Mar 24, 2020
Mixed bag for Wool prices
Karee Wool market report for the South - March 24thSMI: 1411 -718: 1769 +1219: 1663 +120: 1603 -4421: 1606 -3922: 1636 -728: 875 +5Merino cardings: 1018 +17Passed in: 19.1%
Mar 24, 2020
Softer Lamb market but Sheep firm at Ballarat
Yarding - 40,442 (-6633).Lambs - 28,785 (-4280).Sheep - 11,657 (-2353).Lamb numbers decreased this week to 28,785 yarded. The quality was mostly very good. Not all the usual buying group were in attendance to see a much softer market,…
Mar 24, 2020
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Small pick up in demand as prices ease back
Small pick up in demand as prices ease backFor the fortnight up to the 24th of March 2020. Well, haven't things changed in a fortnight, not necessarily on the Hay front, in fact, that has changed little, other than a slight pick up…
Mar 23, 2020
World Grain Report - Plummeting ethanol grind eroding global Corn demand…
Chinese purchases of US grains have been quite scant since the coronavirus epidemic hit the country, despite the Phase 1 trade agreement being signed by both nations back in January. China pledged to buy an additional US$12.5 billion…
Mar 23, 2020
Agriculture has an important role to play
By Adrian Goonan - Agribusiness Executive - WarakirriCOVID-19 has the global economy hurtling towards a ‘war’ like recession with the depth and breadth unknown – Agriculture has an important role to play now and during the recovery…
Mar 23, 2020
Cattle on feed 10 percent up for December 2019 quarter
Cattle on feed finished on a record high of 1,239,563 head for the October – December 2019 quarter, an increase of 120,234 head or 10.7%, according to the results of the latest Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) and Meat &…
Mar 23, 2020
GrainGrowers group disappointed in "Glyphosate map"
With the importance of access to safe and nutritious food in the spotlight more than ever, GrainGrowers was disappointed by the approach taken recently in a report released by the University of Sydney that included a ‘glyphosate map’.…
Mar 23, 2020
Agriculture - An essential industry
By Shaughn Morgan - Dairy ConnectNew South Wales and in fact Australia faces great challenges at the moment, challenges that are unprecedented for most of us. The newly seen coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is set to put a great…
Mar 23, 2020
Trio of RoGators for Day family in NSW
Running a large farming operation requires efficiency, and RoGator self-propelled sprayers have proven to be just the ticket in that regard for the Day family.Based in Oaklands in southern New South Wales, Shannon Day and his uncle…
Mar 23, 2020
Market erratic at Bendigo today
Yarding - 34,767 (-233).Lambs - 26,887 (-133).Sheep - 7880 (-120).More lambs were yarded than agents expected as fears over what could happen next regarding Coronavirus prompts farmers to sell. The regular buying group attended, and…
Mar 23, 2020
SA Border Regulations Clarification - Freight an Essential Service
By LoadshiftSouth Australia Road Transport Association boss Steve Sheerer has taken to social media to help alleviate confusion regarding the SA Border restrictions and what they mean for all carriers. Freight and Logistics remain…
Mar 23, 2020
Loadshift - Wheels of industry keep rolling as borders stay open for Freight
"Freight and Logistics is an Essential Service and Operating as Per Usual." The borders remain open for freight. The Government released a $66bn stimulus package and states exercise caution regarding COVID-19.Freight still needs to…
Mar 21, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Warning: Select Your Ag Tech Partners Carefully!
By Nick Horob - Passionate about farm finances, software, and assets that produce cash flow (oil wells/farmland/rentals). U of MN grad.I was in Chicago for an AgTech conference this week and I want to share some concerns with you.At…
Mar 21, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Collaboration, technical capability and a global mindset changing Australia’s Agribusiness
By Lucy Gubbins - Senior Consultant, Food & AgribusinessFood loss and waste is a global phenomenon.In Australia alone, it is costing the country approximately $20 billion and contributing 7.3 million tonnes annually[1]. However, a…
Mar 21, 2020
Ag Tech Sunday - Ag Tech: Where Expertise Matters
By Doug Fitch - CEO at Agworld Pty Ltd As Agworld celebrated its 10th year of doing business last year, I’ve had many conversations about our critical success factors and what shapes us as an organization. There weren’t nearly as…
Mar 20, 2020
Low AUD set to spark an increase in new Machinery prices
By Gareth Webb - CEO O’ConnorsThe Covid-19 virus is presenting the world with significant challenges. At O’Connors we are working through these and no doubt you are doing the same. We are striving to think strategically and focus…
Mar 20, 2020
Fire, Flood, Food...
By Oli Le Lievre - KPMG Enterprise | Agriculture | Food | Innovation | Rural Australia You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s something out of a Captain Planet comic, but so far in 2020 it’s been a year of uncertainty for many Australians.…
Mar 20, 2020
Weekly Agribusiness News Recap
By Georgia Devenish - Agricultural Research Analyst at JLLMurray River Organics (MRO) has announced two new contracts with Woolworths Supermarkets to the order of $15 million over two years. It is understood the scale and global sourcing…
Mar 19, 2020
Wool markets tough week
Karee Wool market report for the South - March 19thSMI: 1418 -1218: 1757 -2719: 1662 -2220: 1647 -1921: 1645 -1922: 1643 -2528: 870 +18Merino cardings: 1001 -26Passed in: 27.6%
Mar 19, 2020
Wool prices retreat
Karee Wool prices for the South - Mar 18thSMI: 1430 -3718: 1784 -6919: 1684 -4920: 1666 -4221: 1664 -2622: 1668 -5728: 852 -13Merino cardings: 1027 -37Passed in: 25.7%
