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Finley farmers not optimistic

Finley farmers not optimistic

Farmers who attended the Finley Discussion Group crop establishment meetings in early June are not optimistic about the season according to the group facilitator John Lacy.

East coast grain pending spring rain

East coast grain pending spring rain

The past week has provided much of the same with small isolated falls up to 5 millimetres occurring across southern NSW.

Future of farming must be built on different thinking

Future of farming must be built on different thinking

In this week's The Gauge, Peter Mailler ponders the risky nature of modern farming.

Hopes settlement service will reduce counterparty risk

Hopes settlement service will reduce counterparty risk

A secure contract settlement service used in-house by the Clear Grain Exchange is now available for use with all grain contracts.

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East coast grain pending spring rain

East coast grain pending spring rain

The past week has provided much of the same with small isolated falls up to 5 millimetres occurring across southern NSW.

Droughts and flooding rains impact market

Droughts and flooding rains impact market

In the US, weather continues to play havoc, delaying planting of the corn crops and causing flooding of wheat fields.

US farmers 'cob' wet weather

US farmers 'cob' wet weather

In our part of the world, follow up rain is badly needed, but on the other side of the globe too much rain is rattling markets.

Markets likely to stay volatile

Markets likely to stay volatile

It is safe to say there was a lot of uncertainty in local and global markets last week.

Droughts and flooding rains impact market

Droughts and flooding rains impact market

In the US, weather continues to play havoc, delaying planting of the corn crops and causing flooding of wheat fields.

Outlook spells caution for winter planting

Outlook spells caution for winter planting

Climatologist Dr Roger Stone, says forecasts indicate the only chance of useful rain is around June.

Wheat cash markets firmer

Wheat cash markets firmer

AWB's Matt Wallis writes about what's happening in the domestic and international grain markets.

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

In Australia, two of the key drivers of local weather and climate variability are the Indian Ocean Dipole and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.

Uncertain outlook for cotton

Uncertain outlook for cotton

Water uncertainty, global trade tariffs and unprecedented volatility on the futures market makes for an uncertain outlook.

Wheat cash markets firmer

Wheat cash markets firmer

AWB's Matt Wallis writes about what's happening in the domestic and international grain markets.

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

Rabobank's Cheryl Kalisch Gordon writes about pressure on global oilseed markets.

Markets likely to stay volatile

Markets likely to stay volatile

It is safe to say there was a lot of uncertainty in local and global markets last week.

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

Sea surface temperatures remain on target

In Australia, two of the key drivers of local weather and climate variability are the Indian Ocean Dipole and the El Nino Southern Oscillation.

US farmers 'cob' wet weather

US farmers 'cob' wet weather

In our part of the world, follow up rain is badly needed, but on the other side of the globe too much rain is rattling markets.

Uncertain outlook for cotton

Uncertain outlook for cotton

Water uncertainty, global trade tariffs and unprecedented volatility on the futures market makes for an uncertain outlook.

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

Swine Fever adds further burden to oilseeds

Rabobank's Cheryl Kalisch Gordon writes about pressure on global oilseed markets.

Will the ASX come to wheat's party?

Will the ASX come to wheat's party?

Warren Landers says we are now in a bear fuelled futures market.

Will the ASX come to wheat's party?

Grain Wrap | Cautious optimism for grain after the rain

Global Perspective | Big stocks spook US farmers

Smart Marketing | Wheat becomes 'poor cousin'

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Cotton values to dip

Cotton values to dip

A Rabobank analyst believes Australia cotton prices will fall in the second half of the year on the back of sluggish global demand.

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.

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Veggies are the new black - and they may just save the world

Veggies are the new black - and they may just save the world

Aussies are loving their vegetables, according to Adam Liaw's data analysis.

Hort Connections 2019 Trade Show opens | PHOTOS

Hort Connections 2019 Trade Show opens | PHOTOS

Hort Connections 2019 got underway last night. Here are our photos.

Smart Ripe helps consumers choose fruit

Smart Ripe helps consumers choose fruit

The Italian-designed Smart Ripe gives a shopper details about their fruit.

Getting rid of the girls might help in Q-fly fight

Getting rid of the girls might help in Q-fly fight

Scientists are aiming to breed out female fruit flies.

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Children and quads a toxic mix

Children and quads a toxic mix

Paediatric trauma surgeon calls for age based ban, preventing children from using quad bikes

Urea quality impacts spread

Urea quality impacts spread

AgriSpread give advice for a better spread pattern

Regional agtech a winner

Regional agtech a winner

The AgFronteir agtech incubator has inducted its first group of innovators.

Superior spread by the Danes

Superior spread by the Danes

Bredal spreaders go for premium

Urea quality impacts spread

Urea quality impacts spread

AgriSpread give advice for a better spread pattern

Spreader sales still up despite drought

Spreader sales still up despite drought

Gason precision spreaders have proven popular

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Warialda Public School's reading program goes viral

Spreader trends are variable

Spreader trends are variable

Eastern Spreaders seeing rise in variable rate spreaders

More farmers are looking to spread manure

More farmers are looking to spread manure

Gyral spreaders say farmers after flexibility of product

Spreader sales still up despite drought

Spreader sales still up despite drought

Gason precision spreaders have proven popular

Superior spread by the Danes

Superior spread by the Danes

Bredal spreaders go for premium

Spreader trends are variable

Spreader trends are variable

Eastern Spreaders seeing rise in variable rate spreaders

Regional agtech a winner

Regional agtech a winner

The AgFronteir agtech incubator has inducted its first group of innovators.

More farmers are looking to spread manure

More farmers are looking to spread manure

Gyral spreaders say farmers after flexibility of product

Letting the plants do the talking

Letting the plants do the talking

Canopy temperature sensors improve irrigation scheduling

Cutting through the black soil

Cutting through the black soil

Gessner have a new tyne and knife cotton root cutter

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Farmer Ken reads to the kids

Warialda Public School's reading program goes viral