Daily 517 - The great Chickpea race

Farm Tender Daily - All the news for Thursday, the 14th of November, 2024.

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By Dwain Duxson - An Ag Enthusiast

The great Chickpea race - Something big is going on in Southern Queensland and Northern NSW that's keeping many very busy. It's to Harvest, Freight, and then Ship the Chickpea Crop to India before a tariff of 66 per cent comes in on March 31st, 2025.

And to make matters even more hectic, the Crop is a massive one. How exciting. The downside is that it's putting pressure on getting the rest of the Crop in the bin.

Apparently, the Truck activity from Paddock/Silo to Port is like nothing ever seen before. Trucks from all over the country have converged in this area, and on the back of the demand, the freight rates have gone up by $10 a tonne. With Chickpeas at around $800 a tonne, it's not too much of a concern, but it has pushed the price of freight up for the other commodities as well.

It's been a hand-clapping gesture by India to delay the implementation of the tariff until after Harvest. Tariff decisions are usually made on the spot with no notice given, and not a lot of the time, it wrecks the market for the particular commodity. I'm not sure if the Chickpeas have to be landed in India by the cut-off date; I'm sure someone will be able to supply that information. If you are right in the thick of this massive logistical effort, can you please let us know how it's going from your point of view? Reply to [email protected]

10 chances to win a new John Deere Tractor - I am giving away 10 tickets ($100 per ticket) for the Active Farmers new John Deere 6140 Tractor with 643R Loader, valued at $280,716. To win one of these tickets, you have to buy a subscription to The Farmers Club. The Farmers Club has a 30-day free trial, so you can buy a subscription, win a ticket, and then cancel your subscription within the 30-day trial timeframe.

Register for the free version of The Farmers Club here. Then when you get the welcome email, click on the link in the email and go to upgrade and add your card details there. The draw will take place on the 21st of November in the lead-up to the Tractor draw on the 22nd of November. Current subscribers are eligible for the draw. See the flyer at the bottom of the page. For more info give me a call or text at 0427 011 900 or email [email protected]

You can purchase a ticket outright here.

The Farmers Club headlines - Our 3 topics tomorrow are:
1) Could Drone replace the Boomspray?….
2) Saying no is a learnt trait….
3) It’s time the right to repair laws came in…..
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Auction next week - Next week’s Auction is on Wednesday the 20th. Take a peek here.

National Ag Day - It’s national Ag Day tomorrow and some Ag people will celebrate it and some will let it slide. Whatever you do, enjoy and do it your way.

Noorat Show - A Reader asked me to pass this on - The Noorat show is this weekend in my local . It’s a huge show that has been built up over many years by incredible volunteers. It could be worth a mention on your email newsletter this year or in years to come. See the link here.

FARM INPUTS REPORT By Ellen Garland 0418 137 224

Listings of the Week - Cotton Sustain.

Chemical - Chemical suppliers have recommended that if you are ordering for spring/summer as needed, you run the risk of missing out. It is recommended that any requirements between now and March are ordered in advance. With shipping delays near impossible to predict arrival times. Here is a list of products that are required over summer that should be ordered now:
Hardball 700DS (24D), Purge 24D 450, Machete 500 24db, Weedshot (Glufosinate), Amine 625, Axeman 600 (Triclopyr), all glyphosate products, Paraquat and Weedy seedy.
The above is either in stock and selling fast or due between now and the end of December with some already pre-sold. Please get in touch to discuss pricing on all chemical requirements and secure what you need.

Fertiliser - For the first time in several weeks, we have seen a shift in the AP pricing. MAP has gone up to $1,070.00 and DAP $1,085.00 per tonne. Urea has seen a slight decline; this has been put down to the market waiting on the pending Indian Tender. Urea is now $700.00 per tonne. As always, Urea is the one that we continue to monitor closely. SSP is $430.00, SOA $440.00, MoP has come back $10 per tonne to $650.00. Please call to discuss your 2025 Fertiliser requirements.

Today's Trends - Sales trends included Angus Heifers, Wheaten Hay, Hay Caps, Ditch Witch, Barley Hay, Tractors and Wheat.

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Dwain Duxson
P - 0427 011 900
E - [email protected] 

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