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Cattle Council holds AGM and sets future priorities

Cattle Council holds AGM and sets future priorities

The Cattle Council of Australia has held its annual general meeting in Tamworth.

Australia-first drone testing site to call Cloncurry home

Australia-first drone testing site to call Cloncurry home

A cutting edge $14.5 million commercial drone testing facility will be built in Cloncurry in early 2020.

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

Panorama millet proves a winner at Horseshoe Lagoon near Giru.

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

In this week's The Gauge, South Australian beef producer Gillian Fennell says Australia needs a whole of society approach to climate change.

Australia-first drone testing site to call Cloncurry home

Australia-first drone testing site to call Cloncurry home

A cutting edge $14.5 million commercial drone testing facility will be built in Cloncurry in early 2020.

Cows sell to top of 255.2c at Mareeba

Cows sell to top of 255.2c at Mareeba

The quality of bullocks, cows and local trade cattle was very good at Mareeba this week.

Markham aiming for APRA bull ride treble

Markham aiming for APRA bull ride treble

Mareeba's Rohan Markham is aiming to win the rookie bull ride title, pro tour and the APRA title in 2020.

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Burdekin cane growers are challenging the big stick approach to fertiliser use in the cane industry.

Pest and weed strategy only words at the moment

Pest and weed strategy only words at the moment

A collaborative approach is how Queensland's agriculture minister has responded to questions of how the state's long-awaited invasive plants and animal strategy will be funded.

Markham aiming for APRA bull ride treble

Markham aiming for APRA bull ride treble

Mareeba's Rohan Markham is aiming to win the rookie bull ride title, pro tour and the APRA title in 2020.

QRIC amnesty on horse retirement extended

QRIC amnesty on horse retirement extended

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

In this week's The Gauge, South Australian beef producer Gillian Fennell says Australia needs a whole of society approach to climate change.

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Burdekin cane growers are challenging the big stick approach to fertiliser use in the cane industry.

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

Panorama millet proves a winner at Horseshoe Lagoon near Giru.

Pest and weed strategy only words at the moment

Pest and weed strategy only words at the moment

A collaborative approach is how Queensland's agriculture minister has responded to questions of how the state's long-awaited invasive plants and animal strategy will be funded.

QRIC amnesty on horse retirement extended

QRIC amnesty on horse retirement extended

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Beef Country bull sale tops at $20,000

Beef Country bull sale tops at $20,000

The 12th annual Beef Country Brahman Bull Sale achieved a top of $20,000, a 100 per cent clearance and a $5,588 average.

Beef Country bull sale tops at $20,000

Northern Australia swotting through barriers and rewards

Fighting fires on multiple fronts

Pollies must provide practical solutions

Beef

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Fewer, bigger, bolder the way forward for MLA: Strong

Fewer, bigger, bolder the way forward for MLA: Strong

MLA MD Jason Strong on vegans, alternative proteins and rising retail prices of red meat.

Cattle Council holds AGM and sets future priorities

Cattle Council holds AGM and sets future priorities

The Cattle Council of Australia has held its annual general meeting in Tamworth.

MLA to waive fees in bid to help rebuild flock and herd

MLA to waive fees in bid to help rebuild flock and herd

MLA moves to fast-track adoption of research and uptake of tools.

Asian markets the future powerhouse: Robb

Asian markets the future powerhouse: Robb

Former trade minister Andrew Robb AO has credited liberalisation and FTA's for the strong state of Australian trade.

Agribusiness

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Booming organic industry's top awards to wine, egg producers

Booming organic industry's top awards to wine, egg producers

Wine, eggs, beef lasagne, dairy and seaweed extract producers have featured in this year's Australian Organic winners' circle

Port of Brisbane: How to take 2.4 million trucks off the road

Port of Brisbane: How to take 2.4 million trucks off the road

Port of Brisbane has received $20 million in funding to ramp up the planning required to connect the Inland Rail with the port.

