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Man dead in Mount Garnet stabbing

Man dead in Mount Garnet stabbing

A MAN has been killed and another seriously injured after a stabbing in the small town of Mount Garnet last night.

Webke tackles western drought report

Webke tackles western drought report

A prolonged education initiative is what farm safety advocate, Shane Webke, said was needed to get urban voters delivering more sympathetic policies for the bush.

Feral pig hunt sparks furore

Feral pig hunt sparks furore

A feral pig hunt in North Queensland sparked furore from city slickers after a photo of the carcasses was posted online.

The world’s their oyster

The world’s their oyster

The first commercial oyster farm to operate in Northern Australia could be a game-changer for the industry

Webke tackles western drought report

Webke tackles western drought report

A prolonged education initiative is what farm safety advocate, Shane Webke, said was needed to get urban voters delivering more sympathetic policies for the bush.

New citrus canker restrictions in place

New citrus canker restrictions in place

There are growing calls for all citrus plants in the NT to be quarantined as a citrus canker disease starts to spread.

Premier snubs protesters

Premier snubs protesters

Premier sneaks in back door to evade vegetation management rally in Mackay.

Living on hope and stock routes

Living on hope and stock routes

After eight months on the stock routes, PJ Elliott's cattle have turned for home at Corfield, desperately hoping for an early break to the season.

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

A total of 1597 cattle were yarded at Charters Towers prime and store sale on May 23.

Premier snubs protesters

Premier snubs protesters

Premier sneaks in back door to evade vegetation management rally in Mackay.

Nebo kicks off a run of Queensland rodeos

Nebo kicks off a run of Queensland rodeos

The Toyota Nebo Rodeo will be held in Mackay this Saturday.

The world’s their oyster

The world’s their oyster

The first commercial oyster farm to operate in Northern Australia could be a game-changer for the industry

Living on hope and stock routes

Living on hope and stock routes

After eight months on the stock routes, PJ Elliott's cattle have turned for home at Corfield, desperately hoping for an early break to the season.

Feral pig hunt sparks furore

Feral pig hunt sparks furore

A feral pig hunt in North Queensland sparked furore from city slickers after a photo of the carcasses was posted online.

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

A total of 1597 cattle were yarded at Charters Towers prime and store sale on May 23.

Nebo kicks off a run of Queensland rodeos

Nebo kicks off a run of Queensland rodeos

The Toyota Nebo Rodeo will be held in Mackay this Saturday.

Western Reds rewarded

Western Reds rewarded

A Droughtmaster heifer gave the Western Reds stud at Longreach their first broad ribbon as soon as they stepped back into the show arena.

Western Reds rewarded

Rural doctors are bush heroes

North west prepares for bushfire risk

LNP crisis in North Queensland

Agribusiness

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Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

Will Australia's red meat continue to be Shanghai's premium choice, especially in the current political climate between our country and China? Sino-Australian View From the Paddock expert columnist, Ben Lyons comments.

The world’s their oyster

The world’s their oyster

The first commercial oyster farm to operate in Northern Australia could be a game-changer for the industry

Loss-making AACo abattoir not for sale

Loss-making AACo abattoir not for sale

Australian Agricultural Company says its Darwin plant remains part of its strategy and will reopen when market conditions are right

AACo to shut Livingstone abattoir

AACo to shut Livingstone abattoir

The Australian Agricultural Company’s $100 million beef processing plant near Darwin is to be mothballed

Cropping

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Organic weed control technology spills into the mainstream

Organic weed control technology spills into the mainstream

Could you imagine giving your crops a short back and sides to minimise weed burdens? A Swedish invetor has successfuly done so.

Farmers experiment due to canola seed shortage

Farmers experiment due to canola seed shortage

The hybrid canola seed shortage has plagued the industry this season has led to growers seeking some novel solutions.

Farmer groups delighted at ACCC port recommendations

Farmer groups delighted at ACCC port recommendations

The ACCC has made several strong recommendations in regards to the Port Access Code which applies to the nation's major bulk handlers.

Outlook grim for season ahead

Outlook grim for season ahead

Anything is possible, but it is more likely than not that the 2018-19 will be a below average year in terms of grain production.

Grain unlikely to switch hands at current values

Grain unlikely to switch hands at current values

There may be high prices in parts of the country, but current values are unlikely to coax farmers in southern and westenr Australia to sell.

Beef

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Push for feed efficiency to drive value based marketing

Push for feed efficiency to drive value based marketing

Big money spent on realising the value of feeders.

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

Store steers 300c at Charters Towers

A total of 1597 cattle were yarded at Charters Towers prime and store sale on May 23.

Few studs taking up J-BAS 8

Few studs taking up J-BAS 8

WA opportunities not enticing East Coast beef studs.

Animal welfare now beef’s number one priority

Animal welfare now beef’s number one priority

We must be beyond reproach on animal welfare, says beef leader.

