Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Hey Ag Tech Entrepreneur, start with - what do you need?
Gil Rabinovich. AgTech Entrepreneur, start with - what do you need? not - what do you think?A recurrent phenomenon we often witness is over-reliance on pilot groups and early adopters, which are oftentimes limited groups of farmers…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - CNH Industrial launches AGXTEND
CNH Industrial has launched the AGXTEND brand, focused exclusively on aftermarket precision farming technology solutions.AGXTEND will provide customers of CNH Industrial’s agricultural brands, Case IH, STEYR and New Holland Agriculture,…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Four reasons why Agronomists won't become extinct
By Shane Thomas. There is never ending technology evolution everywhere we look. Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, sensors, modelling and more are changing the way we approach our every day lives and the way businesses…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - Is this the year you take your agribusiness digital?
It’s the time of year when people of all backgrounds make new year resolutions, institute new habits and reflect on their journey. It’s not uncommon for business leaders too, to reflect on business performance and goals for the future.Here’s…
Jan 12, 2019
Ag Tech Sunday - 10 Things Ag Tech Needs to Admit
By Nathan Faleide. As I sit here pondering what is the next big thing needed for digital ag/precision ag/agtech/digital farming…..blah blah blah, it came to me to write down a list of things that we actually need changed or just need…
Jan 11, 2019
Great start to the year for Wool Sales
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe first wool sales for 2019 opened with strong buyer sentiment this week, continuing on the positive trend of sales seen prior to the three-week Christmas recess.Assisted by an Australian Dollar trading…
Jan 11, 2019
What to look out for in 2019 - Grain
By Andrew Whitelaw - Mecardo Blog. In this series of blog articles, we’re taking a look back at the year that was for agricultural commodities and provide our insight for the year ahead.This installment highlights 2018’s key movements…
Jan 11, 2019
Tractor Sale down by only 4% on last would be considered a good result
Sales of Agricultural tractors have finished the year down 4.1% on last year concluding what has been a challenging year for suppliers and dealers, particularly in the Eastern States. There are numerous factors driving the…
Jan 10, 2019
Cotton Australia statement on fish deaths at Menindee
Statement attributable to Michael Murray, Cotton Australia General Manager:“New South Wales is in the grips of a long and devastating drought. This drought is impacting all agricultural sectors, including the cotton industry where…
Jan 10, 2019
Domestic Livestock Feed Markets the key to Grain Prices - Rural Bank Outlook 2019
CroppingIn 2018 we saw a 30 per cent increase in the value of Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures in Australian dollar terms and domestic values have responded with Newcastle APW wheat firming 60 per cent year-on-year. Strong…
Jan 10, 2019
Mainland Growers watching the Tasmanian "Hyper-Yielding Cereals Project"
By Sharon Watt A unique high-yielding cereal grains project in Tasmania is expected to generate a ripple effect across Bass Strait to where mainland grain growers are following the project’s progress with interest.The Grains Research…
Jan 10, 2019
Dearer first up Sheep and Lamb market at Ballarat this week
Yarding - 32,357.Lambs - 18,257.Sheep - 14,100. The first lamb and sheep sale for 2019 saw a reduced number of 18,257 lambs and 14,100 sheep yarded. Quality was mixed, and ranged from average to very good, especially across the shorn…
Jan 10, 2019
Milk production in Australia could hit a 20 year low
A decline in the national dairy herd could lead to milk production being reduced to a 20 year low, according to a report released this month by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).ABARES’…
Jan 10, 2019
Wool SMI has a break even day today
Karee Wool market report for the South - January 10SMI: 1887 unchanged18: 2415 +619: 2291 -720: 2254 +121: 2240 -522: 2204 -523: 2145 +328: 898 +14Merino Cardings: 1178 +9Passed in: 8.9%www.kareewool.com.auAd - Get your Seeder set…
Jan 10, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - Merino micron at a low point
By Andrew Woods | Source: AWEX, BOM, ICS. Wool production depends on the flock size, flock demographics and the average production per animal. Seasonal conditions profoundly affect the flock size and per animal production. In the…
Jan 10, 2019
Mecardo Analysis - What can go right, or wrong for lamb?
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Mecardo. The lamb market has opened relatively steady and at similar levels to this time last year. In early 2018 however, the market was hitting a peak, while it is currently close to a financial year…
Jan 09, 2019
BOM - Deficiencies persist in many areas, but ease somewhat in the Southeast
December overview. * December rainfall below average for much of northern Australia, southern Queensland, northern New South Wales, and northeastern to central South Australia * Rainfall above average for December across northern…
Jan 09, 2019
Milk price could climb higher - Rural Bank Outlook 2019
Dairy. Australian milk supply is down four per cent due to dry seasonal conditions and high input prices. We expect 2018/19 milk production to finish at nine billion litres. Production in most states will be lower this season. However,…
Jan 09, 2019
Lamb and Mutton to continue their good run - Rural Bank Outlook 2019
Sheep. Australian lamb and mutton prices continued their exceptional run in 2018. Lamb prices averaged higher for a sixth consecutive year, and mutton recorded a fifth year of growth. The value of Australian sheep meat exports is…
Jan 09, 2019
GRAF to provide vastly improved forecasting
Weather influences what people do--where we travel, what we eat, even how we feel. Weather is arguably the single most important external swing factor in business performance, potentially responsible for nearly half a trillion dollars…
