Jun 07, 2018
The 450GL: fact and fiction
The 450GL will only be delivered with neutral or positive social and economic outcomes.Unfortunately it's necessary to correct misleading assertions regarding the Murray Darling Basin Plan.It is rubbish to say an agreement between…
Jun 07, 2018
Look after your livestock and they will look after you - By Robbie Sefton
Drought is an inescapable part of farming we all face in Australia. Because its impact is so wide – affecting output, productivity and income – it is also probably one of the biggest challenge farmers and the service providers they…
Jun 06, 2018
Now is a good time to be reviewing your Tyne setup on your Seeder
By David Humphris - 0408 828 971I have talked to a lot of grain growers in Southern and Eastern Australia over the last 20 years, and many of them have setups similar to this photo. It's what I wouldl consider a very average no-till…
Jun 06, 2018
Video - Here's Casey Collins with all the US Farming News
See here our man in the US Casey Collins with the all the Ag News for 55 Farms www.55farms.com https://www.facebook.com/55farms/videos/376910182715732/
Jun 06, 2018
Former CBH boss Dr Andrew Crane on board for SunRice move to ASX
Leading Australian branded food business SunRice today announced Dr. Andrew Crane as the proposed additional External Director that A Class grower shareholders will consider voting on to the SunRice Board at the Company’s AGM in September…
Jun 06, 2018
Australian and Worldwide Canola Market Outlook
By Samuel ReichsteinAs we know, the dry start to the season has resulted in many planned Canola plantings being cut, so what does this actually mean for the Canola market outlook and prices going forward?Given the poor start to the…
Jun 06, 2018
UDV call for processors to take the confusion out of Milk payment structures
DAIRY FARMERS sick of trying to make sense of complex payment structures imposed by milk processors are being invited to support a new plan spearheaded by Victoria’s peak farmer group.The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria are pushing…
Jun 06, 2018
ALFA wrapped with $35 million for research partnerships in Animal Welfare
The Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) welcomes the release of the first-ever Australian Beef Sustainability Annual Update.The Australian Beef Sustainability Annual Update 2018 shows a sustainable and thriving Australian beef…
Jun 06, 2018
Herefords Australia National Sale at Dubbo top out at $32,000
A son of super carcase sire Allendale Anzac E114 has topped the 57th annual Herefords Australia National Sale at Dubbo on $32,000.Held at Dubbo on June 5, the National drew 65 registered buyers to clear 44 bulls from the 95 offered…
Jun 06, 2018
Farm in Focus: Robyn Gulline, Longerenong, Vic
Combining lateral thinking with a community focus has enabled this Longerenong mixed farmer to embrace new opportunities and adapt to a changing agricultural environment.Farm Business Name: Gulline Farms Pty LtdLocation: LongerenongEnterprises,…
Jun 06, 2018
Bust through the stereotypes and be the future you want!
By Nathan ScottWhat was the last conversation you had with someone about your farm? Was it full of passion for the future, your love of what you do, or an excitement about the progress you are making? I hope it was. But most often…
Jun 05, 2018
Four Reasons Why Transportable Poly Tanks are better than Steel
TTi products are available through the "Prime" Ag Centre (PAC). Click on the link here to see some of the TTi Products for sale - https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeagcentre/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keywords=TTi&listing_id=&a...Poly…
Jun 05, 2018
Burra Food suppliers lock in a percentage of their milk at a flat $6/kg milk solids
Burra Foods today announced it is offering the opportunity for Milk Supply Partners to lock in a percentage of their milk at a flat $6/kg milk solids Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) for the next three years.Grant Crothers, Burra Foods…
Jun 05, 2018
What the!! The Broccoli latte gets mixed reviews
Green, nutrient-rich coffees may be on the horizon after researchers have developed a powder made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have previously been wasted.The product, developed by Hort Innovation and CSIRO, Australia's…
Jun 05, 2018
The Farm Tender Hay Report – Volume 8
Some urgency gone out of the Hay marketYou know when you go to the Footy and it looks like one team is going to lose, and fans start streaming out the gate, that's what the Hay market is like right now. Don't get me wrong, the demand…
Jun 04, 2018
Scientists to help the Australian Beef industry examine vegetation management
AgForce has welcomed the establishment of an expert panel of eminent scientists to help the Australian beef industry examine vegetation management measures for the mutual benefit of agriculture and the environment.The scientific panel…
Jun 04, 2018
Data, through EBV's is forging a path for the Coulton Family Farming operation
While many city dwellers see farming as old-fashioned, Kim and David Coulton and family of Morella Agriculture know it’s all about cementing market share by staying on top of the science and technology curve.Family-owned Morella Agriculture,…
Jun 04, 2018
Is Teff the newest food trend? A couple of Riverina Farmers think so
We’ve all heard of quinoa and its touted health benefits, but there’s another ancient gluten-free grain that’s about to make waves. It’s called teff, and it’s been a favourite in Ethiopian cooking for centuries.Teff is the world’s…
Jun 04, 2018
Digital Farmers - Bringing Ag Tech to life - An event not to be missed
Much is made of the ‘urban/rural divide’ when discussing agricultural policy, but two digital trends have the potential to close some of the gaps between city and country.The first is the agtech start-up boom, a trend which is bringing…
Jun 04, 2018
Redhanded Agency snares SproutX founder Sam Trethewey
Redhanded has recruited entrepreneur Sam Trethewey as their Brand & Business Development Manager in a move that is set to expand their technology capability and brand affinity in the rapidly growing agtech space. Sam launched SproutX…
