Jul 05, 2017
This photo got over 1100 "likes" on the Farm Tender Facebook page
This was taken near Goulburn (Sun morning) which had the coldest overnight temp in the state at -10.4.The photo got over 1100 "likes" on the Farm Tender Facebook page
Jul 05, 2017
Vietnam beer boom helping WA Farmers
A Vietnam beer boom is good news for WA Barley Grower who have gained access to this part of Asia upon the opening of the regions largest malting facility.Beer is the drink of choice for the county's vibrant youth, making up 95 percent…
Jul 05, 2017
Utes the driving force in Vehicle sale numbers for June
The total Vehicle sales numbers in Australia for the month of June was the highest ever recorded.Utes were the driving force behind the numbers as the Toyota HiLux was the number 1 selling vehicle in June with 5461 units, followed…
Jul 05, 2017
Electronic ID - Get excited, but don't waste money! - By Nathan Scott
With the recent announcements regarding the introduction of mandatory electronic ID for Victorian sheep, many producers are now considering what it might do for them. Make no mistake, for some of you the opportunities are limited.…
Jul 04, 2017
Rain Simulator on show at Vic no-till conference
The Victorian No-Till Farmers Association will showcase a rainfall simulator at its annual conference on the 13th and 14th of July at Moama, NSW.The simulator demonstrates the impact of 50 millimetres of rain on soils under five different…
Jul 04, 2017
Dry July by Nathan Scott
With one of the driest Junes on record, what will July hold for us? For those that received big early rains, the dry spell in June was well received and gave the diesel junkies a chance to get back onto cropping paddocks.For the…
Jul 04, 2017
Robotic Dairy's - Why haven't they taken off
I read now they are about to commercially release an automated picker for Oranges, Apples, Pear and the like and it got me thinking about Automated milking.Robotics Dairies have been around for a while but haven't really taken off.…
Jul 04, 2017
8 things to do to ensure a good Hay selling result
Producing and selling Hay is not an exact science and can vary so much from year to year. Here are 8 things you can do to ensure you get a good selling result.1) Planning - It's essential to plan ahead, choosing what to grow, weed…
Jul 04, 2017
Wheat, oat futures big lift in the US
Drought in Dakotas and Montana is seen intensifying; there are also unfavorable crop conditions and growing wildfire concerns.Analysts say short-covering by funds in wheat also is supporting prices.Minneapolis-traded spring wheat…
Jul 04, 2017
SA's Peninsula's get some rain
In what has been the toughest season n ten years the Yorke and Eyre Peninsula's received small totals of rain in the last 24 hoursAlot of the crops in these areas are still not out of the ground and the potential for wind erosions…
Jul 04, 2017
The future of Farmer Field Days
How many times have you heard Field Day officials say "record crowd." Well having been to alot of Field Days (with Farm Tender) as an exhibitor across Australia and some in the US, I would say those record crowds are long gone. In…
Jul 03, 2017
Farmers still getting their Ag News via the paper
As research for this "Prime" Ag News platform, we did a survey back in May to try and determine where Farmers sourced their Ag News. We had a great response which indicated to us that Farmers are passionate about what is going on…
Jul 03, 2017
Lentils gaining in popularity
According to The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) recent 2017-18 crop report tipped national lentil plantings to jump 26 percent on last year to a record 385,000ha.ABARES has forecast…
Jul 03, 2017
Mulesing leaves sheep industry exposed
The focus for the mulesing debate has been firmly directed at the wool industry, but now the Sheep meat industry is coming under fire according to the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) managing director Richard Norton. Mr Norton…
Jul 03, 2017
Ararat Council voted to defer rates decision
Ararat district farmers have won a last-minute reprieve in their battle against a Council plan to force a 45 per cent rate hike after local councillors tonight voted to defer a decision on whether to scrap the differential rating…
Jul 03, 2017
The beer that Aussie Farmers drink....
Using our Farm Tender Facebook page, we were able to get to the bottom of what beer Farmers drank. It was an extensive Australia-wide survey and some of the results were a little bit different to what we thought.The results were:17.35%…
Jul 03, 2017
First look at new automated Seeder
A Canadian company is currently testing its new DOT Automated Seeder. It is expected to be doing commercial work on real Farms by 2018.DOT is a diesel-powered, hydraulically driven platform equipped to carry any implement designed…
Jul 03, 2017
Drones detecting NDVI in crops
One of the key benefits of what data a drone can provide to growers, is in the Near Infrared (NIR) spectrum. To gain a greater understanding of these type of images, a short explanation of what NDVI or Normalised Difference Vegetative…
Jul 03, 2017
Australian Farmers joins chorus for climate action
Farmers from around Australia are calling for strong action on climate change to protect future generations of Australian farmers and rural communities. Mid-May saw more than 30 members of Farmers for Climate Action meet in person…
Jul 03, 2017
Bill to phase out live animal exports
Greens senator Lee Rhiannon has introduced a Bill to phase out live animal exports, which has the backing of well-regarded live exports veterinarian Dr Lynn Simpson.The Federal Government hired Dr Simpson to investigate live export…
