Who is on the move in the Australian grain and cropping industry? Catch up with our latest update of industry appointments, rewards, retirements and achievements…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
Surface troughs and a low pressure system triggered widespread thunderstorms across the eastern half of Australia. Thunderstorms produced moderate falls in the Northern Territory…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, October 28, 2020
GrainCorp sites have received 428,000 tonnes in Queensland and 260,000t in New South Wales as eastern Australia’s winter-crop harvest gathers pace amid rain delays…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
A funding boost has been given to 31 farming-system groups spread across all mainland Australian states by GrainGrowers under its 2020-21 Partnership Program…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
The ACCC has instituted court proceedings against tractor supplier, Agrison, alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
Markets weakened overnight, oilseeds down about 1pc, grains fractionally. The upside to dry Russian weather has been fast planting progress on winter wheat. Harvest is ramping up timely in Australian states…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, October 28, 2020
Global wheat values are rallying on buoyant demand from key importers including Egypt, and as planting conditions remain dry in Russia. ..Read More
Grain Brokers Australia, October 27, 2020While Chinese Government ministers are still refusing to take calls from their Australian counterparts, department-to-department-level communication is continuing as normal, according to Australian ag trade officials…Read More
Grain Central, October 22, 2020Victoria is allowing operators to carry more grain per trip to boost road-transport efficiency during the upcoming harvest, but the Murray Basin Rail Project has fallen short of its objectives in boosting the state’s rail capacity. ..Read More
Liz Wells, October 23, 2020ETA Australia’s Wimpak pulse cleaning and packing facility is expanding, and EAT Group at Horsham has kicked off with plans to double its production of high-protein isolates made from pulses…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020Australia is on track for a major recovery in grain production, with the winter harvest set to come in at an above-average 47.4 million tonnes, according to Rabobank’s later crop report…Read More
Grain Central, October 22, 2020Who is on the move in the Australian grain and cropping industry? Catch up with our latest update of industry appointments, rewards, retirements and achievements…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020PROMPT markets for wheat and barley have rallied as consumers and exporters scramble to book and receive grain amid a rain-interrupted harvest in southern Queensland and north-west New South Wales…Read More
Liz Wells, October 22, 2020Harvesters have been going flat out across southern Queensland this week as growers try to take off as much of this year’s winter crop as they can before forecast heavy rains hit on the weekend…Read More
Neil Lyon, October 23, 2020A partnership of grain growers and key players in the supply chain has been formed to combat greenhouse gas emissions and help farmers become more resilient in the face of climate change…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020Global wheat values are rallying on buoyant demand from key importers including Egypt, and as planting conditions remain dry in Russia. ..Read More
Grain Brokers Australia, October 27, 2020Many growers in eastern Australia are giving consideration to high moisture harvesting to maximise harvest returns where weather presents an abnormal challenge in otherwise dry harvest environments…Read More
Andrew Kotzur, Kotzur managing director, October 27, 2020A good measured article. Growth isn't always good, especially if its not the right product to meet the demand. I've always used rice as an example when explaining the....
JONO SEMMLERI think Charles Nason's comment is very pertinent. The bom must have very clear records of their seasonal forecasts to compare with actual rainfall records. I would like....
donald brownFarmers who think they will be better off with GM crops have been sold the biggest con in Australian Agricultural History! Why would you if you're a business person....
Peter FenwickI am sorry for the South Australian farmers, who are already down $30M in recent years because of the GM ban in that State. This is despite tens of....
