Jul 07, 2017
Discussions aplenty at 21st BCG Expo
The 21st Birchip Cropping Group Future Farmers Expo, held at the Birchip P-12 School on Wednesday, provided growers and industry with the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics, including weather and machinery. The event kicked…
Jul 06, 2017
Tractors selling on Farm Tender
The sales team at Farm Tender have been busy selling alot of Tractors in the last month. Normally Tractors are the most consistent seller, but recently these numbers have nearly doubled month on month. It seems that farmers…
Jul 06, 2017
Get to EKKA 2017
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland's largest annual event. Held over ten full days, August 11-20, Ekka showcases life and achievements in the Sunshine State, bringing visitors from across Queensland and Australia to the…
Jul 06, 2017
Only 480 get Victorian EID grant
Around 480 Victorian Sheep producers have successfully secured the Agriculture Victorian EID grant on offer driving around $2.4 million in investment in software, new equipment and tags.The compulsory move to an electronic tagging…
Jul 06, 2017
Ramsay Station near Hay (NSW) sells well above expectations
Ramsay Station, the 4038ha property at Booroorban near Hay in NSW sold for $3.02 million just recently. The property was expected to sell in the $2 to $2.5 million dollar range creating a nice premium for the former owners the Porter…
Jul 06, 2017
Wool numbers up
It's been a sustained bull run for wool despite a bit of a price retreat in June. The market is up around 16% year on year with the EMI sitting around the 1478c/kg mark. Becuase of the fantastic season last season we are seeing more…
Jul 06, 2017
Are you helping or hindering? by Nathan Scott
We hear all the time about the need for young people to be attracted into agriculture, and the difficulties, particularly in getting them interested in livestock. Just recently I have heard a number of people say that the high prices…
Jul 06, 2017
Around the grounds - Victoria
There was some nice winter rain totals around over the last week and the good thing was it was a little unexpected. Here we talk to a few Farm Tender member and ask how their Farm is fairing this season so far.To the North of the…
Jul 05, 2017
Farmobile: Changing the Game in Ag Data
***Editors Note: This piece was originally posted on Farmobile CEO Jason Tatge’s blog and we are reposting it here.Every day at Farmobile, we talk with farmers, agronomists, innovators, and entrepreneurs about the enormous power in…
Jul 05, 2017
Whites the new Wagyu according to Scientist
"I was shocked," that's what James Cook University veterinary lecturer Aduli Malau told attendees at the Australian White Sheep open day.Shocked when he received samples of Australian White sheep meat to test, he thought he was dealing…
Jul 05, 2017
What I learned about Farming in the US - By Dwain Duxson
My Family and I have just returned to Australia after setting up the Farm Tender sister site 55 Farms. The Family has been here for four months and myself about seven months. We started 55 Farms in November and at the time of writing…
Jul 05, 2017
This photo got over 1100 "likes" on the Farm Tender Facebook page
This was taken near Goulburn (Sun morning) which had the coldest overnight temp in the state at -10.4.The photo got over 1100 "likes" on the Farm Tender Facebook page
Jul 05, 2017
Vietnam beer boom helping WA Farmers
A Vietnam beer boom is good news for WA Barley Grower who have gained access to this part of Asia upon the opening of the regions largest malting facility.Beer is the drink of choice for the county's vibrant youth, making up 95 percent…
Jul 05, 2017
Utes the driving force in Vehicle sale numbers for June
The total Vehicle sales numbers in Australia for the month of June was the highest ever recorded.Utes were the driving force behind the numbers as the Toyota HiLux was the number 1 selling vehicle in June with 5461 units, followed…
Jul 05, 2017
Electronic ID - Get excited, but don't waste money! - By Nathan Scott
With the recent announcements regarding the introduction of mandatory electronic ID for Victorian sheep, many producers are now considering what it might do for them. Make no mistake, for some of you the opportunities are limited.…
Jul 04, 2017
Rain Simulator on show at Vic no-till conference
The Victorian No-Till Farmers Association will showcase a rainfall simulator at its annual conference on the 13th and 14th of July at Moama, NSW.The simulator demonstrates the impact of 50 millimetres of rain on soils under five different…
Jul 04, 2017
Dry July by Nathan Scott
With one of the driest Junes on record, what will July hold for us? For those that received big early rains, the dry spell in June was well received and gave the diesel junkies a chance to get back onto cropping paddocks.For the…
Jul 04, 2017
Robotic Dairy's - Why haven't they taken off
I read now they are about to commercially release an automated picker for Oranges, Apples, Pear and the like and it got me thinking about Automated milking.Robotics Dairies have been around for a while but haven't really taken off.…
Jul 04, 2017
8 things to do to ensure a good Hay selling result
Producing and selling Hay is not an exact science and can vary so much from year to year. Here are 8 things you can do to ensure you get a good selling result.1) Planning - It's essential to plan ahead, choosing what to grow, weed…
Jul 04, 2017
Wheat, oat futures big lift in the US
Drought in Dakotas and Montana is seen intensifying; there are also unfavorable crop conditions and growing wildfire concerns.Analysts say short-covering by funds in wheat also is supporting prices.Minneapolis-traded spring wheat…
