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Droving 18,000 head on Kidman trails
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Remembering Slim Dusty
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A matter of opinion
A selection of editorials from around the Fairfax Agricultural Media group covering the issues of the week. (2 entries)
Agribuzz with David Leyonhjelm
Commentary, news and analysis with agribusiness consultant David Leyonhjelm. Email David at reclaimfreedom@gmail.com (73 entries)
Better Backyards with Gherkin Jarvis
Self-proclaimed gardening expert and carpet enthusiast, Gherkin Jarvis, brings you his thoughts on Australia’s great lifestyle tradition, the backyard. (12 entries)
Canberra Comment
Rural Press Canberra bureau chief Colin Bettles tackles the big national rural and agricultural issues and ensures the hard questions are asked about how policies and decisions will impact remote and rural Australians. (28 entries)
Choice Cuts with Brad Cooper
Group beef writer Brad Cooper presents a video round up of the big news in beef this week. (11 entries)
Future Farmers Network
Young people creating prosperous futures in rural industry (12 entries)
Grain of Truth
Rural Press grains writer Gregor Heard on the big issues facing the broadacre farmers today. (43 entries)
On the way
Join Ashley Walmsley as he shares his experiences as an expecting father. (25 entries)
Out Here
Out here, with Matt Cawood, wondering how it all works. (42 entries)
Panel Beat with GRDC
The Grains Research and Development Corporation’s southern regional panel will provide a monthly overview of seasonal cropping activities, and relevant research, development and extension effort in the southern cropping region. (1 entries)
Silks and Saddles
Terry Butt's weekly opinion piece covering all the latest happenings and news in the Queensland racing community, and beyond. (11 entries)
The Reggietorial
The North Queensland Register team are an opinionated bunch and the Reggietorial gives us an opportunity to express our opinions both positive and negative. We encourage you, the reader, to reply to these pieces - whether you agree with us or not. (9 entries)
Think clearly GET MUDDY
To think clearly in farming and about farming, you need to get muddy - commit, roll up your sleeves and get involved. SAM TRETHEWEY gets stuck into some of the issues facing those on the land. (3 entries)

Cropping

THE Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction preventing Kojonup farmer Mike Baxter from planting genetically modified (GM) canola.
THE Supreme Court has refused to grant an injunction preventing Kojonup farmer Mike Baxter from planting...
WHILE this season’s canola crop certainly won’t be as strong as last year’s record breaker, the oilseed will still be a valuable crop in any farmer’s rotation, according to Australian Oilseeds Federation executive director Nick Goddard.
WHILE this season’s canola crop certainly won’t be as strong as last year’s record breaker, the oilseed...
CROPPERS throughout the Wimmera and Mallee are rejoicing in the turnaround of the previously barren season, with heavy rain last week creating a strong sense of optimism for the year ahead.
CROPPERS throughout the Wimmera and Mallee are rejoicing in the turnaround of the previously barren...

Machinery

SINCE its launch at Farmfest at Toowoomba two weeks ago, Fairfax Agricultural Media’s AgTrader website, AgTrader.com.au, has taken off with more than 2000 items listed for sale.
SINCE its launch at Farmfest at Toowoomba two weeks ago, Fairfax Agricultural Media’s AgTrader website,...
AUSTRALIAN-MADE Davey fire fighting pumps have not only been a big hit on the domestic market but are now sold into every continent around the world.
AUSTRALIAN-MADE Davey fire fighting pumps have not only been a big hit on the domestic market but are now...

Sheep

RAIN and a reduced yarding played in the favour of Weethalle mixed farmers Chris and Brenda Heaslip when their lambs were sold for a generous $182.20 a head at the Griffith prime lamb sale last Friday.
RAIN and a reduced yarding played in the favour of Weethalle mixed farmers Chris and Brenda Heaslip when...
SHEEP markets found a new price level last week, due in part to a softening of the Australian dollar.
SHEEP markets found a new price level last week, due in part to a softening of the Australian dollar.

Livestock

WHEN the opening bid for Moombi Ooktali G34 of $15,000 rang out at the 54th Dectomax National Shorthorn Sale at Dubbo last week, punters ringside sat up and took notice.
WHEN the opening bid for Moombi Ooktali G34 of $15,000 rang out at the 54th Dectomax National Shorthorn...
THOUSANDS of cattle once excluded from MSA grading due to obstacles posed by distance from the point of slaughter will now be eligible for the program, beef producers and processors in Brisbane have heard.
THOUSANDS of cattle once excluded from MSA grading due to obstacles posed by distance from the point of...
REVISED national Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) management restrictions - effective July 1 - are set to reduce infection risks for South Australian sheep, according to Biosecurity SA chief veterinary officer Dr Rob Rahaley.
REVISED national Ovine Johne's Disease (OJD) management restrictions - effective July 1 - are set to...

Agribusiness

SENATORS have warned US agribusiness ADM that an unethical business culture won’t be tolerated by the Australian grains industry.
SENATORS have warned US agribusiness ADM that an unethical business culture won’t be tolerated by the...
AGRICULTURAL exports are expected to slow in the next financial year, despite a slight upward revision in forecast earnings thanks to the weaker dollar.
AGRICULTURAL exports are expected to slow in the next financial year, despite a slight upward revision in...

Horticulture

The Avolution, a new avocado marketing company, is bringing together producers from around the country to ensure Aussie families have access to locally grown fruit 
all year round.
The Avolution, a new avocado marketing company, is bringing together producers from around the country to...
A GROWER, exporter and researcher are among the five new members appointed to Horticulture Australia’s revamped Avocado Industry Advisory Committee (IAC).
A GROWER, exporter and researcher are among the five new members appointed to Horticulture Australia’s...
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