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Katherine council unlikely to sue Defence

Katherine council unlikely to sue Defence

Katherine Town Council has given its strongest indication yet it is unlikely to sue the Department of Defence over PFAS contamination of the town.

Owen delivers mixed blessings

Owen delivers mixed blessings

Owen brings heartache and happiness to the North.

Broadacre cropping focus for North

Broadacre cropping focus for North

Developing a broadacre cropping industry in Northern Australia will be the focus of new research.

Qld LNP to elect new state president

Qld LNP to elect new state president

LNP will choose a new state president on Tuesday following the resignation of Gary Spence.

Owen delivers mixed blessings

Owen delivers mixed blessings

Owen brings heartache and happiness to the North.

Bioenergy blow for Ingham

Bioenergy plant plans have been dumped amid renewable energy policy shifts.

Owen brings flash flooding to north Queensland

Owen brings flash flooding to north Queensland

The weather system is expected to move further offshore over the next few days.

Premier declares 2019 the year of Queensland Outback Tourism

Premier declares 2019 the year of Queensland Outback Tourism

The Isa Rodeo, Big Red Bash and Winton's Film Festival are highlights of the new $3m ad campaign.

Climate change not to blame for fires: Trembath

Climate change not to blame for fires: Trembath

Climate change can’t be blamed for the bushfires that raged through central Queensland at the end of November, according to bushfire planning specialist, Bernard Trembath.

Owen brings flash flooding to north Queensland

Owen brings flash flooding to north Queensland

The weather system is expected to move further offshore over the next few days.

Singapore land deal agreed

Singapore land deal agreed

Contracts with willing sellers have been exchanged that will mean the new training area in north Queensland as part of the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative will be established at Greenvale.

Qld LNP to elect new state president

Qld LNP to elect new state president

LNP will choose a new state president on Tuesday following the resignation of Gary Spence.

Premier declares 2019 the year of Queensland Outback Tourism

Premier declares 2019 the year of Queensland Outback Tourism

The Isa Rodeo, Big Red Bash and Winton's Film Festival are highlights of the new $3m ad campaign.

Broadacre cropping focus for North

Broadacre cropping focus for North

Developing a broadacre cropping industry in Northern Australia will be the focus of new research.

Climate change not to blame for fires: Trembath

Climate change not to blame for fires: Trembath

Climate change can’t be blamed for the bushfires that raged through central Queensland at the end of November, according to bushfire planning specialist, Bernard Trembath.

Singapore land deal agreed

Singapore land deal agreed

Contracts with willing sellers have been exchanged that will mean the new training area in north Queensland as part of the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative will be established at Greenvale.

Cyclone Owen crosses into Qld, weakens

Cyclone Owen crosses into Qld, weakens

Owen crossed the south east Gulf of Carpentaria coast between Kowanyama and the Gilbert River Mouth in the early hours of Saturday.

Cyclone Owen crosses into Qld, weakens

Katherine family enjoys mango mania on Bondi

Cyclone Owen approaches coast

Two dead on North’s roads

Agribusiness

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Santa overwhelmed with orders for rain | Grain Brokers Australia

Santa overwhelmed with orders for rain | Grain Brokers Australia

While Australian growers are hoping Santa will bring some rain, Argentina is copping a bucketing.

Bioenergy blow for Ingham

Bioenergy plant plans have been dumped amid renewable energy policy shifts.

Profitability of dairy farms severely cut

Profitability of dairy farms severely cut

There has been a significant drop in profitability for Queensland dairy farms for the 2017-18 year.

Getting prepared to weather storms

Getting prepared to weather storms

Growers should be preparing their horticultural businesses for storm and cyclone season.

Cropping

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Super safflower ready to GO

Super safflower ready to GO

A new range of safflower with super high levels of oleic acids in its oil is set to make a big impact on the Aussie cropping sector.

ACCC hits out at bulk handlers

ACCC hits out at bulk handlers

The ACCC has criticised bulk handlers in its annual bulk grain ports report for a lack of transparency regarding allocation of capacity.

Whopper rain band to drench east coast

Whopper rain band to drench east coast

From Cape York to Wilson's Promontory, the east coast of Australia is expected to cop a dumping of rain this week.

Canola hay risk no greater than other products

Canola hay risk no greater than other products

There is no greater risk of nitrate poisoning from canola hay than there is from other high protein fodder products.

Beat herbicide resistance: Mix it up | Video

Beat herbicide resistance: Mix it up | Video

Bayer has launched a new online resource to help tackle the costly issue of herbicide resistance.

Beef

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Solid result at Wodonga

Solid result at Wodonga

Local northeast hunt smaller Wodonga yarding with a solid unchanged demand

Beef retail prices hold up despite cheaper cattle

Beef retail prices hold up despite cheaper cattle

Even more upward pressure on retail beef prices expected next year.

CPA vows to fight beef imports

CPA vows to fight beef imports

Cattle Producers Australia dismisses "two way street" talk on beef trade.

Messy Brexit puts red meat at risk

Messy Brexit puts red meat at risk

EU producers urged to monitor events when making business decisions.

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European quality now in Australia

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Advertiser content: Tumosan tractors offer fuel economy that is among the best in the industry and helps deliver even more savings on top of the initial price bargain.

Winners are ‘agvocates'

Winners are ‘agvocates'

Advertiser content: The quality of nominees in the 2018 Awards set judges a tough task to name but eight winners - all worthy of the title 'agvocate'.

