Australian agriculture tends to be its own worst enemy when it comes to thinking about the future. The loudest voices are often from those looking to criticise. But the reality is the red meat industry has a lot to look forward to…Read More
James Nason, June 25, 2020
THE area of Australian agricultural land held by foreign interests for livestock production declined modestly during the 12 months ended June 30 last year…Read More
Jon Condon, June 25, 2020
MIXED farmers can hear about old and new tricks to manage risks during a Smart Farming webinar, hosted by Agriculture Victoria next week…Read More
Sheep Central, June 24, 2020
Feed availability has given many the opportunity to jump back into the market. But what should we buy to make a quid? Chris Howie examines opportunities in the current market…Read More
Chris Howie, June 5, 2020
ECONOMISTS typically favour graphs, charts and statistics to convey the key messages of a presentation to their audience, but not Irish economist David McWilliams, who chose instead, a book of classical poetry…Read More
James Nason, May 22, 2020
AGRIBUSINESS leader Elders Limited has pushed through drought, bushfire and the early impacts of COVID-19 to record a solid $52 million statutory net profit after tax for the six months to March 31, 2020…Read More
Sheep Central, May 18, 2020
NEW South Wale’s Department of Primary Industries’ Young Farmer Business Program has launched a new podcast — The Business of Farming…Read More
Sheep Central, May 13, 2020
The current recovery of the southern feed situation has been nothing short of exceptional and though some areas have missed the rain, the map is slowly filling in, reports Chris Howie in his latest livestock market wrap…Read More
Chris Howie, May 6, 2020
VICTORIAN Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes will outline her vision for regional Victoria post COVID-19 during a special Rural Press Club of Victoria webinar this week…Read More
Sheep Central, April 27, 2020
GLOBAL meat prices are expected to come under downward pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but remain high by historical standards, according to an Australian government report released today…Read More
Sheep Central, April 23, 2020
DISRUPTION to global and import input supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic were emerging risks to Australian agricultural producers that needed active monitoring and management, an ABARES insight report said today…Read More
Sheep Central, April 17, 2020
A FACEBOOK post by a Gippsland Nutrien Ag Solutions franchise referring to Elders staff has been removed after attracting wide criticism on the social media platform…Read More
Terry Sim, April 1, 2020