Jul 28, 2020
Where Australian Grain is stored
By Farm AdviceWhere do you store your grain? 41% of Australian grain is stored in a silo as the most accessible and safe option with the other options either in a bunker or grain bag.Bunkers have proved their worth over recent years…
Jul 28, 2020
The Farm Tender Hay Report – August a Crucial Month
August a Crucial MonthFor the fortnight up to the 28th of July, 2020.I went for a "Crop inspection" through one of the key Hay growing areas in Victoria, the Wimmera/Mallee, two weekends ago now. What I saw was plenty of potential,…
Jul 28, 2020
Grain Report - Black Sea wheat production stabilises…
Harvest of this season’s Black Sea winter crop is progressing well with yields steadily improving as headers move north. However, hot and extremely dry weather across Siberia, and the neighbouring cropping regions of Kazakhstan, in…
Jul 27, 2020
Observations of an Agribusiness Debt Advisor
By Ian Robinson - Robinson SewellThanks to quantitative easing measures, borrowing rates out to 3 years has dropped dramatically. Both in terms of cost of funds for banks (and to some specialised lenders) and to borrowers.This may…
Jul 27, 2020
USDA shows price impact of COVID-19 on food items
By Matt Dalgleish - Manager, Commodity Market Insights. Thomas Elder Markets (TEM)USDA shows price impact of COVID-19 on food items at the retail level. Disruption to supply chain effecting most, particularly beef.
Jul 27, 2020
Birchip Cropping Group Farmer in Focus – Luke Batters, St Arnaud
By Tom Draffen - BCGThis month BCG caught up with St Arnaud Farmer, Luke Batters. After starting a career as an agronomist, before becoming a barista in Bright for several years, Luke has returned to the family farm where the innovative…
Jul 27, 2020
Youth and enthusiasm driving a strong Cotton future
By RabobankDalby cotton farmer Alexander Stephens credits his burgeoning career success so far to ‘right time, right place’, but a recent accolade, the 2020 Rabobank Young Cotton Grower of The Year Award, suggests otherwise. An unwavering…
Jul 27, 2020
Bendigo numbers drop away as producers react to the cheaper prices on offer
Lamb numbers dropped away again as producers react to the cheaper rates on offer. It was a scrappy winter's yarding, with just a few good lines of lambs available amid plainer types. The buying ranks remain affected by Covid-19 abattoir…
Jul 27, 2020
Global Fertiliser Outlook - Australian Urea application ‘full steam ahead’
By RabobankLow global prices, long-awaited favourable seasonal conditions across most regions and a so-far unscathed supply chain will ensure urea application continues full steam ahead on Australian farms – despite COVID-19 supply…
Jul 27, 2020
New packaging product for perishable goods made from Wool
By Planet Protector PackagingA new environmentally friendly and sustainable product composed mostly of waste wool has finally made its way to Australian shores that will support the Australian wool industry and many jobs in rural…
Jul 26, 2020
City job – regional office: working from the Farm
Lucy Gubbins - Senior Consultant, Food & Agribusiness, KPMGCOVID-19 has been the catalyst for many to reconsider lifestyle choices and reflect on what is really important to them. As businesses have been forced to adapt and workplace…
Jul 26, 2020
Lotus, Amos Vale and Glen Innes Bull Sale results
These results are bought to you by www.studstocksales.com, follow them on Twitter here or Facebook here Lotus Herefords Bull Sale, NSW - 32/32 bulls sold to $20,000 (Lot 3. Lotus Packer…
Jul 26, 2020
Mulloorie, Bendigo Online and Canowie Ram Sale results
These results are bought to you by www.studstocksales.com, follow them on Twitter here or Facebook here Mulloorie Merino & Poll Merino Stud Tintinara Ram Sale, SA - 34/36 rams sold $4800…
Jul 26, 2020
Curracabark, Mountain Valley and Killkenny invitational Bull Sale results
These results are bought to you by www.studstocksales.com, follow them on Twitter here or Facebook here Curracabark Herefords & Angus Bull Sale, NSW - 25/25 Angus bulls sold to $22,000…
Jul 25, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Protect Your Ag Bottom-Line During Market Disruptions
By BushelNo industry is without its challenges, especially the ag industry. Challenges such as market volatility, new tools, policy impacts, and faster transactions create whirlwinds of uncertainty that make it tough for any business…
Jul 25, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Immarsat and Pivotel enter into an agreement with Aussie Ag Tech Farmbot
Farmbot Monitoring Solutions enters into agreement with Inmarsat and Pivotel to bring IoT-enabled water management solutions to farmers across Australia.New alliance set to offer Australian farmers enhanced visibility, efficiency,…
Jul 25, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Bayer announce partnership with SproutX to drive innovation
By Julia Waite - SproutXThe Crop Science division of Bayer in Australia has announced it will partner with the SproutX Accelerator, in a move signalling increased interest in the startup community to deliver innovation for large agribusinesses.…
Jul 25, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Farmsave's letter to its customer after being purchased by Farmers Business Network (FBN)
Dear Valued Grower,As a Farmsave customer, we are excited to let you know that Farmsave is now part of Farmer’s Business Network, Inc. (FBN℠)FBN is focused on powering the prosperity of family farmers, and keeping Farmers First® in…
Jul 24, 2020
The Red Centre of opportunity
By Comm BankHusband-and-wife team Tim and Emily Edmunds approach their business, Hale River Holdings, by first understanding the land, then reinvesting in it for future generations.Hale River Holdings, established in 2004 by husband…
Jul 24, 2020
China plans Wheat, Rice sales to tame surging Corn prices
China plans to sell rice and wheat from state reserves to animal feed producers who are struggling with high corn prices, which have soared more than 20pc in some areas this year amid tightening supplies, three sources familiar with…
