Damien Sommerville
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Damien Sommerville
@sommy79.bsky.social
Father of 3, Husband, Farmer, Agronomist, CFS volunteer , GrainGrowers National Policy Group member . Mid North SA. Ride a DR650 for fun.
I don’t understand shutting down our coal fired power stations to keep emissions down whilst still mining and selling coal for others to burn. Unbelievable
Merry Christmas from Albanese and Tanya Plibersek, it’s officially Take Out The Trash season! 4 new coal approvals just in time for Christmas. What a gift for all the kiddies who might have been hoping for real climate action and a safe future.
December 19, 2024 at 10:15 PM
If anyone from #agsky knows grain industry people who go above and beyond please nominate them

www.sagrainindustryawards.com.au
SA Grain Industry Awards
GPSA is putting together the ultimate havest playlist - the Harvest 100!
www.sagrainindustryawards.com.au
December 3, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Bit of heavy rain an hail last night, won’t help get the crop harvested.
November 29, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Still going rain on the forecast, getting some good oil and aurprising yield from trident canola given the dry year #agsky #ausag
November 23, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Reposted by Damien Sommerville
The price of wheat, urea and dap from 60s to present (in 2010 dollars).

The trend is similar in these commodities, and they also tend to follow the energy markets.

Fertilizer is heavily energy intensive to produce. #agsky
November 21, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Reposted by Damien Sommerville
Open source and the right to repair go hand in hand.

Efficient innovation in ag, means we need to embrace open source for both software and hardware dev.

Really interesting video on the topic
youtu.be/jaOS6bGta7M?...
How John Deere Robs Farmers Of $4 Billion A Year
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Reposted by Damien Sommerville
Agricultural commodities do not operate in isolation. They are heavily influenced by external (to ag) factors, such as the cost of energy.

Energy costs and grain are linked due to the cost of production but also the linkage to biofuels.
November 19, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Reposted by Damien Sommerville
Australian agriculture and farming people - I am playing around here and thought a starter pack could be fun...

Who should I add?

go.bsky.app/EXzXncP
November 13, 2024 at 10:39 PM