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Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has signed a long-term agreement which sees its Nutrient Advantage Laboratory become the exclusive supplier of laboratory services to Precision Agriculture Pty Ltd…Read More
Grain Central, October 27, 2020
A partnership of grain growers and key players in the supply chain has been formed to combat greenhouse gas emissions and help farmers become more resilient in the face of climate change…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020
Increased rainfall and an international rally supporting prices auger well for Australian wheat, according to NAB’s latest Rural Commodities Wrap…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020
Employability skills are sometimes called ‘soft’ skills. But exactly what are some of the critical skills employers are likely to seek in new hires?..Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020
Surface troughs and a low pressure system triggered widespread thunderstorms across the eastern half of Australia. Thunderstorms produced moderate falls in the Northern Territory…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, October 28, 2020
Thunderstorms were reported in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland, while a trough and cold front produced moderate falls in eastern parts of Australia…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, October 21, 2020
Wheat and barley quality from early harvest receivals is high, but that could change if predictions for a wet fortnight ring true for eastern Australia…Read More
Grain Brokers Australia, October 20, 2020
A trough triggered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Darwin area in the Northern Territory, while a low pressure system and cold front brought widespread moderate falls in Victoria and Tasmania…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, October 14, 2020
Many growers in eastern Australia are giving consideration to high moisture harvesting to maximise harvest returns where weather presents an abnormal challenge in otherwise dry harvest environments…Read More
Andrew Kotzur, Kotzur managing director, October 27, 2020
The Australian oilseeds industry has released the ‘Australian Oilseed Industry Strategic Plan 2020-2025’ which provides a roadmap for the industry to address future issues and opportunities…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2020
A new national chickpea breeding program to be based at Tamworth in north west New South Wales has been launched under the banner of Chickpea Breeding Australia…Read More
Grain Central, October 23, 2020
Fall armyworm has been detected in several new locations in southern Queensland and northern NSW over the past week…Read More
Grain Central, October 23, 2020
GrainCorp sites have received 428,000 tonnes in Queensland and 260,000t in New South Wales as eastern Australia’s winter-crop harvest gathers pace amid rain delays…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
Markets weakened overnight, oilseeds down about 1pc, grains fractionally. The upside to dry Russian weather has been fast planting progress on winter wheat. Harvest is ramping up timely in Australian states…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, October 28, 2020
Global wheat values are rallying on buoyant demand from key importers including Egypt, and as planting conditions remain dry in Russia. ..Read More
Grain Brokers Australia, October 27, 2020
Despite some rain interruptions, harvest pace is picking up in South Australia, and deliveries to Viterra as its major bulk handler on Sunday passed 45,000 tonnes…Read More
Grain Central, October 27, 2020
The ACCC has instituted court proceedings against tractor supplier, Agrison, alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers…Read More
Grain Central, October 28, 2020
A draft code of practice (COP) covering the development and application of autonomous machinery in agriculture has been drawn up and distributed to stakeholders for feedback…Read More
Neil Lyon, October 21, 2020
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Grain Central, October 14, 2020
ALL new and imported second hand quad bikes sold in Australia must now meet the first stage of the government’s mandatory safety standard after it came into effect on 11 October. As..Read More
Grain Central, October 13, 2020
In southern Queensland, part of Mt Pleasant at Hannaford has sold to a local interest, while Charlton at Bungunya North is seeking a lessee to step the property through its next stage of development…Read More
Liz Wells, October 20, 2020
Newmarket, Euroley and Moora are for sale as the Western Rosella Farming Portfolio, which covers 13,652 hectares of irrigation and dryland Riverina country in NSW…Read More
Grain Central, October 12, 2020
Prices for agricultural land on the south-west slopes of NSW are showing unprecedented strength as dual-purpose crops add the kind of versatility that once resided only with double-cropping opportunities in summer-rainfall areas…Read More
Liz Wells, October 7, 2020
Wallowa Downs offers scope to develop irrigation in a secure winter-cropping and prime lamb-producing area. ..Read More
Liz Wells, October 2, 2020
A rolling list of upcoming webinars and video conferencing events of relevance to Australia's beef and cattle industry...Read More
Anticipated drought-breaking rainfall across northern and eastern Australia this summer is expected to allow the national herd rebuild to gain pace, according to MLA’s Cattle Industry Projections October quarterly update...Read More
Grassroots beef producers are being encouraged to have their say on the big issues facing the Australian beef industry through a series of upcoming online forums and an online survey...Read More
Early background research is being conducted into possible alternatives to ‘1990s era’ animal traceability technology currently in use across the red meat industry, MLA managing director Jason Strong told a..Read More
AUSTRALIAN wool exporters have lost millions of dollars in cancelled and renegotiated contracts with Indian and Chinese customers this year after the dramatic drop in wool prices due to global..Read More
AUSTRALIAN sheep industry identities aren’t sheepish about the release of the homegrown movie ‘Rams’ hitting Village Roadshow cinemas on Friday...Read More
SURFACE troughs and a low pressure system have triggered widespread thunderstorms across the eastern half of Australia and thunderstorms produced moderate falls in the Northern Territory...Read More
AUSTRALIA’S positive seasonal outlook is expected to limit downside risk in lamb prices, according to the latest NAB Rural Commodities Wrap...Read More