A Western Australian inquiry into compensating farmers for economic loss caused by contamination from genetically modified (GM) material has found there is no case for changing existing laws…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 15, 2019
South Australian scientist Kenton Porker has been recognised as one of the grains industry’s most influential young leaders, receiving the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Southern Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award at this week’s Adelaide GRDC Update…Read More
Grain Central, February 15, 2019
Australia’s 2H18 wheat exports at 4.47 million tonnes were 40 per cent below the 2H17 total, hardly surprising in a period when the drought-affected domestic market put its hand up for much of what would normally go offshore…Read More
Liz Wells, February 15, 2019
Horizon Commodities has acquired DMC Grains at Dalby, and added grain drying, handling and storage services to its existing trading business on Queensland’s Darling Downs…Read More
Henry Wells, February 15, 2019
Take a moment to read these helpful tips on finding your way around the new-look Grain Central website which has a cleaner, simpler look; is easier to navigate; and has a host of new features and functions to reflect industry trends…Read More
Grain Central, February 15, 2019
Currency strength and trade fear drove US wheat futures 2-3 per cent lower overnight. Argentina boosted its estimates of summer crop output. Australian grains drifted though buyers breathed life into some Australian canola prices…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, February 15, 2019
Over the last 15 years the level of canola production in Australia has risen at an annual average rate of 19 per cent (including seasonal variations) to around 3.6 million tonnes, and domestic consumption has risen at a slightly lower rate of 12pc, leaving on average 63pc available for export…Read More
The Colere Group, February 14, 2019
Barley has become the mainstay of many NSW/Qld cattle rations as international market quirks handed the east coast feedlot sector wide open access at prices cheaper than previously dominant wheat and sorghum. Meantime most non-grain feed ingredients remain hard to source…Read More
Liz and Henry Wells, February 14, 2019
Goondiwindi cropping farmer and agricultural consultant, Damien Scanlan, has stepped down as chair of the Grains Research Foundation Limited (GRFL), handing over to next-generation grower, Luke Skerman…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 12, 2019
Lower cattle and cotton prices, and a slight easing in the price of wheat, have seen the National Australia Bank (NAB) Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January, after a 0.5pc increase in December…Read More
Grain Central, February 13, 2019
China’s changing agricultural policy presents new opportunities and challenges for Australian agriculture, but could have mixed implications for grains…Read More
Grain Central, February 14, 2019
A historic $42 million research partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of Western Australia’s problematic soils was announced today between the GRDC and the State’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)…Read More
Grain Central, February 13, 2019Great article and right on the changes in the industry..., a hearty congratulations to you Terry... Cheers..
Jeff PriccoThis is a great video and story of just how fantastic agribusiness is in Australia. Thanks...
Tim BurrowGet it done GrainCorp. Let us stay in Australian hands. Let LTAP buy. Australian's for Australia. Us Aussies will invest. Just tell us when and where and it's done. Anything to benefit the..
Rob WingroveConservation Farmers Inc has played a significant role for 30 plus years as a farmer oriented NGO promoting conservation farming in NE Australia. It was initially part funded by..
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A Western Australian inquiry into compensating farmers for economic loss caused by contamination from genetically modified (GM) material has found there is no case for changing existing laws…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 15, 2019
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided it will not oppose DLF Seeds’ proposed acquisition of PGG Wrightson Seeds…Read More
Grain Central, February 14, 2019
Newly-elected chair of the Birchip Cropping Group, John Ferrier, has no plans to change the formula which has made the group such a standout success as a leader in farmer-driven research in Australia…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 13, 2019
A historic $42 million research partnership aimed at unlocking the potential of Western Australia’s problematic soils was announced today between the GRDC and the State’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)…Read More
Grain Central, February 13, 2019
The Bureau of Meteorology’s ‘first look’ at conditions for March through to May indicates that rainfall is likely to be below average for much of northern Australia, with warmer than average days and nights very likely across the country.
