Jun 15, 2018
Wool Market back up with a 10 cent gain
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolA fall in the Australian Dollar to under 76 US cents and a lower national offering of 28,029 bales assisted the wool market to return to positive territory this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator increasing…
Jun 14, 2018
Animals Australia launches court action against Sheep Live Exports
Animals Australia will today appear in the first hearing of an unprecedented application in the Federal Court of Australia to challenge the legality of a live sheep export permit.The hearing is at 2:15pm this afternoon (14 June 2018)…
Jun 14, 2018
Aussie startup BlockGrain partners with US Brewer to track Beer
An important Australian agriculture technology startup known as BlockGrain will be partnering with West Virginia’s largest and oldest brewery, Mountain State Brewing Company, so as to set up a pilot project to track where beer comes…
Jun 14, 2018
AWH - Wool moving quicker than ever through the system
For the first nine months of the financial year AWH receipts of wool nationally into our warehouses are consistent with the same period last year.However, we do see some state by state variations with Queensland up 2.6%, New South…
Jun 14, 2018
US innovator invests in aftermarket driverless Tractor kit
Stine Seed Farm has invested $5 million in Smart Ag Inc., an Iowa technology firm that has developed a full stack software platform and aftermarket kit for driverless tractors.The Stine Seed investment In Smart Ag’s Series Seed Round…
Jun 14, 2018
New Tractor sales strong despite dry
Agricultural Tractor Sales in May recorded another solid month, maintaining the march towards another record year.Overall Tractor Sales now sit 8% ahead on a year to date basis and we are now well past the 12,000 tractor sales mark…
Jun 14, 2018
Some drought feeding tips - By Alastair Rayner - Rayner Ag
When I was commencing my agricultural degree, one of the subjects we were required to study was agricultural paradox. The best description I have seen of a paradox involves contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously…
Jun 14, 2018
Faster turnaround times coming for sheep DNA testing
Turnaround times for sheep DNA test processing continue to improve following upgrades to Neogen Australasia’s processing facility at the University of Queensland, Gatton.Over the last six months there has been a significant reduction…
Jun 14, 2018
Pork prices "worst in living memory" - Aussies urged to eat more Aussie Pork
Pig farmers across Australia say they are at crisis point as pork prices plummet to the ‘worst in living memory’ due to oversupply and lower consumption rates.It has gotten so bad for the ‘down under’ farmers that most say they are…
Jun 13, 2018
Teys Australia announce $30 million expansion at its Naracoorte plant
Australia’s second largest beef processor, Teys Australia, will inject over $30 million into new infrastructure at its Naracoorte plant and offer around 100 new jobs, in a massive boost to the region’s economy.Later this month the…
Jun 13, 2018
This week's 55 Farms Newsletter - Much needed moisture in areas of the US
Throughout the U.S. we are starting to see moisture in some much-needed areas and hay production slowly starting to pick up. Dairies in drought-stricken states continue to shop for quality hay. Last week we saw dairies buy at 165/ton…
Jun 13, 2018
Aussie manufacturing success story - The Kelly Disc Chain worldwide expansion keeps rolling along
Manufactured in the South Australian outback town of Booleroo Centre, Kelly Engineering has been selling its Australian made Diamond Harrow tillage machines in Europe for several years but has recently established a relationship with…
Jun 13, 2018
Farmers accessing warehoused grain to feed livestock
An increasing number of growers are accessing their warehoused grain in Viterra’s system to feed livestock as dry conditions continue.Viterra has undertaken 200 outturn movements back to growers in the past six weeks, consisting of…
Jun 12, 2018
New technologies to change Farming in a big way - By Sam Watson Jones
These are changes that are going to be brought about by the development of new technologies which have the potential to change farming and the way we live our lives forever.And all of these changes have the potential to be huge opportunities…
Jun 12, 2018
New Country of Origin labelling good for Ag
The countdown is on—Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has reminded companies and consumers that Country of Origin Labelling is just 20 days away.From July 1, products on supermarket shelves will be legally required to display…
Jun 12, 2018
Good news - Fourth round of the Mobile Blackspots Program.
The Rural Regional and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Regional Communications Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie that there will be a fourth round of the Mobile Blackspots Program.“Despite…
Jun 12, 2018
Cattle, Sheep and Lamb slaughter numbers rise for April
Livestock and meat slaughter monthly trend movements for April 2018: * Cattle slaughter increased by 7,330 head (or 1.2%) for the month ending April 2018 compared with the previous month and increased by 52,120 head (or 8.9%) year-on-year. …
Jun 12, 2018
"Prime" Vehicle Brokering, the best way to get the best price
As the owner of Brisbane Car Broker, I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Farm Tender “Prime” team and their "Prime" Vehicle Brokering service. Together, we will provide you with a comprehensive nationwide Vehicle…
Jun 12, 2018
Video - Coolamon rolls out a 200/mt Mother Bin
Coolamon roll out the Mother of all Bins, the 200/mt Mother BinGet a glimpse here - https://www.facebook.com/CoolamonChaserBins/videos/1011488718999305/
Jun 11, 2018
Rabobank - Hot dry conditions sap Farmers confidence
Off to a cautious start – hot, dry summer tests Aussie farmer confidence about the year aheadResults at a glance:■ Australian farmers adopt cautious outlook on year ahead, as confidence falls back from recent high■ Hot, dry conditions…
