Mar 08, 2018
Weak La Nina a fizzer - NAB Commodities wrap
The NAB Rural Commodities Index gained 1.2% month on month in February, following a drop of 1.8% in January. On a year on year basis, the index was down 2.9% in February. The gain was driven by higher grain, fruit and dairy prices,…
Mar 08, 2018
Want to make a difference to Grain Growing in WA?
“If you really care about your industry and co-operative, the GAC is a great opportunity for growers to demonstrate their passion and have direct input into their co-operative."I strongly encourage growers of all ages and agricultural…
Mar 07, 2018
Changing face of agribusiness creates new opportunities
The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited with saying ‘build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door’. But he didn’t live in a world where there are more new ideas than people and more markets than ever…
Mar 07, 2018
The trunk technique- driving business into the future
By Robert Herrmann - http://www.mecardo.com.au/Agriculture is in a fortunate position, it produces a non-discretionary consumer product, that is the need for food sits at the very top of the consumer spending decisions. This is good,…
Mar 07, 2018
Driving digital transformation across Ag to unlock growth worth $20 billion
* Report released to drive digital transformation across agriculture * Has found it could be worth more than $20 billion to Australian agricultureA new report released today has outlined a way to drive digital transformation…
Mar 07, 2018
How do you prioritise risk?
By Alastair Rayner - RaynerAgIts vey common to hear how much risk there is in agriculture. I know I hear the phrase “farming is a risky business” fairly frequently. To some degree that’s true. There are risks with the weather and…
Mar 06, 2018
ABARES - Five key point for continued Ag success
Five key challenges will be central to Australian agriculture’s continued success, according to ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds.Speaking at the Outlook 2018 Conference in Canberra today, he listed the five key areas…
Mar 06, 2018
ABARES - Quality the key to Horticulture growth
Meeting the expectations of consumers who are increasingly discerning about the quality of the fresh produce they purchase is key to the ongoing competitiveness of Australia’s horticulture industry.That was the message for delegates…
Mar 06, 2018
Camera's to replace manual MSA grading at Teys
Teys Australia are planning to introduce objectively-measured MSA and AusMeat chiller assessment grading in the near future. While some measurements like ossification will continue to be assessed manually, chiller assessment criteria…
Mar 05, 2018
Kidman launches 100 day Grain Fed Beef
Wednesday evening in the historic setting of Penfolds Magill estate winery on the footsteps of the gorgeous Adelaide Hills the Kidman cattle company launched its new 100-day grain fed Santa Getrudis beef product.The 100-day grain…
Mar 05, 2018
Video - The advantages of mixed Farming
Growth Farms Portfolio Manager Jon Harpley discusses the investment opportunities presented by mixed farming in Australia, and Analyst Matt Story provides a general market update.Watch here - https://youtu.be/pXKRhz0d1jchttp://growthfarms.com.au/
Mar 05, 2018
Plenty happening in Ag Tech in WA
By Peter RossdeutcherThe application of AgTech will create significant competitive advantages for nations as exporters and producers. In Australia, there is huge momentum building in technology-centric innovation activity in food…
Mar 05, 2018
Genomic focus delivers results at Centre Plus
Adoption of DNA technologies in combination with Pedigree Matchmaker and Matesel, has added more precision to joining selection decisions and increased the rate of genetic gain by a whopping 50% over the last five years at leading…
Mar 05, 2018
O'Connors and Larwoods Case IH Dealers of the year
The winners of Case IH’s prestigious Dealer of the Year titles have been announced, with O’Connors taking home the title for three branches or more and Larwoods Ag Services claiming the award for two branches or less. At a ceremony…
Mar 05, 2018
John Deere acquires a manufacturer of Carbon Fibre Tech Products
Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King Agro, a privately-held manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products with headquarters in Valencia, Spain and a production facility in Campana, Argentina."This transaction…
Mar 05, 2018
Drone zone a new feature at Farm World 2018
Dating back to 1963, Farm World began with a small group of local farm machinery dealers, it now has over 800 exhibitors and welcomes about 55,000 visitors across its four days. This year, the 55-year-old event will showcase a number…
Mar 05, 2018
All you need to know about Anthrax
Agriculture Victoria veterinarians and animal health staff are responding to a positive case of anthrax identified in a sheep on a property near Swan Hill.Anthrax has been identified as the cause of death for one animal.Victoria's…
Mar 05, 2018
ABARES - Farm Production and Exports forecast to fall 5% this year
The latest ABARES Agricultural Commodities report forecasts a return towards trend for farm production and exports in 2017–18, before steady growth over the next five years.ABARES Executive Director, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds, said…
Mar 04, 2018
Listeria in rockmelons: all you need to know
Avoiding soft cheeses, deli meats and dressings like mayonnaise is well known to pregnant women to avoid contracting the bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. But rockmelons are less well known for causing Listeria outbreaks.One of the…
Mar 04, 2018
CBH gearing up for the year ahead
Nearly 200 growers attended our Member Forum and Annual General Meeting last Friday in what was a great opportunity to inform members about the performance of their co-operative and the year ahead.There was plenty of discussion throughout…
