The Farming Forecaster project that TFS have been apart of since inception, is incorporating a new module into the tool to assist farmers preparedness for drought. During times of drought the GrassGro model that is used for the pasture forecasting will have capacity to incorporate destocking into drought containment lots. The destocking drought module will be […]
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Maximising co-benefits of trees on farm
We received an email from Dr Rachelle Meyer from The University of Melbourne regarding some research she and her team are undertaking. The ‘Trees on Farm: Maximising Co-benefits’ project is funded by MLA and DJPR. They are developing a database of benefits and challenges of trees on farms, estimating their value to farm operations, and […]
2023 Where are the worms
July Worm Update WEC 070823 June Worm Update WEC 070723 WEC050623 WEC 08.05.23 WEC 06.04.23 WEC 03.03.23 WEC 01.02.23 WEC 30.11.22 WEC 30.10.22 WEC 05.10.22 WEC_28.08.22 WEC 28.07.22 WEC table 30.06.22 WEC table 5.06.22 WEC 16.5.22 WEC table 21.4.22 WEC 29.3.22 – its been nearly a month since the last WEC table was put up […]
AuctionsPlus Reports
Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments 29.7.22 Weekly Cattle Comments 29.7.22 Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments 22.7.22 Weekly Cattle Comments 22.7.22 Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments 15.7.22 Weekly Cattle Comments 15.7.22 Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments 8.7.22 Weekly Cattle Comments 8.7.22 Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments 1.7.22 Weekly Cattle Comments 1.7.22 Weekly Sheep & Lamb Comments […]
Fertilising your Pastures. Can you afford not to?
We came across this article, ‘Fertilising your pastures – Can you afford not to?’ written by Ross Kuchel, Snr Ag Advisor with SELLS and thought it might be of interest to TFS members. This was a discussion point at the final Healthy Soils workshop held earlier this month, so this article’s timing couldn’t be better. […]
SELLS Seasonal Updates for Beef and Sheep
SELLS are running a beef cattle and sheep Seasonal Update later this month. Part 1 of the Beef update is to be held 18th Feb with the 2nd part on the 22nd Feb. The sheep update is scheduled for the 28th of Feb. Click on the below flyers to register: BEEF Autumn Seasonal Update Flyer […]
Rabobank Agribusiness Outlook February 2022
Valued TFS sponsor, Rabobank have made available their Agribusiness Outlook for February 2022 for TFS members. This report gives an overview of commodity outlooks for 2022 before diving into a more detailed look at each commodity. It goes on to look at the impacts of the pandemic on food markets, changes in Urea prices, land […]
Sheep Connect NSW Webinar Seasonal Worm Update and Autumn Forecast
The first Sheep Connect webinar for 2022 is scheduled for the 10th of Feb at 1pm. This webinar is being presented by Matt Playford and will provide an update on the current worm activity across NSW and look at the forecast heading into Autumn. Matt will provide some strategies to assist with worm burdens for […]
Liver Fluke Trends
Dawbuts put together a trend analysis on samples submitted to them over a 5 year period, from 2017 to 2021 focusing on liver fluke. To review their findings please click on the link below: Dawbuts – Liver fluke in livestock You can subscribe to the Dawbuts newsletter on their website.
Bookham Wether Trial 2022 through to 2026
Further to the original post, we have received the rules and entry form for the Bookham Wether Trial. These are available below: BOOKHAM WETHER TRIAL 2023 TO 2026 Rules Regs BOOKHAM WETHER TRIAL 2022 TO 2026 Entry Form Doug Painting has very kindly put himself forward to be the next host of the wether trial. […]