Agricultural & rural farm news | Farm Weekly

It appears that you are currently using Ad Blocking software. Please consider turning it off to support us.

Nats say regional businesses miss out

Bold plan for carbon neutral grain

Mixed views on quad bike future

RRR Network to deliver in a new way

Cropping

Sponsored by

Substantial drop in Ukraine wheat

Hot weather in some parts and heavy rain in others have seen forecasters make another cut in Ukrainian wheat production this year.

Test

Elders launches market analysis business

Elders has launched a new market analysis business.

Test

Fungicide resistance concerns barley researchers

There are concerning results in data collected by an SA-based team researching barley fungal disease resistance to fungicides.

Test

Barley grass herbicide resistance tested

"This project is helping us to find local solutions to controlling this weed so we can best manage our paddocks to improve crop margins."

Test

USDA takes some comfort out of global grain balance sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its June Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks Report last week.

Test

Overview of plant biodiversity released

The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 brought together contributions from more than 100 government, industry and research organisations.

Test

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Test

US crop data predicts lower planted area but higher grain stocks

USDA reports a shift in the global grain balance sheet on the back of new US crop estimates.

Test

Elders launches market analysis business

Elders has launched a new market analysis business.

Test

Barley grass herbicide resistance tested

"This project is helping us to find local solutions to controlling this weed so we can best manage our paddocks to improve crop margins."

Test

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Test

Prices indicate firming basis levels

If rainfall totals continue to slip, it will be hard for yield potential to be maintained.

Test

Surprise cut from USDA catches market on the hop

International corn prices gained up to 10 per cent for the week on the back of a big cut in US planted hectares.

Test

USDA takes some comfort out of global grain balance sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its June Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks Report last week.

Test

Overview of plant biodiversity released

The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 brought together contributions from more than 100 government, industry and research organisations.

Test

US crop data predicts lower planted area but higher grain stocks

USDA reports a shift in the global grain balance sheet on the back of new US crop estimates.

Test

Aussie wheat growers mein business targeting noodle markets

The Australian wheat industry is using its noodle when it comes to better educating Chinese millers on how to best use our grain.

Test

Sheep

Sponsored by

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

Test

Buying back into sheep

Producers joining out of season to speed up flock rebuild.

Test

Bumpy ride for wool may continue as trade goes into annual three-week break

The wool trade will be hoping prices pick up after the annual auction recess starting next week.

Test

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Test

Buying back into sheep

Producers joining out of season to speed up flock rebuild.

Test

Al Kuwait's successful Middle East voyage

Live ex vessel MV Al Kuwait completed discharging sheep on Friday after a successful voyage to the Middle East.

Test

Kerrilyn aims for 'gutsy' wools

Vic stud pride themselves on growing a 'gutsy' wool.

Test

First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

Another national record was broken for first-cross ewes online last week while global uncertainty is continuing to impact the retail market.

Test

'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

Some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about.

Test

Kerrilyn aims for 'gutsy' wools

Vic stud pride themselves on growing a 'gutsy' wool.

Test

Making rams a priority

According to Dr Matt Playford rams should be acknowledge as the primary drivers of genetic improvements in most flocks.

Test

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Test

First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

Another national record was broken for first-cross ewes online last week while global uncertainty is continuing to impact the retail market.

Test

Bumpy ride for wool may continue as trade goes into annual three-week break

The wool trade will be hoping prices pick up after the annual auction recess starting next week.

Test

'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

Some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about.

Test

Making rams a priority

According to Dr Matt Playford rams should be acknowledge as the primary drivers of genetic improvements in most flocks.

Test

Modern Merino$

The Australian Merino has evolved into a premier all purpose sheep.

Test

Modern Merino$

Heavy lamb prices come off the boil

Sheep industry's finest win Lambition Awards

A true labour of love

Cattle

Sponsored by

How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

Test

Why beef must promote its massive benefits

The beef industry needs to stop apologising and start promoting itself for the massive benefits it already delivers.

Test

Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

Test

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Who deserves to win the Sire Shootout title?

Test

New NVDs released | Video

New versions of the Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration have been released.

Test

Australian beef less exposed to China volatility than competitors

China now the cornerstone of the global meat market

Test

Tariff safeguard on Australian beef to China triggered

Tariffs on Oz beef to China to more than double for rest of 2020.

Test

Moo-vers and Shakers

Sponsored by

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

Test

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

Test

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

Test

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

Test

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

Test

Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

Test

Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

For 47 years, Italian family-owned business Faresin Industries has been manufacturing feeding solutions to assist producers to maximise feed efficiency.

Test

Right on track for customers

Fourteen years ago Onetrak burst on the scene and is now a big player in mining, materials handling, forestry and extraction industries.

Test

Coronavirus

Sponsored by

DIGEST

'We are all Victorians now', says the PM

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

Border closes first, then Melbourne to be ringfenced

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

'A dangerous new phase' of COVID-19 looms

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

Labor wins Eden-Monaro, locked down 'win' rent relief

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

Five things you need to know now

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

Paris Hilton, diamanté masks and Groundhog Day

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

About those three-word slogans ...

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

DIGEST

Local lockdowns, they're a thing - in Victoria and the UK

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Test

Property

Sponsored by

Beautiful home with all the trimmings

This deluxe family home at 1 Caridi Close, Merredin, is immaculately presented and ready for a large family or retirees to enjoy.

Test

A gun of a farm on beautiful country

Endless scenic features are across this 92 hectare offering, starting with a steel-framed, HardiPlank and zincalume roof, large family home.

Test

Riverslea has no shortage of water

This quality, small rural lifestyle property, known as Riverslea, is within a picturesque location with the King River on its eastern boundary.

Test

Premium station sale on the horizon

The sale of the 221,408ha lease is expected to be completed by mid-August.

Test

Photos and Video

Sponsored by

Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Richard and Ellanor Brimblecombe have bought the 1300ha Glenmorgan property Clearwater for $1.475m.

Test

Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Who deserves to win the Sire Shootout title?

Test

Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Prominent Indian comedian Vir Das has used his humour to spruik the benefits of Australian wool.

Test

Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

The 463 hectare Inverell region property Glen Rock has been listed for sale at $1.85 million

Test

Juffs Farm auction results in two lots sold

Two of the four lots comprising the Dayboro property Juffs Farm have sold at a Ray White Rural online auction.

Test

Weather

Sponsored by

Flying start gives south-east a good chance

Good crop growth in autumn and stored moisture reserves mean southern Australia could achieve average yields even with below average rain.

Test

Winter climate outlook hard to predict with mixed signals

The surprising early consensus by climate models that we were in for a wet winter have disappeared with all possibilities now on the table.

Test

Rainfall below average for southern Australia

May saw short-term rainfall deficits widespread in the south western third of WA.

Test

Big rains to lock in cropping prospects

There's the chance of solid rainfall in Queensland and WA over the next eight days which will be a big boost to national crop prospects.

Test

Special Features

Beef Annual 2019/2020

PSD Rural Products and Services Directory 2020

Rural Products & Services Directory 2020

Read the latest issue.

Ripe June 2020

Read the latest issue.

Beef Annual 2019/2020

Rural Products & Services Directory 2020

Ripe June 2020

Farmonline Network