Apr 16, 2018
Horticulture - Production value set to grow 18 percent in the next 2 years
By Mark Bennett - Head of Agribusiness @ ANZ BankSurging demand in Asia, the adoption of new technologies, and favourable outlooks for commodities – established and emerging – have materialised.“Horticulture is the most exciting space…
Apr 16, 2018
Video - Check out the new Honey Bee AirFLEX Header Front
The Honey Bee AirFLEX Front has 9 inches of movement or "Flex."Watch here - https://youtu.be/cy8ktVDcW9AFarming low-hanging or tangled crops?The next generation of draper header innovation has arrived and it brings the design and…
Apr 15, 2018
Video - See here the "What's Hot" segment from last week
Hay was red hot again, Machinery and Equipment also and we moved into the "Prime" Ag Centre in Elmore last week.https://youtu.be/3-27rdWDte4
Apr 15, 2018
Agronomic and financial advantages achieved by incorporating livestock
A nine-year study of the impact of livestock on paddock health and farm productivity in a low rainfall environment has revealed that grazing generates multiple benefits for mixed enterprises.Conducted at Minnipa on South Australia’s…
Apr 15, 2018
Virtual fences helping Farmers become more efficient
Virtual herding technology has the potential to revolutionize the way dairy farms of the future operate, but the application of the technology to intensively manage grazing cattle is still largely unknown. Researchers at the Tasmanian…
Apr 15, 2018
Hear from 3 of BCG's Agronomist Development Program graduates
In 2015, BCG hosted its first graduate in the Agronomist Development Program (ADP) as part of the broader Regional Research Agronomists Program which is co-funded by the GRDC and Agriculture Victoria through a Bilateral Research Agreement.Co-ordinated…
Apr 15, 2018
70kph JCB Fastrac 8330 speeds up Harvest for Esperance Farmer
Esperance grain grower Greg Curnow bought his new JCB Fastrac 8330 in November last year, just in time for a fruitful harvest season.In addition to being a smooth and comfortable ride, the ability to extend the axles with the help…
Apr 14, 2018
Vietnam - All beer and noodles for Aussie Farmers
* The Minister toured the Interflour and Intermalt factories in Ho Chi Minh, on his last day in Vietnam * The Interflour mill uses Australian wheat to make Vietnamese Bánh mì and instant noodles and InterMalt turns Australian…
Apr 13, 2018
BOM's May to July outlook - Average rainfall
Outlook * The May to July rainfall outlook, issued 12 April 2018, shows the far southeast of Australia is likely to have a wetter than average three months. Parts of northern Australia are also likely to be wetter than average,…
Apr 13, 2018
AVA calls for urgent change to Live Exporting
Australia’s peak body for veterinarians, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), is calling for urgent changes to protect the health and welfare of animals exported to the Middle East during the northern hemisphere summer.President…
Apr 13, 2018
Video - AFIA, Fodder industry worth 2 billion per annum out the Farm gate
Watch here John McKew of the Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) speaking on the Ag Showhttps://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/the-ag-show-thursday-5th-april-fodder-industry-update...
Apr 13, 2018
Farmer feels misrepresented with Live Export
By WAFarmers President Tony YorkAs a farmer and, in particular, a sheep producer, I have a keen interest in the story aired on 60 Minutes on the weekend on the live sheep trade. A sense of dismay overwhelmed me upon my initial viewing,…
Apr 13, 2018
Export Hay tonnages up 19 percent in 2017
By Peter Gillett for AFIAIt has been mooted for a couple of years as to when the export of hay and straw would top one million tonnes. That figure was well and truly left behind in 2017. See year on year comparison in imagesThe surprise…
Apr 13, 2018
EMI up 4 cents after the Easter break
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe first week back after the annual Easter sale recess brought an increase in the national wool offering to over 54,000 bales, well above last year’s levels.On a slightly roller coaster week, the Eastern…
Apr 12, 2018
Victorian Contractor chooses Case IH
Victorian farmer John Allen’s career as a diesel mechanic and hay contractor has put him behind the wheel of a lot of tractors, but his latest purchase has impressed him like few others have. John has run his own contracting business…
Apr 12, 2018
DNA Flock testing in Sheep to drive next wave of productivity gains
Victorian sheep breeder John Bryant says the DNA Flock Profile testing will drive the next wave of productivity improvement in his Merino flock, after identifying the capacity to improve wool yields.Mr Bryant, of “Cairn Curran”, Maldon,…
Apr 12, 2018
Program and Speakers announced for LambEx 2018
LambEx 2018 today released its program featuring a fantastic line-up of international and Australian speakers who will present on an array of local and global issues for the sheep and lamb industry.LambEx 2018 returns to Perth from…
Apr 12, 2018
New Prime Hard Mustang Wheat looks a winner
Pacific Seeds has put some muscle in the paddock with the release of its new wheat variety LRPB Mustang.The variety was bred by LongReach Plant Breeders to exhibit high yield, quick maturity for main season planting and an Australian…
Apr 12, 2018
Trial provides new insight into sulphur in Canola
It has long been noted that canola needs sulphur, but with 56 canola varieties available in 2017 and more on the way this year, the question is do they all need the same amount of sulphur?An interesting experience at Incitec Pivot…
Apr 12, 2018
Tassie Dairy Farming on the up
Dairy farmers are optimistic following an increase in annual dairy farm earnings, according to a report released by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) as part of Dairy Australia’s Dairy Farm Monitor Project (DFMP).The Tasmanian…
