Today Tuesday 6.4.10 is our last day of farm visits. Tomorrow we drive 400km to Montevideo to catch a plane to Santiago, Auckland then to Sydney and arrive 7.30am Friday.
We saw a farming system model and an agricltural research university today which has completed our Global Focus Tour for Autumn 2010. What an amazing learning experience, fun and adventure. Thanks to Row, Graeme, Rob, Ian, Steve, Marty and Alister. See you all soon
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Monday, 5 April 2010
Saturday, 3 April 2010
Montevideo to Colonial
On saturday after a quick tour around the city of Montevideo we traveled west to Colonial which was founded in the 1600. It is a historic town with cobble roads and great eating places and small shops. After lunch we visited a dairy farmer who also grows sorghum, soy, maize, wheat, lucernce and ryegrass. Uruguay climate is similar to southern Australia but averages more rainfall throughout the year. Up to 1300mm per year.
Montevideo capital of Uruguay
Montevideo the capital of Uruguay with a population of 1.5mil people which is half of all of Uruguay. We arrived on Good Friday night.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Australian Embassy-Brazil
Thursday night we were hosted by the Australian Ambassador to Brazil (Neil Mules) at his home. It was a relaxing evening with nice food and good company. Thanks to Goran for his help throughout the day.
Brasilia Sheep, beef, soy, corn
A dynamic farm owned by a lawyer who is developing Brazilian agriculture by importing beef and sheep genetics to improve the productivity of farming in Brazil. He has hosted many foreign guests and we were lucky to spend the afternoon with he and his workers.
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