Jul 31, 2018
CBH appoint Kevin Boyle as CEO of Blue Lake Milling
The CBH Group is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for its oats milling and processing subsidiary Blue Lake Milling (BLM). Following an extensive search and selection process, Kevin Boyle will commence…
Jul 31, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - This year is sorted (for price), what about next? Part 1.
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: CME, MecardoAs the month draws to a close, it ends on a high (price wise). However, as always seems to be the case in Australian agriculture when prices are high production is low. The coming harvest is…
Jul 31, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Quantifying drought impacts on lamb supply.
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, ABS, MecardoWe’ve been commenting for weeks on the impact the dry weather in New South Wales, Northern South Australia and Victoria is having on the timing of the turnoff of winter sucker lambs. What…
Jul 31, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Is the US herd in liquidation too?
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: USDA, NCEI, NESDIS, NOAA, MecardoLast month we released an analysis on the Australian herd which highlighted that dry conditions have forced a move into liquidation phase for producers. The annual proportion…
Jul 30, 2018
New technology to extend the shelf life of Australia's powdered Dairy Milk
A suite of drying technology platforms developed by researchers at Monash University could help extend the shelf life of Australia's powdered dairy exports – including infant formula – while meeting stringent safety and quality benchmarks.Professor…
Jul 30, 2018
Farm Debt Mediation Bill today passing through the South Australian Parliament
The Marshall Government has delivered on an important election promise to provide greater protection and financial security for farmers, with the Farm Debt Mediation Bill today passing through the South Australian Parliament.The new…
Jul 30, 2018
Henke Lambs top the Sheep and Lamb market at Bendigo
Bendigo Sheep & Lamb 30/7/18LambFarm Tender's Matt Henke, won't need to be paid this week after he topped the Bendigo Sheep and Lamb Market with some Dohne cross Lambs finished on Barley and Cotton Seed pallets and TPM minerals. They…
Jul 30, 2018
Video - All you need to know about the Growth Farms Australian Agricultural Lease Fund
This edition features a video looking at key aspects of our recently established Growth Farms Australian Agricultural Lease Fund. Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/O066TvqrhJAThis fund will see the strategic acquisition of farmland…
Jul 30, 2018
NSW Government offer Transport subsidies for drought ravaged Farmers
Drought Transport SubsidiesThe NSW Government will offer a transport subsidy of up to $20,000 per eligible farm business.The subsidy can cover 50% of the full cost of freight up to a maximum of $5 per kilometre and 1,500 kilometres…
Jul 30, 2018
Video - Watch the Farm Tender "What's Hot" report for last week
See the Farm Tender What's Hot for the last weekWatch here - https://youtu.be/FDGc0LDOELwwww.farmtender.com.au
Jul 29, 2018
Elders signs on as main sponsor of the much anticipated evokeAG event
Elders, one of Australia’s most iconic and innovative agribusiness leaders, today announced it has joined AgriFutures Australia’s international agrifood tech event, evokeAG as the Platinum Partner.Following the recent launch of Elder’s…
Jul 29, 2018
Smaller, higher clearance Case Patriot® Sprayer hits the market
The Patriot® sprayer range has been a fixture on the Australian farming scene for more than 20 years, but the smallest member of the Patriot team is a relative newcomer to the local market. Case IH’s Patriot 2230 is cousin to the…
Jul 29, 2018
Research shows mob size is one of the key influences in Lamb mortality
Lamb mortalities are a major loss of production the Australian sheep industry, estimated to cost about $1B per annum. On average, 20% of lambs born will die prior to marking, and about 80% of these deaths occur in the first three…
Jul 29, 2018
Respecting scientific consensus - AFI
By Richard Heath - Australian Farm Institute In the world of agriculture Mark Lynas is probably best known for his high-profile change of mind on the issue of GMO’s. Originally an anti-GMO activist, some say he was even the global…
Jul 29, 2018
Strategic Management Plan for the Great Artesian Basin
Outback communities have been given a chance to shape their future of the Great Artesian Basin, with consultation now open on the Strategic Management Plan.Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said it was…
Jul 28, 2018
Six reasons you should care about El Niño
El Niño translates to “the little boy” in Spanish and, together with La Niña (the little girl), has the potential to wreak havoc on our weather patterns. But what do you really know about it?Watch more here - https://youtu.be/dzat16LMtQkLast…
Jul 28, 2018
Don't rush to judge during this drought
By Alastair Rayner - Raynor AgI’ve been working as an extension officer for both the NSW DPI and privately for almost a quarter of a century. I actually didn’t think it has been such a long time. However one of the benefits, if you…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - We have lift off
By Andrew Whitelaw | Source: ASX, CME, MGEX, Matif, Liffe, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Mercado a Término de Bs. As.The wheat market is firing on all cylinders. We are going to the moon. The pedal is to the floor. We are cooking with…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Hilltop lambs in the nosebleed section
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, NLRS, Mecardo Robust lamb prices have been encouraging Victorian producers to come forward with lambs earlier than usual, but a dip in throughput this week has seen the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator…
Jul 27, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Heavier cattle performing better than last year
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, MecardoCattle prices managed to hold their ground this week, which is not unusual for this time of year. There are interesting figures for some categories, notably cattle with weight, as they are now…
