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Farm Tender Daily - All the news from Friday, the 16th of August, 2024.

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By Dwain Duxson

Ahh The EP - Some of you will be aware that we have spent the week in the Eyre Peninsula (EP). Newby Farm Tender staff member Phil Rowntree and I did 3 days as an exhibitor at the EP Field Days.

The Field Day was good, but like a lot of Field Days, they could trim off a day, as the last day was really windy, and the crowd was sparse.

As for the Crops, they looked good, but like in a lot of spots, they need rain for them to continue looking good. Everything is a bit behind due to the dry start. Having never been here before, the countryside was more undulating than I envisaged. What also struck me was how everything changes really quickly, the soil type, the rainfall, the terrain. There’s a real sweet spot around Cummins where they very rarely miss out on a Crop and it looked good.

We stayed in Port Lincoln, which was a nice place with plenty going for it. The sunrises across the ocean were a real highlight. Last but not least, the people were super friendly and seemed very laid back. From a Farming sense, they roll with the punches and know that lesser years are a part of how it all works. A very enjoyable experience and I will be back. If you haven’t been, do yourself a favour. What’s your opinion of the EP? Reply to [email protected]

The Farmers Club headlines - Our 3 topics tomorrow are:
1) The Saltbush story - It probably didn’t turn out as planned.
2) Coming home on the Farm is a given for some, but this guy says you have to prove yourself.
3) The Butcher buys a Bakery.
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National Cattle prices - EYCI 664 (+5), WYCI 616 (-20), Feeder Steer 367 (+7), Heavy Steer 359 (+27), Processor Cow 290 (+19). National Sheep prices: Trade Lamb 806 (-6), Heavy Lamb 811 (-12), Restocker Lamb 637 (+121), Mutton 373 (+1). Goat prices: 184 (+29). All prices are up until Friday, the 16th of August and are cents/kg. Ranges are from a week ago. Source MLA.

Today's Trends - Sales trends included Drop Deck Trailer, Lucerne Hay, Windmills, Oaten Hay, Vetch Hay, Sunflower Seeds, Wheat Hay, Bird Control Unit, Lucerne Seed, Field Bin, Grain Bag Inloader, Tipper Trailer, Barley, Phalaris Hay, Field Peas, Mower Conditioner, Vetch Seed, Bale Wagon and GPS Equipment

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Dwain Duxson
P - 0427 011 900
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