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Imported lime threat to FNQ

Imported lime threat to FNQ

Mexico is seeking approval to import limes to Australia and Far North growers are up in arms.

Lucy blossoms in Blackall

Lucy blossoms in Blackall

Glorious floral displays at the Blackall racecourse many years ago earnt it the title of the Flemington of the West, and now a rare hibiscus is giving the outback Queensland town a similar distinction in Canberra.

Heifers make 292.3c at Gracemere

Heifers make 292.3c at Gracemere

The Gracemere market once again eased for the plainer types of cattle as dry weather continues across Central Queensland however quality weaners were sought after by restockers.

Reducing reef run-off

Reducing reef run-off

Wet Tropics cane growers awarded funding to protect reef

Lucy blossoms in Blackall

Lucy blossoms in Blackall

Glorious floral displays at the Blackall racecourse many years ago earnt it the title of the Flemington of the West, and now a rare hibiscus is giving the outback Queensland town a similar distinction in Canberra.

Exhibitors at Richmond

Exhibitors at Richmond

Puppies aplenty at Tiree

Puppies aplenty at Tiree

The delightful spectacle of Kelpie puppies rushing to see you, tumbling over each other with their ears pricked, is a familiar one at a cattle property south of Torrens Creek.

Feral pests in firing line

Feral pests in firing line

Katter's Australian Party wages war on feral animals in the North.

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Animal behaviour research points to a very different type of cattle management.

Puppies aplenty at Tiree

Puppies aplenty at Tiree

The delightful spectacle of Kelpie puppies rushing to see you, tumbling over each other with their ears pricked, is a familiar one at a cattle property south of Torrens Creek.

Ringers rise to the challenge out west

Ringers rise to the challenge out west

Reducing reef run-off

Reducing reef run-off

Wet Tropics cane growers awarded funding to protect reef

Feral pests in firing line

Feral pests in firing line

Katter's Australian Party wages war on feral animals in the North.

Heifers make 292.3c at Gracemere

Heifers make 292.3c at Gracemere

The Gracemere market once again eased for the plainer types of cattle as dry weather continues across Central Queensland however quality weaners were sought after by restockers.

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Animal behaviour research points to a very different type of cattle management.

Ringers rise to the challenge out west

Ringers rise to the challenge out west

Awards recognise hort’s high achievers

Awards recognise hort’s high achievers

Nearly 3000 local and international delegates attended the three-day Hort Connections 2018 conference.

Awards recognise hort’s high achievers

Road to Richmond Field Day

Emergency telecommunications hotspot a winner

Emerald light steers to 304c

Agribusiness

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Global deal for WA potash producer

Global deal for WA potash producer

A new deal will see Sulphate of Potash (SoP) fertiliser produced in WA distributed across Australia and through global distribution networks.

Reducing reef run-off

Reducing reef run-off

Wet Tropics cane growers awarded funding to protect reef

Awards recognise hort’s high achievers

Awards recognise hort’s high achievers

Nearly 3000 local and international delegates attended the three-day Hort Connections 2018 conference.

Food supply chain revolution ahead

Food supply chain revolution ahead

Freight-only airports, mobile grocery stores and drone-driven postal services are coming says Deakin University study.

Cropping

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Global deal for WA potash producer

Global deal for WA potash producer

A new deal will see Sulphate of Potash (SoP) fertiliser produced in WA distributed across Australia and through global distribution networks.

Farmer driven attitude change the key to improving safety

Farmer driven attitude change the key to improving safety

Education and cultural change, not over-regulation, are the keys to improving farm safety says a Nuffield Scholar who studied the topic.

Hugo’s first big cotton crop

Hugo’s first big cotton crop

Hugo Fenech-Rodgers may only be four, but the budding young farmer knows a thing or two about growing cotton.

We look back at a decade of deregulation

We look back at a decade of deregulation

It's been a decade since the deregulation of the wheat market. Over the next few weeks Fairfax Ag Media will look at the implications.

Northern cropping prospects head south

Northern cropping prospects head south

The grim start to the season in the north continues, while the south has had some relief with falls of 30mm in the past week.

Beef

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Puppies aplenty at Tiree

Puppies aplenty at Tiree

The delightful spectacle of Kelpie puppies rushing to see you, tumbling over each other with their ears pricked, is a familiar one at a cattle property south of Torrens Creek.

Electric cars closer than you think . . watch out cattle producers

Electric cars closer than you think . . watch out cattle producers

Why electric cars have more to do with beef than you'd imagine.

Kuro Kin Wagyu tops weight gain

Kuro Kin Wagyu tops weight gain

A first time exhibitor in the RNA’s ‘Paddock to Palate’ Wagyu Challenge has taken out first phase of the competition.

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Let cattle choose their dinner for production benefits

Animal behaviour research points to a very different type of cattle management.

