HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. GRAIN RECOVERY DRIVES SURGE IN GROWER SPENDING: NAB 22 hours ago · A RECORD-BREAKING 2020-21 harvest across Australia has been reflected in NAB’s Agribusiness data showing business transactions from grain growers have surged following record production levels. The ‘NAB Economics Data Insights: Agriculture’ report released today shows transactions for the bank IS GRAIN CHEAP COMPARED TO FERTILISER? 21 hours ago · Fertiliser is a huge cost for farmers in Australia (and the rest of the world). It is, however, not that regularly commented upon, especially in an Australian context. It is essential to get a good handle on your input costs and what that market is doing to indicate when the best time to purchase is GPA BACKS PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT MOUSE PLAGUE 21 hours ago · GPA chair, Andrew Weidemann, said the NSW Government’s announcement of a $100 million package, which included rebates for farmers in that state for zinc phosphide purchases, demonstrated a common-sense approach which deserved recognition. Mr Weidemann said he was also encouraged by the NSW government saying it’s also working with manufacturers to help shore up WINTER CROP AREA HEADING TOWARDS RECORD HIGH: ABARES ABARES is forecasting above average winter crop production across Australia in 2021–22. The area planted to winter crops is set to reach a record high nationally thanks to favourable climate conditions and high world prices. Acting ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said winter crop FEEDGRAIN FOCUS: PATCHY VICTORIAN START SUPPORTS PRICES 20 hours ago · PRICES for feedgrain have mostly firmed in the past week as grower selling in eastern states remains thin and concerns about dry conditions mount in north-west Victoria. In the week to 9am today, a much-needed and beautifully timed 10-30 millimetres of NEW GLYPHOSATE RESISTANCE MECHANISM DISCOVERED IN PLANTS The discovery was made by scientists testing glyphosate-resistant awnless barnyard grass grown in the Kununurra-Ord River region of Western Australia. They found the resistance was due to ABC transporters taking hold of the glyphosate molecules and pumping them out of the plants’ cells before they had time to have a toxic

effect.

DAILY MARKET WIRE 20 MAY 2021 Lachstock Consulting, May 20, 2021. All markets gapped lower, except corn which closed near the top of a 26c/bu day-trading range. Chicago wheat July contract down US18.75c/bu to 679.25c; Kansas wheat July contract down 14c/bu to 633.75c; TRACTOR, MACHINERY SALES SPREE PUTS PRESSURE ON SUPPLY TRACTOR sales across Australia continued their strong run in May with an 18 per cent rise on the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA). More than 15,700 tractors have been sold over the past 12 months, which is

