Jan 09, 2018
Restockers busy buying store Lambs at Ballarat
Yarded - 65,760Lambs - 48,885Sheep - 16,880The first market at Ballarat for 2018 saw a very large yarding of 48,885 lambs and 16,880 sheep. Quality was mostly from average to good with all weights and grades offered in agents run…
Jan 09, 2018
AgriFutures scholarship for students wanted to study Ag
Applications for the AgriFutures™ Horizon Scholarship are now open. First year students studying an agriculture-related degree, and senior students studying financial services with an interest in agriculture are encouraged to apply.The…
Jan 08, 2018
New $100 million Abattoir for Goondiwindi
The authorities from the Goondiwindi region, Australia, have approved a plan to build a $100 million abattoir that will create hundreds of jobs and provide a major economic boost in the region.New abattoir worth $100 million to be…
Jan 08, 2018
Thomas Foods fire update
Thomas Foods International is focussing on a range of options to assist employees affected by the fireat Murray Bridge.Our senior management team met with the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union this morning and together we’ve…
Jan 08, 2018
Rural Australia needs to find own solution to energy crisis - AFI
Australian agriculture should go ‘off the grid’ and develop its own energy sources, according to pioneering energy farmer, renewable resource advocate and the Director of Meralli Projects, David Mailler.“The Federal Government fluff…
Jan 08, 2018
Animal Welfare: Beware the wolf in sheep’s clothing
It’s the relaxed time of the year when everything slows; so, any significant proclamation from governments can give rise to conspiracy theories that perhaps they are hoping it will slip under the radar.I am not sure if we are a being…
Jan 08, 2018
Farmer eXchange project to bring Farmers together
The Farmer eXchange project, a collaborative web application boosting knowledge-sharing and best practices in Australian agriculture, will be launched early next year.The project was funded $168,700 by the Farming Together program…
Jan 07, 2018
What Happen in a Feedlot - The Princess Royal Blog
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding the feedlot industry and beef production. So, we thought that we would shed some light on the industry and reveal what actually happens in a feedlot.Princess Royal Station…
Jan 07, 2018
Cutlass Wheat to provide option for Southern NSW Grower in 2018
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) have now secured a quality classification upgrade for Cutlass from APW to AH for the 2018 growing season in the southern New South Wales region.Initially released in 2015 for Victorian and South…
Jan 07, 2018
Top 10 Meat producing Countries - Australia ranked 7th
The United States is the largest producer of beef in the world followed by Brazil & the European Union. The United States, Brazil and the European Union produce roughly 47% of the world's beef. The United States produces nearly 20%…
Jan 07, 2018
Teys offer temporary jobs to Thomas workers
Teys Australia statement on Twitter:Teys Australia stands beside our industry colleagues at Thomas Foods and is available to assist in any way we can. Employees interested in working at Teys until their plant resumes processing can…
Jan 07, 2018
New Amazone nozzle system to save on spraying costs
LEADING European manufacturer of spreading, spraying, seeding and cultivation equipment, AMAZONE, will be awarded three silver medals for innovation at this year’s Agritechnica.The medal tally includes recognition for the company’s…
Jan 07, 2018
Video - This weeks Farm Tender What's Hot report
Here's this weeks What's Hot report for Farm Tender. https://youtu.be/dsz8lYan41A
Jan 07, 2018
American's set to eat more meat that ever in 2018
For all the buzz about pea protein and lab-grown burgers, Americans are set to eat more meat in 2018 than ever before.To be precise, the average consumer will eat 222.2 pounds (100.8 kilos) of red meat and poultry this year, according…
Jan 07, 2018
Video - Mustering Cattle destined for the live export market
New LiveCorp video highlighting the mustering process for cattle destined for the live export market. Filmed at Consolidated Pastoral Company Pty Ltd (CPC)'s Wrotham Park Station in Far North Queensland.https://youtu.be/fmBxQfULxVQ
Jan 06, 2018
Water - Big key to Ag's development
Young farmer Darcy Hare is excited about his new career growing food and fibre for Australians and the rest of the world.He wants politicians to support young food producers like himself and develop water policy which will encourage…
Jan 06, 2018
Hear from this first time Cotton Grower - Geoff Kirkby
Hear first time Cotton grower Geoff Kirkby, Bellata, NSW talk about how the cotton Farmers embrace each other and work togetherhttps://youtu.be/n56BI20iPAchttp://www.acresofopportunity.com.au/
Jan 06, 2018
Win - Reduction of tariffs for Beef exported to Korea from Australia
The Cattle Council of Australia has welcomed the reduction of tariffs for beef exported to Korea from Australia, effective from the 1st January this year.This reduction in tariffs, from 40% to 26.6% is the result of the fifth round…
Jan 05, 2018
Te Mania Bull preview at Beef Week - February 2nd
Beef Week visitors will have the opportunity to preview Te Mania Angus’ largest ever sale offering, of 180 bulls, on Friday, February 2nd.See the invite here https://www.temaniaangus.com/sales-events/event/2018-beef-week-field-dayThe…
Jan 05, 2018
Fire authorities warning about operating Farm Machinery, Equipment and Vehicles
It's your responsibility to make sure you don't start a fire * On hot, dry days, exercise extreme caution before harvesting, grinding, welding, slashing or mowing * Avoid driving vehicles and motorbikes through dry grass or crop…
