by Richard Avery | Nov 18, 2019 | Discussion Piece, Why Use Us?
I remember my grandfather commenting when seeing the bailing contractor turn into our family farm in the late 90’s, “what I would have done for one of them”. Today’s post is inspired by a twitter post by Nick Kelly, talking about the decline of the number of broadacre...
by Richard Avery | Nov 11, 2019 | Discussion Piece
Yesterday, Banks barley failed to meet malt accreditation requirements prescribed by barley Australia. I’ve been surprised to see some discontent in the industry. Likewise, with regards to standards at the bin if a load fails to meet malt specifications for germ end...
by Richard Avery | Nov 8, 2019 | Why Use Us?
This week I’ve had 3 phone calls from farmers looking for help. They have missed opportunities with their marketing that they are only just becoming aware of after talking to friends or neighbours. When I was a kid, dad used to work on the farm all day, then come home...
by Richard Avery | Nov 6, 2019 | Why Use Us?
Yesterday, I spent around 3 hours sorting out 1 load of barley. I’ve just finished the invoicing for it now and reflecting on the process. The grower was busy. He was trying to crutch lambs and get harvesting while fixing a broken-down truck. On the flip side, the...
by Richard Avery | Nov 5, 2019 | Discussion Piece
The following map and table shouldn’t go together. Australia is a dry continent. When we have a dry season, food production is significantly hampered. At least, that’s what history has told us. But today’s farmers have learnt from the past. They have collaborated on...