37pc ahead of the

AUSTRALIAN CHICKPEA, LENTIL EXPORTS DROP IN APRIL 1 day ago · AUSTRALIA exported 66,156 tonnes of chickpeas and 53,090t of lentils in April, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Both figures are down substantially from the March figure, with chickpeas dropping 16 per cent from 79,207t, and lentils down 42pc from MOUSE BAIT REBATE TO ASSIST NSW FARMERS 1 day ago · FARMERS in New South Wales will now be eligible for a 50 per cent rebate, of up to $10,000, for zinc phosphide bait under the NSW Government’s extension of its mouse plague assistance package. NSW Farmers vice president Xavier Martin said this was HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. GPA BACKS PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS TO MOUSE PLAGUE 16 hours ago · GPA chair, Andrew Weidemann, said the NSW Government’s announcement of a $100 million package, which included rebates for farmers in that state for zinc phosphide purchases, demonstrated a common-sense approach which deserved recognition. Mr Weidemann said he was also encouraged by the NSW government saying it’s also working with manufacturers to help shore up GRAIN RECOVERY DRIVES SURGE IN GROWER SPENDING: NAB 17 hours ago · A RECORD-BREAKING 2020-21 harvest across Australia has been reflected in NAB’s Agribusiness data showing business transactions from grain growers have surged following record production levels. The ‘NAB Economics Data Insights: Agriculture’ report released today shows transactions for the bank IS GRAIN CHEAP COMPARED TO FERTILISER? 15 hours ago · Fertiliser is a huge cost for farmers in Australia (and the rest of the world). It is, however, not that regularly commented upon, especially in an Australian context. It is essential to get a good handle on your input costs and what that market is doing to indicate when the best time to purchase is WINTER CROP AREA HEADING TOWARDS RECORD HIGH: ABARES ABARES is forecasting above average winter crop production across Australia in 2021–22. The area planted to winter crops is set to reach a record high nationally thanks to favourable climate conditions and high world prices. Acting ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said winter crop FEEDGRAIN FOCUS: PATCHY VICTORIAN START SUPPORTS PRICES 15 hours ago · PRICES for feedgrain have mostly firmed in the past week as grower selling in eastern states remains thin and concerns about dry conditions mount in north-west Victoria. In the week to 9am today, a much-needed and beautifully timed 10-30 millimetres of DAILY MARKET WIRE 20 MAY 2021 Lachstock Consulting, May 20, 2021. All markets gapped lower, except corn which closed near the top of a 26c/bu day-trading range. Chicago wheat July contract down US18.75c/bu to 679.25c; Kansas wheat July contract down 14c/bu to 633.75c; SPRING WHEAT ISSUES MOUNT AS US DROUGHT SPREADS THE NORTHERN Great Plains of the United States is copping a hiding from the weather gods, above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation forecast for the next two weeks adding to the drought woes currently being experienced across much of TRACTOR, MACHINERY SALES SPREE PUTS PRESSURE ON SUPPLY 1 day ago · TRACTOR sales across Australia continued their strong run in May with an 18 per cent rise on the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA). More than 15,700 tractors have been sold over the past 12 months, which is 37pc ahead of the NEW GLYPHOSATE RESISTANCE MECHANISM DISCOVERED IN PLANTS The discovery was made by scientists testing glyphosate-resistant awnless barnyard grass grown in the Kununurra-Ord River region of Western Australia. They found the resistance was due to ABC transporters taking hold of the glyphosate molecules and pumping them out of the plants’ cells before they had time to have a toxic

effect.

REMOVE THE FETTERS FROM CROPS SO THEY CAN TRAMPLE WEEDS WEEDS can exploit situations where crops fail to germinate or grow less vigorously. This does not usually mean that the weeds prefer soils that have constraints such as acidity, compaction or low nutrition status. While crop responses to changes in soil pH are extensively researched, there is far HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPING Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment SALIC AUSTRALIA SHIPS FIRST WHEAT CARGO TO SAUDI THE first export vessel commissioned by SALIC Australia finished loading at Port Kembla’s Quattro Ports on Sunday and has set sail for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 60,000-tonne cargo of wheat is bound for the Saudi port of Dammam, and is part of the the 355,000t called for in February in the Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

investor tender.

USDA’S MAY WASDE NEUTRAL TO BEARISH FOR GRAINS, OILSEEDS USDA’s initial forecast for new-crop global wheat production has come out at a record 789Mt in the May WASDE report. This includes: Argentina 20.5Mt with exports of 13.5Mt; Australia 27Mt and exports 20Mt; Canada 32Mt and exports 23.5Mt; EU 134Mt and exports 33Mt; Russia 85Mt and exports 40Mt, and Ukraine 29Mt with exports at 20Mt.

