Jun 30, 2019
Meet Matt Cumming, the 27 year old Shearing Contractor
This article is bought to you by Forest Springs Merinos. Hi, I am Matt Cumming and I am a 27 year old shearing contractor from Northern New South Wales based in Inverell. One of my favourite earliest memories is of going to work with…
Jun 30, 2019
US Farmers working capital is very low
This article is bought to you by GE Silos. The working capital of U.S. farmers is very low, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. Brent Gloy with Agricultural Economic Insights says he was surprised by the low number which…
Jun 29, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - How sensor technology is helping map soil in the paddock
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. Grain growers may one day soon be able to map soil in their paddocks without sending a single sample to the laboratory thanks to the efforts of an innovative young researcher.Edward Jones…
Jun 29, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Indigo's Living Map of the World's Food System
This article is bought to you by Bruce Robertson Transport. By David PotereTwo weeks ago, at the inaugural Beneficial Ag event in Memphis, Indigo was proud to participate in a growing community of innovators from across the food system.…
Jun 29, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - What is the Future of Agriculture? 18 Experts Share Their Insights
This article is bought to you by Lawless Lasers. The rise in unnatural processed foods and the awareness that they will eventually kill us has sparked a newfound interest in agriculture. The average consumer now wants to know where…
Jun 29, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - BeefLedger announces its first distribution partnership in China
This article is bought to you by Plastag. BeefLedger is pleased to announce the establishment of its first independent “micro” distribution partnership in China. The partnership and associated cold-storage infrastructure is situated…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - IGC numbers out but no surprises
This article is bought to you by Australian Fodder Industry Association. By Angus Brown | Source: IGC, CME. The International Grains Council (IGC) released their June projections last night, with the changes in production largely…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Market says “no”!
This article is bought to you by Extend Security. By Robert Herrmann & Matthew McAdam | Source: AWI, AWEX, MecardoThe question last week was “is this the bottom?” We had a clear answer this week,in the short term the market pain is…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - ESTLI hits 900¢ but mutton has halted
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. By Angus Brown | Source: MLA. The lamb rally continued this week, as supplies continued to tighten. The Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator (ESTLI) set a new record,…
Jun 28, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Dry continues to see prices trend sideways
This article is bought to you by Warrick Hay & Grain. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, BOM, Mecardo. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released their three-monthly rainfall outlook yesterday and it provided limited optimism for cattle…
Jun 27, 2019
BCG - Farmer in Focus – Tim McClelland
This article is bought to you by Morgans. By Brooke Bennett - BCG. Tim McClelland farms with his wife Julie, his Dad Ian and his Aunt Ros. They farm a mixed farming enterprise with 6500 ha of land, 1500 ha of that for pasture which…
Jun 27, 2019
Biosecurity is paramount
This article is bought to you by RFM No Till. By Robbie SeftonAustralia is the lucky country in so many ways – not least of which is the island status that has protected us from many of the pests and diseases that could spell economic…
Jun 27, 2019
Weekly Agribusiness News Recap
This article is bought to you by Post Straightening Service. By Georgia Devenish - Agricultural Research Analyst at JLL. AgribusinessAustralian Dairy Nutritional Group (ADNG) has raised $12 million from institutional investors in…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Increased southern slaughter not just from feedlots
This article is bought to you by Feedworks. By Angus Brown | Source: MLACattle slaughter has been running ahead of year earlier levels for the best part of two years. While that trend has continued into winter, the driving states…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Export success making life difficult for local consumers
This article is bought to you by DelayPay. By Matt Dalgleish | Source: Sources DAWR, ABS, Mecardo. The growth in Australia’s export markets for lamb and mutton are a credit to our local producers and the efforts of Meat and Livestock…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Sub-17 micron Merino prices
This article is bought to you by MAXI-FEEDER. By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, ICSAfter looking at broad crossbred prices earlier this week it seemed sensible to swing to the other extreme and look at merino prices for micron categories…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - A post-holiday update
This article is bought to you by Vic Feeds. By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, ASX, MecardoI have spent most of June on holiday in the motherland, enjoying the summer weather in Scotland. I thought it was an opportune time to have…
Jun 27, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Deciles: June 2019
This article is bought to you by Mobile Plunge Dipping Services. By Andrew Whitelaw & Matthew McAdam | Source: Various sources. Deciles are an important tool in your marketing toolbox, to provide a view for strategic decisions. Our…
Jun 27, 2019
In Australia you cannot insure Cattle for drought...
This article is bought to you by McGuckin Transport. By Brett O'BrienHi, I am a fourth generation Australian Farmer and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Insurance.I am seeking to use my experience to bring drought insurance to…
Jun 26, 2019
Prompt, double digit rainfall is needed - AWB
This article is bought to you by SureSeason. By Matt Wallis - AWBThe past week has provided much of the same with small isolated falls up to 5mm occurring across SNSW. For the month to date and east of the Newell in SNSW, we have…
