Oct 09, 2017
SunRice keeps on innovating
In 1950, SunRice was running a single rice mill in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Today, the business is one of Australia’s pre-eminent exporters, with processing, packaging and value add food plants in Australia, as well…
Oct 09, 2017
Gina Hancock buys another Cattle Property
HANCOCK Prospecting Pty Ltd has purchased the Willeroo pastoral property. Willeroo, located approximately 100km west of Katherine in the Northern Territory, covers an area of 171,000 hectares holding around 20,000 head of cattle. Hancock…
Oct 09, 2017
Biosecurity alert - New Aphid Species Found
A new aphid species has been found in Tamworth, Breeza and Sydney.Megoura crassicauda is an aphid that affects Vicia species - vetches, faba beans broad beans. You are asked to inspect you vetch and faba bean crops for possible infestations.…
Oct 09, 2017
25% off your Farm Tender invoice - "Prime" Monthly Membership to start on January 3rd 2017
Farm Tender had just announced that it will start it's "Prime" Monthly Membership on January 3rd 2017. Membership will be $80 + GST per month and will include the following:* 25% off any Farm Tender commission invoice* Exclusive access…
Oct 08, 2017
Wool Market for the week ending the 6th of October
By Mark Dysonhttp://www.qualitywool.com/The Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) lifted by 28 cents this week to finish at 1550 cents per kilogram clean, with very little movement in the Australian dollar which traded at mid-78 US cents.This…
Oct 08, 2017
Rainfall expected this week
QLD:Widespread thunderstorms are likely for much of NSW, VIC, eastern and northern SA, and inland far southern QLD, more numerous in the afternoon and evening. In a number of places, storms are likely to cause damaging winds, large…
Oct 06, 2017
One Oak Poll Merino's to $9500
One Oak Poll Merino Stud, Jerilderie, NSW held their on-property Ram Sale last Friday.99 of the 120 Rams sold to an average of $1739.Top priced Ram, lot 1 was bought by Dick and Caroline Gavel, "Gulgo" Condobolin, NSW for $9500. Lot…
Oct 06, 2017
CBH Group delivers record rebate of $158 million to growers
* Growers to receive up to $12.75 per tonne to offset fees this harvest * Rebate program enhanced following grower feedback * New rebates portal to provide easier access for growers to view rebatesThe CBH Group is pleased to announce…
Oct 06, 2017
Industry-sponsored Nuffield Scholar announced
Luke McKay from Kununurra, Western Australia received a Nuffield Scholarship last night at an event in Darwin. Supported by Cotton Australia and Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Luke’s research will focus on issues…
Oct 06, 2017
This weeks Farm Tender Newsletter
Decision TimeAs the Spring season cuts off in many areas, it's without doubt decision time for many. Whether to cut the crop for hay instead of grain or to sell those lambs early before they dry off or just quit those steers to save…
Oct 06, 2017
The importance of recording the performance of your cattle: part one
The saying 'you only get out of something what you put into it' is particularly true of performance recording for genetic evaluation purposes. While it is possible for animals which have little or no performance data recorded to have…
Oct 06, 2017
Jandon Park Merino Ram Sale Catalogue for Thursday 12th of October
AUCTION – On Property, Thurs 12th Oct 2017 (viewing from 11am – Auction starts 1:30pm) Have weaned 233% of lambs in the last 16mths Long soft high yielding wools Top 5% for growth Top 10% for eye muscle There are a large number of…
Oct 05, 2017
Brahman Week's $115,000 top lot
Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale was completed on Wednesday and what a massive logistical effort it was.902 Bulls were entered in the multi-vendor Sale and 832 sold in totalThe average for the sale was $9257 and the top price was $115,000…
Oct 05, 2017
Grain growers discuss mice, frost, waterlogging, snails and subsoil constraints
Grain growers dealing with issues such as mice, frost, waterlogging, snails and subsoil constraints have outlined the challenges they are experiencing to the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Southern Regional Panel.Having…
Oct 05, 2017
Belbourie Merino's to $4000
Belbourie Merino and Poll Merino Stud, Marnoo, Vic held their 47th annual on-property sale on Wednesday.They entered 60 Rams in the sale and sold the lot to a top price of $4000.The sale average was $1850 and the total gross was $111,000…
Oct 05, 2017
Janmac Poll Dorsets and White Suffolk's $1643 average
Janmac Poll Dorset and White Suffolk Studs, Goroke, Vic held their 13th annual on-property sale on WednesdayThey lined up 8 Poll Dorset Stud Rams which sold to $5000 top.The overall sale average was $1643 which included the 8 Stud…
Oct 04, 2017
Mumblebone Poll Merino's average $2454
Mumblebone Poll Merinos Stud, Wellington, NSW held their Ram Sale on WednesdayThey offered up 200 lots and sold the lot to an average of $2454, a strong resultThe top priced Ram was $12,000The sale grossed $490,800 for the Taylor…
Oct 04, 2017
Oversize loads of baled agricultural commodities
In NSW vehicles carrying loads of baled hay, straw, wool and cotton may exceed the statutory width limit of 2.5 metres to a maximum of 2.7 metres.This initiative was introduced to facilitate the transportation of these loads by allowing…
Oct 04, 2017
Glendemar MPM Ram Sale result - Lot by lot
Offered - 130Sold - 129Average - $2569Top Price - $12,000Gross - $331,500Lot 1 - $4500, Peter McKid, Nyngan, NSWLot 2 - $3000, Vasey Farms, Hamilton, VicLot 3 - $3000, Beau Valley Farming, Kendenup, WALot 4 - $2750, DW & RJ Martin,…
Oct 03, 2017
Oakbank Merino's average $2139
Oakbank Merino & Poll Merino Stud, St Arnaud, Vic had their Ram Sale Tuesday this week.They offered up 72 Rams and sold 70 to a top price of $4500.The Sale average was $2139 and the gross came in at $149,730 for the McRae familyPicture…