USDA’s

AUSTRALIA EXPORTS 969,830T BARLEY, 52,208T SORGHUM IN AUSTRALIA exported 961, 823 tonnes of feed barley, 8007t of malting barley and 52,208t of sorghum in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the malting volume showed a drop of 86 per cent from February exports of 59,280t, feed barley shipments rose 11pc from February to 961,823t. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. BARTTER'S BALLANDRY RELISTS IN ROSY RIVERINA MARKET ONE of the largest aggregations in the northern Riverina, Ballandry Station, is on the market amid a solid winter-cropping season, and with bright prospects for irrigation in the region. NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTS HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. GRAIN RECOVERY DRIVES SURGE IN GROWER SPENDING: NAB 9 hours ago · A RECORD-BREAKING 2020-21 harvest across Australia has been reflected in NAB’s Agribusiness data showing business transactions from grain growers have surged following record production levels. The ‘NAB Economics Data Insights: Agriculture’ report released today shows transactions for the bank IS GRAIN CHEAP COMPARED TO FERTILISER? 8 hours ago · Fertiliser is a huge cost for farmers in Australia (and the rest of the world). It is, however, not that regularly commented upon, especially in an Australian context. It is essential to get a good handle on your input costs and what that market is doing to indicate when the best time to purchase is GPA BACKS PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT MOUSE PLAGUE 8 hours ago · GPA chair, Andrew Weidemann, said the NSW Government’s announcement of a $100 million package, which included rebates for farmers in that state for zinc phosphide purchases, demonstrated a common-sense approach which deserved recognition. Mr Weidemann said he was also encouraged by the NSW government saying it’s also working with manufacturers to help shore up WINTER CROP AREA HEADING TOWARDS RECORD HIGH: ABARES ABARES is forecasting above average winter crop production across Australia in 2021–22. The area planted to winter crops is set to reach a record high nationally thanks to favourable climate conditions and high world prices. Acting ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said winter crop FEEDGRAIN FOCUS: PATCHY VICTORIAN START SUPPORTS PRICES 7 hours ago · PRICES for feedgrain have mostly firmed in the past week as grower selling in eastern states remains thin and concerns about dry conditions mount in north-west Victoria. In the week to 9am today, a much-needed and beautifully timed 10-30 millimetres of NEW GLYPHOSATE RESISTANCE MECHANISM DISCOVERED IN PLANTS The discovery was made by scientists testing glyphosate-resistant awnless barnyard grass grown in the Kununurra-Ord River region of Western Australia. They found the resistance was due to ABC transporters taking hold of the glyphosate molecules and pumping them out of the plants’ cells before they had time to have a toxic

effect.

DAILY MARKET WIRE 20 MAY 2021 Lachstock Consulting, May 20, 2021. All markets gapped lower, except corn which closed near the top of a 26c/bu day-trading range. Chicago wheat July contract down US18.75c/bu to 679.25c; Kansas wheat July contract down 14c/bu to 633.75c; TRACTOR, MACHINERY SALES SPREE PUTS PRESSURE ON SUPPLY 1 day ago · TRACTOR sales across Australia continued their strong run in May with an 18 per cent rise on the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TMA). More than 15,700 tractors have been sold over the past 12 months, which is 37pc ahead of the AUSTRALIAN CHICKPEA, LENTIL EXPORTS DROP IN APRIL 1 day ago · AUSTRALIA exported 66,156 tonnes of chickpeas and 53,090t of lentils in April, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Both figures are down substantially from the March figure, with chickpeas dropping 16 per cent from 79,207t, and lentils down 42pc from MOUSE BAIT REBATE TO ASSIST NSW FARMERS 1 day ago · FARMERS in New South Wales will now be eligible for a 50 per cent rebate, of up to $10,000, for zinc phosphide bait under the NSW Government’s extension of its mouse plague assistance package. NSW Farmers vice president Xavier Martin said this was HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPINGCENTRAL GRAIN BIDS Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment GRAIN SECTOR FACES NEW OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES ON THE That was the forward-looking view of AEGIC chief economist, Professor Ross Kingwell, in a presentation to a GRDC Grains Research Update webinar yesterday where he addressed the question of what the grain industry will look like by 2030.. Professor Kingwell said the grain sector, particularly in eastern Australia, was going to experience structural change driven by population growth and the NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTSFABA BEANS DANGERSFABA BEANS IN USAFABA WORLDVICIA FABA HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. EP FARMS COME FORWARD TO MEET GROWING SA DEMAND Growth in values. Mr Johnston said EP country with an annual average rainfall of 250-300 millimetres has seen the biggest growth in value, and has been fetching $2720-$3700 per hectare, up around $500-$740/ha on 2018 values. With Mid North and YP country easily fetching more than $5000/ha, the value in EP country is easy to see for family LUPIN CROP SEEN AT 482,700T: PULSE AUSTRALIA Photo: DPIRD. PRODUCTION from the lupin harvest now underway across southern Australia is forecast at 482,700 tonnes, 27 per cent below the industry estimate for the 2018/19 crop, according to the latest Pulse Australia crop report. While tonnage produced in New South Wales has gone up by 10,000t to 90,000t, a dry spring in Western Australia DIGGING INTO THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY DEEP RIPPING Timing options for deep ripping. Subsoils are harder when they are drier, so more horsepower is required for deep ripping and this can increase costs. DAFWA estimates costs can range from $50-60 per hectare for standard ripping, to a depth of 30-40cm, up to $70-90/ha for ripping to a depth of 50-70cm (depending on machinery and soil

