National resources role for Cripps Former Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has begun a new role as the chairman of the national Resources 2030 Taskforce. Test
Way out West Fest to waltz Matilda back Winton is gearing up for the biggest inland music and culture festival ever held in Queensland to celebrate the re-opening of the Waltzing Matilda Centre on Friday. Test
Blockchain: new way to trade Blockchain – could it revolutionise the food and agri supply chain? Test
National resources role for Cripps Former Hinchinbrook MP, Andrew Cripps, has begun a new role as the chairman of the national Resources 2030 Taskforce. Test
$1800 fine for croc trap tamper A man caught tampering with a crocodile trap in Port Douglas last October was fined $1800 in the Caboolture Magistrates Court last month. Test
New young chef ambassador A kiwifruit marinated ‘flat iron’ steak by young Adelaide chef Jack Wenham has won over the judges in Beef Australia 2018 Young Chef Ambassador Competition. Test
Gunner welcomes NAIF changes Changes to the investment mandate of the North Australia Infrastructure Facility has the potential to create more jobs for Territorians. Test
Faces of the Innisfail field day The sun smiled on Innisfail today as hundreds gathered for the bi-annual field day. Test
New young chef ambassador A kiwifruit marinated ‘flat iron’ steak by young Adelaide chef Jack Wenham has won over the judges in Beef Australia 2018 Young Chef Ambassador Competition. Test
BJD test deadline extended 12 months Dairy farmers have until end of June 2019 to be tested to maintain a 7 or 8 in the new JDAS scoring system. Test
Blockchain: new way to trade Blockchain – could it revolutionise the food and agri supply chain? Test
Gunner welcomes NAIF changes Changes to the investment mandate of the North Australia Infrastructure Facility has the potential to create more jobs for Territorians. Test
Way out West Fest to waltz Matilda back Winton is gearing up for the biggest inland music and culture festival ever held in Queensland to celebrate the re-opening of the Waltzing Matilda Centre on Friday. Test
Faces of the Innisfail field day The sun smiled on Innisfail today as hundreds gathered for the bi-annual field day. Test
BJD test deadline extended 12 months Dairy farmers have until end of June 2019 to be tested to maintain a 7 or 8 in the new JDAS scoring system. Test
Bucking good show The toughest show on dirt didn't disappoint at Julia Creek, with the PBR drawing thousands of people - and bugs. Test
Agribusiness buzz in brief A quick look at what's been happening and who's making news around the traps in agribusiness Test
Heath to replace Keogh at AFI Former northern NSW farmer Richard Heath will replace Mick Keogh as Australian Farm Institute boss on May 29. Test
Keogh gets ACCC deputy chairman’s job Mick Keogh's part-time job at the ACCC becomes full-time from May 30. Test
Zika prevention technology used for crop disease management Technology used to stop the spread of diseases such as Zika and Ebola will be used to halt the movement of stripe rust in wheat. Test
Grains a big winner in TPP Just get on and sign it. That's the message from the grains sector to the Aussie governmetn regarding the Trans Pacific Partnership. Test
New rhizobia passing the acid test A new rhizobium bacteria is showing promising inoculating pulse crops grown on acid soils. Test
Ag start up hopes to revolutionise on-farm logistics A company using block chain technology is hopeful it can revolutionise Test
Wheat prices fall on US rain Some rain has fallen in the US wheat belt, which has seen world wheat prices down, but some analysts are sceptical about its impact. Test
A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet Madelaine Angus may only be 21, but the young grazier knows where she wants to go. Test
Dung beetles prove surprisingly picky eaters An insect venerated by the ancient Egyptians still has a valuable role to play in the 21st century. Test
Maryborough’s Tandora grows success Highly productive pastures lie behind the success of the Titmarsh family's Maryborough weaner factory Tandora. Test
Nose to Tail dinner to livestream nationally In a first for the Queensland Country Life and Beef Australia 2018, preparations are underway to livestream the highly popular Nose to Tail Dinner from its Rockhampton venue into restaurants around Australia. Test
Broadacre advantage with precision farming Sponsored: Precision farming technology is allowing farmers to use innovative practices that will sustain their operation for generations to come. Test
Ten ways to make your life on-the-farm easier and safer this autumn Advertiser: A market leader in all things liquid, Rapid Spray consistently delivers products to improve the lives of farmers. Test
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Big Country cracks 25 years An impressive line-up of 358 high quality lots have been selected for the 25th Anniversary Big Country Brahman Sale taking place on February 5 to 6 at the Dalrymple Saleyards, Charters Towers. Test
Beef Year Book: Grain-fed numbers surge Despite the continuing contraction of the national beef cattle herd, grain-fed cattle numbers have defied all expectations to date this year. Test
Faces of the Innisfail field day The sun smiled on Innisfail today as hundreds gathered for the bi-annual field day. Test
Bucking good show The toughest show on dirt didn't disappoint at Julia Creek, with the PBR drawing thousands of people - and bugs. Test
Fashions on the field photos Fashionistas were out in force at the Julia Creek races today with the fashions on the field hotly contested. Test
Faces at Julia Creek races Fly nets and fascinators were the order of the day at the Julia Creek races. Test
Gallery: Dirt N Dust kicks off Julia Creek's largest annual event has kicked off with the junior triathlon attracting competitions from around the State. Test
McCormack rejects live-ex ban but exporters ‘very much on notice’ Michael McCormack says live animal exporters are ‘very much on notice’ and any that transgress in future should be stripped of their export licenses. Test
Sick to the stomach Shorten demands Middle East live sheep ban Bill Shorten has rocked political ranks today, in calling for an immediate ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East. Test
Liberal MP and Greens live sheep export ban demands rejected DISSENTING calls to ban live sheep exports within the Coalition government have been backed by the Greens but rejected by David Littleproud. Test
Qatar abattoir suspended due to ESCAS breaches ANIMALS Australia has succeeded in shutting down an abattoir in a foreign export market due to sheep-related breaches of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System. Test
Stockholm sold at auction Muttaburra property Stockholm has sold at a Colliers International auction for $3.85 million. Test
Wyalong negotiations continue Negotiations are continuing on the Jimbour property Wyalong, which was passed in at auction for $4.1 million. Test
Portland Downs sold for $23m North Australian Pastoral Company has bought Portland Downs at Isisford for $23 million. Test
Wura sold at auction The 756 hectare Dululu property Wura has sold at auction for $1.25 million. Test
ACCC delays Saputo decision deadline The ACCC's ongoing talks with Saputo have forced it to postpone a decision date to April 4. Test
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 Test
MG needs new buyer for problematic milk plant Koroit and Warrnambool are too close to foster a truly competitive farmgate milk price in the area if Saputo owns both factories, says ACCC Test
Dairy products go head-to-head for top medals Cheeses, ice-creams, butters, yogurts and milks will fight it out for top honours at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia’s Australian Dairy Product Competition in March. Test
Electricity failures big threat to dairy Dairy businesses rely on electricity supply for the acute and vital jobs of milking their cows and often keeping thousands of litres in vats on farm cool. Test
Are you a radical neighbour? The concept of radical neighbourliness works well in times of disasters but how does it translate to more normal circumstances? Test
Sour taste of Commonwealth Games exclusions Poor choices of what to highlight and leave out at the Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies marred an otherwise "golden games" on the Gold Coast. Test