RURAL BANK

Some areas of Western Australia received much-needed rainfall in March after a long hot, dry spell. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Seeding is underway in some regions across Australia

Growers in some areas of NSW, Victoria and WA have started seeding.

10 April 2024

 Lamb and mutton prices should rebound later this year, according to Rural Bank's latest outlook. Photo: Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

Lamb and mutton prices continue to soften

Lamb and mutton prices have slipped but Rural Bank expects them to pick up later in the year.

12 March 2024

 Eastern states growers have renewed confidence after recent rain boosted last season's yields and soil moisture for the year ahead. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

Rain renews confidence in eastern states

Things are looking up for farmers in the east, thanks to recent rain and solid global grain demand.

14 February 2024

 The sun is setting on 2023, which was a tough year for many farmers. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

It's been a year!

That's a wrap on 2023.

20 December 2023

 Seasonal and trade conditions, along with economic headwinds, will determine the outlook for Australia Agriculture over the next six months, says Rural Bank. Picture Mark Saunders.
INSIGHT

What's on the cards for 2024?

Rural Bank narrows down the challenges facing Australian agriculture into three key themes.

13 December 2023

 Rural Bank said lamb and beef prices are likely to remain fairly stable over the coming month. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Livestock prices stabilise as demand improves

Lamb and cattle prices are expected to remain steady.

15 November 2023

 Harvest of the 2023/24 winter crop has commenced in most states across Australia. Photo courtesy of Rural Bank.
CROPPING

Harvest has kicked off for 2023

Harvest has kicked off several weeks earlier than last year.

11 October 2023

 Mecardo said barley in WA is now more expensive than in Geelong with prices lifting by over $50/t in August. Image credit: Mecardo.
CROPPING

Barley prices lift with return of China

Australian feed barley up by around $50 per tonne

18 September 2023

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

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Research Report: Sheds

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

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