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International researchers flock to the Wimmera

International researchers flock to the Wimmera

Cutting edge ag research and development programs are seeing researchers and scientists flocking to the Wimmera city of Horsham.

What a difference a year can make

What a difference a year can make

Last year's Birchip Cropping Group field day was gloomy, with crops in the area dying. This year sees the district in a picture of health.

AgriDigital kicking goals in North America

AgriDigital kicking goals in North America

An Australian agtech start-up is making a successful foray into the lucrative North American market.

Brazil cotton's market threat

Brazil cotton's market threat

In 2018/19, Brazil emerged to become the world's second largest cotton exporter.

Grains

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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.

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.

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.

Barley exceeds expectations

Barley exceeds expectations

The barley area has again exceeded all expectation on the east coast as well as Western Australia.

Will the market go back to a normal season?

Will the market go back to a normal season?

We've had supply chains completely turned on their head on the east coast, and grain pricing and flowing in volumes we've rarely, if ever, seen before.

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.

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.

Will the market go back to a normal season?

Will the market go back to a normal season?

We've had supply chains completely turned on their head on the east coast, and grain pricing and flowing in volumes we've rarely, if ever, seen before.

Summer cools grain markets

Summer cools grain markets

The warmth has taken heat out of the US corn market and with it, the heat that translated to higher wheat prices in June.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer cools grain markets

Summer cools grain markets

The warmth has taken heat out of the US corn market and with it, the heat that translated to higher wheat prices in June.

Bids for barley all but dry up

Bids for barley all but dry up

With no fresh news on China's appetite, barley exports remain out of the question for the time being.

Bids for barley all but dry up

Argentine wheat crop pegged to be at record levels

Russian production down, but quality up

US Hard Red Winter wheat estimate slips

Cotton

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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.

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.

Horticulture

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Perfection Fresh connects consumers closer to food

Perfection Fresh connects consumers closer to food

Shoppers will be able to get information on demand on Perfection Fresh products.

Almond tech wiz wins food safety award

Almond tech wiz wins food safety award

Riverland Almonds' Hayley Pfeifer won the Leaders of the Future award at APAC.

Olive oil misses out on Health Star upgrade

Olive oil misses out on Health Star upgrade

The Australian Olive Association wants EVOO's Health Star rating improved.

Avo genome sequencing getting closer

Avo genome sequencing getting closer

Better avocado crops could be nearer thanks to genome sequencing.

Machinery

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Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

A large gathering of females involved in agriculture has met at Longerenong in Victoria.

Bourgault suited to sowing

Bourgault suited to sowing

Nimble sowing opportunities require more capacity with Bourgault offering a solution.

Water loss a thing of the past

Water loss a thing of the past

Robust technology can now deliver near real time alerts when water starts leaking

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

Female farmers gather to celebrate women in ag

A large gathering of females involved in agriculture has met at Longerenong in Victoria.

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Keeping you connected

Keeping you connected

The Telstra mobile tech lab was a popular stop at AgQuip

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Water loss a thing of the past

Water loss a thing of the past

Robust technology can now deliver near real time alerts when water starts leaking

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

Bourgault suited to sowing

Bourgault suited to sowing

Nimble sowing opportunities require more capacity with Bourgault offering a solution.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Fendt, Case IH and New Holland launch new tractors at AgQuip

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip

Keeping you connected

Keeping you connected

The Telstra mobile tech lab was a popular stop at AgQuip