Sheep producers faced with mixed fortunes
Analysts are picking continued support for sheep meat prices given the limited supply available but wool producers look likely to suffer a continued slide in returns. In a webinar exploring the sheep and wool outlook, Rabobank analyst Angus Gidley-Baird said sheepmeat prices – despite being much higher than expected early in the year – would […]
Nutrix supplementary piglet feeding from WEDA
Many pig farming operations will know the dilemma of having too many piglets for a sow to feed alone. To combat this problem, WEDA developed the Nutrix piglet feeding system. In operation for five years now, the Nutrix system has proven itself with sows losing less weight during the suckling period and piglets gaining weight […]
Finland leading the way with long-tailed pig production
A focus on good animal husbandry has allowed a Finnish piglet producer to successfully manage a population of long-tailed pigs. Timo Heikkilä is Finland’s largest piglet producer and turned to raising long-tailed varieties in 2003. Despite the added challenges long-tailed animals present, he has been successful to the point that his farm was recently selected […]
Rabobank sees a Covid-19 upside for the Australian sheep industry
Limited sheep numbers will support Australian farmgate prices through the Covid-19 disruption, however forecasts for the wool sector remain less bullish, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. With a growing exposure to exports, and product positioning in the premium red meat category, the Australian lamb industry was more exposed to Covid-19’s global economic downturn than some […]
Egg supply steady as demand spikes
Australian egg farmers are keen to reassure customers there is no need to fear egg shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers have limited egg purchases alongside other household staples in response to panic buying but any absence of eggs in stores is purely demand driven, and not a reflection of the continuity of supply. […]
Report identifies livestock opportunities and challenges
At the 2020 ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences) Outlook conference a key theme was boosting Australian agricultural production to $100 billion over the next decade. To get there, biosecurity throughout the supply chain was seen as a major contributor to protecting agricultural production. The ability for Australian food to command […]
ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well
ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely affected though, including the wine, seafood and wool industries that rely heavily on China. The impact of the pandemic has […]
Australian organic products in demand worldwide
The domestic market for organic products is booming but exporters are also enjoying strong growth. This year’s Australian Organic report has revealed a jump in total export tonnage of 13 per cent. In total, 30,155 tonnes of organic produce and products were exported to 61 different countries. The U.S leads the way for demand with […]
GRASS program offers improved pasture for graziers
A grazing program being rolled out in the Burnett Mary, Fitzroy and Burdekin regions has seen graziers get on board and start to develop new land management plans. Known as the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions (GRASS) program, it could in fact be developed for many more regions as funding becomes available. Joe and Helen […]
Faresin PF line of feed mixer wagons set a benchmark
If you’re looking for quality feed mixer wagons and telehandlers in Australia, then look no further than Faresin Industries S.p.A, now proudly distributed by Chesterfield Australia. Chesterfield Australia is a strong family owned business, having been in the agricultural market since 1963. In 2014, the company developed a relationship with the Faresin family out […]