conditions).

HOME - GRAIN CENTRALNEWSAG TECHAGRIBUSINESSRECRUITMENTWEATHERCROPPINGCENTRAL GRAIN BIDS Grain Central, May 27, 2021. Markets. Feedgrain Focus: Prices ease despite Vic, SA dry. Mounting concerns about dry conditions in parts of Victoria and South Australia could only minimise, but not stem, the drop in new-crop prices caused by the sell-off in US grain futures

markets. Read More.

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE IN THE GRAIN AND CROPPING SECTOR Williams leaves GRDC. THE Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) board announced on Thursday that its managing director, Anthony Williams, was no longer working with the organisation. GRDC board chair, John Woods, said current GRDC company secretary and acting managing director, Cathie Warburton, would continue in the interim while an executive recruitment GRAIN SECTOR FACES NEW OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES ON THE That was the forward-looking view of AEGIC chief economist, Professor Ross Kingwell, in a presentation to a GRDC Grains Research Update webinar yesterday where he addressed the question of what the grain industry will look like by 2030.. Professor Kingwell said the grain sector, particularly in eastern Australia, was going to experience structural change driven by population growth and the NARROWING CORN-WHEAT RATIO DRIVES WHEAT PRICING Figure 1. Figure 2 below shows the ratio of corn-wheat. The spread is still showing a premium for wheat, but it has been on a downward trend since the middle of last year. As corn pricing increases relative to wheat, we tend to find demand rationing. Nutritionally corn only has around 90-95 per cent of the nutritional value of wheat. CHICKEN FEATURES IN RECIPE FOR AG INVESTMENTS DAF’s investments are 25-30 per cent poultry, with the balance being beef, lamb and grains. “Poultry is one of three pillars inside our diversified ag fund, because together with cattle, and sheep and lamb, it’s one of the three proteins that represents the largest portion of the domestic diet.”. “Poultry has its focus on the domestic EP FARMS COME FORWARD TO MEET GROWING SA DEMAND Malolo is 15km north-east of Lock, and T-Ports’ inland accumulation site. It is listed for sale with Bill Sargent and Justin Thompson of Nutrien Harcourts Wudinna and covers 3751ha, which includes land held under Heritage Agreements, and 1290ha of cropping country.. A further Elders listing is Darke’s View at Darke Peak, which covers 2433ha, including 2125ha of arable country. AUSTRALIA LOOKS TO EGYPT AS FABA BEAN HARVEST STARTSFABA BEANS DANGERSFABA BEANS IN USAFABA WORLDVICIA FABA HARVEST of Australia’s 2020-21 faba bean crop is under way as exporters look to Egypt to absorb the first large export surplus since 2017. However, the world’s largest faba market will be weighing up offers from Australia against those on European product, and Mufaddal for Food Industries principal Mufaddal Saifuddin said quality as well as price will be a determining factor. BAIT SPREADERS ESSENTIAL TOOL IN FIGHT AGAINST MOUSE MOUSE bait spreaders are proving an essential investment for farmers battling to control a severe outbreak of the pest in eastern Australia. A range of commercial and farm-built spreaders has been pressed into service throughout the cropping regions as producers work to limit mouse damage to summer crops and head off their potential impact on the forthcoming winter crop planting. LUPIN CROP SEEN AT 482,700T: PULSE AUSTRALIA Photo: DPIRD. PRODUCTION from the lupin harvest now underway across southern Australia is forecast at 482,700 tonnes, 27 per cent below the industry estimate for the 2018/19 crop, according to the latest Pulse Australia crop report. While tonnage produced in New South Wales has gone up by 10,000t to 90,000t, a dry spring in Western Australia DIGGING INTO THE PROS AND CONS OF EARLY DEEP RIPPING Timing options for deep ripping. Subsoils are harder when they are drier, so more horsepower is required for deep ripping and this can increase costs. DAFWA estimates costs can range from $50-60 per hectare for standard ripping, to a depth of 30-40cm, up to $70-90/ha for ripping to a depth of 50-70cm (depending on machinery and soil

