Barenbrug Export Operations Update - Dec 2021
Without a doubt, the most challenging part of the supply chain is...
Without a doubt, the most challenging part of the supply chain is the current shipping climate. The international shipping industry has never seen such strain as we have been facing for 2 years now.
Barenbrug Australian Update - April 2020
At this time, it is important to reflect on what is happening...
At this time, it is important to reflect on what is happening around the world, and we hope that our customers, friends and their families, remain safe and positive for what lies beyond this crisis. Australia has one of the most diverse climates of any country, and we have experienced just about every type of event in the past 6 months.
Heritage International Production Update - May 2019
Extremely dry summer conditions were experienced throughout...
Extremely dry summer conditions were experienced throughout Southern Australia during the recently completed harvest. This provided ideal conditions for a condensed harvest and contributed to delivery of good quality seed.
Barenbrug Alfalfa Update - May 2019
2019 Australian alfalfa harvest is expected to be at the lowest...
2019 Australian alfalfa harvest is expected to be at the lowest level for quite some time, early indications are for the total estimated Australian crop volume to be down by about 40% on last year.
Barenbrug Export Operations Update - May 2019
Barenbrug would like to welcome Theresa Wong to our export...
Barenbrug would like to welcome Theresa Wong to our export shipping department. Theresa joins us following the retirement of Sandy Makins, who will be highly missed. We are most excited to have Theresa on board. Theresa brings a wealth of experience in the shipping industry working with various freight forwarders.
Barenbrug Australian Update - May 2019
In our last newsletter in December, I reported that Australian...
In our last newsletter in December, I reported that Australian climatic conditions had been challenging. Unfortunately, these conditions continued throughout the Northern Hemisphere Summer and into Autumn.
Barenbrug International Update - May 2019
The 2018/19 harvest is now complete with the last deliveries of...
The 2018/19 harvest is now complete with the last deliveries of Alfalfa to the cleaning sheds. Overall harvest was a mixed result for a lot of producers, but a continuation of good red meat, wool and hay prices have certainly helped growers.
Barenbrug International Update - December 2018
At the time of writing this, we have started our 2018/19 harvest...
At the time of writing this, we have started our 2018/19 harvest. Overall production will be down for most species as a result of drought conditions, as well as attractive hay prices providing a more cost-effective option for growers. Buyer activity has been subdued in the past months, but we are now starting to see some activity in various regions.
Barenbrug Australian Update - December 2018
Since our last newsletter in July, the local Domestic market has...
Since our last newsletter in July, the local Domestic market has been challenging, however strong commodity pricing is keeping the outlook positive. Seasonal conditions over much of mainland Australia have remained dry, and the current outlook is for these conditions to continue.
Barenbrug Alfalfa Update - December 2018
2019 Australian alfalfa harvest is expected to be at the lowest...
2019 Australian alfalfa harvest is expected to be at the lowest level for quite some time, early indications are for the total estimated Australian crop volume to be down by about 40% on last year.
Barenbrug Export Operations Update - December 2018
With 2018 almost over we are concentrating on getting shipments...
With 2018 almost over we are concentrating on getting shipments packed on vessels before we shut down for the Christmas/New Break. Barenbrug export shipping department will be closed from Monday 24th December returning Wednesday 2nd January.
Heritage International Production Update - December 2018
This year has been a very difficult year for Australian...
This year has been a very difficult year for Australian agriculture and especially seed production. We have experienced record drought conditions across the majority of New South Wales and Queensland and widespread frost has caused issues further south into Victoria and South Australia.
Barenbrug International Sales Update July 2018
Australian growers are now planting the last of their crops and...
Australian growers are now planting the last of their crops and hoping that good Spring rains can ensure a successful crop but there is a long way to go. Weather predictions for many parts of the country over the next 3-6 months are not overly favourable but no need for panic yet.
Barenbrug Production Supply Update July 2018
Autumn and early winter rainfall has been well below average...
Autumn and early winter rainfall has been well below average across Southern Australia as large blocking weather systems have been pushing rain systems well south of the continent. However we have been fortunate to receive good April and May rainfall in our major seed production regions of South East South Australia, Southern Victoria and Tasmania.
Barenbrug Australian Update July 2018
We have just completed what has been a very busy financial year...
We have just completed what has been a very busy financial year for the business, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their business and support over the past 12 months.
Barenbrug Production Supply Update March 2018
Harvest for all species except Alfalfa has finished with yields...
Harvest for all species except Alfalfa has finished with yields and quality being quite variable. This was due to an extremely warm and dry weather event in late November, impacting on critical seed filling.
Barenbrug International Sales Update March 2018
The Australian harvest has been going on in earnest for the past...
The Australian harvest has been going on in earnest for the past few months and now coming to its end as the alfalfa nears its conclusion. To date yields across many crops were extremely variable and mainly in part due to high rainfall events and erratic temperature levels during key periods of December and January.
Barenbrug Australian Update March 2018
There has been strong demand for Diploid type Rhodes Grass over...
There has been strong demand for Diploid type Rhodes Grass over the past few months, however we still have quality stock to offer, with new crop starting to be harvested in April/May (depending on weather). The rain will also benefit species such as Buffel & Panics, and will set up some of the perennial tropical legume seed crops that were planted earlier in the year.
Barenbrug International Alfalfa Production Update March 2018
Alfalfa harvest is well underway with the majority of dryland...
Alfalfa harvest is well underway with the majority of dryland crops completed and almost of half of irrigated crops either done or being done this week. Many crops have been desiccated in the last week in preparation for this week’s warm weather.
Barenbrug International Staff Changes December 2017
Exciting staff changes are happening in the International Team as...
Exciting staff changes are happening in the International Team as we welcome Kathy Gray & wish Roger Dennis all the best in his new role looking after Northern Production Procurement.
Barenbrug International Alfalfa Production Update December 2017
Spring sown alfalfa plantings have established well with...
Spring sown alfalfa plantings have established well with favourable weather conditions and regular rain events to ensure a good even germination and on-time sprays for weed management.
Barenbrug International Sales Update December 2017
Buyer activity has, in the main, been somewhat subdued over the...
Buyer activity has, in the main, been somewhat subdued over the past few months. This has been due to a combination of being sold out of different products but also to a successful harvests of various products overseas.
Barenbrug Export Operations Update December 2017
With 2017 almost over we are concentrating on getting shipments...
With 2017 almost over we are concentrating on getting shipments packed on vessels before shut down for the Christmas/New Year holidays. Barenbrug export shipping department will be closed from Friday 22nd December returning Tuesday 2nd January.
Barenbrug International Alfalfa Production Update September 2017
Continued rain events during April made the irrigated alfalfa...
Continued rain events during April made the irrigated alfalfa seed harvest challenging and disappointing due to quick regrowth and seed drop in the paddock, above average clean out percentage at the cleaning shed and seed quality dropping with some seed lines being rejected.
Barenbrug Australian Update September 2017
The high’s and low’s of agriculture have certainly been...
The high’s and low’s of agriculture have certainly been demonstrated this year through the Southern Hemisphere winter. While the bottom third of the Australian continent saw a wetter than average winter, the rest of the country has experienced very dry seasonal conditions.