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One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments

One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments

The importance of strict biosecurity laws was backed up during a quarantine blitz that found disturbing evidence of animal and plant pests.

Beef innovation is a family affair

Beef innovation is a family affair

When their four daughters were little, Western Downs beef producer Karen Penfold colour coded their work shirts so husband Dan could tell, when mustering from the air, who was who.

ACC's British breed appetite

ACC's British breed appetite

Not too many businesses have handled the global pandemic that still has its grip upon the world like the red meat industry, according to Australian Country Choice CEO Anthony Lee.

Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off

Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off

The move to a centralised livestock selling centre has paid dividends for Tasmanian growers.

Beef innovation is a family affair

Beef innovation is a family affair

When their four daughters were little, Western Downs beef producer Karen Penfold colour coded their work shirts so husband Dan could tell, when mustering from the air, who was who.

A piece of paradise on the Nullarbor

A piece of paradise on the Nullarbor

Running a cattle station amid drought is no easy feat

Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes

Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes

Questions around whether regulation is delivering improved welfare outcomes.

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades.

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems.

A piece of paradise on the Nullarbor

A piece of paradise on the Nullarbor

Running a cattle station amid drought is no easy feat

Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes

Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes

Questions around whether regulation is delivering improved welfare outcomes.

Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off

Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off

The move to a centralised livestock selling centre has paid dividends for Tasmanian growers.

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades.

ACC's British breed appetite

ACC's British breed appetite

Not too many businesses have handled the global pandemic that still has its grip upon the world like the red meat industry, according to Australian Country Choice CEO Anthony Lee.

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems.

Reproductive diseases hitting herd bottom lines

Reproductive diseases hitting herd bottom lines

An increase in cattle trading through saleyards as producers look for ways to build their herds back up is resulting in an economically concerning increase in reproductive diseases in the Maranoa district.

Processors hone in on reducing carbon footprint

Processors hone in on reducing carbon footprint

Sustainability will set up profitability going forward: beef exporter Tim Clarke

Reproductive diseases hitting herd bottom lines

Processors hone in on reducing carbon footprint

Strength in cattle market to hold

Central Queensland landholders tackling pasture dieback

Studstock NewLivestock Auctions

Codenwarra Wagyu sale average increases 18pc

Codenwarra Wagyu sale average increases 18pc

The Codenwarra Wagyu stud at Emerald has recorded an 18 per cent increase in the average sale price of heifers offered online at its regular reduction sale.

Yearling steers set 544c saleyard record at Mareeba

Yearling steers set 544c saleyard record at Mareeba

The pen of Droughtmaster-cross yearling steers set a new saleyard record last week.

Widespread buyer interest in Wagyu genetics

Widespread buyer interest in Wagyu genetics

International buyers and breeders from around Australia vied with each other for premium Wagyu genetics offered on AuctionsPlus by GDL this week.

Donaldson receives life membership

Donaldson receives life membership

Neil Donaldson has dedicated half of his working life to the betterment of the Droughtmaster society, and has been integral to the development and success of the breed.

Sire Shootout nominations open May 20

Sire Shootout nominations open May 20

The 2021 event will boast a prize pool of more than $15,000.

Black Limousin female sale tops at $8000 in Lower Mount Walker

Black Limousin female sale tops at $8000 in Lower Mount Walker

The O'Sullivan's celebrated 30 years with the Limousin breed, with an on-property Black Limousin female sale at Gunnadoo on Monday.

Brahman heifers top at $32,000 in Gracemere

Brahman heifers top at $32,000 in Gracemere

The Rocky All Stars female sale wrapped up in Gracemere on Saturday with a top of $32,000.

Photos from the All Stars female sale in Gracemere

Photos from the All Stars female sale in Gracemere

Check out who caught the camera's lens at the Rocky All Stars Elite Brahman Female Sale on Saturday.

Flares ignite prices at Palgrove female sale

Flares ignite prices at Palgrove female sale

The sale marked the second time in a decade Palgrove has offered female genetics.

Black Stump sells to $17,500 top

Black Stump sells to $17,500 top

A top price of $17,500, reached twice, and an average that was a full $2240 higher than last year were the highlights of the 2021 Black Stump bull sale at Blackall on Tuesday.

Droughtmasters hit $40,000 on Day 2 of February All Breeds

Droughtmasters hit $40,000 on Day 2 of February All Breeds

Droughtmasters hit the headlines on the final day of the annual February All Breeds Sale.

Sales NewLivestock Auctions

Brangus weaner steers make 598c/$1323 at Emerald

Brangus weaner steers make 598c/$1323 at Emerald

Demand from both restockers and processors drove good competition in the gallery at Emerald.

Weaner steers hit 574c at Blackall

Weaner steers hit 574c at Blackall

Prices experienced a dearer trend at Blackall.

Weaner steers hit 602c, average 497 at Charters Towers

Weaner steers hit 602c, average 497 at Charters Towers

There was a yarding of 1446 at Charters Towers on Wednesday.

Steers hit 710c/kg at record-breaking CQLX sale

Steers hit 710c/kg at record-breaking CQLX sale

Agents yarded 889 head for Wednesday's Gracemere store sale.

Yearling heifers top at 459.2c, average 439.2c at Mareeba

Yearling heifers top at 459.2c, average 439.2c at Mareeba

There was a new saleyards record of 459.2c for yearling heifers at Mareeba last week.

Weaner heifers make 470c/$719 at Charters Towers

Weaner heifers make 470c/$719 at Charters Towers

There were 1392 cattle yarded at Charters Towers last week.

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QDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor

QDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor

QDO's long-standing executive assistant has retired.

Dairy processors optimistic about season ahead

Dairy processors optimistic about season ahead

Major Australian dairy processors are looking forward to the coming season with optimism, having come out the COVID-19 pandemic in a good position, an Australian Dairy Conference webinar in March heard.

Efficiencies gained with irrigation program

Efficiencies gained with irrigation program

Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation has been delivering the Farm Water Futures Program with funding from the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

Code, contracts and COVID confound dairy pricing

Code, contracts and COVID confound dairy pricing

The dairy industry code of conduct, new contract arrangements for the majority of farmers and the COVID-19 pandemic have fundamentally altered the way dairy farmgate prices are set in Australia.

QDO farewells Sarah Ferguson

QDO farewells Sarah Ferguson

Marketing and communications manager Sarah Ferguson will leave QDO on March 28.