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Angus cross steers reach 314c/$959 at Roma store sale

Will south-east Qld 'stand up' for the regions?

Biosecurity integral to stopping swine fever

Karawarra delivers Mackenzie River diversity

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Young judges win for Loka in dairy event

On August 14 the teenager was named Queensland's premier dairy cattle young judge.

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Big victory for an Australian Lowline

An Australian Lowline bull and Ausline cow have won the top honours in the small breeds interbreed judging.

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Malanda's precious Illawarra named Ekka champion

A four-and-a-half year old Illawarra cow from Malanda is this year's Royal Queensland Show supreme champion.

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Keith notches up 30 years announcing

If you're in the centre ring at the Ekka on the opening day of stud cattle judging, chances are you've heard the authoritative voice of Keith McRobert over the loudspeaker.

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Coonamble kids on a high

Victory is sweet for the students and teachers of Coonamble High School, who have worked extremely hard to make it to the Ekka in such a tough year.

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Ekka Gala

Take a look at who was snapped enjoying the Ekka Gala on Friday night.

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Faces of the Brahman judging at the Ekka

2019 Royal Queensland show Brahman judging.

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Government's beef processing plan unveiled at Ekka

As country met the city for the Ekka, the Queensland Labor government has unveiled a beef processing strategy they say will boost the state's overall cattle industry.

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Agribusiness

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Dollar heads to US65c, but dry hinders exports

Currency analysts tip the dollar to be down to US65 cents by year's end, but seasonal challenges weigh on ag exporters.

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Cuteness overload at the Ekka this year

Last Friday marked the first anniversary of QDO's Cutest Cow of Show competitions.

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Close the loop to tackle waste

Closed loop agricultural systems that separate, repurpose and recycle agricultural waste are becoming increasingly important in the war on waste.

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US-China trade war winds blow hot, then cold for Australian ag

Enjoy the good export times while they last, then buckle up for a potentially long downturn in global ag trade, says Rabobank.

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Cropping

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From dust storms to floods in just four hours

Victoria is the smallest mainland state, but there is still a wild variance in seasonal conditions from dust storms to waterlogging.

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East coast grain imports set to continue into 2020

The outlook for southern Australia is better, but a lack of hard wheat will mean wheat imports from Canada will keep coming in.

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Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

It has not been a walk in the park for the developing corn crop since planting.

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Skip row cotton gives results for Finlay Farming

Cotton planted in skip row yielded 7.4 bales/hectare delivering nearly 800 bales on 107 hectares.

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AWB pool fades into history

A slice of Australia's grain growing history will fade into the background with the news AWB will not offer wheat pools this year.

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Beef

Richards win pen of Santa steers competition

When Nadine and David Richards heard they had won this year's Queensland Country Life Win a Pen of Santa Steers competition, they were over the moon.

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NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

Cattleman Ross Peatling, Alexandria Station in the NT, was awarded the prestigious 2019 NABRC producer medal last night.

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ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

The ACCC has commended the beef and cattle industry for improving transparency, but wants more work done.

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Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

A new report from Rabobank says Australia has an opportunity to increase grain-fed beef exports to China by 65 per cent by 2030.

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Spring Sales

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Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

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Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

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Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

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Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

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Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

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Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

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Make every heifer count with a 'Kodak' son from the Hardhat Angus 2019 Bull Sale

Advertiser content: While the last two years have been challenging for beef cattle producers throughout Australia, Hardhat Angus are offering some of their easy care cattle at their 2019 bull sale.

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Champion Queensland Simmental breeders prepare for second sale

Advertiser content: Following a successful inaugural bull sale last year Queensland's Blue Dog Simmental is predicting even better results at their second on farm sale in September.

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Fresh Awards 2019 declare NSW/ACT's best fresh produce suppliers | PHOTOS

There were plenty of smiles at this year's Fresh Awards.

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Goondiwindi Young Farmers forum

Some 70 young people interested in farming were in attendance.

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See who was spotted at Sedan Dip

Photos from the Sedan Dip festivities.

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In pictures: Katherine at the races

Despite soaring temperatures, hundreds of people headed to the Katherine Cup dressed to impress.

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Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

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Sheep

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Sighs of relief as wool's EMI stops its horror slide

The wool market showed signs of stabilising at sales in Sydney and Melbourne today on the back of a much reduced offering.

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Dorper and White Dorper sale to $3800

The 11th annual Queensland multi-vendor Dorper and White Dorper ram sale sold to a top of $3800 and average of $1191 and and overall clearance of 90 per cent at the St George Showgrounds on Monday.

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MLA going for more gold with goats

Meat & Livestock Australia is ramping up its education programs to help expand goatmeat production.

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Plummeting wool market defies logic

Last week saw a further 163 cents a kilogram wiped off the Eastern Market Indicator figure.

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Machinery

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Next generation Kubota M7 gets a makeover

The Kubota M7 will be on display at AgQuip

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Rain gauge linked by satellite

GoannaAg and Myriota launch sensors connected by satellite

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Know your farmer

Tractor and Machinery Association conference delves into farmer's media habits

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Weed-It set to light up your spray job

Croplands launch Quadro weed detection

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Sales dip for broadacre but up for hay

Tractor and Machinery Association July report

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Weedseeker sequel smarter and faster

Trimble and McIntosh have launched the Weedseeker 2

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Scorpion will load it smarter

Claas are launching their new Scorpion telescopic loader range

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Next generation of Lexion hits our shore

Claas have launched the new Lexion 7000/8000 series

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Property

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Karawarra delivers Mackenzie River diversity

Karamarra has been developed as three separate businesses: Irrigation, broadacre farming and cattle.

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Tassal Group to develop Exmoor as major aquaculture operation

Exmoor Station at Bloomsbury will be developed as a major aquaculture operation by its new owner, the Tassal Group.

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Malchi, Robins on the market after 164 years

The historic Rockhampton properties Malchi and Robins will be auctioned by Elders on October 2.

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Cunnamulla aggregation asking $9 million

The Godfrey family's 40,468 hectare Barrygowan aggregation is on the market for $9 million.

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Dairy

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Global dairy prices steady

Global dairy prices were steady at auction on Tuesday night but the outlook is uncertain due to increasing trade tensions.

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Heart Foundation tick for full-fat dairy

Healthy Australians can indulge in the joy of full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt without increasing their risk of heart disease or stroke.

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Young judges win for Loka in dairy event

On August 14 the teenager was named Queensland's premier dairy cattle young judge.

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Cuteness overload at the Ekka this year

Last Friday marked the first anniversary of QDO's Cutest Cow of Show competitions.

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Dollar's dip defends dairy from rising import tide

Dairy imports from New Zealand, Europe and America have doubled in recent years, but the low dollar could slow the trade

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Opinion

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Will south-east Qld 'stand up' for the regions?

Most people in the south-east corner don't have a clue about the issues facing rural and regional Queensland.

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Biosecurity integral to stopping swine fever

Queensland pork producers are bracing for their next challenge, African Swine Fever.

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Cuteness overload at the Ekka this year

Last Friday marked the first anniversary of QDO's Cutest Cow of Show competitions.

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