The container crisis is impacting the trade’s ability to operate on new crop, and is pushing more volume into bulk, where pulses are facing competition on the shipping stem from canola and wheat…Read More
Liz Wells, September 17, 2021
Severe frosts in WA’s central grainbelt and a dry spring have shaved around 700,000 tonnes off the state’s forecast winter crop in the past month, but it’s still on track for a record…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021
The Federal Government has approved a loan of up to $32 million to construct Stage 1 of a cotton gin at Kununurra in Western Australia’s Ord region…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021
Domestic prices for wheat and barley eased this week in response to some increased sell-side pressure, and nothing bullish to be seen in world markets…Read More
Liz Wells, September 16, 2021
Growers are actively planning for summer cropping and being more proactive with weed control leading up to planting…Read More
Belinda Chase, Agronomist, Dalby Rural Supplies, September 16, 2021
Fresh soybean export sales to China partly offset cancellations reported in recent days. New crop Ukrainian corn shipments are loading. US Gulf shiploaders damaged by hurricane Ida are starting again…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, September 17, 2021
The total return of Australian farmland for the year ending June 30 was just over 15 per cent, with income contributing 5.33pc and capital appreciation return 9.36pc, according to the latest quarterly Australian Farmland Index report…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021A farming family on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is trying their hand at intercropping for the first time this season in a bid to maximise production in a paddock with soil and harvesting issues…Read More
Neil Lyon, September 13, 2021Global wheat and corn balance sheets are set for increased supplies, higher consumption, more trade and higher ending stocks, according to Friday’s WASDE numbers…Read More
Grain Central, September 13, 2021The container crisis is impacting the trade’s ability to operate on new crop, and is pushing more volume into bulk, where pulses are facing competition on the shipping stem from canola and wheat…Read More
Liz Wells, September 17, 2021Australia exported 44,808 tonnes of chickpeas and 66,862t of lentils in July, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics…Read More
Liz Wells, September 13, 2021Australia’s canola exports in July fell 40pc from the June levels, with Japan the major destination for the month, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics…Read More
Liz Wells, September 15, 2021The agricultural sector is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production (GVP) forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22, according to ABARES’ latest estimates…Read More
Grain Central, September 14, 2021A second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions and high commodity prices has seen farmer sentiment surge in recent months, according to the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey…Read More
Grain Central, September 14, 2021The Federal Government has approved a loan of up to $32 million to construct Stage 1 of a cotton gin at Kununurra in Western Australia’s Ord region…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021Researchers in the US have found that growing several varieties of wheat together in the same crop offers disease and insect protection…Read More
Grain Central, September 15, 2021Production forecast cuts by Canadian and French agencies buoy futures prices. US corn harvest begins. Black Sea region cash wheat prices firm. Australian markets pitch premiums at better outload sites…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, September 15, 2021This technique was tried with wheat for some years in NW NSW around 50 years ago by Uni. of Sydney Narrabri. At that time in my recollection there were....
R.J. (Jeff) EsdaileAn epic waste of govt resources and a blight on our farm advocacy groups. The very few but loud agitators on this issue - NFF, Fiona Simson, Charles....
Andrew Fox RussellSo why has the price of wheat in the US dropped in the last 2 days given the dire situation for wheat? Will it recover?....
Donald YoungIt is extraordinarily disappointing that these people appear to need to demonise wheat to help promote their product. There is nothing worse than so called entrepreneurs, being farmers themselves,....
