Jul 21, 2017
Emergency action in Drought stricken area of the US
Action to Provide Help for Producers Dealing with Persistent Drought in Montana,North Dakota and South DakotaWASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Jul 20, 2017
Norco's ice cream punt
Norco, the innovative Dairy co-op is betting on ice cream as it signs a new $14 million bank facility. The finance will be used to expand it ice cream plant which is now two years old. The upgrade will mean it can freeze the ice cream…
Jul 20, 2017
Mallee Field Days rich History
The Much anticipated Mallee Field Day is happening on the 2nd and 3rd of August. Broadacre Farmers really rate this Field Day that started from very humble beginnings. Read the history below.The chartered members of the Speed Lions…
Jul 19, 2017
All roads lead to Hamilton Sheepvention - Author to open Show
With the Australian Wool and Sheep Show in Bendigo done and dusted it is now time for all sheep enthusiasts to shift their focus to Hamilton SheepventionRenowned author, Rachael Treasure will open Sheepvention on Monday August 7th…
Jul 19, 2017
John Shearer offer 10% off their entire Range on "Prime"
Since 1877 John Shearer has built a reputation for designing innovative and quality farm machines.Specialising in Tillage and Seeding equipment, John Shearer has 10% off it's entire range for a short time only for Farm Tender "Prime"…
Jul 19, 2017
55 Farms holding first Cattle Auction
Our Farm Tender sister site in the US and Canada will hold its first Cattle Auction from July 29 through to July 31.Featuring in Auction #1 will be Calves, Yearlings and replacement Heifers. This will be followed up with a Cow Auction…
Jul 19, 2017
Don't thank a Farmer - By Nathan Scott
Have you seen the campaigns that say things like “thank a farmer for your next meal”? What do you think of them? If our industry thinks “so they should” then we have a problem. Personally, I think it is crap. Why should they thank…
Jul 19, 2017
Get your Stud on "Prime"
The Farm Tender "Prime" Offer board is the perfect place to be advertising your Sheep or Cattle Stud. Both Cattle and Sheep numbers at a commercial level have shrunk alot over the last 5 years meaning the competition is fever pitch…
Jul 19, 2017
Innovation real in Ag - Read CBA report
Innovation is not just a buzzword in Australian agribusiness. It’s a recognised element of good business practice and critical for the development and sustainability not just of individual farms but also the wider agribusiness sector.…
Jul 18, 2017
John Deere now financing US Farmers for Seed, Chem and Fert
John Deere (Deere & Co) has been building farm plant for more than two centuries now.The worlds largest manufacturer of Tractors and Headers has been lending Farmer's money to pay for equipment for a long time now. But as Corn, Wheat…
Jul 18, 2017
Predicted Milk war well and truly on
Last week we reported it might be a week where milk switches would be rife and it has played out that way.Many Dairy Farmers switched Milk processors over the weekend, with many unhappy with past treatments or current pricing.Fonterra…
Jul 18, 2017
Six candidates for MG Board
They are probably on a hiding to nothing, but it's one of those cases of "well someone has to do it." Six candidates are fighting for two positions on the Murray Goulburn board, they are Russell Robins (Cohuna, Vic), Ian Goodin (Yarroweyah,…
Jul 18, 2017
AV Weather Post 18th of July
Subscribe through "Prime" and get a $75 discount. See this link here: https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeoffers/av-weather-75-discount-on-our-12-month-subscription-value-...Good evening everyone, hope you are all well, lots of showers…
Jul 18, 2017
Talk of Aussie dollar going to US85c
It's not exactly news the export reliant Farming community wants to hear but there is forecasting from experts that suggest the "Aussie" could go to US85 cents.A stronger Aussie dollar would put pressure on the RBA to look at raising…
Jul 18, 2017
Twiggy talks up Ag, big time. But....
Fortescue Metals chairman, Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's enthusiasm for the future prosperity of Ag is very encouraging. Forrest who made his fortune from the mining sector believes Ag has a "strong multi generational future". However…
Jul 18, 2017
Lice Seasonal Trends
Did you know?Heaviest lice infestations are seen in winter through to early spring. During this period cooler temperatures and thicker hair coats on cattle provide a more suitable environment for lice. Hot temperatures during summer…
Jul 17, 2017
Survey says Farmers want to innovate
A CommBank Agri Survey has revealed that 55 percent of young Farmers want to join innovation networks as a means to improve their businesses.37 percent of the older Farmers surveyed were also keen to join the same networks which is…
Jul 17, 2017
Merino and Dorper - Bendigo Ram Sale result
Merino - 107 lots were put up at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show Merino Ram Sale at Bendigo on Sunday with spirited bidding by a large crowd on offer. Money was flowing at the high end with the top price of $32,000 actually being…
Jul 17, 2017
Rifa Buys in Vic Mallee properties
Rifa Salutary, the Aussie arm of China's Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group has expanded its holding by purchasing "McNicholl's" and "Kulwin Park" near Wycheproof in Victorias famed Mallee area. The price for both properties was $9 million.Rifa…
Jul 17, 2017
AV Weather Post July 17
Subscribe through "Prime" and get a $75 discount. See this link here https://www.farmtender.com.au/primeoffers/av-weather-75-discount-on-our-12-month-subscription-value-...Good evening everyone, hope you are all well. Further showers…
