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Farm Tender Daily - All the news from Friday, the 17th of May, 2024.
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By Dwain Duxson
Extra edition 6 am Saturday morning - I am going to send you an extra edition at 6 am on Saturday morning for 2 reasons. 1) is I want to announce the next move on the "Farmers - No Food and Fibre Week" idea, which we have had an overwhelming response to. And 2) I just want to give you a full example of what we do at The Farmers Club. We have had strong sign-ups, and I think it is a great thing to keep you in the know on all things Ag. Check your inbox at 6 am EST.
Drought can floor the best - I saw an interesting Tweet this morning, and it just reemphasised how crippling drought can be for Farmers. See the Tweet feed at the bottom of the page.
The guy in WA is about 7 or 8 months into one of the dryest and hottest periods on record, and he is sick of it already. He was asking how the guys in Qld and NSW handled 3 years in a row (2017-2020).
Long periods of drought can cripple the most resilient Farmers. It's the grind of having to do the same things day after day, which gets to people. But it's the loss of confidence that gets even the best people down. The good Farmers have great faith in what they do and are always confident without being arrogant. An intense drought can erode that confidence and floor the best.
So, the advice I was given in a conversation yesterday was for people not to beat themselves up when things are going against them. Especially things out of their control. Easier said than done, but you have to work really hard at it, knowing that there is rain around the corner and the good times will return. There are several areas that have had an extended dry period already, and with the cold weather coming in, the Livestock guys will be feeding for a while yet. Keep talking to people and make sure to convince yourself that everything is going to be alright and one day it will end. Have you been through a drought and let things get on top of you? Reply to [email protected]
The Farmers Club headlines - Our 3 topics tomorrow are:
1) Next step for “Farmers - No Food and Fibre week”. (Free).
2) Decisions Decisions. It’s times like these a bit of gut feel can come into play. (Paid).
3) The thinking book. (Paid).
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Current Fertiliser Market Indicative prices - (all prices are Ex GST). Please note that these prices are current market prices, we may have access to products at much better rates. These prices are indicative for when you are being quoted for your fertiliser requirements. Urea - $630.00 (-$30) (All Ports) MAP - $1070.00 (All Ports) (NC) - DAP - $1,085.00 (All ports) (NC), SSP - $639.00 (Brisbane) (NC), $430.00 (Adelaide, Newcastle, Geelong, Portland) (NC), MoP - $720.00 (-$20) (All ports), SoP - $1,230.00 (Brisbane, Geelong & Adelaide) (NC), $1,270.00 (Newcastle) (NC), $1,240.00 (Portland) (NC), Gran-Am $450.00 (all ports) (NC). Please note: All ports include the following locations: Geelong, Portland, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Newcastle. Ring Ellen on 0418 137 224 for any Fertiliser requirements.
National Cattle prices: EYCI 624 (+20), WYCI 438 (-9), Feeder Steer 318 (+1), Heavy Steer 298 (-8), Processor Cow 228 (+7). National Sheep prices: Trade Lamb 648 (NC), Heavy Lamb 666 (-2), Restocker Lamb 554 (+52), Mutton 304 (+27). Goat prices: 180 (NC). All prices are up until Friday, the 10th of May, and are cents/kg. Ranges are from a week ago. Source MLA.
Today's Trends - Sales trends included Sheep Handler, Feed Barley, Lucerne Hay, Side by Side, Sprayer, Tynes, Clover & Rye Hay, Vetch Hay, Oaten Hay, Lamb Marking Cradle, Hay Feed Out Cart, Clover Seed, and GPS Equipment.
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Dwain Duxson
P - 0427 011 900
E - [email protected]
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