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Severe frosts in WA’s central grainbelt and a dry spring have shaved around 700,000 tonnes off the state’s forecast winter crop in the past month, but it’s still on track for a record…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021
The Federal Government has approved a loan of up to $32 million to construct Stage 1 of a cotton gin at Kununurra in Western Australia’s Ord region…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021
Diesel prices have been increasing for the majority of 2021 after a dramatic drop last year…Read More
Eric Barker, September 15, 2021
A second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions and high commodity prices has seen farmer sentiment surge in recent months, according to the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey…Read More
Grain Central, September 14, 2021
Rainfall throughout the past week was largely confined to the south west and south east corners of the continent, with the heaviest falls in south west Western Australia and Tasmania…Read More
Grain Central, September 15, 2021
Rainfall was widespread across the continent through the week, with light to moderate falls recorded through most of the agricultural regions, except in Queensland…Read More
Grain Central, September 8, 2021
According to the US weather service, a La Nina weather pattern, which brings wet weather to Australia, is likely to form over the coming months…Read More
Andrew Whitelaw, Thomas Elder Markets, September 3, 2021
The most significant rainfall over the past week was confined to the south west and south east areas of the continent, and north east Queensland. Only light falls fell in some of the adjoining agricultural regions…Read More
Grain Central, September 1, 2021
Growers are actively planning for summer cropping and being more proactive with weed control leading up to planting…Read More
Belinda Chase, Agronomist, Dalby Rural Supplies, September 16, 2021
Researchers in the US have found that growing several varieties of wheat together in the same crop offers disease and insect protection…Read More
Grain Central, September 15, 2021
A farming family on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is trying their hand at intercropping for the first time this season in a bid to maximise production in a paddock with soil and harvesting issues…Read More
Neil Lyon, September 13, 2021
Speciality crops of Monola meeting the specified oil content are attracting a premium of $100 a tonne above the price of canola while achieving similar yields…Read More
Grain Central, September 9, 2021
The container crisis is impacting the trade’s ability to operate on new crop, and is pushing more volume into bulk, where pulses are facing competition on the shipping stem from canola and wheat…Read More
Liz Wells, September 17, 2021
Domestic prices for wheat and barley eased this week in response to some increased sell-side pressure, and nothing bullish to be seen in world markets…Read More
Liz Wells, September 16, 2021
Fresh soybean export sales to China partly offset cancellations reported in recent days. New crop Ukrainian corn shipments are loading. US Gulf shiploaders damaged by hurricane Ida are starting again…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, September 17, 2021
Australia’s canola exports in July fell 40pc from the June levels, with Japan the major destination for the month, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics…Read More
Liz Wells, September 15, 2021
John Deere has taken steps to more than double its weekly in-flow of spare parts, in addition to taking collection of 110 tonnes of goods due to touchdown in Melbourne this week on a dedicated Qantas flight…Read More
Grain Central, September 1, 2021
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a nine-step heavy vehicle safety management check-up ahead of what is expected to be a bumper season…Read More
Grain Central, August 25, 2021
Eighty-four per cent of quad bikes assessed by Australia’s consumer law regulators were compliant with the first stage of a new national safety standard that came into force in October last year…Read More
Grain Central, August 23, 2021
Grain Producers Australia has started talks with the WA Government to seek formal endorsement and adoption of a new Code of Practice (COP) that will help drive the future use of autonomous farm machinery…Read More
Grain Central, August 5, 2021
The total return of Australian farmland for the year ending June 30 was just over 15 per cent, with income contributing 5.33pc and capital appreciation return 9.36pc, according to the latest quarterly Australian Farmland Index report…Read More
Grain Central, September 17, 2021
New Forests and Canadian investor AIMCo are to buy Macquarie’s Lawson Grains, with existing management of the WA and NSW cropping powerhouse expected to stay on. ..Read More
Grain Central, September 6, 2021
Australian fund Aware Super has listed its well-watered Lake Boga aggregation in northern Victoria, while Proterra has put its Corinella Farms Portfolio comprising Victorian and South Australian country on the market…Read More
Grain Central, September 3, 2021
Roc Partners has bought out the majority share in the Murray River Land portfolio and associated Ulupna Pastoral Company from John Nicoletti, while Danny Thomas has maintained his minority stake…Read More
Liz Wells, August 24, 2021
Vegan groups have told a senate committee its inquiry into the labelling of plant-based meat alternatives is a “protectionist and anti-competitive” move against the growing industry...Read More
In light of today’s tough labour access landscape, it’s more important than ever for agribusiness companies to have happy and productive employees. When employees are loyal and engaged in the..Read More
Multiple examples of consumers being confused by non-meat products labelled with meat descriptors and imagery have been shared with senators conducting an inquiry into labelling this morning...Read More
Space-based technology is being used to track and manage feral cattle and buffalo in the Northern Territory...Read More
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud has defended the $6.4 million spent on Australian Wool Innovation’s online trading platform WoolQ despite it lacking trade support and transparency, and not addressing market..Read More
Multiple examples of consumers being confused by non-meat products labelled with meat descriptors and imagery have been shared with senators conducting an inquiry into meat category branding...Read More
NEW South Wales’ sheep meat industry brimmed with confidence this week as prime lambs sold for a national record of $340 at Wagga Wagga yesterday and Merino ewes made to..Read More
GROWERS acted quickly to increase wool bale withdrawals as demand waned slightly at Australian auctions this week...Read More