Steer categories rise in 19,000 head AuctionsPlus offering
Cattle numbers were back this week to see just shy of 19,000 head offered online, about 2000 less than last week. The smaller offering did not dampen the strength of the current market with prices increasing for most stock categories. This week may have seen a change in season, with winter now upon us, however,.
Ag investment write-offs stir instant spending rush in bush
What started out a decade ago as a modest tax incentive to buy a few power tools or a farm computer has ballooned into some serious spending options this year as the federal government urges small businesses to go shopping. Many farmers have rushed to take advantage of Canberra’s economic stimulus initiatives designed to get.
Dunlop buy Baralaba property Dawson Downs
Scott and Rebecca Dunlop, Dunlop Santa Stud, Jingheri, Proston have bought Bob and Barbara Cox’s standout Baralaba property Dawson Downs. Covering 2312 hectares (5713 acres), Dawson Downs is located at Kokotungo, 22km from Baralaba and 115km from Rockhampton. The sale price has been disclosed. Dawson Downs is in six freehold titles and comprises of highly.
Rabobank tips whopping increase in planted area
With sowing programs nearly complete in many southern regions, rural banker Rabobank is predicting a massive increase in Australian winter crop planted area. Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank senior grains and oilseeds analyst, said she expected a plant some 25 percent up on last year’s drought-impacted crop. Together with her colleague Dennis Voznesenski, Dr Kalisch Gordon.
Rise in most stock category values in larger AuctionsPlus offering
Cattle numbers were up 10 percent on AuctionsPlus this week with a total offering of 21,083 head, while clearance rates eased from the highs experienced last week to sit at 84pc. The Eastern States sale recorded 1214 registered buyers entering the sale with a total of 269 users placing a bid, of which 104 were.
Regional Queensland to get 20,000-head sheep feedlot
A new 20,000-head capacity sheep feedlot will be built in western Queensland with the help of a $250,000 State Government grant announced today. The feedlot will be built by western Queensland cattle and sheep producer Schmidt Grazing Industries at Allora near Toowoomba to complement the company’s Charleville station holdings. The feedlot in the state’s Southern.
NFF’s 2020 diversity leaders announced
Twelve outstanding women with skills and a vision for agriculture have been selected for the National Farmers’ Federation’s 2020 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The 2020 cohort hails from across the country and boasts a broad range of expertise from science, research and development; farm health and safety; education and farm business management. The 2020.
Changes to NVD
National Vendor Declaration (NVD) A suite of changes to the LPA NVD will be released this year to collectively provide an easier, more efficient and cost-effective way for producers and supply chain stakeholders to interact with the integrity system. The changes include updated NVD versions, the release of a new electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD).