Aug 26, 2018
NFF, WAFarmers and Sheep Producers Australia all endorse cancellation of export licence
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), WAFarmers and Sheep Producers Australia have confidence in a decision to cancel the licence of Emanuel Exporters Pty Ltd.The Regulator, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, released…
Aug 26, 2018
Video - Last weeks Farm Tender "What's Hot" live from Goondiwindi
Watch last weeks Farm Tender "What's Hot" video with leading salesman Mike Pickard live from Goondiwindi where it was actually rainingWatch here - https://youtu.be/NHOx6W9N9Ig
Aug 26, 2018
‘Emptying the bucket’ a good way to look at Farm succession
LESSONS LEARNED: * Allow the next generation to create their own business. * Freeing up capital provides more flexibility in the way assets can be handed over to non-farming offspring. * If you take advantage of a market high,…
Aug 25, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - Startup FluroSat infuses data for food security
Agtech startup FluroSat, headed by aeronautical engineer Anastasia Volkova, had its origins through the University of Sydney’s Inventing the Future entrepreneurial program. Since its inception two years ago, it has already captured…
Aug 25, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - 5 Challenges for AgTech
By Sarah NoletEarlier this year, Renée Vassilos, Ag Economist and AgThentic Collaborator, and I set out on a ten day, whirlwind trip through the U.S. midwest. Across Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas we spoke with over 60 farmers,…
Aug 25, 2018
Ag Tech Sunday - Virtual fencing on our doorstep
One of the big trends currently taking place in agriculture is vertical integration. More and more large corporations are taking control by creating their own industrial chain all the way from the farm to the factory. With consumer…
Aug 24, 2018
The severe drought... but not the one you are thinking of - By Nathan Scott
The events of this week in parliament highlight the severity of the drought in Australia. The leadership drought. In an era, full of leadership courses, and professional develop, why are we regressing so rapidly in terms of true leadership.If…
Aug 24, 2018
KO Angus Bulls to $13,000
KO Angus Stud, Kangaloon, NSW held their 22nd annual Bull Sale of FridayThey offered up 47 Bulls and sold 42 to a top price of $13,000 for lot number 19, KO 292 Traction N47.The Sale average was $6309 and the overall gross was $265,818Picture…
Aug 24, 2018
Minta Merino's to $6000
The Hull family's Minta Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Mt Cooper, SA, held their on-property Ram Sale on ThursdayThey entered 110 lots in the Sale and sold 104 to a top price of $6000.The sale average came in at $1727 and the overall…
Aug 24, 2018
Karawatha Park Merino's impressive $2502 average
Karawatha Park Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Kimba, SA, held their 16th annual on-property Sale on FridayThey offered up 112 Rams and sold the lot to a top price of $5200.The Sale average was an impressive $2502, and the overall gross…
Aug 24, 2018
Podcast - Farmer Scott Nicholson talks on AWI's The Yarn
Hear Nuffield Scholar Scott Nicholson talk about technology in the Sheep industry on AWI's The Yarn Podcasthttp://d2nqfrasr84me9.cloudfront.net/The-Yarn-EP59.mp3
Aug 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - It doesn’t rain grass but there might be some upside
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Mecardo. With a little bit of precipitation on the forecast, there is also a bit of positivity around the young cattle price. While it doesn’t rain grass, or demand, a forecast of rain will often halt…
Aug 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Wool market not so happy this week
By Robert Herrmann | Source: AWEX, Mecardo. After the extraordinary price moves of last week, the wool market seemed to be in a grumpy mood with across the board retreats in prices at the 2-day Melbourne and Sydney sales.The Eastern…
Aug 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - What is the situation with Wheat importers?
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: USDA, Mecardo. The world is awash with wheat, it’s just not in the right place. The focus in the market is largely on supply issues, however, demand is also an importer driver not to be forgotten. We take…
Aug 24, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - More fake news and a spill in Wheat
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, Mecardo. The week that was in wheat. There is always something interesting happening in the wheat market and when there isn’t, the industry can just make things up. In this week’s market comment,…
Aug 23, 2018
China - Fatal Pig virus might be a shot in the arm for struggling Aussie Pig Farmers
A nightmare is unfolding for animal health experts: African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious, often fatal disease of domestic pigs and wild boars, has appeared in China, the world’s largest pork producer. As of today, ASF has…
Aug 23, 2018
EMI come off 48 cents from the record high
By KareeWoolWeek 8 is host to the annual Wool Week and due to this fact, the Western Region had a one-week recess to allow interested parties to attend the planned activities in the Eastern States.An unusual selling pattern of Tuesday…
Aug 23, 2018
Sucker record blown away - $292.20 Suckers at Wagga
Here’s the new record for new season lambs. Vendor Mick Hansell sold these suckers for $292.20 at Wagga this morning. Estimated at 28kg dressed.
Aug 23, 2018
Aussie food in demand at home and abroad
Demand for Aussie grown produce both domestically and in international markets is on the rise.The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resources Economics today released its Food demand in Australia report to outline key trends.Australia's…
Aug 23, 2018
Calcookara Merino's to $5800
Calcookara Merino Stud, Cowell, SA, held their on-property Ram Sale on Thursday.They entered 79 lots and sold 72 to a top price of $5800.The Sale averaged $2066 and the overall gross was $148,752 for the Smith familyPicture - Lot…
