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Red all the rage for Boer goat record

Red all the rage for Boer goat record

Red is the new trend in Australia's flourishing goat breeding world and it resulted in history being made in the stud Boer industry on the weekend.

Has the wool market finally hit its bottom?

Has the wool market finally hit its bottom?

The upwards trend of the wool market in the last three weeks has left many wondering whether prices have finally hit their bottom.

Rice plan on the boil

Rice plan on the boil

Rice growers in the Herbert and Burdekin could increase production to 25,000 tonnes per year if a new storage facility was built in the region.

Julia Creek droving gamble pays off

Julia Creek droving gamble pays off

It was a gamble three-and-a-half months ago to put a little over 2000 young cattle on the road and hope to take advantage of a market rise, but it's one that has paid off for Julia Creek's David and Jennifer Heslin.

Has the wool market finally hit its bottom?

Has the wool market finally hit its bottom?

The upwards trend of the wool market in the last three weeks has left many wondering whether prices have finally hit their bottom.

Eleven dual timber/cattle properties sold

Eleven dual timber/cattle properties sold

Eleven of the 16 dual timber/grazing properties have sold at auction.

Restockers keep upward pressure on cattle prices

Restockers keep upward pressure on cattle prices

Season and supply point to ongoing strong market but analysts are more bearish.

Variable spring start paints wide-ranging grain production picture across Australia

Variable spring start paints wide-ranging grain production picture across Australia

More spring rain is required for the grains industry to reap the full potential benefits from winter crops.

It's official: batten down the hatches for a La Nina this spring and summer

It's official: batten down the hatches for a La Nina this spring and summer

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed Australia will experience a La Nina weather event this spring and summer.

Eleven dual timber/cattle properties sold

Eleven dual timber/cattle properties sold

Eleven of the 16 dual timber/grazing properties have sold at auction.

Julia Creek droving gamble pays off

Julia Creek droving gamble pays off

It was a gamble three-and-a-half months ago to put a little over 2000 young cattle on the road and hope to take advantage of a market rise, but it's one that has paid off for Julia Creek's David and Jennifer Heslin.

Variable spring start paints wide-ranging grain production picture across Australia

Variable spring start paints wide-ranging grain production picture across Australia

More spring rain is required for the grains industry to reap the full potential benefits from winter crops.

Rice plan on the boil

Rice plan on the boil

Rice growers in the Herbert and Burdekin could increase production to 25,000 tonnes per year if a new storage facility was built in the region.

It's official: batten down the hatches for a La Nina this spring and summer

It's official: batten down the hatches for a La Nina this spring and summer

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed Australia will experience a La Nina weather event this spring and summer.

Federal budget: time to start $76 billion infrastructure spend in the bush

Federal budget: time to start $76 billion infrastructure spend in the bush

Farm leaders are looking for major new investment in rural and regional infrastructure in next Tuesday's federal budget.

Living the beef sustainability story

Living the beef sustainability story

Mark Davie to joined beef sustainability framework steering group

Restockers keep upward pressure on cattle prices

Restockers keep upward pressure on cattle prices

Season and supply point to ongoing strong market but analysts are more bearish.

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St George hosts Dam Buster 250 | Photos

St George hosts Dam Buster 250 | Photos

Off-road racers flocked to St George for the CMS Enterprises/Seqorra - Dam Buster 250.

Tri-Solfen now 'go to' pain relief | Video

Tri-Solfen now 'go to' pain relief | Video

Gin Gin vet Andrew Marland says Tri-Solfen has become something of a go to product for the livestock industry.

Now it's October to December for above average rain | Video

Now it's October to December for above average rain | Video

BOM now says the October to December period will be wetter than average.

Dunheath offers perfect country lifestyle | Video

Dunheath offers perfect country lifestyle | Video

Dunheath is being promoted as the perfect place to live, play and work.

Pain relief for Maroon cattle 'here to stay' | Video

Pain relief for Maroon cattle 'here to stay' | Video

Maroon beef producer Glen Fearby there is no going back once pain relief is adopted as part of an on-farm animal husbandry routine.

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Federal budget: time to start $76 billion infrastructure spend in the bush

Federal budget: time to start $76 billion infrastructure spend in the bush

Farm leaders are looking for major new investment in rural and regional infrastructure in next Tuesday's federal budget.

Our focus remains on restructuring the industry

Our focus remains on restructuring the industry

The Dairy Plan released this week lacks commitment to dairy reform.

Digital fencing put to work to help reef

Digital fencing put to work to help reef

ESheperd secures 'systems change' grant

A green spring requires water

A green spring requires water

We need to develop a long-term strategic view of our water and food security.

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Rice plan on the boil

Rice plan on the boil

Rice growers in the Herbert and Burdekin could increase production to 25,000 tonnes per year if a new storage facility was built in the region.