conditions).

SPRING WHEAT ISSUES MOUNT AS DROUGHT SPREADS 14 hours ago · THE NORTHERN Great Plains of the United States is copping a hiding from the weather gods, above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation forecast for the next two weeks adding to the drought woes currently being experienced across much of WINTER CROP AREA HEADING TOWARDS RECORD HIGH: ABARES 18 hours ago · ABARES is forecasting above average winter crop production across Australia in 2021–22. The area planted to winter crops is set to reach a record high nationally thanks to favourable climate conditions and high world prices. Acting ABARES GRAIN CENTRAL'S MAY 2021 GRAIN AND CROPPING NEWS QUIZ 1 day ago · Your comment will not appear until it has been moderated. Contributions that contravene our Comments Policy will not

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PULSE AUSTRALIA FORECASTS 23PC DROP IN BIG FIVE TO 2.28MT 1 day ago · PRODUCTION in the current cropping year from Australia’s five major pulses is forecast at 2.28 million tonnes (Mt), 23 per cent below the 2.96Mt produced last year, according to Pulse Australia (PA). The figure was released in the industry organisation’s first crop forecast for the current FARMERS AMONG TARGETS OF SOPHISTICATED SCAM RACKETS 1 day ago · FARMERS were among the thousands of Australians fleeced of millions of dollars by sophisticated scams last year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) latest report into scam activity. In particular, the ACCC’s Scamwatch website received 334 complaints about a ABARES FORECASTS 27.8MT WHEAT, 10.4MT BARLEY, 4.2MT CANOLA 18 hours ago · AUSTRALIA is forecast to produce 27.8 million tonnes (Mt) of wheat, 10.4Mt of barley and 4.2Mt of canola from the crop just planted, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) Australian crop report – June 2020 released today. The wheat number from the national forecaster represents a 17-per-cent drop from the record 33.3Mt crop AUSTRALIA SHIPS 2.49MT WHEAT IN APRIL, UP 8PC ON MONTH 1 day ago · AUSTRALIA exported 2.49 million tonnes (Mt) of wheat in April, up 8 per cent from 2.3Mt shipped in March, according to the latest export data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). In bulk, Australia exported 2.27Mt, with Indonesia on a stunning 720,641t being the biggest customer in REMOVE THE FETTERS FROM CROPS SO THEY CAN TRAMPLE WEEDS 1 day ago · WEEDS can exploit situations where crops fail to germinate or grow less vigorously. This does not usually mean that the weeds prefer soils that have constraints such as acidity, compaction or low nutrition status. While crop responses to changes in soil pH are extensively researched, there is far WHAT'S THE SECRET TO BOOSTING AG TECH ADOPTION ON DEVELOPING ag tech products that save farmers time and money, and securing the capital and effective strategies to bring those products to market, hold the key to increasing the adoption of ag tech in the farming sector. While adoption rates for some high-tech innovations such as auto steer in WA HAY PLANT DEVELOPMENT TO LIFT EXPORT CAPACITY The South Australian manufactured Schutz hay processing plant system will produce 80,000 tonnes per annum of high quality export hay and straw for Al Dahra’s global markets, including the Middle East, Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea. Al Dahra general manager, Keith Coakley, said the plant would operate from December.