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Quad Bikes changes could make vehicles less efficient and more dangerous

Quad Bikes changes could make vehicles less efficient and more dangerous

Advertiser content: While many farmers support helmets and training for quad bikes they fear other proposed changes could make them more dangerous.

Using the right seeding equipment is essential for productivity

Using the right seeding equipment is essential for productivity

Advertiser content: New technology and precision farm equipment is making life on the land easier.

Getting it right from the ground up

Getting it right from the ground up

Advertiser content: An on-property soil analysis has lead to great improvements for these Queensland cropping farmers.

Ultimate journeys of discovery

Ultimate journeys of discovery

Sponsored: Discover the wide, wild and wonderful world that awaits, just beyond the horizon.

A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

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.

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All the photos from the 2018 Cloncurry Cattleman’s Dinner

All the photos from the 2018 Cloncurry Cattleman’s Dinner

A big night in the Curry on Thursday.

Fashionistas hit Richmond

Fashionistas hit Richmond

Fashionistas were out in force at the Richmond Field Days Race meet on Saturday.

Richmond Field Day Races

Richmond Field Day Races

Fabulous fillies and suited up studs stepped out at the Richmond Field Day races on Saturday.

Cocktail Party

Cocktail Party

A big first day at the Richmond Field Days called for an even bigger party on Friday night.

Richmond Field Days 2018

Richmond Field Days 2018

North Queenslanders traveled far and wide for first day of the Richmond Field Days 2018.

Sheep

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Wool prices soar on soft dollar | Elders

Wool prices soar on soft dollar | Elders

Wool prices soared on the back on a soft dollar Australian dollar.

Robust returns for wool clips

Robust returns for wool clips

Australian wool growers are enjoying receiving some of the best clip returns they have seen in decades.

Live sheep trade in doubt as Emanuel Exports licence suspended

Live sheep trade in doubt as Emanuel Exports licence suspended

Federal Department suspends exporter's licence.

Worth the trip for WA’s Rangeview

Worth the trip for WA’s Rangeview

The Australian Sheep and Wool Show allows WA stud to showcase their top genetics.

Machinery

A case for a retro-fit upgrade

A case for a retro-fit upgrade

New control systems for Case IH Patriot sprayers allow upgrade

Educating kids with GPS cows

Educating kids with GPS cows

CQ University using technology to enhance agricultural education

Preparing for the future of farming

Preparing for the future of farming

Mick Keogh speaks out on new technology and the future of agriculture

Morris seeding bar potential game-changer

Morris seeding bar potential game-changer

New durable Morris Quantum seedbar

Challenger gets an overhaul

Challenger gets an overhaul

New transmission is just the beggining

Side by sides gain popularity

Side by sides gain popularity

Honda Pioneer SXS 700 M2 at CRT FarmFest

Strong tractor market despite dry weather

Strong tractor market despite dry weather

Tractor and Machinery Association release May sales

Big blue on track at FarmFest

Big blue on track at FarmFest

New Holland launch T9 SmartTrax at CRT FarmFest

Property

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Quilpie’s Canaway Downs to auction

Quilpie’s Canaway Downs to auction

The sale of Canaway Downs will give graziers the opportunity to buy into the tightly held Quilpie district.

Growth Farms launches $100m farmland lease fund

Growth Farms launches $100m farmland lease fund

The Australian Agricultural Lease Fund plans to lease mid-sized holdings to nearby family farmers looking to expand.

New owners for Mt McMinn

New owners for Mt McMinn

The 81,000ha Mt McMinn cattle station near Mataranka has reportedly been sold.

Moira Runda has scale and capacity

Moira Runda has scale and capacity

Campbell and Roz Brownlie's Condamine district property will go under the hammer in July.

Dairy

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Veresdale Scrub farmer raises a glass for World Milk Day

Veresdale Scrub farmer raises a glass for World Milk Day

Rodney Teese describes the high and lows of the industry and the milk process.

Rugby’s Miller Dairy Connect ambassador

Rugby’s Miller Dairy Connect ambassador

Waratahs Rugby Union blindside flanker Will Miller marked World Milk Day this year by becoming a full cream ambassador for advocacy group Dairy Connect.

NZ mass dairy cull to create global milk supply gap

NZ mass dairy cull to create global milk supply gap

NZ will slaughter up to 150,000 head to eradicate a disease

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.

Opinion

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Renewable industry should learn lessons from the past

Renewable industry should learn lessons from the past

What is becoming increasingly clear is the renewable energy industry needs to do more than just ride in on the coattails of ambitious government policy.

Acceptance is fine, but farmers need climate action

Acceptance is fine, but farmers need climate action

Climate change is stretching farmers' resilience to the limit.

No joke, who’d be a teacher?

No joke, who’d be a teacher?

We played tricks on our teachers back in the day. But as we got older, the jokes weren't as funny any more.