AACo's Wagyu sales drive helps cut half-year loss to $14m

AACo's Wagyu sales drive helps cut half-year loss to $14m

Australian Agricultural Company has cut is net loss back by about 80pc on the same time last year

AA Co says increased Wagyu sales herald positive future

AA Co says increased Wagyu sales herald positive future

AA Co says a 10 per cent increase in global Wagyu meat sales heralds a positive future for the branded food business.

Property

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NQ's Rocky Springs sold before auction

NQ's Rocky Springs sold before auction

Mount Surprise property Rocky Springs has sold before auction with about 3000 cattle.

Homebush Farm heads to auction

Homebush Farm heads to auction

Homebush Farm will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Toowoomba on December 18.

Brigalow country: Deearne sets the standard

Brigalow country: Deearne sets the standard

Deearne will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Brisbane on December 20.

Brymaroo mixed farming country on the market

Brymaroo mixed farming country on the market

Brymaroo property Hamlyns is being sold through an expressions of interest process through Ray White Rural.

Etta Plains sale starts NW irrigation era

Etta Plains sale starts NW irrigation era

The sale of Etta Plains at Julia Creek for just under $25 million has been hailed as the much-needed agenda setter north west Queensland's embryonic irrigated agriculture industry needs.

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Let's celebrate National AgDay!

Let's celebrate National AgDay!

Sponsored content: CommBank are getting behind National AgDay by celebrating all our Aussie farmers and the wider industry, big and small, old and young.

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

Vehicles face airbag registration ban

State and territory government traffic authorities are considering deregistration of vehicles fitted with faulty Alpha and critical airbags where owners have ignored repeated requests to have them replaced.

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

Future Focus: connecting regional Australia

The latest edition of Future Focus magazine examines the role of technology, communications and transport in building a more prosperous regional Australia.

From the saleyards to tech entrepreneurship

From the saleyards to tech entrepreneurship

When most people think of tech entrepreneurs they think of a hoodie wearing millenial from Silicone Valley, not a lifelong livestock agent from Gunnedah, but that's exactly what Guy Gallen is.

Landcarers race to save tortoise from extinction

Landcarers race to save tortoise from extinction

Landcarers use Gallagher Landcare Fencing Grant to help save the Western Swamp Tortoise from the brink of extinction.

Help protect a rural Australian quiet achiever

Help protect a rural Australian quiet achiever

Advertiser content: Between June 2011 and June 2019 pork consumption for dinner has grown by 2.5 kg per Australian, making pork the fastest growing mainstream meat in the country.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

By getting on the front foot to control the angst of gift giving and large bills before Christmas, you will be set up for a happy New Year.

Top Australian carbon project developer takes the lead with carbon neutral certification

Top Australian carbon project developer takes the lead with carbon neutral certification

Sponsored content: One Australian business helping landholders reap the financial benefits of the fast growing carbon economy is "walking the talk" by become certified carbon neutral.

Photos & Video

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Faces from the Cloncurry Races

Faces from the Cloncurry Races

It was a scorcher at Schumacher Park as Cloncurry celebrated its final race day for 2019 on Saturday.

Faces of the Gold City sale

Faces of the Gold City sale

See who was spotted at the Dalrymple Saleyards.

Charters Towers amateurs

Charters Towers amateurs

See who was out and about enjoying the atmosphere at the Charters Towers Amateur races at the weekend.

Photos from the Cloncurry Cup

Photos from the Cloncurry Cup

North west Queensland racing fans donned their finery on October 12 for the Cloncurry Cup.

Day 2 at the Brahman Week Sale

Day 2 at the Brahman Week Sale

It was another strong day for the greys at day two of Brahman week. See who witnessed the action.

Cropping

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Celebrating a slice of heaven on Ag Day

Celebrating a slice of heaven on Ag Day

CANEGROWERS Mackay is celebrating Ag Day with a farm photographic competition.