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An embedded tropical low on the monsoon tough produced very heavy falls in the Gulf Country and Queensland’s northern interior. The highest weekly total was 505 mm at Paluma Ivy Cottage, northwest of Townsville in Queensland…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, February 13, 2019
The Bureau of Meteorology’s ENSO Outlook remains at El Niño WATCH, meaning there is approximately a 50 per cent chance of El Niño developing during the southern hemisphere autumn or winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is neutral…Read More
Grain Central, February 6, 2019
The active monsoon trough brought moderate to heavy falls to parts of northern Australia, while a tropical low over northwest Queensland, embedded on an active monsoon trough, resulted in heavy falls and flooding in northern Queensland…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, February 6, 2019
A Western Australian inquiry into compensating farmers for economic loss caused by contamination from genetically modified (GM) material has found there is no case for changing existing laws…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 15, 2019
South Australian scientist Kenton Porker has been recognised as one of the grains industry’s most influential young leaders, receiving the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Southern Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award at this week’s Adelaide GRDC Update…Read More
Grain Central, February 15, 2019
Over the last 15 years the level of canola production in Australia has risen at an annual average rate of 19 per cent (including seasonal variations) to around 3.6 million tonnes, and domestic consumption has risen at a slightly lower rate of 12pc, leaving on average 63pc available for export…Read More
The Colere Group, February 14, 2019
Newly-elected chair of the Birchip Cropping Group, John Ferrier, has no plans to change the formula which has made the group such a standout success as a leader in farmer-driven research in Australia…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 13, 2019
Australia’s 2H18 wheat exports at 4.47 million tonnes were 40 per cent below the 2H17 total, hardly surprising in a period when the drought-affected domestic market put its hand up for much of what would normally go offshore…Read More
Liz Wells, February 15, 2019
Horizon Commodities has acquired DMC Grains at Dalby, and added grain drying, handling and storage services to its existing trading business on Queensland’s Darling Downs…Read More
Henry Wells, February 15, 2019
Currency strength and trade fear drove US wheat futures 2-3 per cent lower overnight. Argentina boosted its estimates of summer crop output. Australian grains drifted though buyers breathed life into some Australian canola prices…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, February 15, 2019
Barley has become the mainstay of many NSW/Qld cattle rations as international market quirks handed the east coast feedlot sector wide open access at prices cheaper than previously dominant wheat and sorghum. Meantime most non-grain feed ingredients remain hard to source…Read More
Liz and Henry Wells, February 14, 2019
A new initiative developed by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) aims to assist farmers better understand and comply with heavy vehicle regulations…Read More
Grain Central, February 8, 2019
An agricultural pilot has escaped serious injury thanks to his decision to wear a helmet in the cockpit, a reminder to pilots of the importance of wearing a correctly fitting helmet to reduce the risk of a serious head injury…Read More
Grain Central, February 8, 2019
Hay and grain freight costs from Victoria’s Wimmera region to some drought-stricken New South Wales and Queensland farmers are expected to reduce after the Victorian road train network was extended…Read More
Terry Sim, February 5, 2019
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an Australia-wide recall notice for Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX 700cc side-by-side vehicles purchased between 1 July 2018 and 24 January 2019…Read More
Grain Central, February 4, 2019
Macquarie’s Paraway Pastoral Company is selling its Bundemar Park, Laura Downs and Paddy’s River aggregations to reduce the size of its Coonamble and Trangie holdings following its purchase last year of a clutch of Hassad assets…Read More
Liz Wells, February 12, 2019
In what is set to become one of the shortest ownerships in recent corporate-farming history, Macquarie Agricultural Funds Management’s Viridis Ag is preparing to offload its South Australian cropping aggregation and part of its NSW mixed-farming aggregation, both of which were purchased in October last year…Read More
Liz Wells, February 11, 2019
CSIRO and rural technology start-up, Digital Agriculture Services (DAS), have launched an innovative new platform that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud-based geospatial technology that will comprehensively assess and monitor rural land anywhere in Australia,..Read More
Grain Central, January 22, 2019
One of Australia’s largest grain growers, BFB, has announced the sale of Proterra Investment Partners’ majority stake to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers and a major investor in the Australian agricultural sector…Read More
Grain Central, January 15, 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to help rebuild Northwest Queensland’s cattle industry and support the recovery of battling farmers during a visit to the flood-ravaged region earlier today...
Welcome to the new-look Beef Central website, launched on Monday. Readers will note some significant changes to the appearance of the site, its content and layout, and the way.. Read More
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has called for calm following an incident in Harvey, WA...Read More.. Read More
Queensland Police officers have arrested and charged three people with 10 charges related to taking advantage of flood affected property owners...Read More.. Read More
FARMERS harassed by activists have been urged to call police rather than take direct action, following an altercation between vegan activists and Western Australian dairy farmer this week after.. Read More
THE world’s biggest pasture grass and clover seed company – DLF Seeds -- is set to increase its market reach after it received important Australian and New Zealand regulatory.. Read More
HISTORICALLY high crossbred wool prices, including gains of up to 35 cents for 28 micron lines, were the highlight of a buoyant Australian auction market this week...Read.. Read More
AUSTRALIA’S wool auction market had another strong week, with low supply pushing Merino qualities higher and forward price discounts being offset by the tight supplies...Read More.. Read More