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Sheep producers urged to proceed as usual

Sheep producers urged to proceed as usual

SHEEP producers can continue their pursuit of genetic improvements in respective flocks despite the closure of Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation.

Feeder steers sell to 306.2c at Biggenden

Feeder steers sell to 306.2c at Biggenden

Volume buyers for the re-stocker market strengthened prices for weaner weight cattle at Biggenden on Monday.

Campdraft update

Campdraft update

Queensland campdrafting action.

Feeder steers hit 302.2c at Moreton

Feeder steers hit 302.2c at Moreton

The market remained firm for all quality lines of yearlings, backgrounders and feeders at Moreton on Tuesday.

Feeder steers sell to 306.2c at Biggenden

Feeder steers sell to 306.2c at Biggenden

Volume buyers for the re-stocker market strengthened prices for weaner weight cattle at Biggenden on Monday.

Weather a factor in Gracemere sale

Weather a factor in Gracemere sale

CHAROLAIS cross steers sold to a high of 297c/kg at Central Queensland Livestock Exchange, Gracemere, on July 19.

Teams eye finals series

Teams eye finals series

The Risdon Cup finals series will be headlined by Super Saturdays on August 3 and 10.

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

For the first time since 1991, a mob of cattle is moving through the South Burnett as dry conditions continue to bite.

Teams eye finals series

Teams eye finals series

The Risdon Cup finals series will be headlined by Super Saturdays on August 3 and 10.

Braford cross cows sell for $1130 at Woodford

Braford cross cows sell for $1130 at Woodford

The market continue to improve at Woodford cattle sale on Monday.

Feeder steers hit 302.2c at Moreton

Feeder steers hit 302.2c at Moreton

The market remained firm for all quality lines of yearlings, backgrounders and feeders at Moreton on Tuesday.

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

Campdraft update

Campdraft update

Queensland campdrafting action.

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

For the first time since 1991, a mob of cattle is moving through the South Burnett as dry conditions continue to bite.

Braford cross cows sell for $1130 at Woodford

Braford cross cows sell for $1130 at Woodford

The market continue to improve at Woodford cattle sale on Monday.

Rangers Valley up for grabs

Rangers Valley up for grabs

Rangers Valley is being offered through an expression closing on September 12.

Rangers Valley up for grabs

Broken Dray on the market

Red letter moonwalk day relived

Outback town ideal place to soak up the sun

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Drought, trade war friction gives wool outlook the jitters

Drought, trade war friction gives wool outlook the jitters

A buying spree which revived wool's Eastern Market Indicator to 1754 cents a kilogram before July's winter break is unlikely to be an omen for the year ahead

Investing in safe thinking cuts ACC wages bill, injury toll

Investing in safe thinking cuts ACC wages bill, injury toll

One of Queensland's biggest rural enterprises has reaped a payoff worth hundreds of thousands of dollars because of workplace safety initiatives.

State and federal politicians must do more to support dairy farmers

State and federal politicians must do more to support dairy farmers

The state government and regional processors are being urged to raise the retail price of milk by 30c/litre and for all that revenue to flow back to Queensland dairy farmers.

Arm the farmers with information

Arm the farmers with information

Elders believe collaboration is the missing link in precision agriculture

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Straw demand set to continue

Straw demand set to continue

The unprecedented demand for straw for use as animal feed is set to continue.

Weak southern markets lower Qld grain prices

Weak southern markets lower Qld grain prices

Queensland grain markets drifted lower last week with a weaker tone in southern markets and a decline in United States futures.

Old season wheat prices dip

Old season wheat prices dip

US wheat futures prices hit their lowest levels since May on Thursday.

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Grains industry looks to do more on health and safety

Working in the grains industry isn't all sitting in an air-conditioned cabin, there are still a number of major safety risks to manage.

No water in sight as next season approaches

No water in sight as next season approaches

Growers across all cotton regions are praying for rain as the season rapidly approaches.

Beef

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

Market demand brings opportunities to step up

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

First mob of cattle in South Burnett since 1990s

For the first time since 1991, a mob of cattle is moving through the South Burnett as dry conditions continue to bite.

Spring Angus: A trouble-free herd at Oberon

Spring Angus: A trouble-free herd at Oberon

John and Marg Lowe have a simple, but effective philosophy for their beef cattle operation - keep it simple and straightforward.

Weather a factor in Gracemere sale

Weather a factor in Gracemere sale

CHAROLAIS cross steers sold to a high of 297c/kg at Central Queensland Livestock Exchange, Gracemere, on July 19.

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Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

As Landcare celebrates 30 years this month, we reflect on a remarkable legacy.

Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Advertiser content: Producing hardy, slick coated Angus bulls for northern Australia is paying off for Queensland stud producer Darren Hegarty on his property Carabar Angus, established in 2001 at Meandarra.

Investing in our future with the Carbon Farming Initiative

Investing in our future with the Carbon Farming Initiative

Learn all about carbon farming and how it can put money in farmers pockets while cutting C02 emissions, at the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo this August.

