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Richmond panel theft discovered at muster time

Richmond panel theft discovered at muster time

A 49-year-old Richmond man is set to appear in the Richmond Magistrates Court on August 14, charged with the theft of portable panels from a set of cattle yards from a property in the region.

Bullocks sell for 289c/$1684 at Charters Towers

Bullocks sell for 289c/$1684 at Charters Towers

It was a varied yarding of 1107 cattle at Charters Towers on Wednesday, with many lots mixed quality and condition.

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator Susan McDonald has welcomed a significant boost to the Morrison Government's Financial Assistance Grants program.

Charolais weaner steers make 292c at Emerald

Charolais weaner steers make 292c at Emerald

Weaner cattle came under strong competition at Emerald on Thursday.

Bullocks sell for 289c/$1684 at Charters Towers

Bullocks sell for 289c/$1684 at Charters Towers

It was a varied yarding of 1107 cattle at Charters Towers on Wednesday, with many lots mixed quality and condition.

Rangeland supporters call for regional restructure

Rangeland supporters call for regional restructure

Lindsay Godfrey highlighted a number of initiatives that could help those most invested in the rangelands' future "lose the lead in their saddlebags" - support for cluster fencing, the artesian water piping scheme, and capitalising the Regional Investment Corporation to take a bigger part in restructuring.

Simbrah steers 14 months make $900 at Miriam Vale

Simbrah steers 14 months make $900 at Miriam Vale

The market was firm at Miriam Vale sale on Tuesday.

Longer placements could ease rural doctor shortage

Longer placements could ease rural doctor shortage

Despite more doctors than ever before churning through Australian universities, hospitals are still struggling to attract workers to remote regions.

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

SunWater is refusing to clean up its own mess, the LNP's Dale Last says.

Simbrah steers 14 months make $900 at Miriam Vale

Simbrah steers 14 months make $900 at Miriam Vale

The market was firm at Miriam Vale sale on Tuesday.

Rebadged servo open at Winton

Rebadged servo open at Winton

Ten months after it was shut down, the roadhouse at Winton has reopened with new badging to an enthusiastic reception from the travelling public.

Charolais weaner steers make 292c at Emerald

Charolais weaner steers make 292c at Emerald

Weaner cattle came under strong competition at Emerald on Thursday.

Longer placements could ease rural doctor shortage

Longer placements could ease rural doctor shortage

Despite more doctors than ever before churning through Australian universities, hospitals are still struggling to attract workers to remote regions.

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator fights for increased funding for rural and remote councils

Senator Susan McDonald has welcomed a significant boost to the Morrison Government's Financial Assistance Grants program.

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

SunWater is refusing to clean up its own mess, the LNP's Dale Last says.

Rebadged servo open at Winton

Rebadged servo open at Winton

Ten months after it was shut down, the roadhouse at Winton has reopened with new badging to an enthusiastic reception from the travelling public.

Bulls sell to 268.2c, av 171.6c at Mareeba

Bulls sell to 268.2c, av 171.6c at Mareeba

Values improved on prime cattle at Mareeba on Tuesday.

Bulls sell to 268.2c, av 171.6c at Mareeba

Sisters step up application process

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

Agribusiness

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look around the traps at some of the players and topics making news in agribusiness

Agribusiness leader nominations sought

Agribusiness leader nominations sought

This year's trans-Tasman leadership awards for agribusiness leader and emerging leader will be announced at a dinner in New Zealand.

Want a good investment return? Buy north Australian ag land

Want a good investment return? Buy north Australian ag land

Northern Australia represents good value and good long-term capital gains for local or overseas investors says Troy Setter

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Brandon Stannett new boss of Case IH and New Holland

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Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

Low winter rainfall part of long-term pattern

This year's below average winter rainfall in eastern Australia is part of a drying pattern over winter over the past 20 years.

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

Legal stoush brewing over salt-scarred canefield

SunWater is refusing to clean up its own mess, the LNP's Dale Last says.

Drought now officially our worst on record

Drought now officially our worst on record

BOM data now rates the current dry through the Murray Darling Basin as the worst on record.

Biofortification project a winner

Biofortification project a winner

A project improving the nutritional profile of staple crops such as rice, maize and cassava is kicking goals.

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

Ongoing dry to hit wheat export potential

The drought and below average national wheat production is meaning other destinations are filling the gaps supplying wheat to SE Asia.

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China closing in on the USA for share of exports

China closing in on the USA for share of exports

Australian beef exports began to ease in May and the lower than average volumes continued through to June writes Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Australia celebrates 30th anniversary of Korean beef sales

Recognition has been given to the 30th anniversary of the opening of Korea as a market for Australian beef.

How to boost your MSA compliance

How to boost your MSA compliance

MLA has shared some handy tips for boosting Meat Standards Australia compliance.