New herbicide gets approval

New herbicide gets approval

Aussie grain growers with problem ryegrass will be keen to try newly registered herbicide Luximax, which has a new mode of action.

Canola production dips below 2m tonnes

Canola production dips below 2m tonnes

Australian canola production will dip below 2 million tonnes for the first time since 2009-10 but some farmers have good harvest reports.

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Fertiliser flexibility vital in Burdekin

Burdekin cane growers are challenging the big stick approach to fertiliser use in the cane industry.

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

North Qld millet crop purely for the birds

Panorama millet proves a winner at Horseshoe Lagoon near Giru.

Machinery

World's fastest tractor

World's fastest tractor

JCB Fastrac wins Guinness World Record for speediest tractor

CSIRO open new research farm

CSIRO open new research farm

The CSIRO has invested $11.5 million in a new digitally enabled research station

Machinery companies collaborate on data

Machinery companies collaborate on data

Big machinery brands John Deere, Claas and CNH Industrial have come together to develop a common data sharing platform

Dig deep for big gains

Dig deep for big gains

Queensland researchers have built an experimental machine for the deep placement of fertiliser

Deere focused on automation and artificial intelligence

Deere focused on automation and artificial intelligence

John Deere have showcased a number of innovative concepts at Agritechnica, including a concept spray drone developed with Volocopter.

Fendt wins tractor of the year

Fendt wins tractor of the year

The Fendt 942 Vario has been named tractor of they year at Agritechnica

Driving the future of farming

Driving the future of farming

The head of innovation for Agritechnica believes there are a number of trends driving forward agricultural machinery technology.

Electric mini-digger keeps things quiet

Electric mini-digger keeps things quiet

JCB CEA will launch its first electric mini-digger early next year

Sheep

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What's driving the store sheep boom?

What's driving the store sheep boom?

Prices for young ewes has cracked $400, but what is conspiring to send prices so high?

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

National ewe record briefly held at Edenhope

Edenhope held the national record for ewe prices for mere hours but it retains the highest price in Victoria, with prices to $388.

Hey ewe, please fence me in for better management

Hey ewe, please fence me in for better management

A leading sheep classer and consultant says containment areas should have a permanent role in the management of sheep farms.

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

New Zealand sheep flock on its way up

Total sheep numbers are expected to increase in New Zealand by 0.3 per cent to 27.39 million head.

Dairy

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Global dairy volatility easing: NZ analyst

Global dairy volatility easing: NZ analyst

Volatility in global dairy markets is easing as the industry undergoes structural change, according to a New Zealand dairy analyst.

Pollies must provide practical solutions

Pollies must provide practical solutions

The LNP must help find a way to guarantee a sustainable and fair farmgate price.

'This is an act of unreasonable corporate bastardry'

'This is an act of unreasonable corporate bastardry'

Southern Queensland dairy farmers are being refused a 5c/litre increase in the farm-gate price of milk.

Dairy industry needs political intervention

Dairy industry needs political intervention

We need our politicians to intervene and fix the market imbalance and lack of profit in our industry.

The milk, the whole milk and nothing but the milk: the story behind our dairy woes

The milk, the whole milk and nothing but the milk: the story behind our dairy woes

In this piece for The Conversation, University of Melbourne's Professor of Cattle and Sheep Production Medicine, Andrew Fisher takes a look at the big issues impacting in our dairy industry.

Opinion

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It's time for Merino industry to end the mulesing 'pain'

It's time for Merino industry to end the mulesing 'pain'

The future of mulesing has become the most divisive issue in the Merino industry.

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

'We aren't the cause or the cure of climate change'

In this week's The Gauge, South Australian beef producer Gillian Fennell says Australia needs a whole of society approach to climate change.

Fighting fires on multiple fronts

Fighting fires on multiple fronts

Questions about the role of climate change are being raised in the rural communities most affected by the fires.