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GRAIN CENTRAL’S MAY 2020 GRAIN AND CROPPING NEWS QUIZ Keep up to date with Australian cropping industry developments with Grain Central’s monthly quiz…Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020 -------------------------

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AG LAND PRICES FORECAST TO HOLD FIRM: RABOBANK While not without its risks, a Rabobank report out today said the market for agricultural land in Australia is seen as firm. ..Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020 -------------------------

Cropping

SURVEY REVEALS EXTENT OF HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN SUMMER WEEDS A survey of multi-species herbicide resistance in the northern grain growing region has shown that while resistance to key herbicides is prevalent, growers are keeping weed numbers low, for now…Read More Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart, June 1, 2020

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RECRUITMENT: BEYOND COVID-19 – WILL THERE CONTINUE TO BE A SHORTFALL OF SKILLS IN AGRICULTURE? What implications can we expect due to the rise in national unemployment attributed to coronavirus?..Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020

Markets

DAILY MARKET WIRE 1 JUNE 2020 Wheat futures posted solid gains alongside surprisingly strong US weekly sales. Northern hemisphere wheat crops suffered regional supply worries. Australian new crop values were up. Southern May monthly rain totals gratified…Read More Lachstock Consulting, June 1, 2020

Markets

BEER MARKET AT SEA AS COVID, BARLEY TARIFFS TURN TIDES Flat beer markets and China’s tariffs on Australian barley are exerting their might on global barley values, which appear to be holding up despite more bearish than bullish factors. Nuanced malt trade could be key…Read More Liz Wells, May 29, 2020 -------------------------

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AUSTRALIA COMES TO TERMS WITH CHINA’S EXIT FROM BARLEY MARKET As the Australian industry considers its options in relation to China’s tariff on barley, seed companies are taking the long-term view, and opportunity knocks for maltsters…Read More Liz Wells, May 27, 2020

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DROUGHT PROMPTS $5.6 BILLION FMD DRAWDOWN TO SUPPLEMENT CASH FLOW The national balance held in Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) was drawn down to $5.6 billion in March 2020, with a significantly higher rate of withdrawals in drought impacted states…Read More Grain Central, May 28, 2020 -------------------------

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WHY FLOUR IS STILL MISSING FROM SUPERMARKET SHELVES Why are there flour shortages from Europe to the United States and Australia? The answer is both simple and complex…Read More Brigit Busicchia, Macquarie University, May 29, 2020

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BEER MARKET AT SEA AS COVID, BARLEY TARIFFS TURN TIDES Flat beer markets and China’s tariffs on Australian barley are exerting their might on global barley values, which appear to be holding up despite more bearish than bullish factors. Nuanced malt trade could be key…Read More Liz Wells, May 29, 2020 -------------------------

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HONDA LATEST TO WITHDRAW FROM AUSTRALIAN QUAD MARKET Honda has become the latest manufacturer to announce it will withdraw from the Australian quad bike market on October 10 next year, claiming it can’t meet the new standards applied by the Australian Government…Read More

