Jul 10, 2017
Dairy Code a good first step
The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADSIC) in conjunction with consultants, Farmers, state member organisations and processors have developed and new voluntary code of practice for the Dairy industry.The code of practice will help…
Jul 10, 2017
Agritech Accelerator Sproutx takes in 11 Ag Startup
SproutX, the first agritech accelerator in Australia, has accepted 11 startups into its first cohort. These companies will receive an A$40,000 equity investment from the Melbourne-based program in exchange for an 8% equity stake.…
Jul 10, 2017
SA Sheep Farmers given 24 hours to decide
SA Sheep Farmers Bill and Paul Stacey (Pictured) were given 24 hours to decide if they wanted the new Tesla 100 megawatt battery on their Jamestown Property.French company Neoen which owns the Hornsdale Wind Farm which is located…
Jul 10, 2017
Pineapple glut bites
Queensland is in the midst of a Pineapple glut. So when next you go to the market or shop, please add a Pineapple to your bag.The cause has been the heatwave over Summer and the mild Winter. This lead to an early flowering phenomenon…
Jul 10, 2017
Ag Chem mergers drive up prices
There seems to be an ongoing appetite for consolidation amongst World Ag Chemical companies as low commodity prices stem growth. Becuase of tighter margins these companies cannot grow as quickly as they like so they acquire or merge…
Jul 10, 2017
Grain higher on US dry forecast
Forecasts of very hot and dry weather in the western half of the Midwest are pushing grain and soybean futures higher today.DTN senior market analyst Darin Newsom says, from a technical point of view, December corn could extend its…
Jul 09, 2017
Industry at the crossroads - By Nathan Scott
Is our industry at the cross roads? I think it is. If you have been reading any of the rural papers, or keeping an eye on social media, then you will know there are some pretty big topics up for discussion. Mulesing is back on the…
Jul 09, 2017
Dan Muenster says Goats are making Western NSW prosperous again
I'm not much of a TV watcher, but I got a tip-off yesterday that there would be a story on Dan and Sally Muenster, "Congarrara," Bourke, NSW and their thriving Goat operation on 60 Minutes.I am glad I watched, as it was a Bush success…
Jul 09, 2017
Cattle Council boss resigns
Duncan Bremner has resigned as CEO of Cattle Council Australia despite only being in the role for seven months.Mr Bremner went on to say, “The Australian cattle industry is my passion, and it has been a privilege to have had the opportunity…
Jul 09, 2017
Opinion - Is renewable energy the savior of Rural Australia?
Opinion - We had two massive renewable energy projects announced during the week at Jamestown (SA) and Stawell (Vic). Are these project going to save a declining rural lifestyle and re-populate our towns and rural areas with people…
Jul 09, 2017
It's official - The average age of Farmers is 56
According to the ABS, the average age of the Australian Farmer is 56 years old. That is up from 54 years old a decade ago and make Farmers on average, 17 years older than the average Australian adult worker
Jul 09, 2017
Presidents welcome - Australian Sheep and Wool Show starts later this week
While our woolgrowers enjoy some of the best international demand conditions in decades, it has never been more important that our premier, world-class benchmarking event displays the best of the best to our consumers and a growing…
Jul 09, 2017
Farming and Energy combine for 1300 rural jobs in Western Vic
More than 1,300 new jobs are set to be created in Western Victoria with a massive expansion of Nectar Farms, powered by wind energy and backed by the Andrews Labor Government.Premier Daniel Andrews today joined Minister for Energy…
Jul 09, 2017
Get to the 25th Annual Nyngan Expo on August 5th
With 2017 flying by, the Nyngan Ag Expo is just around the corner.An annual highlight on the calendar for those living in the greater western area, this year the August 5 event is promising to be bigger and better than ever before.Now…
Jul 09, 2017
Queensland on top thanks to Sugar Cane and Beef
Queensland has emerged as out top Ag earning state according to the ABS. Of the $56 billion of 15-16 Ag production, Queensland contributed $13.2 billion, NSW was next with $13.1 billion and Victoria was a close 3rd with $13 billion.…
Jul 08, 2017
AV Weather July 9 post
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Jul 08, 2017
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Jul 07, 2017
Some American Farmers Are Hacking Their Tractors with Ukrainian Firmware
Some John Deere equipment has specific software which only allows John Deere accredited mechanics to work on the equipment. Some U.S. farmers have started using Ukrainian Firmware to help service or fix their John Deere implements…
Jul 07, 2017
Tesla to Build that 100MW battery for SA
Breaking -Tesla will build the worlds largest lithium battery in SA and if they manage to do so in 100 days or less it will be free.Premier Jay Weatherill who announced the deal today (Friday) and said it was a "historic agreement."Tesla…
Jul 07, 2017
AV Weather July 7 post
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