A golden record - 7.16t/ha yield for canola crop
Article I Lucy Moore It was dual purpose, dual income, risk minimising, profit doubling freak of farming winter crop. Twentieth century farmers would say it were too good to be true, but it has been seen and believed on the western fringe of the Greater Blue Mountains near Oberon, New South Wales. Last year, farm manager Peter Brooks and Delta Ag agronomist James Cheetham grew a canola crop of the Pacific Seeds’ Hyola 970CL variety on “Mayfield”, Oberon, to receive a mind-bog
On Location - Delta Agribusiness Dubbo
Article I Lucy Moore Photography I Lisa Weber Photography Strong customer service values have always been the cornerstone of operations, as well as remaining current and progressive in services offered at the Delta Agribusiness Dubbo branch. The branch has just recently received a complete refurbishment of the office and showroom areas, making it much more convenient and serviceable for clients. Branch Manager Ron Gardner has been with the company at Dubbo since da
Yarding up - The rise of Delta Livestock
Article I Rosie O’Keeffe Photography I Dean Kinlyside Whilst sheep and cattle sales might be a numbers game, and in the timing, for the Delta Livestock team, it’s just as important to develop partnerships with producers and maintain an understanding of each farming operation. Delta Livestock Manager David Corcoran has been working with some of his producers for up to three decades. David Corcoran & Bill Frew “Understanding their business, expectations and timing of what
Behind the mic with legendary sports commentators Jim Maxwell AM and Gordon Bray AM
Gordon Bray AM and Jim Maxwell AM have a century of broadcasting on the scoreboard between them and a close friendship that spans 50 years. Gordon Bray and Delta Agribusiness have a long and close relationship since the company’s very inception, with Gordon acting as inaugural MC at its launch in April 2006. As Managing Director Gerard Hines puts it, “Gordon and his family are close friends of ours and the company, and has been actively involved for over 15 years as a trusted
ROWENA’S SHINING LIGHT - A bright future in agriculture for Radford family
Article I Lucy Moore Photography I Jessica Schmierer Farmers and graziers are regarded as some of the greatest optimists and the Radford family of Rowena, NSW, are no exception. Now in their second year of decent rainfall since the most recent and well-publicised drought period, the Radfords remain acutely aware of how quickly things can change, and are as they say, making hay while the sun shines.
The fresh artisan label putting Mendooran on the map
Article I Rosie O’Keeffe Photography I Lisa Weber Photography Artisan cheeses may not often be associated with country showgrounds, but at Mendooran every week, it’s a hive of activity as rural women come together to produce boutique award-winning varieties. Deb Kiem who began the Blue Sky Cheese business with friend Pip Archer in late 2018, reveals the secret ingredient is “keeping it local” and using traditional handmade techniques. “It was really about learning
SOWING SUCCESS - How changing seasons are a driving force for growth for the Hallam family
Article I Lucy Moore Photography I Jane McLean Photography With more than 135 years in farming in north west Victoria, the Hallam family have certainly experienced varying seasonal conditions. They say dry spells have provided the most valuable insights into the most profitable areas of their business, and those less sustainable. The Hallam farming enterprise is run across 12,000 hectares near Hopetoun. They have measured less than 40mm of rain up until au
Delta Agribusiness announces expansion into Western Australia.
We are very pleased to announce that Delta Agribusiness has today completed a transaction to acquire a significant stake in the Western Australia Crop Protection market, via the acquisition of David Gray’s Aglink (DGA) and Aqquire Rural Holdings. (ARH) David Gray’s Aglink is a leading wholesale provider of farm inputs to Western Australia growers, and operates a warehouse and distribution network in Perth to service over 50 independent Rural supply businesses across the state
