Jul 20, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Prices hold up well despite increased throughput.
By Matt Dalgleish | Source: MLA, NLRS, Steiner, MecardoA surge in cattle yardings in Queensland this week encouraged the broader East coast yarding levels higher. However, the increased supply at the sale yard is doing little to dampen…
Jul 20, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Heavy lambs closing on 800¢.
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, Mecardo This time last year lamb prices were great, sitting north of 600¢ at record highs. Who would believe prices a year later could be more than 100¢ higher? It seems unbelievable, and still, we have…
Jul 19, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Is it viable to feed lambs yet?
By Angus Brown | Source: MLA, MecardoWe’ve fielded some queries this week as to when sucker lambs might hit the market. One option is to lot-feed lambs to get them finished quickly. This week we crunch the numbers on feeding lambs…
Jul 19, 2018
Critical decisions for your cows
By Alastair Rayner - Rayner Ag Drought conditions continue to extend across eastern Australia. Unlike many other events, droughts are progressive. Not all properties enter drought in the same way or at the same time. At the same time,…
Jul 19, 2018
We look at controlling Brome Grass on water-repellent soils
On water-repellent soils, such as the Mallee sands of South Australia and Victoria, stronger crop competition has been shown to have an immense impact on brome seed production. In a difficult environment, where crop establishment…
Jul 19, 2018
Forget the big boys - New Dairy cooperative kicks into gear
Australia’s newest dairy cooperative, Mountain Milk Co-op, will start trading Sunday July 1, offering a new start for a group of committed dairy farmers in the Kiewa Valley of north-east Victoria.The event also heralds the recruitment…
Jul 19, 2018
ABARES tipping a slight decrease in Winter Crop - Do you reckon they are right?
Winter crop production is forecast to fall in 2018–19 to 38 million tonnes, with canola and chickpeas forecast to decrease, while wheat and barley production is forecast to increase.ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds,…
Jul 19, 2018
Farm value forecast to be $61.4 billion in drier year - ABARES
The value of farm production is forecast to $61.4 billion in 2018–19, well above the 10-year average of $55 billion (in real terms), according to ABARES Agricultural commodities: June quarter 2018.ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve…
Jul 19, 2018
Farm safety is all about attitude.
By Richard Heath - Australian Farm Institute Australian agriculture has been kicking a lot of goals in the last few years. As the biggest contributor to GDP growth, the farming sector is full of stories of innovation and success.…
Jul 19, 2018
Outstanding pen of 23kg Suckers make $200 at Wagga Wagga Sheep and Lambs
Trade Lambs dearer and Mutton cheaper Watch here the Wagga Wagga Sheep and Lamb report from Riverina Livestock Agents - https://www.facebook.com/RLAwaggawagga/videos/1766147580143044/
Jul 19, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - Dry times a processors friend
By William Nack Processor margins have increased dramatically in this last quarter, sitting significantly higher that historical averages. The large margins have been linked with the low rainfall patterns that have occurred this year.…
Jul 18, 2018
Good move - Minister Littlepround visiting the US, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina
Minister Littleproud is visiting the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina The visit will develop links and further agricultural collaboration in trade, food security, biosecurity, agriculture innovation and R&D Minister…
Jul 18, 2018
Claas Disco RC Mower Conditioner sets new mowing record in the US
With the Claas DISCO 1100 RC conditioner mower unit, CLAAS has set a new world record for the amount mowed in eight hours. During this time frame, the machine mowed a total of 141.1 hectares of alfalfa with a roller conditioner and…
Jul 18, 2018
Dairy Connect welcomes the announcement by Saputo for Mandatory Dairy Code of Conduct
Advocacy group Dairy Connect welcomes the recent announcement from Saputo Chief Executive, Lino Saputo Jr, that Australia’s largest processor will support the ACCC recommended Mandatory Code of Conduct.The Australian Consumer and…
Jul 18, 2018
Uncertain times in WA's Live Export industry
After the regrettable announcement yesterday of the suspension of the export licence for EMS Rural Exports, it is now uncertain when Emmanuel Exports and Kuwait Livestock Transport Trading will be able to resume their shipping services.President…
Jul 18, 2018
NFF launches 2030 Leaders Program as we pursue $100 billion industry by 2030
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) invites people interested in a playing a lead role in agriculture's vibrant and prosperous future to apply for the NFF 2030 Leaders Program."The…
Jul 18, 2018
Attacking Salt on our landscapes before it attacks us
Researchers have made a ‘game changing’ shift in our understanding of how plants succumb to high levels of salt in agricultural soils. By Dr Nerissa Hannink, University of MelbourneImagine that your living room is flooded with sea…
Jul 17, 2018
a2 Milk Company aims to bring Americans back to Dairy
Traditional milk? Who drinks that anymore?From the 1980s to 2015, milk consumption in the U.S. plummeted 25% according to the American Farm Bureau as people sought out healthier lifestyles. At the same time, almond and coconut milk…
Jul 17, 2018
NZ Farmers heading to Silicon Valley to get an Ag Tech advantage
By Peter Wren-HiltonWharf42 is delighted to be working with Callaghan Innovation & our partner, Silicon Valley Forum, to enable New Zealand agritech entrepreneurs meet and engage with Silicon Valley’s vast agritech ecosystem.Next…
Jul 17, 2018
Mecardo Analysis - A look at the wheat-corn ratio.
By Andrew Whitelaw. Grain as a commodity is a replaceable product. This is especially true when it comes to feeding animals, when one commodity becomes too expensive – it will be replaced with another. Wheat and corn can both be used…
