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'I counted nine processors trying to buy cows' : Cattle market rallies

'I counted nine processors trying to buy cows' : Cattle market rallies

A strengthening cattle market is providing options for feed strapped producers.

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.

Josh is two times a winner

Josh is two times a winner

Gracemere's Josh Smith cemented his place in history when he took out the Cloncurry Stockman's Classic Challenge on the weekend, the second time he has won the prestigious event.

Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain technolology may have gained notoriety due to its links to cryptocurrencies. but Australian Ag is set to embrace what it offers.

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.

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.

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.

Veg management laws hinder fire response

Veg management laws hinder fire response

The report failed to look at state management of fuel loads, critics say.

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.

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.

Sisters step up application process

Sisters step up application process

In a flagship moment for the Sisters of the North, the charity that has been the rallying call for many north west Queenslanders needing help after the flood, it has registration packs now available.

Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain technolology may have gained notoriety due to its links to cryptocurrencies. but Australian Ag is set to embrace what it offers.

Veg management laws hinder fire response

Veg management laws hinder fire response

The report failed to look at state management of fuel loads, critics say.

Josh is two times a winner

Josh is two times a winner

Gracemere's Josh Smith cemented his place in history when he took out the Cloncurry Stockman's Classic Challenge on the weekend, the second time he has won the prestigious event.

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.

Sisters step up application process

Sisters step up application process

In a flagship moment for the Sisters of the North, the charity that has been the rallying call for many north west Queenslanders needing help after the flood, it has registration packs now available.

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

The Sunshine Coast is fast becoming the perfect location for artisan dairy brands.

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

Taroom kicks off a busy month for rodeo

A new 'can do attitude' horse

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Dairy needs more skilled labour

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Attracting skilled labour is a priority for the dairy industry

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

Sunshine Coast hosts artisan dairy brands

The Sunshine Coast is fast becoming the perfect location for artisan dairy brands.

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

More carrots required for environmental outcomes

Asking agriculture to continue to absorb the costs of environmental regulation is unsustainable.

Russian production down but quality up | Grain Brokers Australia

Russian production down but quality up | Grain Brokers Australia

Hot and dry weather has cut Russian wheat production, but has helped lift quality

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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.

2019 winter crop a mixed bag

2019 winter crop a mixed bag

There is a big gap between the haves and have nots in terms of winter crop potential this year.

Northern grain users set to see more supply

Northern grain users set to see more supply

While the north is still in drought, the good potential in other areas mean livestock industries will be able to source sufficient grain.

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

In this week's The Gauge Oscar Pearse compares the reform currently underway in the red meat sector to the grains industry.

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No going back on pain relief

No going back on pain relief

The inclusion of pain relief as a routine part of animal husbandry practices is increasingly here to stay.

MLA nabs Peta Slack-Smith for senior role

MLA nabs Peta Slack-Smith for senior role

Experienced corporate communications executive, Peta Slack-Smith, will start a senior role at MLA in August.

Wet weather further eases southern cattle market supply

Wet weather further eases southern cattle market supply

Good rain in southern Australia appears to have convinced some suppliers to hold on to their cattle over winter, despite strong demand.

'I counted nine processors trying to buy cows' : Cattle market rallies

'I counted nine processors trying to buy cows' : Cattle market rallies

A strengthening cattle market is providing options for feed strapped producers.

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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.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

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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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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.

South Suffolk-cross lambs continue to shine

South Suffolk-cross lambs continue to shine

South Suffolks offer an easy lambing, fast growing alternative to traditional terminal sires.

Machinery

'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

Parachuting good bugs into paddocks

Parachuting good bugs into paddocks

Drones are distributing beneficial insects to crops faster and cheaper.

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Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

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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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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.

China tightens formula rules

China tightens formula rules

China has tightened rules for the sale of overseas infant formula into the country and set a target to be 60 per cent self-sufficiency in three years.

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We must act on soil health

We must act on soil health

Joining the dots to grow our most valuable natural asset.

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

In this week's The Gauge Oscar Pearse compares the reform currently underway in the red meat sector to the grains industry.

Blue Healer's message from the paddock

Blue Healer's message from the paddock

One thing baffles Sara Westaway with mental health campaigning: she never seems to get what it really is and what she can do about it.