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Brahman weaner steers make 598c/$1225 at Charters Towers

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Three people killed in Black Jack crash

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Ekka repeat: Yarrawonga wins JBS carcase competition

The Bassingthwaighte family, Yarrawonga, Wallumbilla, have again won the JBS grass fed Japan ox carcass competition.

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Heat comes off the EYCI

EYCI drops 11.90c in the week but another rally still possible

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CQ feed-on win for Prentices

A barnstorming win at their second showing in the feed-on category of the 2021 Central Queensland Carcase Competition has cemented for Emerald's Tony and Louise Prentice that they are doing the right thing with their breeding program.

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Driving ruminant production using pellets

Pellets provide a ready solution to ensuring digestible energy does not become a limiting factor for ruminants.

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Agribusiness

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Lactalis Australia in court for alleged dairy code breaches

The ACCC has started court proceedings against Lactalis for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct.

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How COVID-19 has supercharged the market for ag assets

The farm sector's drought and COVID defying promise of long term returns drives sophisticated investor interest across the ag supply chain.

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COMMENT

You ought to be vaccinated

More than many industries, horticulture has more at stake in getting Australia vaccinated.

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Futures peak pushes up cash market

High futures prices will underpin our cash market at well above $300/t.

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How COVID-19 has supercharged the market for ag assets

The farm sector's drought and COVID defying promise of long term returns drives sophisticated investor interest across the ag supply chain.

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Record grain farm prices means it's time to cash in

A US investment company has decided to offload its big Australian farm portfolio.

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Jondell with 31,000 macadamia trees | Video

Jondell macadamia farm covers 158 hectares and has about 31,000 trees.

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Well-known deer farm sold to big-name sausage maker

A well-known sausage maker has made a big play into venison.

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Deepwater sold by EOI | Video

The Condamine property Deepwater has sold through an expressions of interest process.

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

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Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

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See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

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The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

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Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

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This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

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Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Coronavirus

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Strict lockdown in 11 south-east Queensland areas

Deputy premier Steven Miles announced the measures on Saturday morning.

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Longreach and Gladstone on COVID high alert

Chief medical officer Dr Jeanette Young said that the female flight attendant worked on Qantas regional flight routes and Queensland Health are urgently contacting everyone who may have been exposed to the virus.

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All the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Here's what you need to know.

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Covid shock comes to our country town

It has come as shock to have a positive coronavirus case in our country town.

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AgQuip postponed as outbreak intensifies

Organisers of Australia's largest agricultural field day have made the "highly disappointing, very frustrating but absolutely necessary" decision to postpone AgQuip's August event.

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AgQuip's fate in the hands of NSW Chief Health Officer

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant will decide if the AgQuip field days can proceed next month.

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TMA conference to go ahead in Melbourne

Gary Northover said while people would have to wear masks, they were open for business.

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Lockdown lifts tonight, except Brisbane, Moreton

Brisbane and Moreton regions will remain in lockdown for another 24 hours, after a mother and daughter travelled to an "extensive list" of locations while infectious.

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See who was snapped at the Quamby Rodeo

Quamby All Sport Association president Anthony McMillan said it was a day out for everyone to catch up.

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Photos from the Richmond Field Days

Crowds gathered in great numbers to attend the annual Richmond Field Days on June 11 and 12.

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Sausage king of the north title declared

The team from MBW won the traditional beef sausage, traditional pork sausage, poultry sausage, lamb sausage and continental sausage, ham on bone, boneless ham, bacon, kabana and pre scalded sausage.

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NBPE 2021: Cattle producers celebrate commercial awards | Photos

Northern beef producers celebrated the NBPE commercial cattle awards on Friday.

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Faces from the Northern Beef Producers Awards Dinner

The Northern Beef Producers presentation dinner in Charters Towers is a big annual social event.

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Cropping

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Hardy crop anything but run of the millet

Researchers have said eating more millet and sorghum makes a lot of sense in terms of both minimising climate risk and dietary health.

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Invasive pest found in northern Australia

Another exotic pest has been confirmed in Australia, but officials are confident it will not be as damaging as Fall Armyworm.

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Futures peak pushes up cash market

High futures prices will underpin our cash market at well above $300/t.

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Promising breakthrough in stem rust work

A new gene that could help manage stem rust has been discovered.

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Record number of hard wheats on master list

The new wheat variety master list features a record number of high protein wheat lines.

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Machinery

First half-track with full suspension offers a magic carpet ride

Your rookie pilot has checked the latest bid to crash the Australia tractor sale party by testing claims driving the new Claas half-track was like riding a magic carpet.

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Polaris recalled after braking concerns

Polaris General side by side vehicles are being recalled. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has issued a recall notice for the MY2021 series.

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Feeling squeezed? Ag vehicles need space

Road users have been urged to give agricultural vehicles extra space on the road.

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Farmers encouraged to maximise tax incentives

Machinery dealers are urging farmers to take advantage of the federal government's extended tax incentives.

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JDLink service free for Aussie farmers

John Deere has removed ongoing costs for its JDLink service.

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Recall issued for some Can-Am Defender Traxter HD10 vehicles

A recall notice has been issued for Can-Am side-by-sides fitted with a particular type of track kit for use in the snow.

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Aussie researchers find biofuel breakthrough

A genetically modified version of the common yeast is shaking up the biofuel game.

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Seed Hawk celebrates 30 years

An innovative seeding system born in Canada's Saskatchewan farming region marks 30 years of operation this year.

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Livestock farmers urged to embrace the on-farm net-zero benefits

Livestock accounts for three-quarters of agriculture's emissions, but rather than seeing it as a burden, the industry has been encouraged to embrace the associated opportunities.

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Going for gold - bold campaign to get shearing declared an Olympic sport

Shearers go for gold, lobbying to see it considered at the 2032 Olympic world stage.

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Flystrike vaccine funding boost a "game changer"

Flystrike vaccine labelled a "game changer" as funding boost fast tracks further investigations.

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Researchers probe effect of legume pasture systems in sheep production

Researchers are delving into how legume pasture systems can improve sheep production and are looking for more producers to get involved in the project.

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Dairy

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Lactalis Australia in court for alleged dairy code breaches

The ACCC has started court proceedings against Lactalis for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct.

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Vegan labels convey message they are as healthy as real meat, dairy: NFF

NFF argues vegan labels are misleading consumers

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COMMENT

Your levy, your choice

There will be a poll to determine what rate the compulsory levy is set at.

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Why some farmers are getting in bed with animal-free dairy

Producer reaction to Norco's stake in Eden Brew, the startup making milk in a laboratory

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Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

A group of Australian dairy farmers is backing a start-up science company looking to copy their product.

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Opinion

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Defining problems to find solutions through R&D

COMMENT: The overarching objective of traditional research and development is to better understand key facets of an issue.

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Lactalis Australia in court for alleged dairy code breaches

The ACCC has started court proceedings against Lactalis for alleged breaches of the Dairy Code of Conduct.

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COMMENT

You ought to be vaccinated

More than many industries, horticulture has more at stake in getting Australia vaccinated.

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