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

QATC qualification paving path to success for Shallan Herrig

Selecting the right working dog food

Selecting the right working dog food

Sponsored content: Complete and balanced dog food is just the beginning of good working dog nutrition.

It’s time regional Aussies took control of their super

It’s time regional Aussies took control of their super

There's an astonishing $22 million in unaccounted-for super in Australia.

Multimedia

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Hughenden future of Ag forum

Hughenden future of Ag forum

The future of agriculture in north-west Queensland was the focus of a forum held in Hughenden this week.

Crowds gather for Wilangi 2018

Crowds gather for Wilangi 2018

The 31st Wilangi Bull Sale will be held in Charters Towers tomorrow.

All Souls Class of 2018

All Souls Class of 2018

It was quite the celebration as All Souls students celebrated the end of their schooling.

PBR in pictures

PBR in pictures

The action was fast and furious at the PBR Australia grand champions in Townsville on Saturday.

Reef awards gallery

Reef awards gallery

See who was at the Reef Alliance Awards gala dinner in Yeppoon last week.

Sheep

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Hazeldean Hugh sealed king

Hazeldean Hugh sealed king

Hazeldean sire Hugh sealed as king of all time 50 Superior Sires placing number one in all four major indexes.

Early lambs leaving a gap in New Year supply

Early lambs leaving a gap in New Year supply

Lambs are in short supply and that could worsen come January says Mecardo's Angus Brown.

Wool production at 21-year low

Wool production at 21-year low

Australia wool production forecast is at a 21-year low, the worst ever on record.

Crossbred demand steady but soft at Ballarat

Crossbred demand steady but soft at Ballarat

Widespread soaking rain across Victoria has failed to inspire bidders for Ballarat crossbred ewes.

Wool Extra brought to you by AWI

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Advertiser content: Human beings rely on clothing to help regulate their body temperatures, and this creates the feeling of comfort. Due to the wool fibre’s inherent characteristics, wool fabrics provide this thermal comfort better than any other common apparel fibre.

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

Combating invasive species

Combating invasive species

Advertiser content: The Centre for Invasive Species Solution has launched 21 projects to combat key invasive species problems. Supported by AWI, government departments, research institutions and other RDCs, the centre is a national collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) organisation formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species, such as wild dogs, foxes, rabbits, wild pigs and feral deer.

Learn about wool

Learn about wool

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.

Machinery

Get rid of the paper trail to ensure safe food

Get rid of the paper trail to ensure safe food

GFIA In Focus: MFC digitised food safety

Lactose licked by CSIRO Cybertongue

Lactose licked by CSIRO Cybertongue

CSIRO Cybertongue used to detect lactose and milk spoilage

Efficiency and drought driving down sales

Efficiency and drought driving down sales

Tractor and Machinery Association November sales report

Farming video game helps fight drought

Farming video game helps fight drought

Makers of the latest farming video game have acknowledged the big Aussie dry.

Cotton industry network live

Cotton industry network live

Goanna Ag launch LoRaWAN network

Big options abound in Farming Simulator 19

Big options abound in Farming Simulator 19

Focus is required in the new video game, Farming Simulator 19.

Next generation engines

Next generation engines

FPT Industrial launch Cursor X concept powertrain

Better internet and mobile across the board

Better internet and mobile across the board

Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition respond to telecommunications review

Property

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Tenterfield’s iconic Isla sold | Video

Tenterfield’s iconic Isla sold | Video

The Jeffrey family's iconic Tenterfield property Isla has sold following a tender process conducted by Ray White Rural.

Condamine Gems to be auctioned

Condamine Gems to be auctioned

Condamine properties Wongalea, Ramona and Topwater will be auctioned by Kevin Graham Consulting on February 14.

Barcaldine property Garches sold

Barcaldine property Garches sold

James and Sue Walker’s Barcaldine property Garches has sold for $2.85 million.

Omaroo asking $1.825 million

Omaroo asking $1.825 million

Pittsworth property Omaroo has been listed at $1.825 million after being put to auction by Ray White Rural.

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Dairy’s watershed year

Dairy’s watershed year

Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson says 2018 a watershed year for Australian dairy industry with sale of Murray Goulburn meaning farmers need to find their voice through industry organisations.

Cybertongue has lactose licked

Cybertongue has lactose licked

A ‘cybertongue’ using biological sensors to detect substances like lactose has been released.

ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

The competition watchdog has examined where dairy processors should offer milk producers a fairer deal

Joyce demands inquiry into Australian dairy farming and supermarkets

Joyce demands inquiry into Australian dairy farming and supermarkets

The future of the Australian dairy industry is at risk if nothing changes, the MP warns.

Funds flow for drought affected dairy farmers

Funds flow for drought affected dairy farmers

Sixty dairy farmers in South East Queensland will get a share in $1 million raised from increasing the price of two popular milk brands.

Opinion

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Why the Marriott case makes Barnaby’s political future untenable

Why the Marriott case makes Barnaby’s political future untenable

Opinion: In a week of bad headlines for the Nationals, Peter Mailler says Barnaby Joyce, and the National Party, must take responsibility for their actions.

Further delay is not an option for Inland Rail

Further delay is not an option for Inland Rail

Opinion: many communities are urging government to get on with the job

Seize your phone, make that connection

Seize your phone, make that connection

Our mobile phones have more computing power than Neil Armstrong had when he landed on the moon - View columnist, Peter Lewis, reckons they are the perfect tool for producers to tell their stories on.