Dec 13, 2017
Another big day for wool today with the SMI up 43c/kg clean
Another big day for wool today with the Southern Market Indicator up 43c/kg clean.21 micron up 62 centsSee prices in images
Dec 13, 2017
See here the Ballarat Lamb & Sheep sale snapshot report for today 12/12/2017
See here the Ballarat Lamb & Sheep sale snapshot report for today 12/12/2017See sellers and individual price on the link belowhttp://www.bssaa.com.au/reports
Dec 12, 2017
Key appointments to help reshape GRDC
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in May this year announced a plan for a major re-alignment of its business model to drive increased grain grower profitability through higher impact research and development and…
Dec 12, 2017
New facility to tackle growing Herbicide Resistance problem
Australian crop and weed agronomy will be taken into the future with the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory at The University of Western Australia (UWA) as well as the appointment of a new director to lead the Australian Herbicide…
Dec 12, 2017
Progress made to move the Basin Plan forward
Movement on the Sustainable Diversion Limits adjustments limits has farmers cheering.The MDBA has recommended Federal Water Minister Barnaby Joyce accept the proposed SDL adjustments of 605 gigalitres (GL), marking a positive move…
Dec 12, 2017
17-18 not as big as last year - ABARES
Poor climate conditions in grain-growing regions have contributed to the gross value of farm production being forecast to reach $59 billion in 2017-18, down seven per cent from a record of $63 billion in 2016-17, according to the…
Dec 12, 2017
Wool market up dramatically across the board today
The Wool Market was up dramatically across the board in the South, the Southern Market Indicator went up 24c/kg clean to 1670c/kg clean. See prices in the images
Dec 11, 2017
Hitachi to capture Farm data through HPI
Hitachi Process Intelligence (HPI) is a solution that combines advanced process and data analytics to support IoT driven decisions and accelerate business performance enabling digital transformation across industries.Meat & Livestock…
Dec 11, 2017
Farm Tender looking for ASW/Feed Wheat and F1 Barley
Farm Tender is looking for large tonnages of ASW/Feed Wheat and F1 Barley from Central Victoria through to the South East of South Australia. To enquire further ring or email John Drum on 0408 504 561 or johnd@farmtender.com.au or…
Dec 11, 2017
Ag is Australia's most dangerous workplace
Forty-four workers from the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector died on the job in 2016, according to new statistics from Safe Work Australia , maintaining the agriculture sector’s dubious title of being the nation’s most dangerous…
Dec 11, 2017
Famous Raby Station sold to locals
The successful sale of Raby Station reflects the strength in the Rural Property market with over 60 enquires 17 inspections and 12 contracts issued.The Macquarie Valley has a strong focus on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle…
Dec 11, 2017
The number of Header fires is becoming a concern - Tips to reduce the risk
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), fire safety experts and other industry organisations are encouraging growers to implement practical measures to reduce the risk of harvester fires over the coming months.Recent…
Dec 11, 2017
Cups on cups off course helping reduce mastitis costs
Gippsland dairy farmers wondering if they should sign up for Cups On Cups Off courses should listen to what Peter Jennings has to say.The Bruthen dairy farmer sent two of his employees to a course in Orbost and was taken aback by…
Dec 11, 2017
Opportunity for Queensland Farmers to attack energy costs
The Queensland Government has announced an extension to the Energy Savers program with up to 200 more energy audits, and up to $20,000 in matched funding to implement recommendations from the audits.The Energy Savers audits have so…
Dec 11, 2017
Dates and locations for GRDC Grain research and Farm Business updates
NSW:The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced dates and locations for New South Wales Grains Research Updates early in 2018.The annual updates provide growers and agronomists with support and advice for…
Dec 10, 2017
Farmer eXchange app to launch in 2018
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…
Dec 10, 2017
Blockchain - Could it revolutionise the Agri supply chain?
There is a lot of excitement and talk about ‘blockchain’ but yet little is known about what it actually is, and how this digitised technology could be implemented in the agri sector.Wes Lefroy, Rabobank’s agricultural analyst has…
Dec 10, 2017
This weeks "What's Hot" report for Farm Tender
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Dec 08, 2017
Barnaby Joyce welcomed back to Agriculture and Water portfolio
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed Barnaby Joyce back to the Deputy Prime Ministership and to the Agriculture and Water Resources Portfolio.NFF President Fiona Simson said Minister Joyce’s swearing in today ended…
Dec 08, 2017
EMI lifts 23 cents for the week
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolAfter a shaky start, the wool market found solid territory as the sales progressed this week, with the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lifting by 23 cents clean to finish at 1699 cents per kilogram.With…
