Mar 30, 2020
2020 Australian Fodder Industry Association conference cancelled
By John McKew - CEO AFIAAt the risk of sounding unoriginal (apologies), the world we are living in today is very different to the one we all would have imagined only a few short weeks ago and the reasons for this are undoubtedly apparent…
Mar 29, 2020
How meat and dairy giants are striking back in the burgeoning plant-based market
By James Thorne - PitchbookGreg Steltenpohl's first act as an entrepreneur was selling orange juice out of the back of a Volkswagen van in the 1980s. His humble effort would become Odwalla, the powerhouse of smoothies and protein…
Mar 29, 2020
Could thinking like a farmer help with managing COVID19??
By Simon Knowles There is a great deal of unrest, change, discomfort and in some cases, heartache that’s occurred with the COVID19 virus. There are many news articles offering advice, local & global news and often sensational view…
Mar 29, 2020
Running out of Rice, While Wasting Water
By Jennifer MarohasyAustralia was once self-sufficient in rice. We now grow less than 25 percent of domestic rice consumption. The SunRice Group has been importing rice from Vietnam and repackaging it to make-up the shortfall. Since…
Mar 28, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - AgriChain make key appointment
Following the successful round of funding in early 2020, supply chain software company Agrichain, is excited to announce the expansion of their team with the inclusion of Isabel Davidson to their network. Isabel, a farmer from the…
Mar 28, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Weather tool to aid in crop decisions
By Levon MinassianIn August, I took a trip to Australia to learn more about the agricultural scene Down Under and meet with Richard Porter and David Maggiori, who along with Darren Brakenridge are the powerhouse trio behind D3Ag.…
Mar 27, 2020
JAD and Naracoorte Bull and Female sale results
JAD Speckle Park Sale, NSW - 22/22 bulls sold to $16000 (Lot 11. JAD Patience P74) & av. $7591 & 20/20 registered females sold to $20000 twice (Lot 35. JAD 52B Moya P30 to Toebelle Speckle Park Stud, Maitland NSW (pic) & Lot 41. JAD…
Mar 27, 2020
Dance and Mayura Station Cattle sale results
Dance Angus Dispersal Sale, NSW - 173/173 females sold to $17000 (Lot 27. Dance Federation J101 to Boambee Angus, NSW) & av. $4512.Mayura Station Production Sale - 9/10 bulls sold to $90000 (Lot 7. Mayura Prodigy) & av. $46444 and…
Mar 27, 2020
Local Machinery business changing the face of No-Till
Paul Ryan and his team at Ryan Farming Machinery of Horsham has developed some of the most innovative planting systems for the farmer.His unique patented concepts are all about making the farmer more productive. Following on from…
Mar 27, 2020
AWI working on a semi-automated smart shearing handpiece
AWI is working with a design company to develop and construct a proof of concept prototype of a smart shearing handpiece. The new semi-automated handpiece, if successfully created and commercialised, has the potential to make shearing…
Mar 26, 2020
Fertiliser market reeling from the effects of the Covid-19
By Sarah MarlowThe world markets are currently reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The fertiliser sector has been affected since the outset, primarily in China, the most significant producer…
Mar 26, 2020
Wool finished the week on a steady note
Karee Wool market report for the South - March 26thSMI: 1416 uc18: 1763 +619: 1671 +320: 1623 +1121: 1621 +522: 1620 -628: 868 -11Merino cardings: 1021 -13Passed in: 13.6%
Mar 26, 2020
A message to our Farm Tender customers
This was first published in our weekly Farm Tender newsletter.By Dwain Duxson - Farm Tender & DelayPayI hope this finds you well.As we all know, the world is and has changed in just a week.Our staff have been busy communicating to…
Mar 26, 2020
Landfall, Cluden Newry and Mawarra Bull sale results
These results are bought to you by www.studstocksales.com, follow them on Twitter here or Facebook here Landfall Angus Autumn Bull Sale, TAS - 152/154 bulls sold to $33000 (Lot 41. Landfall…
Mar 25, 2020
Australia’s food production and supply chain will not be affected
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says Australia’s food production and supply chain will not be affected by coronavirus shutdowns.“The Commonwealth is guaranteeing food production and supply as we deal with the virus’s spread,”…
Mar 25, 2020
Clothes on when working from home
By Dwain Duxson - Farm Tender & DelayPayI set out working on an online business concept back in 2008, and after about a year in an office, I decided that it was time to work from home. That business, Farm Tender went live in 2010.Working…
Mar 25, 2020
No big jumps either way in the Wool market today
Karee Wool market report for the South - March 25thSMI: 1416 +518: 1757 -1219: 1668 +520: 1612 +921: 1616 +1022: 1626 -1028: 879 +4Merino cardings: 1034 +16Passed in: 7.5%
Mar 25, 2020
A week is a long time in Grain markets
By James Massina - AWB A week is a long time in grain markets. This couldn’t be any truer than the week we’ve just experienced. The uncertainty the world is facing today has created some market moves that are truly mind-boggling.…
Mar 24, 2020
Red meat will rise to the challenge to keep the supply chain open
Red meat supply chains stronger together in fight against COVID-19Australia’s red meat and livestock industry held its second virtual round table yesterday to ensure all parts of the supply chain adapt to the evolving COVID-19 response…
