Livestock producers in positive position as prices tipped to rise
Income from livestock produce holds steady at $40 billion for season 2025-26 as world demand gets a taste for Aussie beef Local producers are coming off record highs for their produce last season, 2024-25, and while current forecasts are slightly more cautious for the 2025-26 season, factors at play include continuing strong world demand for […]
Hydrosmart system cleans pipes and softens hard water for stock and crops
By adding the low cost to run Hydrosmart system to livestock and cropping operations has the advantage of improving performance To improve the quality and ensure the integrity of farm water, South Australian-based agricultural water engineering specialist Hydrosmart has pioneered across 25 years its truly innovative physical water conditioning system. Livestock producers have found it […]
Dairy farmers experts at keeping a lid on costs considered global leaders
While worldwide there is a structural uplift in dairy production costs local farmers continue to remain among the lowest-cost producers The cost of producing milk in Australia continues to compare favourably with other dairy-exporting regions, despite there being a structural lift in global milk production costs across the past five years. According to a new […]
Satellite technology on-farm helps pastoralists prepare for drought
Livestock producers and all farmers can now get ahead of an unexpected dry spell by looking through satellite images A pilot project trialled in the Western Riverina of NSW has shown how a free, interactive online map can help pastoralists manage their stock before a drought hits and safeguard their business. A recent project used Satellite vegetation […]
Hydrosmart makes breakthrough in cleaner water for farm operations
Cleaner water for livestock and centre pivots along with cropping is now readily available using the Hydrosmart electronic system With livestock price increases predicted, more producers are ensuring their stock has access to healthy drinking water using Hydrosmart’s electronic system that softens hard water sources for decades with no maintenance. Adopting the Hydrosmart system has […]
Faresin feed mixers are in demand from farmers and lot feeders
Faresin trailed feed mixer models with feed product capacities from 9 to 46 cubic metres are available now for immediate delivery Since Ahern Australia became the distributor for the Faresin feed mixer wagon range the number of dealer locations has expanded rapidly for strong sales and service backing. The trailed range offers one of the […]
Rotech Rural make Post and Rail Fencing simple with a strong build
Local family-owned fencing business Rotech Rural has released its RailTight range with an extra strong screw on end bracket to boost post and rail fencing strength Rotech Rural has been developing rural fencing solutions for more than 20 years and remains committed to improving products for farmers and rural contractors by making farm fencing easier. […]
Saputo gazumps Fonterra with opening milk price for season 2024-25
Hot on the heels of Fonterra advising their farmgate price range for season 2024-245 Saputo has increased the stakes with an opening milk price of $8 to $8.15 per kgMS Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.00 to $8.15 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for […]
Fonterra announced farmgate milk price for season 2024-25
With a suggested farmgate price range from $7.25 to $8.75 per kgMS Fonterra is hinting at a mid-point of $8.00 per kgMS Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has plenty to announce but of utmost interest to dairy farmers is an estimate of what they can expect to receive for their product in the 2024-25 season and […]
Cattle market is in balance with price upside potential ahead
With the Bureau declaring El Niño is over it’s expected beef prices will be relatively stable in 2024 trading in a band between 600 to 750c/kg cwt The cattle market is sitting in a “state of balance” – with improved beef production waiting on an increase in demand – while an upside in prices is […]