister site 55 Farms. The Family has been here for four months and myself about seven months. We started 55 Farms in November and at the time of writing…
