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Work underway on Flinders Highway reconstruction

Work underway on Flinders Highway reconstruction

More than $17 million worth of reconstruction and betterment works have begun on the Flinders Highway to repair sections damaged in February's flooding.

Canegrowers condemn reef debate as high farce

Canegrowers condemn reef debate as high farce

As debate on the controversial The Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill continued in Queensland's parliament for a second day on Wednesday, Canegrowers chairman Paul Schembri was describing it as high farce.

Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

What could your town do with half a million dollars?

Bullocks top at 298.2c at Charters Towers

Bullocks top at 298.2c at Charters Towers

Good lines of prime cows dominated the prime section of the yarding at Charters Towers on Wednesday.

Canegrowers condemn reef debate as high farce

Canegrowers condemn reef debate as high farce

As debate on the controversial The Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill continued in Queensland's parliament for a second day on Wednesday, Canegrowers chairman Paul Schembri was describing it as high farce.

High Court land clearing decision divisive

High Court land clearing decision divisive

A decision by the High Court last week to uphold the power of Queensland councils to control vegetation management on category X land will make the process even more confusing for primary producers, according to AgForce.

Steers reach 275c at Mareeba

Steers reach 275c at Mareeba

Values for bullocks, cows and bulls reduced at Mareeba this week.

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

The members of the Droughtmaster Next Gen committee have big plans.

Territory cattle producers enlist NFF support on native title uncertainty

Territory cattle producers enlist NFF support on native title uncertainty

The National Farmers' Federation is supporting Territory cattle producers as they manage ongoing uncertainty surrounding Native Title.

Steers reach 275c at Mareeba

Steers reach 275c at Mareeba

Values for bullocks, cows and bulls reduced at Mareeba this week.

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Growcom believes taxpayers' money should not be spent on regulation but instead be invested in Hort360.

Bullocks top at 298.2c at Charters Towers

Bullocks top at 298.2c at Charters Towers

Good lines of prime cows dominated the prime section of the yarding at Charters Towers on Wednesday.

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

The members of the Droughtmaster Next Gen committee have big plans.

Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

Drought towns urged to nominate for $500,000

What could your town do with half a million dollars?

Territory cattle producers enlist NFF support on native title uncertainty

Territory cattle producers enlist NFF support on native title uncertainty

The National Farmers' Federation is supporting Territory cattle producers as they manage ongoing uncertainty surrounding Native Title.

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Growcom believes taxpayers' money should not be spent on regulation but instead be invested in Hort360.

Gargett the last chance to qualify for finals

Gargett the last chance to qualify for finals

Gargett Rodeo this weekend is the last chance for riders to boost their spot in October's national finals.

Gargett the last chance to qualify for finals

Communication key to Dairy Plan success

Photos from the Cloncurry Spring Races

Seafood industry fishing for more data

Agribusiness

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's going on around the traps in agribusiness?

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Be prepared - you're possibly a cyber fraudster's next target

Agribusiness is feeling the cost of Australia's $500b computer-related fraud problem

Woolies boosts drought appeal action by making a STAND

Woolies boosts drought appeal action by making a STAND

Woolworths' sunflower plant kit starts new drought appeal partnership with charities

Brimblecombe named NAPCo's new CEO

Brimblecombe named NAPCo's new CEO

Richard Brimblecombe has been appointed as the chief executive officer of NAPCo, to take up the role in December.

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Keep an eye on disease

Keep an eye on disease

It may be dry for many but there is still a threat of plant disease in cereal crops.

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

Having a range of cereal choices a boost

The steady stream of new varieties all with different strengths and weaknesses is a boon for growers according to one agronomist.

Government APVMA board move slammed

Government APVMA board move slammed

The government's move to introduce a governance board to the APVMA and make industry pay for it has been slammed by CropLife.

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Drone attack sparks concern over fuel reserves

Australia's grains industry is calling for a serious look at our nation's fuel reserves in light of the drone attack on Saudi oil plants.

GM legislation debate heats up

GM legislation debate heats up

The environmental and organics sector support a disallowance motion for changes to the gene technology act, but other farm groups do not.

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Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Taking account of the warming effect of different greenhouse gases - not their carbon emissions - would change the way methane was treated in emissions reductions targets.

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Push for polled bulls as producers rebuild

Hot demand for PP at Droughtmaster National

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

Today's youth could be tomorrow's leaders

The members of the Droughtmaster Next Gen committee have big plans.

Talanas Limousin defy the odds to beat 2018 clearance

Talanas Limousin defy the odds to beat 2018 clearance

Talana Limousins topped at $10,000 with an average of $5761 and 81 per cent clearance at their annual bull sale held on Thursday at the Ag-Grow Selling Complex, Emerald.

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Achieve your organic goals

Achieve your organic goals

Advertiser content: Southern Cross Certified is continually working with the organic supply chain to provide simple, efficient and cost-effective certification solutions.

Landcarers receive support to improve conservation and grazing management

Landcarers receive support to improve conservation and grazing management

Sponsored Content: Thirteen receive Gallagher Landcare Fencing Grants to improve grazing management and conservation across the state.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Car makers are calling on every Australian to tap someone they know on the shoulder - family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues - and urge them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

Raising the standard of managers and leaders to create a better society

The Chartered Manager process requires managers to reflect in detail on their management experiences and approach, and then be assessed on their competency in a wide-ranging interview with an assessor.

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Voluntary movement, Landcare has been around for 30 years but according to CEO Shane Norrish the hard work has only just begun.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Have your say on living in regional Australia

A new website dedicated to discussion around the future of regional Australia is wanting to hear from you.