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GRAIN CENTRAL’S MAY 2020 GRAIN AND CROPPING NEWS QUIZ Keep up to date with Australian cropping industry developments with Grain Central’s monthly quiz…Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020 RECRUITMENT: BEYOND COVID-19 – WILL THERE CONTINUE TO BE A SHORTFALL OF SKILLS IN AGRICULTURE? What implications can we expect due to the rise in national unemployment attributed to coronavirus?..Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020 WHY FLOUR IS STILL MISSING FROM SUPERMARKET SHELVES Why are there flour shortages from Europe to the United States and Australia? The answer is both simple and complex…Read More Brigit Busicchia, Macquarie University, May 29, 2020 REGULATION, RESTRICTIONS THREATEN DEVELOPMENT OF AG CHEMICALS Agricultural chemical production is facing increasing public scrutiny and heightened regulation that are stifling the production of new and innovative herbicides and pesticides…Read More Grain Central, May 29, 2020

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SEASONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOK JUNE-AUGUST 2020 May to July is likely to be wetter than average for most of the southern two-thirds of Australia. ..Read More Bureau of Meteorology, May 28, 2020 WEEKLY RAINFALL WRAP + RAIN OUTLOOK, 27 MAY 2020 A cold front produced moderate falls in western Tasmania, while onshore flow brought showers and moderate falls to the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales…Read More Bureau of Meteorology, May 27, 2020 WILD WA WEATHER BRINGS RAIN TO MOST CROPPING REGIONS Most cropping regions in Western Australia received 10-25 millimetres of ideally timed rain, but also fierce winds which have damaged some newly emerged crops…Read More Liz Wells, May 25, 2020 WEEKLY RAINFALL WRAP + RAIN OUTLOOK, 20 MAY 2020 A cold front produced moderate falls in western Tasmania, while onshore flow brought showers and moderate falls to the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales…Read More Bureau of Meteorology, May 20, 2020

CROPPING

SURVEY REVEALS EXTENT OF HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN SUMMER WEEDS A survey of multi-species herbicide resistance in the northern grain growing region has shown that while resistance to key herbicides is prevalent, growers are keeping weed numbers low, for now…Read More Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart, June 1, 2020 RUST PATHOGEN RELEASE TO CONTROL MILE-A-MINUTE WEED A risk analysis report has recommended the release of rust fungus for the biological control of mile-a-minute weed which is currently present in Queensland and poses a threat to other parts of Australia…Read More Grain Central, May 29, 2020 PARASITIC WASP OFFERS CHEMICAL-FREE PEST CONTROL FOR EUROPEAN OILSEED

CROPS

A species of parasitic wasp discovered by chance by European researchers could provide growers with a chemical-free way of controlling cabbage stem flea beetles (CSFB), a major pest in European oilseed crops…Read More Grain Central, May 28, 2020 FARM TREES ASSESSED FOR POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE BIOENERGY Researchers are assessing the potential for native trees to be planted on farms as biomass crops for biofuel production…Read More Grain Central, May 26, 2020

MARKETS

DAILY MARKET WIRE 1 JUNE 2020 Wheat futures posted solid gains alongside surprisingly strong US weekly sales. Northern hemisphere wheat crops suffered regional supply worries. Australian new crop values were up. Southern May monthly rain totals gratified…Read More Lachstock Consulting, June 1, 2020 BEER MARKET AT SEA AS COVID, BARLEY TARIFFS TURN TIDES Flat beer markets and China’s tariffs on Australian barley are exerting their might on global barley values, which appear to be holding up despite more bearish than bullish factors. Nuanced malt trade could be key…Read More Liz Wells, May 29, 2020 DAILY MARKET WIRE 29 MAY 2020 Wheat led corn firmer and oilseeds settled lower as politics troubled Canada’s canola trade prospects. Australian nearby markets weakened. New crop remained practically unchanged amid sufficiently moist southern conditions…Read More Lachstock Consulting, May 29, 2020 FEEDGRAIN FOCUS: PRICES MIXED IN THIN TRADE Feedgrain values have been mostly steady in the past week in limited trade as the market processes patchy conditions in Queensland against good to excellent crop prospects in southern Australia…Read More Guest Author, May 28, 2020

