The Farmers Club Newsletter

The “Club Notes” for Thursday, the 2nd of November 2023

By Dwain Duxson

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An Ag News snapshot right here

We have had some good feedback from the images and article we place in the last half of the newsletter below. We know that most Farmers don't have time to search for relevant Ag news across the range of Ag news publications. That's part of what we want to be, to provide those articles, photos, graphs, tweets, etc, we think Farmers might benefit from. Whatever we do, it will always be short and quick to consume, so you can scroll through at pace and pick and choose what you want to take in. We have added a few more articles and graphs to today's newsletter below. I would love your feedback on this. Reply to [email protected]

We also want to be…..

If you have someone who is starting out in Ag or someone who's involved in Ag but doesn't really know what everyday Farmers get up to, we want to be the conduit for that. Or it could be someone from outside Ag that might want to get into Ag. We want to help educate them on what happens at the grassroots level. So, if you know of anyone that fits the category above, sign them up or send them The Farmers Club link www.thefarmersclub.com.au. We will always bat and cater for Farmers, but we also want to help educate the wannabe Farmers or those involved in Ag on what Farmers do. Do you know anyone who would benefit from this grassroots Farming information? Reply to [email protected]

Goats behind the wire

Goat prices, like Sheep and Cattle prices, have taken a battering. They were nearly $10/kg in the middle of 2022, and now they are around $2/kg. That has been a body blow for those that either Harvest or Farm Goats. Goats have been the saviour for some in the Station country during the transition from Merinos to Sheding type Sheep. In fact, Goat incomes would have outstripped Sheep incomes in some of those years. Now, Stations are Farming Goats instead of Harvesting them. Harvesting was a practice more common in the early days when Goats ran free, and it was the luck of the draw (or good management) as to how many you could muster. I heard on a podcast that today, something like 80 percent of the Goats processed come from behind the wire. By that, I mean the Stations are now Farming them with Goat-proof external fences. Tell us about your experience Farming or Harvesting Goats. Reply to [email protected]

So don't panic

Recently, we talked about how Agriculture only allows its participants to grow at a certain rate, and that's not quick. Many young, ambitious people in Ag are go-getters. They want to go fast and create things quickly. Many get frustrated with their progress, but it's the nature of the industry. I know myself, I have been frustrated with our progress at times, more so when I was younger. Today, I am more relaxed about progress. I know if you put the work in and adopt an incremental attitude, things will happen in time. I look at some Farming families and where they were 20 years ago, and today, many of these businesses are unrecognisable. But 20 years is a long time when you think out to 2043. But that's what it takes. If you are frustrated at your progress in Ag, take a step back, don't panic and keep at it. It will happen. Are you happy with your progress in Ag? Reply to [email protected]

It's Mo growing season

The Farm Tender team is doing the Movember thing. Click here to support our campaign. Reply to [email protected]

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Dwain Duxson
0427 011 900

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