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

Cruise Singapore to Dubai next year

Cruise the Andaman and Arabian seas and the Indian Ocean from Singapore to Dubai.

Drought making wild dog fight harder

Drought making wild dog fight harder

Wild dogs are putting more pressure on already drought-strained families.

Spring Sales

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Seamark succeeds through genetic alliance

Seamark succeeds through genetic alliance

Sponsored content: Getting the basics right has been the key to the growing success of Seamark Pty Ltd's beef operation stretching across strategically located properties in Central Queensland.

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes produce some of the best tasting lamb in Australia. You can taste it at their 23rd Annual On Property Sale on October 10, where they'll be selling 60 poll dorset rams and 40 of their best corriedale rams as well as some stud ewes.

Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

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Photos from the Cloncurry Spring Races

Photos from the Cloncurry Spring Races

A beautiful spring day was on show for the Cloncurry Spring Races on Saturday.

Cloncurry turns on the style for Beat the Heat Festival

Cloncurry turns on the style for Beat the Heat Festival

Cloncurry farewelled the 2019 tourist season with its Beat the Heat festival street party bringing the crowds out on Friday night.

FNQ fire danger a real threat

FNQ fire danger a real threat

A fast-moving grassfire that claimed a home near Mareeba last Thursday has highlighted warnings from authorities that Far North Queensland is not immune to the bushfire crisis enveloping eastern parts of the state.

Dametto dices with death

Dametto dices with death

IT was 3.5 seconds of his life he'll never forget when Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto took on an angry bull in the name of charity.

FNQ growers gala dinner

FNQ growers gala dinner

About 470 growers and industry stakeholders gathered for a gala dinner to celebrate horticulture in Mareeba.

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Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Interstate buyers swoop to take top ewe and ram at Tattykeel

Rams peaked at $23,000 and ewes at $7500 at Tattykeel's annual stud Poll Dorset sale near Oberon.

Lamb and mutton prices will go one way - up!

Lamb and mutton prices will go one way - up!

The national commodity forecaster, ABARES, is predicting another big jump in lamb and mutton prices this financial year.

To feed or not to feed lamb

To feed or not to feed lamb

Margins on lotfed lambs don't just depend on the price of feed, buy and sell prices also come into it writes Mecardo's Angus Brown.

UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

AN outstanding Poll Merino from Glenlea Park stud,Pinnaroo, named 'Smithy' after Australian cricketer Steve Smith cracked a ton, $100,000 - at the 2019 Adelaide Stud Merino and Poll Merino Ram sale.

Machinery

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Forget sales targets, just focus on handling the big dry

Working in agriculture is all about having the right work ethic, and rolling with the seasonal punches, says Pete McCann

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Quad injuries increase despite safety campaigns

Serious injuries involving quad bikes continue to increase in New Zealand despite greater awareness of quad bike safety, according to research released late last month.

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

Midwest cuts a world-beating path, even in a drought year

From Central Queensland to Western Australia, graingrowers with a crop to harvest are going "bigger" to save time and money.

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

CNH buys AgDNA to expand farm software push offering

The Case IH and New Holland farm machinery stable as acquired comprehensive farm management information software system, AgDNA

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

Cattleman's death sparks fresh quad bike safety call

A recent spate of accidents involving all terrain vehicles has prompted the National Farmers' Federation to make a fresh call for government action on safety standards.

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Hi-tech tractors the big draw

Fendt, Case IH and New Holland launch new tractors at AgQuip

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip

Rain gauge linked by satellite

Rain gauge linked by satellite

GoannaAg and Myriota launch sensors connected by satellite

Property

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Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

Biloela beef, cropping flexibility

The 377 hectare Biloela property Galway will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Biloela on September 23.

Kurrajong auction on October 11

Kurrajong auction on October 11

RAY WHITE RURAL: Biddeston property Kurrajong is set on 47 hectares of quality, undulating grazing country.

Scenic Rim's C1 Realty launched

Scenic Rim's C1 Realty launched

Danny and Diane Bukowski have launched the independent real estate business C1 Realty.

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Woolgars Nest makes $3.4 million

Mary Valley property Woolgars Nest sold for $3.4 million at a Ray White Rural auction.

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Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Focus on warming, not emissions, say researchers

Taking account of the warming effect of different greenhouse gases - not their carbon emissions - would change the way methane was treated in emissions reductions targets.

Fonterra financial woes weigh on Aussie future

Fonterra financial woes weigh on Aussie future

Fonterra's financial woes weigh on the future of its Australian arm.

Global dairy prices withstand trade war woes

Global dairy prices withstand trade war woes

Global dairy prices rose on Tuesday night, despite the escalating US-China trade war and slowing economic growth.

How do you make a robot dairy farm self-sufficient?

How do you make a robot dairy farm self-sufficient?

This prototype energy plant is making sure nothing is wasted

Communication key to Dairy Plan success

Communication key to Dairy Plan success

Since the Dairy Plan Committee was formed, there has been little communication of the plan's progress.

Opinion

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Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Reef regulations no great barrier for horticulture

Growcom believes taxpayers' money should not be spent on regulation but instead be invested in Hort360.

What we can learn from the Visible Farmer project

What we can learn from the Visible Farmer project

Youth Voices Leadership Team chair Dr Jo Newton says we must unite to tell the story of agriculture in Australia.

Communication key to Dairy Plan success

Communication key to Dairy Plan success

Since the Dairy Plan Committee was formed, there has been little communication of the plan's progress.