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Droving 18,000 head on Kidman trails

Droving 18,000 head on Kidman trails
MILLIONAIRE pastoralist Tom Brinkworth is using the old stock routes to move his newly bought cattle...

BJD response efforts hampered

BJD response efforts hampered
AN independent review of Queensland's BJD disease outbreak has found that the government department ...

F4AW gains momentum

F4AW gains momentum
A NEW social media group has been launched to bolster the cyber armoury of farmers and rural communi...
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Remembering Slim Dusty

Remembering Slim Dusty
THERE may not be a national Slim Dusty Day this week as some country music fans had hoped, but as of...
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First-cross ewe maidens to $211 at Bendigo

15 Nov 12   First-cross ewe maidens made to a season's top in Victoria of $211 a head at the independent agents sale at Bendigo on Wednesday.

The Weekly Wrap June 20

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We take a look at the latest edition of The Land newspaper.

Dairy defies tough times

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PEOPLE from all facets of the dairy industry converged on the Barn Palais at Mount Gambier recently.

More Richmond Races Photos

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A big few days in Richmond last weekend caught on camera by Reg Burton North Queensland Register

Downs weaners hit Dalby market

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A total of 5100 of cattle were yarded at today's Dalby sale.

Roma hosts successful AgForce Forum

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Queensland Country Life's Penelope Arthur captured all the action at Roma's Agforce dinner.

Beef Week kicks off

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Beef Week begins with a bang - good weather, good crowds and good sales.
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Cropping

GM injunction refused

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...
The Land

Canola still a keeper

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...
Stock & Land

Cropping belt in top condition

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

AgTrader off to flying start

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,...

Pumps propel Davey's global reach

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

The Land

Lamb prices leap ahead at Griffith

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...
Stock & Land

China pushes mutton up

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

The Land

Moombi's $30k high

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...
Queensland Country Life

Long-haul cattle make MSA grade

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...
Stock Journal

OJD plan 'low risk'

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

'Prove yourself': ADM blasted

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...

Ag exports to ease

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

Stock & Land

Year-round Avo access

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...

Revamped avocado committee

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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