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Winter rain out west

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Wilmar reaches crush milestone

Flood warning boost for North Qld

Beef

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New live export animal welfare investigation underway

Animals Australia files complaint to Department of Ag, with footage

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Tight supply versus lockdowns to drive cattle prices

EYCI edges towards another record but few are predicting it will get there

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Matching beef yields and consumer expectations

New collaboration called BeefLinks aims to drive integrated research and practice change in WA

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Verifying the way cattle are fed to hit premium markets

Innovative new way to authenticate origin of grassfed and grainfed.

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Agribusiness

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Warning signs on menu for suppliers as food services adjust to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic is changing what's practical for cafes and restaurants to serve up during the COVID-19 era, and beyond.

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The city goes to the country for this year's Ekka

Ekka ambassadors Kay and Dave Tommerup hosted an Ekka Open Day at their dairy farm.

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Poultry processors collaborate to deal with Victorian lockdown limits

The ACCC has allowed chicken meat producers and processors to share or co-ordinate the use of their respective processing plants and staff

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COVID compliance visits horticulture

Growcom urges growers to understand their obligations and bring their operations into line with the health directive.

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Property

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Kyogle's Dyraaba Homestead sold | Video

Peter and Robyn Clark historic Dyraaba Homestead at Kyogle has sold.

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Whyenbirra under contract

The Bollon property Whyenbirra is under contract, after being listed for sale at $4.3 million.

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Wally Taylor's Parkdale sold | Video

Wally Taylor's Goondiwindi region Parkdale aggregation has sold following an expressions of interest campaign.

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SA property sale demonstrates market's 'unprecedented' demand

Well-known Hynam, SA, property Field of Mars was sold at auction last week in front of a crowd of 100 people.

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Watson River offered with more than 2400 cattle | Video

Cape York Peninsula property Watson River Station is being offered with more than 2400 cattle.

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Moo-vers and Shakers

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Adaptation and change pays dividends

Changing tack is never easy but for those bold enough to do so, such as the Curtis family, the benefits could be enormous.

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Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

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Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

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Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

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World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

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Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

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Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

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Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

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Coronavirus

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Independent Youth Allowance access fears growing

The Isolated Children's Parents' Association has flagged with the federal government a growing concern that this year's geographically isolated 'gap year' students may become ineligible for independent Youth Allowance as a result of COVID-19 job losses and decreased employment opportunities.

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Supply outdoing demand

Wool industry in a bind as gap between supply and demand continues to see stockpile rise.

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'That Statistic' explained by a frontline worker

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Warning signs on menu for suppliers as food services adjust to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic is changing what's practical for cafes and restaurants to serve up during the COVID-19 era, and beyond.

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COVID-19 'in every community in the world'

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

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Poultry processors collaborate to deal with Victorian lockdown limits

The ACCC has allowed chicken meat producers and processors to share or co-ordinate the use of their respective processing plants and staff

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New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

Latest Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia statistics show July was another strong month for national tractor sales.

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A day of devastation, apologies and 17 fatalities

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Photos & Video

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Cane train and harvester collide | Video

A spate of cane train collisions and near misses has prompted Wilmar Sugar to issue a warning for people to take care around its railway network

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Ag export boost for Far North

An agricultural export boon could be in line for the Far North with plans afoot to double international produce exports from Cairns Airport over the next decade.

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Drivers dicing with death caught on camera

Drivers who fail to give way to cane trains in the Burdekin will be caught on camera and have their details passed on to police.

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Julia Creek Dirt n Dust flashback

The Julia Creek Dirt n Dust festival should have kicked off this weekend, but with coronavirus forcing its cancellation, organisers are instead looking toward 2021

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Cropping

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Thirsty crops get a good drink

Early August rainfall has lifted prospects for higher Australian winter crop production.

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Fertiliser banned in Australia causes explosion

Beirut's horror explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate, a nitrogen-based fertiliser banned in Australia, igniting.

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August price drop expected

Commentators are now working on the basis that global wheat supplies are more than adequate.

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Climate policies could radically alter global economy

Changing global climate policies could radically alter the world economy according to the ANZ's chief economist.

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Barley market pricing export demand

Australia is winding down its barley stocks, with aggresively priced product hitting new export markets in the wake of China's import tariffs.

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Machinery

Mayday Mayday for aviation in the bush says Queensland senator

A Queensland senator who is heading a parliamentary inquiry into general aviation in Australia said the industry in the bush was being held back by too much regulation.

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New tractor sales keeping humming along after record June

Latest Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia statistics show July was another strong month for national tractor sales.

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Recreational use the biggest killer on farm quad bikes says FCAI

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has continued its rejection of mandatory rollover devices on quad bikes.

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Eagle eye to keep linear irrigators on track

A Finley-based machinery company is fitting a new GPS-tracking system to linear irrigators.

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School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

Major machinery companies are finding virtual ways to connect with dealers and customers.

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Time running out to replace dangerous Takata airbags

The ACCC has warned motorists time is running out to have potentially dangerous Takata airbags replaced.

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Goldacres cruises to major upgrade of its G6 sprayer

Goldacres has unveiled a major upgrade of its G6 Crop Cruiser sprayer.

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Rush to grab quad bikes and side-by-sides lift sales by 50pc

Quad bike and side-by-side sales climbed 50 per cent in the first half of 2020.

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Sheep

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Supply outdoing demand

Wool industry in a bind as gap between supply and demand continues to see stockpile rise.

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Sheep, cattle drench the latest possible COVID-19 treatment

Ivermectin, best known to farmers as an ingredient in sheep and cattle drenches, has showed promise as a possible treatment of COVID-19.

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Market spike unlikely until retail spending resumes after global COVID-19 restrictions start to lift

Australia's wool market slumped after auction recess last week as global consumers remain MIA.

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Marketing challenges ahead for mutton exporters

There are challenges ahead for Australia's mutton exports, as key markets struggle to manufacture pre-COVID-19 inventory with mutton consumption down.

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Dairy

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The city goes to the country for this year's Ekka

Ekka ambassadors Kay and Dave Tommerup hosted an Ekka Open Day at their dairy farm.

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Viral videos part of unofficial campaign of dairy message

WITH most Australians having access to some form of social media, farmers are finding it an increasingly useful tool for education and advocacy.

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What is hindering dairy bred beef in Australia?

Research looks at barriers to rearing bobby calves for beef.

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Farmers have lost trust in Dairy Plan process

Farmers are alarmed at the continual avoidance of decision-making regarding the fundamentals of the new structure.

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Dairy industry senate inquiry comes to Brisbane

The senate inquiry came to Brisbane to hear the facts about the northern Australia dairy industry.

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Opinion

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Outback code ignored by travelers

The Gauge: Broken down on the side of the road, Gillian Fennell was distressed by the number of travelers who sped past.

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The city goes to the country for this year's Ekka

Ekka ambassadors Kay and Dave Tommerup hosted an Ekka Open Day at their dairy farm.

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COVID compliance visits horticulture

Growcom urges growers to understand their obligations and bring their operations into line with the health directive.

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