There are ‘near-equal’ chances of a wetter or drier three months for most of Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s ‘first-look’ climate outlook for April to June 2019. ..Read More
Grain Central, March 18, 2019
Researchers studying corn production in the Midwest of the United States have developed an algorithm to predict both end-of-season yield and grain quality by analysing weather patterns during three important stages in corn development…Read More
Grain Central, March 14, 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 19, 2019A new partnership of rural research and development corporations, called the Rural Safety and Health Alliance, will invest in finding solutions – such as ‘shark tank’ project funding – to reduce work, health and safety risks in the agricultural sector…Read More
Grain Central, January 18, 2019Grain markets closed higher overnight on rumours of US export wheat sales, and on trade repositioning ahead of Monday’s US public holiday. ..Read More
Lachstock Consulting, January 18, 2019
Christmas is a great opportunity to enjoy a well-earned break with family and friends, but it’s also a time when preventable farm accidents often spike – with children and inexperienced visitors typically most at risk. ..Read More
Grain Central, December 21, 2018Commodity forecaster, ABARES, has dramatically cut its Australian winter crop production estimate for 2018/19 to 28.22 million tonnes (Mt), down 15 per cent on the September forecast of 33.2Mt…Read More
Grain Central, October 26, 2018Irrigators and businesses across the Murray-Darling Basin now have the opportunity to apply for the Australian Government’s $1.5 billion water infrastructure program.
Grain Central, September 12, 2018Grain and oilseed markets closed lower across the board in overnight trading, while the Australian cash market holds steady, with concerns about increased dryness, and upcoming harvest pressure, cancelling out each other…Read More
Lachstock Consulting, September 12, 2018A new study has found large agricultural vehicles (LAVs) pose a relatively low safety risk on our roads, while recommending more public education to minimise future risks…Read More
Grain Central, August 27, 2018After several years of planning, design and field-testing, ag machinery leader Case IH has combined map viewing software and farm management systems in a new product designed to assist farmers with the increasing complexities around running profitable and efficient farm businesses…Read More
Grain Central, August 22, 2018On-site storage capacity is about to more than double at Australia’s largest maize mill, Corson’s Defiance Maize Products at Warwick…Read More
Liz Wells, August 8, 2018