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Status quo on Indian pulse tariffs

Status quo on Indian pulse tariffs

The Indian government has stuck with the status quo in terms of a variety of tariffs on pulse imports.

Quality defies water and heat

Quality defies water and heat

It may be a small crop, but it's a mighty one.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

Latevo launches as farmers' mutual

Latevo launches as farmers' mutual

INSURANCE business Latevo is launching as a mutual company, with farmer clients to be shareholders in the enterprise.

Grains

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Grain Wrap | Cautious optimism for grain after the rain

Grain Wrap | Cautious optimism for grain after the rain

While this rain was very beneficial, particularly in the Castlereagh river system, it is hugely important we see timely follow up rain.

Grain Wrap | An eventful week for canola

Grain Wrap | An eventful week for canola

Last week, new crop wheat, barley and canola were priced around $330, $275 and $570 a tonne respectively in Port Kembla track markets.

Local Grain Focus | Cyclone's showery conditions

Local Grain Focus | Cyclone's showery conditions

Oats are expected to be planted on the rain, but farmers will be looking for more moisture to proceed with other crops such as canola and wheat.

Local Grain Focus | Winter seeding is underway

Local Grain Focus | Winter seeding is underway

Last week's rain was a start, but soils are bone-dry, and significantly more rain is needed to ensure a normal winter crop planting.

Grain Wrap | An eventful week for canola

Grain Wrap | An eventful week for canola

Last week, new crop wheat, barley and canola were priced around $330, $275 and $570 a tonne respectively in Port Kembla track markets.

Global Perspective | Will Brazil lift cotton supply?

Global Perspective | Will Brazil lift cotton supply?

There are still optimists out there on cotton prices, suggesting bullish price action through 2019.

Grain Wrap | Caution on the horizon for barley's market

Grain Wrap | Caution on the horizon for barley's market

If you have been watching the futures market during the past four weeks, you would be forgiven for feeling a bit like a nervous wreck.

Global Perspective | Big stocks spook US farmers

Global Perspective | Big stocks spook US farmers

US farmers are expected to leave area idle or expand grazing areas due to challenging planting conditions, low prices and global market uncertainty.

Smart Marketing | Wheat becomes 'poor cousin'

Smart Marketing | Wheat becomes 'poor cousin'

The chart of Australian dollar values for nearby Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures is interesting.

Grain Wrap | Caution on the horizon for barley's market

Grain Wrap | Caution on the horizon for barley's market

If you have been watching the futures market during the past four weeks, you would be forgiven for feeling a bit like a nervous wreck.

Smart Marketing | Wheat's loss is soybean's gain

Smart Marketing | Wheat's loss is soybean's gain

Spring planting in North America is under pressure.

Local Grain Focus | Winter seeding is underway

Local Grain Focus | Winter seeding is underway

Last week's rain was a start, but soils are bone-dry, and significantly more rain is needed to ensure a normal winter crop planting.

Global Perspective | Big stocks spook US farmers

Global Perspective | Big stocks spook US farmers

US farmers are expected to leave area idle or expand grazing areas due to challenging planting conditions, low prices and global market uncertainty.

Local Grain Focus | Cyclone's showery conditions

Local Grain Focus | Cyclone's showery conditions

Oats are expected to be planted on the rain, but farmers will be looking for more moisture to proceed with other crops such as canola and wheat.

Smart Marketing | Wheat becomes 'poor cousin'

Smart Marketing | Wheat becomes 'poor cousin'

The chart of Australian dollar values for nearby Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures is interesting.

Smart Marketing | Wheat's loss is soybean's gain

Smart Marketing | Wheat's loss is soybean's gain

Spring planting in North America is under pressure.

Smart Marketing | Domestic pricing finally firm

Smart Marketing | Domestic pricing finally firm

The FAO has released its first forecast for 2019/20, and have pegged the global crop at 757.4 million tonnes. That would represent a 3.4 per cent lift on last year and propel production back towards the record set in 2017/18.

Smart Marketing | Domestic pricing finally firm

Global Perspective | Grains gets a trading leg-up

Grain Wrap | The grain waiting game continues

Local Grain Focus | Feed grain demand remains strong

Cotton

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Picking for best brands

Picking for best brands

Macquarie Valley cotton growers host industry brands and retail representatives on a Cotton Australia tour.

Global Perspective | Will Brazil lift cotton supply?

Global Perspective | Will Brazil lift cotton supply?

There are still optimists out there on cotton prices, suggesting bullish price action through 2019.

Cotton farmer found guilty

Cotton farmer found guilty

A NORTHERN NSW cotton producer has been found guilty of illegally extracting water out of the Barwon River.

Declining prices, production for cotton

Declining prices, production for cotton

It hasn't been a particularly cheery start to 2019 for the cotton sector and international pricing trends are not helping the situation.

Global Perspective | Tariffs trouble cotton trade

Global Perspective | Tariffs trouble cotton trade

The S&P Grains Index gave up nine per cent through June 2018 on expectations of tariff announcements, and has failed to make a full recovery as of yet.

Horticulture

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Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Mistletoe is hindering Qld macadamia production.

Canadian develops waterless apple washing

Canadian develops waterless apple washing

Canadian outfit, Clean Works, is cleaning produce without water.

Efforts raised against rogue stink bug

Efforts raised against rogue stink bug

Governments are lifting their preventative measures against BMSB.

'Trust gap' exists between consumers and food

'Trust gap' exists between consumers and food

Consumers aren't aware of fresh produce safety protocols, research has found.

Machinery

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New discs for precision plant

New discs for precision plant

Flexi-Coil have a new 6100 Precision Disc Drill planter

Methane loader unveiled

Methane loader unveiled

Machinery companies are investing in a post fossil fuel world.

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Trucks and motorbikes converge to raise money for Camp Quality

Quad bikes are not toys

Quad bikes are not toys

The ACCC quad bike report pushes for mandatory safety standards.

Methane loader unveiled

Methane loader unveiled

Machinery companies are investing in a post fossil fuel world.

Permits raise sprayer height

Permits raise sprayer height

Two permits from Nufarm fix issues with new 2,4-D labels

Putting the data harvesters in the field

Putting the data harvesters in the field

Free data could help farmers to make decisions

Agtech that starts with the farmer

Agtech that starts with the farmer

The Farmers2Founders program is a paddock up approach

Putting a new roof over your head

Putting a new roof over your head

Case IH have released new look roof on the Maxxum and Puma tractors

Permits raise sprayer height

Permits raise sprayer height

Two permits from Nufarm fix issues with new 2,4-D labels

Quad bikes are not toys

Quad bikes are not toys

The ACCC quad bike report pushes for mandatory safety standards.

Agtech that starts with the farmer

Agtech that starts with the farmer

The Farmers2Founders program is a paddock up approach

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Trucks and motorbikes converge to raise money for Camp Quality

Putting a new roof over your head

Putting a new roof over your head

Case IH have released new look roof on the Maxxum and Puma tractors

Two new tractors from Deutz

Two new tractors from Deutz

Stable and efficient tractors with a high lifting capacity

'Once in a lifetime' tractor collection reels in $1.2 million

'Once in a lifetime' tractor collection reels in $1.2 million

A private collection of 100 vintage tractors drew a crowd from all over Australia to Geelong over the weekend.

Putting the data harvesters in the field

Putting the data harvesters in the field

Free data could help farmers to make decisions