Oct 25, 2017
Retallack Border Leicester's to $12,500
Retallack Border Leicester Stud, Ariah Park, NSW held their 43rd Production Sale on Tuesday.24 Stud rams sold to a top of $12,500 and an average of $3206.14 Stud Ewes sold to an average of $1157 and a top of $300076 Flock Rams sold…
Oct 25, 2017
Rural Funds Group acquires Queensland cattle aggregation for $72.5 million
Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM) as responsible entity and manager of the Rural Funds Group (RFF), has contracted to acquire three, contiguous cattle properties in Northern Queensland for $53.0 million (inclusive of stamp duty)…
Oct 25, 2017
AgDay launched at Parliament House
From Broome to Bordertown, Bundaberg to Brunswick, all Australians are encouraged to celebrate the nation's farm sector on November 21. National Agriculture and Related Industries Day (AgDay) is the idea of Mrs Gina Rinehart and is…
Oct 25, 2017
Herbicide resistance is increasing and spreading
Weed surveys and herbicide testing results across Australia are consistently confirming that herbicide resistance in economically important crop weeds is increasing and spreading. With some variation between states and regions the…
Oct 25, 2017
5 Minutes with 2016 Growth Awards Regional Winner - Andrew McMahen
Andrew McMahen has a thirst for knowledge. He aims not only to be a good agronomist, but to be an educator. Andrew’s goal is to teach his clients everything he knows and hopes to bring their knowledge up to par with his. While some…
Oct 23, 2017
Check canola pods on the branches, not just the stem
Canola seed colour change indicates peak yield and oil content, making it the key determinant for timing windrowing or desiccation. While most growers and agronomists are aware of this key indicator, there are some misconceptions…
Oct 23, 2017
Avoiding snails this Harvest
Growers are advised they can minimise the chances of snail contamination of grain by adjusting the timing of their harvesting operations.Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) entomologist Svetlana Micic…
Oct 23, 2017
Bega - First Vegemite now Peanut Butter
Australian-owned, Bega Cheese Limited has taken the reins of Australia’s favourite Peanut Butter, keeping it on home soil following the recent acquisition of the former Kraft Peanut Butter factory.Consumers will now see the slightly…
Oct 23, 2017
Recovery signs for dairy as market improves
Modest growth in milk production, generally favourable seasonal conditions and contained input costs all point to the Australian dairy industry entering a recovery phase, according to the latest Situation and Outlook report from Dairy…
Oct 23, 2017
Preferred Queensland inland rail route announced
The Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester MP, recently announced the preferred corridor for Inland Rail between the NSW/QLD Border and Gowrie.The corridor to progress to the next phase of design will go…
Oct 23, 2017
Harvest weed seed management
Harvest is only a few short weeks away from commencing in Victoria, and plans are in place for what could potentially be another reasonable harvest. We know that stubble management begins at harvest, but there’s excellent opportunities…
Oct 23, 2017
Droughtmasters to $30,000 at Roma
The Roma Droughtmasters Tropical Breeds Sale was held at the Roma Bull Selling complex, Roma, Qld last Friday.Of the 131 Bulls offered, 120 sold to an average of $5596.Top-price honours went to Roger and Jenny Underwood from Eversleigh…
Oct 23, 2017
Morton Borders and Poll Dorsets to $3000
Morton Border Leicester and Poll Dorset Studs, Lucindale, SA held their 40th annual on-property Ram Sale last ThursdayA total clearance of 101 Border Rams sold to a top of $3000 and an average of $1453.the Poll Dorsets also sold to…
Oct 23, 2017
Yentrac Southdowns to $2000 twice
Yentrac Poll Dorset and Southdown Studs, Burumbeet, Vic held their 17th annual on-property Ram Sale last Wednesday.56 of the 60 Poll Dorsets sold to a top of $1600 and an average of $1070.21 of the 30 Southdowns sold to an average…
Oct 23, 2017
JCB 40th anniversary of the Telehandler
JCB is this month celebrating a major milestone in its long record of innovative machine design – the 40th anniversary of the Loadall telescopic handler.Launched on October 20 1977, the Loadall mechanised lifting and loading tasks…
Oct 22, 2017
Wool market report - Week ending the 20th of October
By Mark Dyson - Quality WoolThe wool market opened up very solid for the fine Merino micron types this week, as the Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) gained two cents clean to finish at 1568 cents per kilogram clean, this mainly due…
Oct 22, 2017
Cottage Park Merino's to $2385
Cottage Park Merino Stud, Cooma NSW held their Ram Sale last weekThe sold 97 of the 98 Rams offered to an average of $2385.The top priced lot sold for $10,500The Sale grossed $231,345https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cottage-Park-Merino-Stud/1698634713721184
Oct 22, 2017
Ardene Australian Whites to $7500
Ardene Australian Whites Stud, Darlington, Vic had their on-property Spring Sale on Friday.They offered 10 Stud Rams and sold the lot to an average of $4195.Top price was $7500, Ardene 160463 and sold to Roslynmead West Sheep Stud49…
Oct 22, 2017
Bungulla Merinos to $2336
Bungulla Merino Stud, Manilla, NSW held their 15th annual on-property sale on Friday.They had a total clearance of 108 Rams which sold to an average of $2336The top priced Rams was $7500The sale grossed $252,288
Oct 22, 2017
How did the Netherlands become a world leading Tomato, Onion and Potatoe producer?
How did the Netherlands, a country better known for its tulips, become a leading tomato producer and the top exporter of onions and potatoes? With more than half its land area used for agriculture, the nation is a pioneer in greenhouse…
