Cattle markets continue the decline from September into November. Much of this movement lower could and should have been anticipated. The underlying supply and demand fundamentals did not support year-long and continuing higher movements in cattle prices. Supplies are tightening and demand has been strong but the movement to record high prices is well in advance […]
Mike Pearson is attending the National Association Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City. One of the topics to be discussed is the possibility that AM radio could disappear from the airwaves. It is no secret that there are more electric vehicles on the roads. The sound is silent ot human ears. However, the electric magnetic […]
Several categories sold 30c/kg dearer at the Emerald prime and store cattle sale on Thursday, following recent rain across the state. Click to check the original article.
Overall, 85 of 98 rams sold for an average of $1117. Click to check the original article.
Fresh face to the buying gallery this sale Stuart McCormack, Erindoon Farms, Pinjarra, was among the more influential buyers across the sale with an extensive account of steers and heifers and paid to $1037 in this section for 13 Angus steers weighing 376kg offered by JJ & SM Mildwaters, Abba River, bidding 276c/kg and paid […]
The factors behind change in position were cited as a “significant reduction in actual crop tonnage as against that which was forecasted at the beginning of the 2023 season”, “significant reduction in actual CCS (commercial cane sugar) as against that which was forecasted”, “extended cane supply stoppages”, and “adverse weather conditions”. Click to check the […]
An early wave of three-day sickness starting in August has caught central Queensland producers off guard with hundreds of head of cattle affected. Click to check the original article.
“Most farmers in North Queensland are experiencing a late bloom and in a way it’s not too bad. Ideally you’ll get the Northern Territory mangoes, North Queensland, then South East Queensland, providing consumers with a steady supply of mangoes this season,” Mr Kelly said. Click to check the original article.
Creating successful rural-based events can be tricky, but Richard Statham proves it can be done. Click to check the original article.
“Projects such as the $200 million heavy vehicle deviation around Pinjarra, $48m for road upgrades, all the upgrades for roads in the Great Southern and in the Wheatbelt area…we see here a complete lack of ability from the State government to ensure that the Federal government understands the needs of Western Australia,” Mr Love said. […]
It’s madness that we no longer enjoy rabbit as we once did, laments Tom Parker Bowles. ‘Run rabbit, run rabbit, run, run, run,’ warn those great Cockney chanteurs Chas & Dave. ‘Don’t give the farmer his fun, fun, fun.’ The song, which is rather darker than its jaunty tone suggests, was a childhood favourite, endlessly […]
Matt Adams says that to an outsider looking in, his manufacturing business might not look like it’s expanded much, but he feels like he’s come a long way from working out of the back of a truck in Toowoomba in 2015, to developing a workshop of his own in Blackall. Click to check the original […]