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Heifers 200-280kg reach 812c

Cows and calves sell to $3020/unit at Warwick

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Rules for claiming a loss

Droughtmaster steers make 598c/$1268 at Gympie

Agribusiness

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Prices, season, demand makes now as good as it gets for ag

Rabobank rural confidence survey show optimism is super high.

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ADVICE

Rules for claiming a loss

If you have made a loss in your business, it is necessary to pass certain tests to be able to offset that deduction against other income.

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Taste for organic surges on back of pandemic

New report shows millions of consumers have turned to organic

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COMMENT

Reading the Queensland budget tea leaves

This week's Queensland budget is an opportunity to make real all the talk about an agriculture-led recovery from COVID-19.

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Beef

Demand for cattle goes through the roof

EYCI breaks record twice in past week to sit at 911c/kg today.

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Mort & Co on a roll with Guyra Milling purchase

Big feedlotter advances its moves into stockfeed game with NSW purchase

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Most companies pay cyber attack ransom: Here's why

Australian ag at particular risk of cyber attacks, experts warn

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EYCI sets yet another record

EYCI barrels over $9 and breaks record twice in one week

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Property

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Media bosses invest in property data, artificial intelligence business

Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz, owners of regional media company ACM, have bought into Australian tech innovator Propic as part of their real estate strategy.

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Bullering makes $1.7 million

The 740 hectare Surat property Bullering has sold at auction for $1.7 million.

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Turana cracks $8.96 million

The Meandarra property Turana has sold at a Nutrien Harcourts GDL auction for $8.96 million.

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Arlington passed in for $4 million | Video

The 14,018 hectare Mitchell property Arlington has been passed in for $4 million.

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

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Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

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See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

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The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

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Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

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This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

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Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Coronavirus

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'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Authorities say they are confident there will be enough supply of vaccines to meet increased demand.

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Rex delays Canberra-to-Melbourne flight take-off

Passengers have been reminded they are entitled to a refund.

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End of lockdown confirmed for regional Victoria

From tomorrow, regional Victorians will be able to leave home for more than just the five permitted reasons.

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Lockdown extended for Melbourne, regional restrictions to ease

James Merlino and Brett Sutton address Victoria.

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UPDATED

Queensland border shut to Victorians

There will only be five reasons Victorian are allowed to leave their home.

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Government pressed over Wellcamp detail

Ms Palaszczuk said that the proposal's details were commercial in confidence.

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Regional hub reminder

Ahead of a meeting with commonwealth's national security committee, Premier Palaszczuk warned of more lockdowns if Australia does not better prepare for the future.

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Restrictions to be lifted early

Masks will no longer required to be carried and visitor restrictions at hospitals, aged care facilities and prisons will be scrapped.

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Photos & Video

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Sausage king of the north title declared

The team from MBW won the traditional beef sausage, traditional pork sausage, poultry sausage, lamb sausage and continental sausage, ham on bone, boneless ham, bacon, kabana and pre scalded sausage.

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Help find a 2022 Australian of the Year recipient

2022 Australian of the Year nominations close Saturday, July 31.

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The man who put Quilpie on the map remembered

After spending 15 years as Quilpie Shire Mayor, Mr Edwards retired from the role in 2012 and was widely saluted for his work that saw the region built long needed infrastructure.

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Grape byproducts open new markets for Olive Grove Fruits

Some innovative thinking sparked by an aversion to waste has led the Gallace family to create a unique value-added export business selling into the Asian packaged food and beverage market.

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Grape byproducts open new markets for Olive Grove Fruits

Some innovative thinking sparked by an aversion to waste has led the Gallace family to create a unique value-added export business selling into the Asian packaged food and beverage market.

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Cropping

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Light, but critical falls to spur crop growth

Rainfall of up to 15mm through cropping regions in Victoria and SA will be critical in getting crop established.

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Corn is in the driver's seat but a route is not yet determined

All eyes may be on corn, but the USDA has reported a record high global wheat crop this season.

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Mice causing significant fodder damage

The mouse plague is having impacts on hay quality but it could also see less fodder area go in this year due to potential in-crop concerns.

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ANALYSIS

Australian farmers eye off another big winter crop

ABARES forecast Queensland 2021 wheat production at 1.45mt up from last year's 1.1mt.

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ANALYSIS

Weather market tensions dip

We have been in a weather market, but the chances of this manifesting itself to be able to move above the May high are not looking strong.

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Machinery

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Agritech startups to engage in a pitch battle in Wagga Wagga

The founders of nine leading agritech startups will do battle at a special pitch event in Wagga Wagga next month.

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Big push for rural and regional industries to adopt digital technologies

Export-orientated Industries in rural and regional Australia are keen to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to lift their productivity and efficiency.

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Silvan aims for the tree tops with its new orchard sprayer

Silvan Australia has developed a new orchard sprayer to reach the tops of tall trees like macadamias.

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Machinery sector comes to grips with COVID-19 delays

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing supply delays for many industries, the machinery sector has proved no exception.

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Around the grounds at FarmFest

See who was spotted walking the laneways on the final day of Elders FarmFest 2021.

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New LandCruiser due to strut its stuff in Australia at end of the year

Toyota has launched the latest version of its 70-year-old LandCruiser range.

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HiLux back in front as new vehicle sales soar past 100,000 in May

New vehicle sales soared past 100,000 during May.

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It's as wrap as Krone launches new Comprima baler

German hay and silage equipment manufacturer Krone has released a new baler wrapper onto the Australian market.

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Sheep

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Glitches may occur but long-term wool price prospects remain positive

Call for calm, happy consumers to buy natural, sustainable apparel that includes wool.

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Maximising levels of patient comfort

Lambs receive human level of care when undergoing animal husbandry procedures.

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Australian Whites now 'Tattykeel Certified'

The Gilmore family at Tattykeel Australian White stud have established the 'Tattykeel Certified' brand

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Sheep flock rebuild speeding up

Australia's flock rebuild is speeding up, predicted to reach 68.1 million head after falling to its lowest on record.

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Dairy

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COMMENT

Farmers must get the best milk price possible

An extra 5c/L can be the difference between a profitable, sustainable dairy operation and going out of business.

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Milking cows in the heat: How this family farm is future-proofing to manage hot conditions

Australia's Clare Valley is known for a lot of things. Wineries and cellar doors are often the first that spring to mind, and others might know of its growing reputation for hay. But dairy cows are not what you are likely to see.

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Bega lifts price as opening price battle rages

Bega Cheese has lifted its opening milk price just 10 days after announcing it, as the battle for milk supply intensifies.

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COMMENT

Voices to unite for dairy farmers: QDO and Dairy Connect discuss merger

QDO and Dairy Connect will continue discussions about joining forces to better represent the needs of dairy farmers in NSW and Qld.

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Saputo lifts its opening price

Saputo has lifted its 2021/22 opening price to $6.85 a kilogram milk solids, up 20 cents/kg MS on the price it announced on Tuesday.

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Opinion

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Rule change needed to help clear roads and use storm-damaged trees for wood

COMMENT: Common sense needed to tackle tree removal from roads in wake of storms.

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COMMENT

Reading the Queensland budget tea leaves

This week's Queensland budget is an opportunity to make real all the talk about an agriculture-led recovery from COVID-19.

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OPINION

Water rates for farmers: It isn't how much you use, it's what you grow that matters

Discrimination is alive and well when it comes to water use for farmers.

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