Egyptian Wheat Importers Face Supply Crisis Article by: Hari Yellina After the Ukraine crisis damaged its main source of grain, Egypt, the world’s biggest importer of wheat, is scurrying to locate alternate suppliers. Over the last ten years, Russia and Ukraine have commanded the lion’s share of sales to Egypt, but Egypt is increasingly casting its […]
Government Confident on Fuel Security Article by: Hari Yellina Australia’s fuel security is essential for our national security and underpins our economy. We have been fortunate to have not experienced a significant fuel supply shock in over 40 years. However, we currently import around 90% of our liquid fuels. To support our long-term fuel supplies, the […]
Pig Disease Raises Questions on Biosecurity Article by: Hari Yellina Throwing money on the problem of Australia’s biosecurity will not solve it. This was the consensus of experts speaking at the ABARES Outlook conference on how to best protect the country against pests and diseases now that the borders were reopened. With Japanese encephalitis confirmed in a […]
Processors Remain Impacted by Floods Article by: Hari Yellina Beef processing in southern Queensland and northern NSW is in a state of chaos today, following record flooding and rainfall over the past four days. Between 350mm and 600mm of record rain has fallen across large parts of the coastal region, representing the largest concentration of […]
Queensland, New South Wales Floods Close Beef Processing Plants Article by: Hari Yellina Flooding rains in southern Queensland and northern NSW have dealt an additional blow to the cattle processing industry, causing severe damage to infrastructure and the loss of stockpiled inventory. The closure of certain plants between Gympie and Casino is scheduled to last […]
Women’s Advocate Wins 2022 Future Women Rural NSW Scholarship Article by: Hari Yellina To be a powerful female leader, you don’t have to wear high heels and a power suit. Dimity Smith of Tamworth wants to challenge the stereotype of females on boards of directors, and she wants to see more regional and rural women […]
Beautiful Black Soils: A Hidden Treasure Article by: Hari Yellina Since 1929, the Woods family has methodically managed, preserved, and enhanced Lockdale, which is located south of Narromine. While the structure of renovations and infrastructure was impressive and a credit to the family, the real value lied beneath the surface, according to Ray White Rural […]
Can Used Batteries Transform into Fertiliser? Article by: Hari Yellina Repurposed batteries might potentially be used as strong fertilisers, combating one of Australia’s greatest polluters while also increasing recycling rates. ReNutrients, an eco-company based in Australia, is pioneering a new technology that will be available within next two years. According to Managing Director Brett Smuts, […]
Queensland still waiting for Water to Recede Article by: Hari Yellina The flooding emergency in NSW and Queensland continues, with numerous people still unaccounted for in the floodwaters, and the threat of further rain in the coming days. Due to severe floods in the state’s southeast, supermarkets across rural Queensland are preparing for fruit and vegetable shortages. Since […]
AgTech Expo Set on March 9th and 10th Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers interested in investing in agtech will have lots of opportunities to learn about the possibilities available at AgSmart next week. The Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre will host the two-day expo on March 9 and 10. “Farmers may experience firsthand what […]
NSW Flooding Seeps into Sydney Article by: Hari Yellina Thousands of people are still under evacuation orders across NSW and southeast Queensland, and many communities are still on high alert. Greater Sydney is experiencing severe rain, and the flood catastrophe in the state’s north is still ongoing, with a new death confirmed. In the north, […]
© ‘Wool Row’ in Newcastle Engulfed by Flames Article by: Hari Yellina After a fire ripped through several of the iconic Wickham wool stores this week, experts say it’s too early to decide whether they’ll have to be demolished. On many of the historic structures, only the brick walls remain. During the ‘wool boom’, the […]
Wool Prices Edge Higher Despite Current Circumstances Article by: Hari Yellina Over the next five years, the standard Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) is estimated to rise, reaching an average of 1903 cents per kilogramme clean by 2026-27. The national commodities forecaster ABARES predicts an average of 1390c/kg at the conclusion of the fiscal year 2021-22, […]
Vegetable Growers under Pressure as Input Rises Article by: Hari Yellina Although the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a greater focus on, and intake of, fresh vegetables, vegetable growers have not profited from the trend. In fact, growing input prices over the same time period have added to the sector’s financial challenges. Despite record increases in […]
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Heavy Trade in the Biggest Beef Company Article by: Hari Yellina Yesterday, over a million shares of Australia’s largest beef company were traded. The ASX activity drove the Australian Agricultural Company’s share price to values not seen since June 2017. The company’s return to profit, successful feed growing seasons across its large holdings, and record […]
Aussie Farms Declining due to Climate Change Article by: Hari Yellina According to an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change research, hotter and drier circumstances will burden rural populations in regions of Australia, causing “disruption and decrease” in agricultural productivity. The latest IPCC report provides the most devastating assessment yet of the effects of human-caused climate […]
Millions Invested to Encourage Vegetable Consumption Article by: Hari Yellina A pro-vegetables organisation is urging both political parties to invest $100 million in increasing vegetable consumption. The bold request was made by Nutrition Australia and Ausveg, co-leads of the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium (FVC), in order to not only increase vegetable throughput but also […]
Flooded Brisbane Market Aims to Reopen Article by: Hari Yellina The Brisbane Produce Market in Rocklea may have been flooded at the start of the week, but it plans to reopen on Wednesday (March 2). Advanced preparations are being made in anticipation of the resumption of commerce as soon as tomorrow morning. Floodwaters overwhelmed the […]
Top Quality Fertiliser Guarantees Best Results Article by: Hari Yellina Yara Crop Nutrition, a leading worldwide fertiliser manufacturer, has upgraded its water-soluble calcium nitrate YaraLiva CALCINIT to the YaraTera line of high-quality products. Tera is derived from the Old Norse term “Taera,” which means “feeding,” according to Yara Crop Nutrition sales agronomist David Coombes. With […]
