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Early plant cotton yields strongly in CQ

Early plant cotton yields strongly in CQ

It may have been a dismal summer, but some cotton growers are saying they enjoyed a perfect growing season.

Australian shirts a first for growers

Australian shirts a first for growers

The Pilbara range of shirts made using Australian cotton is available from retail outlets from May 1.

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Last year the Blackall Magpies rugby league club was celebrating the news that it was the NRL Grassroots Club of the Year - now it can say it is the best sporting club in the whole of Australia.

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Pacific Seeds varieties claimed all three places in both the dryland and irrigated sorghum categories Toowoomba Royal Show Queensland Country Life Grains Outlook crop competition.

Australian shirts a first for growers

Australian shirts a first for growers

The Pilbara range of shirts made using Australian cotton is available from retail outlets from May 1.

Easter travelers urged to be aware of cattle on roads

Easter travelers urged to be aware of cattle on roads

Keep an eye out for mobs of cattle on the stock route and local roads over the long weekend.

Rural medical hub might fly

Rural medical hub might fly

The federal government has invested three-quarters of a million dollars in a feasibility study into redevelopment options for the Old Blackall Hospital that could see it become an Australian-first remote clinical training and education hub.

St George landholders tackling spray drift

St George landholders tackling spray drift

St George landholders come together to tackle the issue of spray drift at a local level.

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

With a new cold storage facility at the John Dee abattoir at Warwick set to be up and running by June 2020, the company has ambitious plans to increase their production capacity by 40 per cent.

Rural medical hub might fly

Rural medical hub might fly

The federal government has invested three-quarters of a million dollars in a feasibility study into redevelopment options for the Old Blackall Hospital that could see it become an Australian-first remote clinical training and education hub.

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

ALFA president Bryce Camm discusses the industry response to animal activists.

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Pacific Seeds varieties claimed all three places in both the dryland and irrigated sorghum categories Toowoomba Royal Show Queensland Country Life Grains Outlook crop competition.

St George landholders tackling spray drift

St George landholders tackling spray drift

St George landholders come together to tackle the issue of spray drift at a local level.

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Blackall Magpies best sporting club in Australia

Last year the Blackall Magpies rugby league club was celebrating the news that it was the NRL Grassroots Club of the Year - now it can say it is the best sporting club in the whole of Australia.

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

With a new cold storage facility at the John Dee abattoir at Warwick set to be up and running by June 2020, the company has ambitious plans to increase their production capacity by 40 per cent.

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

ALFA president Bryce Camm discusses the industry response to animal activists.

Gas producer reveals first supply contract

Gas producer reveals first supply contract

The first domestic supply contract for a Western Downs gas project has been announced.

Gas producer reveals first supply contract

John Stewart, driver of TBEC, dies aged 86

Pigs might fly- filling the protein supply gap in China

Yearling steers to feed sell to 291.2c at Dalby

Federal Election

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Candidates lining up: Anning

Candidates lining up: Anning

Avoiding the possibility of dual citizenship is one of the main priorities of the five teams said to be sifting through applications from people putting their hand up to be a candidate for the newly-minted Fraser Anning's Conservative National Party.

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

ALFA president Bryce Camm discusses the industry response to animal activists.

'Jetset George' refers own expenses for review

'Jetset George' refers own expenses for review

Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen says his travel has all been above board.

Fertile ground for upstarts as major parties'go big' in bush

Fertile ground for upstarts as major parties'go big' in bush

Local issues will matter more than ever, but Labor and the Coalition are stuck in a rut

Regions to decide election

Regions to decide election

North Queenslanders will be key to deciding the fate of the nation at the upcoming federal election.

Here's how the bush vote can swing the election

Here's how the bush vote can swing the election

Tight election campaign puts more power in hands of regional voters

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check around the traps at some of the news in agribusiness

Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Tough grain trading conditions and a dry summer scorched earnings in the final weeks of GrainCorp's 2018-19 first-half

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

Landmark wants to build a `best of breed' business structure using good management and systems ideas from both companies when it acquires Ruralco

Coles locks in $2 tinned fruit deal with SPC

Coles locks in $2 tinned fruit deal with SPC

Coles will introduce a new $2 private label range for preserved fruit in 825 gram cans sourced from northern Victorian growers

Cropping

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Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Sponsored content: A bio-stimulant has made the difference for a successful grower who has harvested one of the few barley crops in drought stricken northern NSW.

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Moars' scoop sorghum award at Toowoomba Royal Show

Pacific Seeds varieties claimed all three places in both the dryland and irrigated sorghum categories Toowoomba Royal Show Queensland Country Life Grains Outlook crop competition.

Australian shirts a first for growers

Australian shirts a first for growers

The Pilbara range of shirts made using Australian cotton is available from retail outlets from May 1.

Downs grain prices softer as WA values fall

Downs grain prices softer as WA values fall

Darling Downs grain prices continue to soften with the weaker tone in Western Australia.

Risks fail to fire up futures

Risks fail to fire up futures

Both the global and local wheat markets continue to languish.

Beef

Holbrook home to world’s top two cows

Holbrook home to world’s top two cows

Sponsored content: Hicks Beef tops International Genetics Solutions' All Purpose Index with two top quality females.

AuctionsPlus supports farmers at the Royal | Photos

AuctionsPlus supports farmers at the Royal | Photos

AuctionsPlus hosted a get together for beef cattle breeders on April 12.

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

With a new cold storage facility at the John Dee abattoir at Warwick set to be up and running by June 2020, the company has ambitious plans to increase their production capacity by 40 per cent.

Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Live cattle exports from Australia rose 21pc to 271,428 head in the first quarter of 2019.