MACHINERY

HONDA LATEST TO WITHDRAW FROM AUSTRALIAN QUAD MARKET Honda has become the latest manufacturer to announce it will withdraw from the Australian quad bike market on October 10 next year, claiming it can’t meet the new standards applied by the Australian Government…Read More Neil Lyon, May 28, 2020 RUSSIA LAUNCHES WORLD’S LARGEST SELF-DRIVE MACHINERY PROJECT Russian machinery designers are set to begin the large-scale introduction of an autonomous driving system for agricultural machinery, including harvesters, tractors and sprayers…Read More Grain Central, May 26, 2020 MATHEMATICS COMES TO THE FORE IN PREVENTING TRACTOR ACCIDENTS Scientists are using nonlinear mathematical modelling to understand the bouncing and sliding instabilities that can lead to tractor accidents…Read More Grain Central, May 26, 2020 HOE, HOE, HOE AND AWAY WEEDS GO! The Weed Chipper, a site-specific mechanical weeder for large-scale grain production systems, has proven to be an effective non-herbicide tactic to tackle herbicide resistant weeds of any size…Read More Cindy Benjamin, May 20, 2020

PROPERTY

AG LAND PRICES FORECAST TO HOLD FIRM: RABOBANK While not without its risks, a Rabobank report out today said the market for agricultural land in Australia is seen as firm. ..Read More Grain Central, June 1, 2020 INVESTORS, FAMILIES SUPPORT BUOYANT WA CROPPING MARKET Values for WA cropping land rose markedly last year, and are in hot demand from corporates and family farmers as confidence in good soils and soil-improvement programs grows…Read More Liz Wells, May 13, 2020 FARM LENDING LANDSCAPE CHANGES AMID CHALLENGES Banks are juggling tightened lending parameters, drought’s legacy and COVID-19 as credit is sought to buy and run properties in northern NSW amid a buoyant outlook for agriculture…Read More Liz Wells, May 6, 2020 RAIN PROMPTS ACTION IN NORTHERN NSW PROPERTY MARKET The pace of sales in northern NSW appears to be picking up on a buoyant outlook for the current cropping season, and strength in the agricultural complex overall…Read More Liz Wells, May 5, 2020

BEEF CENTRAL

THE LAST GIFT OF A YOUNG COUNTRY CHAMPION As a young cattleman and junior sporting champion, Jack Cameron was in a league of his own...Read More AUSSIE FARMERS HAVE LOW LEVELS OF AG SUPPORT COMPARED TO REST OF WORLD Australian farmers are among the least subsidised in the world, according to analysis by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)...Read More A VIRTUAL COOK-UP WITH MLA CHEF SAM BURKE – THIS THURSDAY LOOKING for some inspiration for how to cook up the perfect beef storm in the kitchen? You will never get a better chance to learn from one of the best..Read More UPDATED: WEBINARS AND ONLINE EVENTS FOR CATTLE INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS A rolling list of upcoming webinars and video conferencing events of relevance to Australia's beef and cattle industry...Read More

SHEEP CENTRAL

SHEEP PARASITE RESEARCH TARGETS NEW TREATMENTS FOR NEMATODES SHEEP dung could hold the key to developing the next generation of antiparasitic treatments that could protect Australian livestock and save the industry millions of dollars a year...Read More RECRUITMENT: AFTER COVID-19, WILL THE SKILLS SHORTFALL IN AGRICULTURE

CONTINUE?

Many sectors of agriculture have operated for several decades under a market where demand for a wide range of skills has exceeded supply. But what implications can we expect due..Read More SEASONAL CLIMATE OUTLOOK JUNE-AUGUST 2020 WINTER is likely to be wetter than average for most of Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's seasonal climate outlook released this morning...Read More READER SURVEY: GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK AND ENTER TO WIN $200 VOUCHER We want your feedback! Tell us what you think about Sheep Central and enter the draw to win a $200 voucher from Barbeques Galore...Read More Get Grain Central's news headlines emailed to you -

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