Feb 26, 2018
WA to get $14.6 million of funding for soil and crop nutrition research
GRDC chairman John Woods said the GRDC had increased its investment into WA soils and crop nutrition research in response to grassroots feedback.The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is partnering with multiple organisations…
Feb 26, 2018
Spray planning a must
Targeted and effective chemical spray applications start well before the spray rig even leaves the shed.That’s according to Nufarm Australia spray application specialist Bill Gordon who will discuss the importance of adjuvant selection…
Feb 25, 2018
US worried about missing out on TPP
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) have expressed concern that the recent announcement that the eleven remaining TPP members have concluded talks on a revised deal without us is a looming…
Feb 25, 2018
CBH - 92% prefer using the App over paper forms
Western Australian growers will receive real time notifications of grain deliveries for the 2018-19 harvest following the successful trial of the CBH Group’s Carter’s Delivery Form (CDF) app.The app will be rolled out to all four…
Feb 25, 2018
SANTFA to focus on soils at the 20th anniversary conference
The latest insights in soil species diversity will top the bill at South Australia No-Till Farmers Association (SANTFA)’s 20th anniversary conference on Friday 2 March at the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre, Tanunda.Internationally…
Feb 25, 2018
Sarah Thompson takes up role with Dairy Australia
Murray Dairy this week farewells Sarah Thompson, Extension Officer in Workforce Development and the Coordinator of the region’s Young Dairy Network. After almost four years, Sarah is headed to Melbourne where she will be based in…
Feb 25, 2018
Video - A tough Farming related mental health story
Running a small business with long hours and financial pressures can be very stressful, and farmers are among those affected - sometimes with tragic consequences.https://www.sbs.com.au/news/small-business-secrets/article/2018/02/22/prioritising-mental-health-sma...
Feb 23, 2018
This could be yours - Tomato Farm and processing facility at Jerilderie
"Billabong Produce" is a three-generation family business providing outstanding income and profitability. Located on 314 acres (127 hectares). The property/ business is located in Cape Road on the outskirts of Jerilderie in the renowned…
Feb 23, 2018
EMI up 8 cents clean to finish the week at 1820c/kg
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market remained relatively stable this week despite the Chinese New Year holiday break.As the week progressed, the Australian dollar eased to US 78 cents which assisted the EMI to increase by 8…
Feb 22, 2018
Mapping weeds will help
The use of paddock weed maps overlaid onto yield maps, variable rate technology and the way you access weather information will all be topics presented and discussed at the annual BCG Trials Review Day on Friday 16 February at the…
Feb 22, 2018
Weeds cost Australian Grain Growers over $3 billion per year
Weeds place a huge burden on the production system, so much so that GRDC estimated the total cost to Australian grain growers to be $3,318 million in 2016.BCG commercial services manager Cameron Taylor explained that technology will…
Feb 21, 2018
Video - Staheli West steamers changing the face of Hay Baling
Watch this video - https://youtu.be/AzpMMwuwXpYThe Patented “DewPoint” technology enables Commercial Hay Growers to bale hay anytime the crop is sufficiently dry, without the need to wait for natural dew.Steam produced by the DewPoint…
Feb 21, 2018
Audrey Delahunty is the new regional research agronomist for the Mallee region
Grain growers in the Mallee are set to reap the benefits of the recent appointment of Regional Research Agronomist (RRA) Audrey Delahunty.Based in Mildura, and partnering with industry stakeholders, Ms Delahunty will be undertaking…
Feb 21, 2018
Adjuvants’ role in combatting herbicide resistance
Andrew Somervaille, Jubilee Consulting has been evaluating the performance of herbicides for more than three decades and says the role of adjuvants is often either over-rated or under-estimated. This may seem a contradiction, but…
Feb 21, 2018
Pathfinder Angus to $20,000 twice
Pathfinder Angus, Penshurst, Vic, held their 21st annual Bull Sale on WednesdayOf the 102 Bulls offered 96 sold to an average of $8604.The top-priced lots were lot 4, Pathfinder Ada M172 and lot 6, Pathfinder Equator M121. Both Bulls…
Feb 21, 2018
Latest ANZ Ag Commodity report
By Mark Bennett - Head of AgribusinessOur latest ANZ Agri InFocus commodity report shows that rising agricultural commodity prices could impact the price Australian consumers pay for food.Australian retail food prices have increased…
Feb 21, 2018
Sprouted Grain feed systems have no real nutritional value
By Al Rayner - Rayner AgWater has no nutritional value!Every now and then I’m asked for some advice on new ways of feeding cattle. With the drought extending its impact across NSW, those requests are much more frequent. Most requests…
Feb 21, 2018
Fonterra and A2 Milk Company join in what looks like a powerful alliance
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited (Fonterra) and The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) have today entered into a comprehensive strategic relationship that links Fonterra’s global milk pool and supply chain, manufacturing capability and in-market…
Feb 21, 2018
Video - John Deere introduces the all-new ExactApply Nozzle Control System
https://youtu.be/vV33kXDC0jkJohn Deere introduces the all-new ExactApply Nozzle Control System to help sprayer owner/operators cover more of your crop with better precision, making sure every droplet does its job. Get triple the pulse…
Feb 21, 2018
Better rural roads can lift nation’s agricultural capacity
A new AgriFutures Australia funded study shines a spotlight on the need for a national framework to assess agricultural road use, taking into consideration the implications of road use by farmers and how it is valued.According to…
