Dec 07, 2017
Case IH's Patriot sprayer celebrates its 25th anniversary with new Flex system
It's been a big year in the evolution of Case IH's Patriot sprayer – it's celebrated its 25th anniversary, got a special paint finish to mark the occasion and now Australian farmers can experience the latest version of the technology…
Dec 07, 2017
Quality Wool backed Shear 4 mates helps tackle Rural Mental Health
EVEN before I started working in the agricultural sector, through personal connections of my own I already knew how serious the issue of mental illness in rural Australia was.Without going into too much detail out of respect for those…
Dec 07, 2017
Ky Valley Group - 3 tips to running a successful family business
Family-owned businesses account for around 70 per cent of all Australian businesses and Family Business Australia (FBA) CEO Greg Griffith believes they deserve greater recognition for their contributions to Australia’s community and…
Dec 07, 2017
Former Nufarm MD Doug Rathbone joins Delta Agribusiness board
In exciting news, the Delta Agribusiness leadership team has been heightened with the appointment of former Nufarm Ltd managing director Doug Rathbone, who has joined the Board of Directors.Mr Rathbone is a well-known and highly respected…
Dec 07, 2017
Using a pasture faze to beat resistant weeds
Cropping a thousand hectares with a low weed seed bank is worth at least $20 thousand per year. Including a pasture or fodder phase can help achieve this while revving up the whole farming system.Delta Agribusiness senior consultant,…
Dec 07, 2017
The Agricultural revolution is just getting warmed up
Beginnings of agriculture reach far back into human history when first civilizations turned from hunting and gatherer life to cultivation of plants and animals. Throughout its entire history, agriculture was known as a labor-intensive…
Dec 06, 2017
Newly designed Bale Grab can grip bales from any angle
New to Australia, ACF Equipment Suppliers Penrith are the distributor for JM Agri Bale GrabsManufactured in Ireland, the unique patented design comes in a range of single bale grabs in the TR3 & TR4 models and the double TR8 bale…
Dec 06, 2017
Goldacres to celebrate 40 year in Business
Goldacres will be celebrating 40 years in the spraying industry in 2018 and we will be kicking off the year with an Expo showcasing our latest sprayers.The event will be held on the 21st and 22nd of February The Expo will include…
Dec 06, 2017
Weak and short lived La Niña declared by BOM
The Bureau’s ENSO Outlook has been raised to LA NIÑA, indicating that the tropical Pacific has reached La Niña levels. Climate models suggest this La Niña will be weak and short-lived, persisting until early southern autumn 2018.Signs…
Dec 06, 2017
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, best selling vehicles for November
The sales status quo has been restored, as the Australian automotive market closes in on another record haul of new vehicles.Once again the Toyota HiLux (4103) and the Ford Ranger (3576) are the best selling vehicles in Australia…
Dec 05, 2017
GrainGrowers announces 2018 Australian Grain Leader Program participants
National grain farmers representative body, GrainGrowers, today announced participants in the 2018 Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP).The AGLP Program has been expanded for 2018 to include the whole of the supply chain in the…
Dec 05, 2017
Growers encouraged to test Chickpea Seed
Frost and late rains have raised the risk of ‘field mould’ in chickpeas so growers have been encouraged to have their seed tested to assess germination and any impacts from frost or mould.NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)…
Dec 05, 2017
Winter Crop down 41% on last year
GrainGrowers has noted ABARES' December Crop Report clearly highlights the seasonal challenges that plague Australian grain growers. Released today, ABARES Crop Report estimates total winter crop production at 35.1 million tonnes,…
Dec 05, 2017
What a pain! - By Nathan Scott
What is the role of pain relief in the future within our sheep operations? Imagine this. I drop you in a room in Melbourne, full of consumers, and ask you to justify the animal husbandry/health operations that you undertake without…
Dec 04, 2017
Multi-peril Crop Insurance worth considering
At a time when difficult seasonal conditions are raising the spectre of harvest losses and downgraded quality, national grain farmer representative body, GrainGrowers, continues to dialogue with major insurers on the issue of adequate…
Dec 04, 2017
Direct heading Canola taking off
A significant number of canola growers in the central west of New South Wales have changed the way they harvest canola, according to early results from an on-going practice change survey.The survey being conducted by the Grains Orana…
Dec 04, 2017
Storing high moisture Grain
Storms and showers have exacerbated the challenges of winter crop harvest for growers this season, with grain storage specialists now warning particular care is needed to protect the quality of grain going into silos with moderate…
Dec 04, 2017
United Dairyfarmers push for power imbalance
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria is pushing for action to address power imbalances between milk processors and supermarket retailers following the release last Thursday of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)…
Dec 03, 2017
Victorian Agricultural exports keep forging ahead
As Australia's largest food and fibre exporter, Victoria accounts for 25 per cent of Australian food and fibre exports, while accounting for just 3 per cent of the total landmass.In 2016–17, Victoria accounted for 79 per cent of Australia's…
Dec 03, 2017
Angus Beef brands kicking goals
2015 saw the formation of the Bindaree Beef Group (BBG), a vertically integrated supply chain meat business consisting of a feedlot, Myola Feedlot, premier export listed processing plant, Bindaree Beef, distinguished meat sales and…