Grand result for McUtchen family in carcase competition

Grand result for McUtchen family in carcase competition

James and Kathryn McUtchen, Dixie, Jandowae, have triumphed at the Callide Dawson Beef Carcase Competition, claiming grand champion carcase

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Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Advertiser content: Producing hardy, slick coated Angus bulls for northern Australia is paying off for Queensland stud producer Darren Hegarty on his property Carabar Angus, established in 2001 at Meandarra.

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Australia's quirkiest festival will be back this September 24th - 28th in the Queensland town of Winton to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Best in their field

Best in their field

Sponsored content: Nominations are now open for the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards as Landcare Australia reflects on past winners of the National Landcare Awards.

Protecting against damage from frost

Protecting against damage from frost

Farm businesses who experience catastrophic impacts on revenue are left financially vulnerable unless they can find ways of reducing exposure to the risk.

Seifert Belmonts Reds to hold blockbuster July bull sale

Seifert Belmonts Reds to hold blockbuster July bull sale

Seifert Belmont Reds are renowned for their sterling record on genetics and ability to supply large volumes of top-quality bulls to meet growing demand. In July, they'll be putting some of their best bulls under the hammer.

Understanding farm financial security 101

Understanding farm financial security 101

Sponsored Content: Agfarm breaks down everything you need to know about financial security in your business.

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Make a new financial year resolution

Make a new financial year resolution

The EOFY is the perfect time to take stock of what you have been getting from your mobile phone plan and see what other great offers are out there.

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Photos from the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge

Photos from the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge

Five days of action at the Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge kicked off on Wednesday.

Stamford races the rain

Stamford races the rain

The threat of rain was not enough to stop an enthusiastic 400-strong crowd from enjoying themselves at the annual Stamford races on Saturday, where the fun continued long after the last race was run.

Photos from the Rockhana gem and minerals festival

Photos from the Rockhana gem and minerals festival

Cloncurry rocks at the 15th Rockhana gem and minerals festival.

Winton honours Steve Le Marquand in Walk of Fame

Winton honours Steve Le Marquand in Walk of Fame

Australian actor Steve Le Marquand has been honoured at the Winton Vision Splendid Film Festival.

Bash aims to beat Nutbush record

Bash aims to beat Nutbush record

The big dance is back - there will be another attempt on the Nutbush City Limits world record at this year's Birdsville Big Red Bash.

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Showing the best of the breed you're producing

Showing the best of the breed you're producing

Every year, the Frost family of Hillden Poll Dorset stud, Bannister, NSW, make the 650-kilometre trip to the Australian Sheep & Wool Show.

Forbes lambs surge to a record $355 a head

Forbes lambs surge to a record $355 a head

Top quality lambs continue to attract solid competition at saleyards right across NSW and the season topping highs show little sign of slowing down.

Lamb prices' climb continues

Lamb prices' climb continues

Lamb prices continued to climb higher last week and records continued to fall.

Lamb prices continue to head into orbit

Lamb prices continue to head into orbit

Lamb prices have continued to solar into orbit as the world celebrates Neil Armstrong's first walk on the moon 50 years ago.

Machinery

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Brandon Stannett new boss of Case IH and New Holland

'Urgent need' to change focus

'Urgent need' to change focus

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

Moving into horsepower

Moving into horsepower

A Case study of machinery career change

Fit for finest vintage

Fit for finest vintage

Gason mower a hit in the vineyards

SunWater 'shifting the posts' on irrigation costs

SunWater 'shifting the posts' on irrigation costs

SunWater is having 'two bites of the cherry'

Forage productivity over the decades

Forage productivity over the decades

Claas Liner is celebrating 20 years

Smarter small seed air drill

Smarter small seed air drill

John Deere have released a new air drill series with precision agriculture features

Customers of tomorrow

Customers of tomorrow

Countdown to the Tractor and Machinery Association Conference

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Mackay Macadamias features 54 hectares of trees with scope for expansion.

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

A Bundaberg macadamia farm with 16,600 trees in full production is on the market.

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

The grassed-up Mitchell property Avalon has sold prior to auction.

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny property 176 North Maleny Road will be auctioned by Re/Max Hinterland on August 10.

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Milk prices must rise, dairy judge's entreaty

Milk prices must rise, dairy judge's entreaty

A judge at the Queensland Dairy Showcase says milk prices must go up.

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Attracting skilled labour is a priority for the dairy industry

Dairy meetings reveal mood for change

Dairy meetings reveal mood for change

Dairy Plan meetings held around Australia have revealed a strong mood for change among Australia's dairy farmers.

Saputo opens at $6.80

Saputo opens at $6.80

Saputo has announced an opening milk price of $6.80 a kilogram milk solids and also announced a step up to finish the 2018-19 season at $6.15/kg MS.

Argentinian dairy sets the pace

Argentinian dairy sets the pace

An innovative shedded dairy system is proving a winner for the Chiavassa family in Argentina.

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More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

Probing US demand for beef

Probing US demand for beef

The US is Australia's second biggest export market, but over the course of the last three years we have seen our beef exports to the US slip.

We must act on soil health

We must act on soil health

Joining the dots to grow our most valuable natural asset.