Feb 21, 2018
Riverine Plains Pulse marketing and pre sowing meeting
Farming systems group Riverine Plains Inc will host a pre-sowing Pulse Check Discussion Group meeting at Dookie on Wednesday 7 March. The meeting will provide an opportunity for local growers and advisors interested in lentil and…
Feb 21, 2018
State politicising Murray Darling Basin Water
Now that the dust has settled on the latest political fight over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, what are the results?To update you, the Senate voted against the adjustment of the Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDL) in the Northern…
Feb 20, 2018
AFIA Launches 2018 Lallemand Animal Nutrition AFIA Gen Ag Future Fund
The Gen Ag Future Fund will make up to $3,000 available per annum to an individual to assist with (a) further education or (b) costs to undertake a specific project that will benefit the Australian fodder industry. Project-based activity…
Feb 20, 2018
Are you bogged mate? By Mary O'Brien
I spend a lot of time raising awareness about spray drift but recent events have compelled me to talk about something that disturbs me even more than spray drift.https://maryobrienrural.com.au/articles/are-you-bogged-mate/I have spent…
Feb 20, 2018
NSW Dairy Farmer's power bill goes from $50k to $90k
At today’s NSW Legislative Council’s Inquiry into Electricity, the NSW Farmer’s Association will highlight the need for the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), to step up and call out uncompetitive practices within…
Feb 20, 2018
Cotton Australia has received 90 reports of Spray drift
As the area of crops reported to have been hit by off-target spray drift increases, Cotton Australia has continued to expand its response, and is working closely with state and federal regulators.Cotton Australia staff have already…
Feb 20, 2018
Landmark Livestock launches YouTube Channel
Landmark is excited to announce the launch of our newest YouTube channel, Landmark Livestock. The aim is to maximise exposure of your livestock for sale by distributing high quality videos with audio commentary to our network of potential…
Feb 20, 2018
Forward order your big ticket Machinery items - Case IH
Planning for the future requires forward thinking, particularly when that planning involves big ticket items like new tractors and combines.Forward ordering has both practical and financial benefits, giving producers additional flexibility…
Feb 20, 2018
Is your Seeder ready to give you the best result?
To all broadacre farmers. A high priority needs to go toward setting up for seeding which begins very soon. It's time to order ground engaging tools and parts to replace any worn out parts on your seeder. https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeagcentre/farm-tender-prime-ag-centre-consultant-services-setting-...…
Feb 19, 2018
Millions paid out in SureSeasons 2017 Multi-peril Crop Insurance program
Many broadacre wintercrop growers Farming for Profit have successfully covered their desired “Your Choice” Revenue with SureSeason.Director Darryl McCrae say’s SureSeason value proposition shows Australian agriculture industry that…
Feb 19, 2018
Jason Strong to continue the growth at Smithfield Cattle Company
Experienced Agribusiness and supply chain executive Jason Strong has been appointed CEO of Smithfield Cattle Company (Smithfield).Mr Strong’s career has focused on innovations and supply chain development to cement Australia as the…
Feb 19, 2018
New Agtech alliance to connect Australia with South East Asia
A group of Australian investors and founders have formed a new industry initiative to promote agricultural technology and entrepreneurship through the Asia Pacific.The Asia Pacific AgTech Alliance (APAA) was launched in Singapore…
Feb 19, 2018
Days Herefords reach $26,000 at Annual Bull sale
Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SA held their annual Bull Sale on Monday.Of the 84 Poll Hereford Bulls offered, 74 sold to an average of $8628The top lot was lot 4, Days Horizon M028, sold for $26,000 to Yarram ParkThe sale grossed $638,472…
Feb 19, 2018
CBH appoint first ever female Director
Following the closure of the polls today in the 2018 CBH Member Director Elections, the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) has counted the votes and advised CBH Group that Natalie Browning from Kondinin has been elected…
Feb 19, 2018
26 Grain groups to benefit from GrainGrowers sponsorships
GrainGrowers, announces the 26 grain farming systems groups that will receive sponsorship support under GrainGrowers’ Partnership Opportunity program.GrainGrowers Regional Coordinator David Evans said that for many years GrainGrowers…
Feb 19, 2018
250 leading Grain Farmers surveyed on the cause of yield gap
A national study of 250 leading grain farms has revealed the size, variation and cause of yield gaps across Australia, and highlighted two options to ensure crops reach their full potential.Lead researcher Roger Lawes from CSIRO Agriculture…
Feb 19, 2018
Fonterra adding to supplier relationship through Farm Source
Fonterra Australia has signalled a significant change in its relationship with farmers with the launch of Farm Source in Australia – a comprehensive package of tools and services to assist farmers with farm business management.Speaking…
Feb 19, 2018
WAFarmers Vitality 2018 to focus on the positives
Members of the WA agricultural community are invited to attend the WAFarmers Annual Conference: Vitality 2018 on 1-2 March at the Pan Pacific Perth, which will this year seek to celebrate the industry’s ever-increasing strength as…
Feb 19, 2018
Showcase Cobungra Station could make $33 million
CBRE Agribusiness and Elders are privileged to offer, for only the third time in 100 years, Cobungra Station, one of Australia’s most prestigious and historically significant beef breeding enterprises.The Station could sell for around…
Feb 18, 2018
Wool EMI down slightly
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market opened up with irregular tones this week against the solid gains recorded the previous week. The EMI decreasing by 6 cents to finish at 1812 c/kg clean.The Australian dollar trading at mid…