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Australia's quirkiest festival will be back this September 24th - 28th in the Queensland town of Winton to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale celebrates spirit of the bush

Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale celebrates spirit of the bush

Despite the crippling drought, the 74th annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale promises not only a great sale but also an opportunity for struggling farmers to come together for a good time.

Sheep producers come together to advance industry

Sheep producers come together to advance industry

Sheep Week allows producers to throw open the farm gates and share their ideas and innovations with each other.

How the power of inclusivity is helping Brisbane Grammar student Joshua on path to success

How the power of inclusivity is helping Brisbane Grammar student Joshua on path to success

Sponsored content: One boy's impairment has not stopped him achieving success at the Brisbane school where inclusivity, acceptance, and understanding is part of the culture.

Graziers' journey of learning

Graziers' journey of learning

The Saving our Soils project has shown a group of North and Central Queensland graziers how boosting grazing productivity and minimising soil erosion can go hand in hand.

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Flood fundraiser

Flood fundraiser

The Families of Flood charity dinner raised vital funds for Blaze Aid to assist local communities affected by the flood.

QCWA northern region conference

QCWA northern region conference

QCWA from across North Queensland caught up in Atherton recently.

Young auctioneers get some intensive training | Video

Young auctioneers get some intensive training | Video

The latest young auctioneers school has been held in Victoria, bringing in 17 young sellers from Victoria and Tasmania.

40+ photos from the 2019 Big Red Bash

40+ photos from the 2019 Big Red Bash

Midnight Oil topped the bill at this year's festival.

Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Queensland's dairy community was out in force for the Queensland Dairy Showcase in Gatton.

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Sheep producers urged to proceed as usual

Sheep producers urged to proceed as usual

SHEEP producers can continue their pursuit of genetic improvements in respective flocks despite the closure of Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation.

US lamb consumers get a taste for 'new meat'

US lamb consumers get a taste for 'new meat'

Strong demand for Australian lamb from countries like the United States looks set to stay.

Drought, trade war friction gives wool outlook the jitters

Drought, trade war friction gives wool outlook the jitters

A buying spree which revived wool's Eastern Market Indicator to 1754 cents a kilogram before July's winter break is unlikely to be an omen for the year ahead

Domestic lamb consumption may fall but don't be 'scared', says MLA boss

Domestic lamb consumption may fall but don't be 'scared', says MLA boss

MLA managing director, Jason Strong, says high lamb prices are likely to reduce domestic lamb consumption but producers shouldn't be "scared".

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Tractor safety a priority

Tractor safety a priority

Farm Safe urges farmers to be aware hazards related to tractors and machinery on farm.

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Precision agriculture adoption on the up

Harvesting data is the key to precision farming

New rural alliance focused on safety

New rural alliance focused on safety

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

Precision comes of age

Precision comes of age

SST Australia was purchased by Proagrica last year, what does this mean for the future of precision agriculture?

Arm the farmers with information

Arm the farmers with information

Elders believe collaboration is the missing link in precision agriculture

Safe Hands: Calls to ban kids from quads

Safe Hands: Calls to ban kids from quads

Kidsafe are lobbying for age-based laws to prevent kids getting on quads

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Aussie boss for tractor giant

Brandon Stannett new boss of Case IH and New Holland

'Urgent need' to change focus

'Urgent need' to change focus

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

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Rangers Valley up for grabs

Rangers Valley up for grabs

Rangers Valley is being offered through an expression closing on September 12.

Broken Dray on the market

Broken Dray on the market

Broken Dray is being offered through an expression closing on September 12.

Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias features 54 hectares of trees with scope for expansion.

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

A Bundaberg macadamia farm with 16,600 trees in full production is on the market.

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Dairy producers fear popular cheeses will disappear from shelves

Dairy producers fear popular cheeses will disappear from shelves

Fears grow that popular cheese brands could be dropped.

Milk prices must rise, dairy judge's entreaty

Milk prices must rise, dairy judge's entreaty

A judge at the Queensland Dairy Showcase says milk prices must go up.

Ovensdale Pearl 534's champion result at Queensland Dairy Showcase

Ovensdale Pearl 534's champion result at Queensland Dairy Showcase

A six-year-old cow brought to Queensland following a stud dispersal sale has triumphed in her first ever show.

Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Faces of the Queensland Dairy Showcase 2019

Queensland's dairy community was out in force for the Queensland Dairy Showcase in Gatton.

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Dairy needs more skilled labour

Attracting skilled labour is a priority for the dairy industry

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Increase in assistance for isolated children urgently needed

Increase in assistance for isolated children urgently needed

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More talk, but where's the action?

More talk, but where's the action?

Opinion: Government summit meeting sheds light on the bush, but risks being seen as a hollow gesture.

Probing US demand for beef

Probing US demand for beef

The US is Australia's second biggest export market, but over the course of the last three years we have seen our beef exports to the US slip.