Farm Tender Daily

Farm Tender Daily - All the news from Monday, the 8th of July, 2024.

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By Dwain Duxson

How do we shoo the Roos? - Kangaroos are becoming a big problem. We are hearing from many Farmers who are having problems with Roos, some that have never really had a problem in the past. These pests are inflicting some damage, which is more noticeable when the season is tight like it is this year in spots.

From devouring locked up Pastures to chewing away at Crops they are eating into Farmers margins. One Farmer said to me today that he has had Lambing paddocks locked up only to be eaten out by a couple of hundred Roos. Which has been pretty devastating.

And he has taken his permit right and has done some culling and noticed that 80 percent of the ones he has shot have been male for some reason.

So where to now, how do we deal with the problem that is getting out of hand? Can we, or are we allowed to bring the numbers back to a more manageable level? Are they becoming a bigger problem for you? Do you have an opinion on what needs to be done to address the problem so that Farmers can regain control? Reply to [email protected]

The Farmers Club headlines - Our 3 topics tomorrow are:
1) It looks like at least 50 local newspapers will be shut down because of Meta.
2) What’s next for the big advancements in Agriculture?
3) A change of scenery can help.
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Podcast - I was lucky enough to recently be interviewed on the Head Shepherd podcast. Take a listen here.

Win a John Deere Tractor - We were pretty chuffed when we offered up a new Toyota Hilux, but this one takes the cake. Active Farmers are offering up a John Deere Tractor, valued at over $280,000. See the flyer at the bottom of the page or go to the link here.

Bank Survey - Our friends at Ag Surveys have just released a Banking survey. Have your say on the Banks. You can complete this short survey here.

Today's Trends - Sales trends included Urea, Lucerne Hay, Spreaders, Drapers Fronts, Vetch Hay, Combines, Barley, Clover Hay, Wheat Hay, Barley Straw, Steel Posts, and Rabbit Traps.

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

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