Sprucing up the Bruce

Sprucing up the Bruce

The entire Bruce Highway would become four lanes under an ambitious plan launched by the LNP in the lead up to the state election.

Half of casual ag workers from overseas: report

Half of casual ag workers from overseas: report

Sheds more light on the extent of the labour shortage the industry faces, due to the mass exodus of overseas workers due to COVID-19.

50pc of casual ag workers from overseas as harvest time nears: report

50pc of casual ag workers from overseas as harvest time nears: report

Sheds more light on the extent of the labour shortage the industry faces, due to the mass exodus of overseas workers due to COVID-19.

Plans to launch vegetation management class action

Plans to launch vegetation management class action

Charleville grazier Dan McDonald is seeking expressions of interest for a class action against the Queensland government.

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St George welcomes desert quandongs

St George welcomes desert quandongs

The planting of six desert quandong trees marks a big step forward for the St George Bush Tucker Garden.

Iconic rural town finally gets mobile reception

Iconic rural town finally gets mobile reception

For the town of Einasleigh, five hours south west of Cairns, having mobile service will be a game-changer.

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Episode 2 of the Voice of Real Australia podcast: Business in Canberra's Majura Valley is tough for ACT farmers with short term leases, lapses and a lack of security for bank loans

Virtual classrooms provide insight into farming life

Virtual classrooms provide insight into farming life

A 'VIRTUAL classroom' has been a mainstay of Meat & Livestock Australia's school education program for a number of years but its use has spiked in recent months

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Each episode Voice of Real Australia the podcast brings you people, places and perspectives from beyond the big cities. This week: Coal-ash opportunities in Lake Macquarie, a tour of Dimboola and a COVID-19 children's book.

TSS old boy to be new headmaster

TSS old boy to be new headmaster

The Southport School has named an old boy with links to Emerald in central Queensland as its ninth headmaster.

Red Ridge fashion label launches to much acclaim

Red Ridge fashion label launches to much acclaim

The launch last week of fashion brand Red Ridge the Label is just the start of numerous exciting possibilities for creative industries in western Queensland, if chairman Andrew Martin has any say in it.

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Our focus remains on restructuring the industry

Our focus remains on restructuring the industry

The Dairy Plan released this week lacks commitment to dairy reform.

A green spring requires water

A green spring requires water

We need to develop a long-term strategic view of our water and food security.

Environmental activists continue to run the debate | Comment

Environmental activists continue to run the debate | Comment

Environmental activists continue to run the debate while those taking practical steps to improve the environment receive far less attention.

Why have our moral standards dropped?

Why have our moral standards dropped?

As a child we were taught right from wrong by our parents, and these lessons shaped the type of person we ultimately grew up to be.

Government must stand with farmers on exports

Government must stand with farmers on exports

Agricultural businesses not only provide for our population but are a significant exporter and contributor to our economy.

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No regrets, only best wishes

No regrets, only best wishes

There's a charitable streak longer than a country mile running through Wally Gleeson, the man behind the horse behind the headlines.

First-time vendor success at Ag-Grow horse sale

First-time vendor success at Ag-Grow horse sale

The esteem with which Mark and Joanne Smith's Weatherford Equine business is held in the horse world was evident at the Ag-Grow 2020 premier ridden horse sale on Saturday, when they sold both the top-priced mare and gelding.

The Harrovian strikes again

The Harrovian strikes again

The Stephen Massingham-trained The Harrovian has started his latest campaign where he left off with another startling win.

Austin team heading to Longreach

Austin team heading to Longreach

Despite having a smaller stable than in the past, Todd Austin will have a strong representation at the Longreach races on August 22.

Shiranda, Deadly Choices feature in Townsville

Shiranda, Deadly Choices feature in Townsville

Riders Elyce Smith (Shiranda) and Nathan Day (Deadly Choices) took the honours in the big races in Townsville on August 14.

Weetwood may be the target

Weetwood may be the target

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Virtual Mount Isa Rodeo gets big online audience

Virtual Mount Isa Rodeo gets big online audience

Thousands of rodeo fans watched the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo successfully swap its red dirt arena to broadcast a world first virtual rodeo.

Mount Isa Rodeo an online success

Mount Isa Rodeo an online success

The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo moved online to broadcast Australia's first virtual Rodeo on Saturday night.

Champion Sunlight smashes MM records on Gold Coast

Champion Sunlight smashes MM records on Gold Coast

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Coral Coast cities compete for $500,000 Shield series

Coral Coast cities compete for $500,000 Shield series

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.

Desert Cowboy strikes five times at Lightning distance

Desert Cowboy strikes five times at Lightning distance

Phillip Bate analyses news from the Queensland racing scene.