Jan 01, 2018
New Zealand lamb numbers drop
New Zealand’s (NZ) lamb crop in spring 2017 was estimated at 23.7 million head – down 1.1%, or 260,300 head, from 2016, according to recently released data by Statistics NZ and Beef + Lamb NZ’s 2017 Lamb Crop report*.Breeding ewe…
Dec 30, 2017
Speak Farmer - Nuffield Scholar and grain grower Chris Reichstein says
Improving the uptake of Australia’s world-class research and development (R&D) will require greater consideration of farmers’ attitude to change, along with a range of other barriers to adoption, says a new report released today by…
Dec 30, 2017
Mahindra's new look Ute (they say PikUp)
Mahindra’s next Generation PikUp, with its refreshed outer body styling, new six speed transmission, increased turbo diesel power, and stylish new interior is a tough no nonsense ute that is as rugged as ever.The original Mahindra…
Dec 30, 2017
Farm Tender's Matt Henke talks about the Indian Tariff
Watch Farm Tender's Matt Henke talk about the Indian tariff to WIN News Sheppartonhttps://www.facebook.com/WINNewsShepparton/videos/1793540624021073/
Dec 30, 2017
The Bananapocalypse Is Nigh. Enjoy them while you can
The failure to diversify makes the world's favourite fruit vulnerable to a wipeout.The bananapocalypse is coming. That’s the likelihood that sometime in the next decade, bananas may disappear, victims of a fungal pathogen known as…
Dec 29, 2017
Is this part of the future of intensive/indoor Agriculture?
Is this part of the future of intensive/indoor Agriculture?Watch the video belowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNkADHZStDE
Dec 29, 2017
Agtech to accelerate in 2018
By Sarah Nolet - AgthenticThis year there was a step change in Australia’s agtech activities and a growing groundswell of momentum for agrifood innovation. With the year coming to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how far and fast…
Dec 29, 2017
Dry weather forces Fonterra NZ to cut Milk forecast
Dairy co-operative Fonterra cut its forecast for its New Zealand milk collection - the second cut in as many months - as dry weather continued to impact soil moisture and pasture quality.Fonterra said in a statement it expects milk…
Dec 28, 2017
This is the way to stack Round Bales - Check out this video
This is the way to stack Round Bales - Check out this videohttps://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/945928836084101120
Dec 28, 2017
New 0 series Round Balers ready for 2018 Hay season
4 new models including industry's first 1.5 m. precutter baler, plus industry-exclusive round bale accumulatorsWith the introduction of the 0 Series Round Balers for the 2018 haying season, John Deere is offering its first North American-built…
Dec 28, 2017
Burder AgAttachments success story
Dealer: Burder AgAttachmentsEstablished: 1991Branches: VIC – Head Office (Wangaratta); WA; TAS; QLDSpecialise in: Manufacturing and wholesale importing and distribution of forklifts, loaders and tractor attachments to four core markets…
Dec 28, 2017
Two impacts on the Indian tariff
On Thursday 21 December, the Indian Government announced a 30% tariff on imports of chickpeas and lentils, effective immediately. This will hit Australia’s two most important pulse crops hard, right in the middle of our harvest and…
Dec 27, 2017
Claas to release new SCORPION Telehandler models on January 1 2018
The well proven SCORPION models from CLAAS have been raising the bar in terms of telehandler technology for many years. CLAAS now presents a completely new SCORPION series, which has been developed in cooperation with Liebherr.The…
Dec 27, 2017
John Deere provides new levels of machine automation and data sharing.
John Deere has introduced its latest advanced guidance and machine data sharing technology with the addition of three new AutoTrac™ applications and a new In-Field Data Sharing application for its Generation 4 Displays.AutoTrac Turn…
Dec 27, 2017
LambEx has International focus
Planning has hit top gear for the biggest lamb industry conference in the country – LambEx – with a new date, a new venue and an international focus.LambEx will return to Perth from August 5-7, 2018, and the venue has been set as…
Dec 26, 2017
Teys push for payment on carcase weight and quality
Teys Australia is a big advocate for value based marketing (VBM) – that is, payment on the basis of actual beef carcase weight and quality. Supplying carcase feedback to the farmgate – in a way that facilitates the production of high…
Dec 26, 2017
Central Queensland Winter Harvest mixed bag
Central Queensland grain growers are no strangers to the vagaries of farming and have become adept at managing the `feast or famine’ seasonal challenges that regularly face them.The 2017 winter cropping season delivered both – a dry…
Dec 26, 2017
South Australian Lamb producers kicking goals
South Australian lamb producers have enjoyed a stellar 12 months as part of a nationwide boom that has seen the average income of Australian lamb-producing farms rise to a 20-year high, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.The…
Dec 25, 2017
Cotton RDC delivering
St George cotton grower Cleave Rogan (pictured) attended the conference in his (then) capacity as CRDC vice-chair and says the conference highlighted that we are in good stead with the research we are investing in and researchers…
Dec 24, 2017
New world record Corn yield in the US
There is a new world record for corn yield per acre, and one family in Virginia has figured out what works. David, Craig, and Johnny Hula from Charles City, Virginia finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the National Corn Growers Association’s…