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FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

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Advertiser content: The FCAI believes proven measures implemented now, could reduce ATV fatalities by more than 50 per cent.

Spending up before EOFY?

Spending up before EOFY?

Sponsored: As the end of the financial year looms large the savvy small business owner is looking to spend in the hope of claiming extra deductions.

A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

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Advertiser content: While Kingspan Rhino continues to go through an exciting evolution they will continue to the offer the same quality tanks at the most competitive prices possible.

Switching mobile plans made easy

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Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

Sponsored: The quality and longevity of these sprayers is so good the only question for any farmer becomes which option to go for - self-propelled or trailed?

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Photos from the RDFS celebrations in Cloncurry

Photos from the RDFS celebrations in Cloncurry

A great crowd of people commemorated the 90th anniversary of RFDS in Cloncurry.

Beef 2018 official welcome

Beef 2018 official welcome

The "greatest meat on Earth" was celebrated at the Beef 2018 official welcome on Wednesday night.

See who was at Beef & Champagne

See who was at Beef & Champagne

The finer things in life were appreciated at a Beef and Champagne Masterclass in Rockhampton on Tuesday night.

Beef: celebrity chef lunch

Beef: celebrity chef lunch

Celebrity chefs cooked up a storm in the PwC restaurant at Beef 2018.

Faces of Beef trade fair

Faces of Beef trade fair

See who attended the trade fair on the first day of Beef 2018

Sheep

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Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Tough new penalties for breaching animal welfare standards will include ten years in prison or a fine of up to $2.1 million.

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Months of training has paid off for Cleve Area School students, who have taken out two of the three individual awards in the secondary division of the 2018 National Merino Challenge, held in Adelaide at the weekend.

Animal welfare now beef’s number one priority

Animal welfare now beef’s number one priority

We must be beyond reproach on animal welfare, says beef leader.

Katter won’t support live sheep ban bid

Katter won’t support live sheep ban bid

At least one crucial crossbencher has ruled out his support for Sussan Ley's private members bill banning live sheep exports.

Machinery

Under pressure to perform

Under pressure to perform

Harberger release ground filled Equalizer air cart

Charging up and trucking on

Charging up and trucking on

Isuzu say the time is right for electric trucks

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Komatsu using telematics for automation of earthmoving

Loading up some new features

Loading up some new features

Komatsu launch next generation earthmoving machines

Diamond for the rough

Diamond for the rough

Rolls-Royce Cullinan the ultra-luxury SUV

Saving water with connectivity

Saving water with connectivity

Watersave use LoRaWAN to automate irrigation and bore pumps

Matching front and back

Matching front and back

Case IH draper head on an Axial header a winning combination

Better than a bowser

Better than a bowser

Silvan Selecta manages diesel consumption

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St Clare sold at auction

St Clare sold at auction

The Dalby property St Clare has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $2.2 million.

NQ breeder country in demand

NQ breeder country in demand

The North Queensland rural property market may see record values later in the year says Herron Todd White valuer Roger Hill.

WA’s largest farming business on the market

WA’s largest farming business on the market

John Nicoletti has listed his entire WA farming portfolio for sale, with the hope of fetching up to $85m.

Centre of Queensland up for grabs

Centre of Queensland up for grabs

Verastan, the property officially recognised as being at the exact centre of Queensland, is on the market.

Dairy

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Loan gives Qld dairy farmers a fresh start

Loan gives Qld dairy farmers a fresh start

The Qld government's Fresh Start Loan can provide finance of up to $2 million to help young farmers to branch out on their own.

Dairy processors could face hefty fines if mandatory code adopted

Dairy processors could face hefty fines if mandatory code adopted

If the government adopted a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry, processors could be fined hundreds of thousands for breaching the rules.

Govt and industry must work together

Govt and industry must work together

The imbalance between farmers, processors and the supermarket trade is seen as the major factor that is crippling the industry and impacting the future of Australian dairy.

ACCC delays Saputo decision deadline

ACCC delays Saputo decision deadline

The ACCC's ongoing talks with Saputo have forced it to postpone a decision date to April 4.

ACCC seeks feedback on Saputo’s new MG plans

ACCC seeks feedback on Saputo’s new MG plans

Unable to convince the ACCC to let it keep Murray Goulburn’s Koroit plant, Saputo will cull the site from the $1.3 billion portfolio and find a new buyer

Opinion

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Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

Will Australia's red meat continue to be Shanghai's premium choice, especially in the current political climate between our country and China? Sino-Australian View From the Paddock expert columnist, Ben Lyons comments.

Abolishing agricultural regulation is not the answer | Opinion

Abolishing agricultural regulation is not the answer | Opinion

Regulation plays an important role in agriculture argues Tony Gleeson.

Lockyer, Southern Downs drought declared

Lockyer, Southern Downs drought declared

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner has taken on board the local drought committee recommendations and included the Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley in the most recent review of Queensland’s drought conditions.