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Farmers weigh up Bayer's big data pricing proposal

Farmers weigh up Bayer's big data pricing proposal

Bayer's outcome-based pricing concept has got farmers interested - although they say there are still many questions to be answered.

Allergen listing impacts lupin market

Allergen listing impacts lupin market

Lupin processors make lupin flakes, flour and kibble.

Surprise profits from lupins

Surprise profits from lupins

Culcairn crop yielded 2t/ha and sold for $1100/t.

Extreme pricing unlikely to be seen as harvest kicks off

Extreme pricing unlikely to be seen as harvest kicks off

The Australian wheat crop estimates have been reduced by 1 million tonnes to 18 million tonnes.

Grains

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Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

Growing season comes to an abrupt conclusion

It's been another difficult year for grain farmers with substantially below-average winter rainfall followed by a hot, dry spring.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Canola crops in the spotlight

Canola crops in the spotlight

Growers, agronomists and merchants have been heading out into the field to inspect the conditions of canola crops across NSW.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

US corn update has many observers baffled

US corn update has many observers baffled

The United States Department of Agriculture shocked almost everyone when they barely reduced corn planted hectares despite the slowest planting pace on record.

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

It has not been a walk in the park for the developing corn crop since planting.

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

World Agricultural Supply and Demand report paints an interesting picture for global grain markets.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

Russian wheat production shy of lofty estimates

World Agricultural Supply and Demand report paints an interesting picture for global grain markets.

Funds have a cotton field day

Funds have a cotton field day

On an aggregated basis across major agricultural futures markets, non-commercials make up 38-39 per cent of total positions, or open trades, in the market.

Crops thirsty for more rain

Crops thirsty for more rain

As the old crop stocks dwindle and the new crop market continually moves with the weather forecast, there has been heightened levels of volatility.

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

Grain prices steady as buyers wait for harvest

East coast wheat prices steadied in recent days following the sharp rally in the past month as buyers anxiously wait for new crop supplies.

Canola crops in the spotlight

Canola crops in the spotlight

Growers, agronomists and merchants have been heading out into the field to inspect the conditions of canola crops across NSW.

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Sorghum crop looks to turn back the clock

Local wheat markets have been flat to firm as September rolls on with little meaningful rainfall to speak of.

Funds have a cotton field day

Funds have a cotton field day

On an aggregated basis across major agricultural futures markets, non-commercials make up 38-39 per cent of total positions, or open trades, in the market.

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

World agricultural commodity markets look set for continued volatility as the trade truce between the US and China appears to be dead in the water.

Who holds the trump card in the ongoing trade war?

Barley exceeds expectations

Will the market go back to a normal season?

Summer cools grain markets

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Canadian fund launches bid for Webster

Canadian fund launches bid for Webster

Canada's relentless appetite for Australian agribusiness continues, with PSP Investments launching a bid for Webster Limited.

Macquarie Agriculture and Shandong Ruyi strike Cubbie Station deal

Macquarie Agriculture and Shandong Ruyi strike Cubbie Station deal

Cubbie Station to voluntarily release up to 10GL back to environment in dry times under new ownership.

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.

Horticulture

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Food discussion needs farmers

Food discussion needs farmers

Farmers, it's time to be heard about food production and the role you play.

Growers must fly the sustainability flag higher

Growers must fly the sustainability flag higher

A farm's sustainable credentials are increasingly worth worrying about.

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

One ag chem giant is thinking beyond selling more product.

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Growave microwave technology makes first steps towards commercialisation

Machinery

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Spreading out the good news

Spreading out the good news

SwarmFarm and to develop autonomous Marshall Multispread

Claas reaping in the rewards

Claas reaping in the rewards

Harvest specialist Claas have won three Agritechnica innovation medals

Farmers invited to agtech boot camp

Farmers invited to agtech boot camp

Farmers2Founders have launched an innovation boot camp to fast-track agtech businesses

Precision company gearing up its staff

Precision company gearing up its staff

Mark Bastien leave Agrifac to join Precision Agriculture

Claas reaping in the rewards

Claas reaping in the rewards

Harvest specialist Claas have won three Agritechnica innovation medals

Global giant buys Aussie ag start-up

Global giant buys Aussie ag start-up

CNH Industrial have bought Australian data compnay AgDNA

Viticulture focused on spray technology

Viticulture focused on spray technology

Silvan exhibit the Turbo SCRAM at WineTech

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

One ag chem giant is thinking beyond selling more product.

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Growave microwave technology makes first steps towards commercialisation

Global giant buys Aussie ag start-up

Global giant buys Aussie ag start-up

CNH Industrial have bought Australian data compnay AgDNA

Precision company gearing up its staff

Precision company gearing up its staff

Mark Bastien leave Agrifac to join Precision Agriculture

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

Digital ag could provide new business model for Bayer

One ag chem giant is thinking beyond selling more product.

Farmers invited to agtech boot camp

Farmers invited to agtech boot camp

Farmers2Founders have launched an innovation boot camp to fast-track agtech businesses

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Weeds cooked with microwaves

Growave microwave technology makes first steps towards commercialisation

Remote cameras keep farm secure

Remote cameras keep farm secure

Uniden have launched a solar powered 4G enabled solar powered camera kit.

Hardi bogged down in legal dispute

Hardi bogged down in legal dispute

The Hardi Presidio self-propelled sprayer is the subject of a class action over its 4WD functionality

Viticulture focused on spray technology

Viticulture focused on spray technology

Silvan exhibit the Turbo SCRAM at WineTech