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Thinking about a boarding school for your daughter? Have your questions answered

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Sponsored content: Boarding schools can offer girls a valuable learning environment that fosters independence and personal growth while they are supported by experienced teachers and mentors.

What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

What you need to know about Crop Insurance for 2019

Advertiser Content: With winter cropping plans a hot topic in broadacre areas at the moment - and with the mid-range weather still uncertain - we take a look into different forms of crop insurance available in 2019.

Food and agri sector's leap into the future

Food and agri sector's leap into the future

More than 1300 producers and ag industry heavyweights gathered on Sydney's Cockatoo Island on March 28 for the global food summit Farm2Fork, which not only examined the challenges we'll face in the coming century but also the potential solutions.

Genetic selection could solve the mulesing mystery and lead to super sheep

Genetic selection could solve the mulesing mystery and lead to super sheep

A strong focus on genetics is not only helping Bella Lana breed more productive merinos but it is also reducing the need for mulesing.

Multimin Performance Ready Challenge's three final champions emerge

Multimin Performance Ready Challenge's three final champions emerge

The three finalists in this year's Multimin Performance Ready Challenge have been named! Now their fate is in your hands.

Noller Charolais herd is put up for sale

Noller Charolais herd is put up for sale

Advertiser content: Some of the best cattle genetics will go on sale with the Noller Charolais herd being put up for sale this autumn.

Register and stay protected

Register and stay protected

Advertiser content: Queensland livestock, horse, poultry and beehive owners are being urged to check their biosecurity registration is valid through the new online Biosecurity Entity Registration Portal.

Increasing feedlot efficiency through automation at Burrawang

Increasing feedlot efficiency through automation at Burrawang

When Burrawang Dorper and White Dorper Stud was looking for a way to maximise results while cutting both expenses and labour costs during the drought, they took a good hard look at their feedlot operation.

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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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Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

Cold store facility kickstarts John Dee expansion plans

With a new cold storage facility at the John Dee abattoir at Warwick set to be up and running by June 2020, the company has ambitious plans to increase their production capacity by 40 per cent.

Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Macadamias battling mistletoe menace

Mistletoe is hindering Qld macadamia production.

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

The battle to save the Notre Dame from being completely destroyed by fire captured in photos.

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Toowoomba district property Kialla Homestead covers 151 hectares and has the added benefit of irrigation.

Sheep

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The dream that became a reality...

The dream that became a reality...

Advertiser content: Shearwell Australia have one of the fastest order turn around rates in the country, and their product was developed by farmers for farmers.

Merino success in the Cox Pavilion| Photos

Merino success in the Cox Pavilion| Photos

Champions in the Merino classes at Royal Sydney

Ninety years at Berridale

Ninety years at Berridale

Calling all woolgrowers to the Monaro to celebrate the Merino

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

'Unicorn sheep' purchased for two cartons of beer

A Merino ram has been discovered with one horn growing from the middle of its head.

Machinery

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Landmark teams with automated scouting company

Landmark teams with automated scouting company

Landmark and Adama collaborate with Taranis for automated scouting

New discs for precision plant

New discs for precision plant

Flexi-Coil have a new 6100 Precision Disc Drill planter

Agtech that starts with the farmer

Agtech that starts with the farmer

The Farmers2Founders program is a paddock up approach

Putting a new roof over your head

Putting a new roof over your head

Case IH have released new look roof on the Maxxum and Puma tractors

Quad bikes are not toys

Quad bikes are not toys

The ACCC quad bike report pushes for mandatory safety standards.

Methane loader unveiled

Methane loader unveiled

Machinery companies are investing in a post fossil fuel world.

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Convoy of courage for kids with cancer

Trucks and motorbikes converge to raise money for Camp Quality

Permits raise sprayer height

Permits raise sprayer height

Two permits from Nufarm fix issues with new 2,4-D labels

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Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Toowoomba district property Kialla Homestead covers 151 hectares and has the added benefit of irrigation.

Bongeen grain machine on the market

Bongeen grain machine on the market

Bongeen property Plainview will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Pittsworth on May 17.

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Mount Colliery will be auctioned by Colliers International in Brisbane on May 3.

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish at Condamine has sold prior to auction, which was scheduled for Friday.

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Sam Kekovich's call to arms to support dairy farmers

Sam Kekovich's call to arms to support dairy farmers

The dairy industry has enlisted Sam Kekovich to rally support.

Call for a new Federal Dairy Commissioner

Call for a new Federal Dairy Commissioner

Dairy Connect say farmers need a Federal Dairy Commissioner to represent them in Canberra.

Fertility, longevity boost with crossbreeding

Fertility, longevity boost with crossbreeding

For dairy herds looking to cross breed a three-breed rotational cross is the way to go according to a recent Dairy Australia study.

Sri Lanka says dairy cows from Down Under are duds

Sri Lanka says dairy cows from Down Under are duds

A war of words has erupted between Australia and Sri Lanka over the performance of imported dairy cows meant to lift Sri Lankan domestic fresh milk production.

Battles on many fronts

Battles on many fronts

The Australian dairy industry is facing fights on many fronts – from tough seasonal conditions causing a spike in input costs to pressure from the European Union about dairy product names.

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Pigs might fly- filling the protein supply gap in China

Pigs might fly- filling the protein supply gap in China

If someone came up to you at the pub and asked how many pigs there were in China, you could well be excused for wondering how that might be relevant.

Town and country must campaign together to ensure vibrant rural community

Town and country must campaign together to ensure vibrant rural community

This election is shaping up as a pivotal one for Australian agriculture.

Still blowing the same Horne on energy

Still blowing the same Horne on energy

Australia has gone from having a competitive advantage in energy costs to being one of the most expensive countries in the world.