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Dry start to the season prompts early plant

Llangollan cracks $7m under the hammer | Video

Lorne sold at auction

Boxgrove makes $1.31 million

Beef

High land, cattle values equals more reason to talk succession plans

Off-farm kids want more involvement: Meridian Ag seminars

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EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

A positive lift in the number of quality cattle offered via saleyards has heightened demand and pushed the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator to 901.75c/kg on Wednesday.

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Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price

Those looking to replace animal meat will have to reassess their marketing strategies, experts say

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NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

Little flow-on affect expected in Australia

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Agribusiness

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Western councils unite to tackle housing crisis

So serious is the market failure in housing in western Queensland, and the acute housing shortage that has emerged, that the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils has commissioned a study to be undertaken by the Regional Australia Institute.

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Queensland ramps up efforts to fill farm labour jobs

The Queensland government is rampingup its efforts to ensure the state has enough seasonal labour this winter.

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Co-ops helping to change the face of alpaca industry

Trade deal with China helping NSW alpaca producers grow.

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Heat-proof cotton research

Cotton biologist Demi Sargent has been recognised for her expertise and passion for protecting the cotton industry, taking home the CRDC-supported ABARES Science and Innovation 2021 award last month.

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Property

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Miranda Downs offered WIWO | Video

Miranda Downs is being sold on a walk in, walk out basis, including 55,000 cattle.

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Llangollan cracks $7m under the hammer | Video

Upper Horton, NSW, property Llangollan has sold under the hammer for $7 million.

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High rainfall New England properties sold to Queensland family

A Queensland family has bought Jackson Agriculture's pair of Ben Lomond properties in northern NSW.

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Lorne sold at auction

Exclusion fenced Maranoa property Lorne has sold at auction for $8.42 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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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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Easter back on the menu, Brisbane's lockdown lifted

Restrictions will remain across all of Queensland for two weeks until noon on Thursday, April 15.

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Easter tourism revival dashed by new outbreak

A tourism push for Australian's to fill the void of international travel saw many operators fill bookings with travellers prepared to spend millions across the state

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Brisbane outbreak extends to regions

Two separate clusters, both originating from the Princess Alexandra Hospital, have been responsible for the outbreak and subsequent Brisbane lockdown.

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COVID concerns for Toowoomba, Hervey Bay

"I don't think it matters whether you're in Gladstone or Toowoomba or Gold Coast - it's anywhere in Queensland, because people have been very, very mobile since March 20."

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Gladstone avoids lockdown, tracing underway

The infected man is believed to be from Gladstone and returned home to visit family over the weekend.

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Brisbane goes into lockdown, Gladstone at risk

Queensland reported four new cases of locally transmitted coronavirus overnight.

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Queensland records one 'unknown' new case

From noon today aged care facilities, hospitals, and prisons in Brisbane City and Morton Bay region will be closed to visitors.

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Photos & Video

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Blackall patrons off and racing

It was perfect autumn weather, if not a little windy, for the Blackall race meeting traditionally hosted by the community's livestock agents.

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Miranda Downs offered WIWO | Video

Miranda Downs is being sold on a walk in, walk out basis, including 55,000 cattle.

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Llangollan cracks $7m under the hammer | Video

Upper Horton, NSW, property Llangollan has sold under the hammer for $7 million.

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Lorne sold at auction

Exclusion fenced Maranoa property Lorne has sold at auction for $8.42 million.

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Great Northern official beer of Beef 21

Great Northern has been named as the official beer of Beef 21.

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Cropping

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End of La Nina means autumn break forecasts are hit and miss

Most people are looking ahead to autumn weather predictions now that La Nina has been officially consigned to history.

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Winter plant underway in Central Queensland

GRAIN growers across central Queensland have started planting their winter crops.

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Dry start to the season prompts early plant

March rainfall has bolstered soil moisture in some areas across the Central Highlands region, which will allow many farmers to plant winter crops, including chickpeas and wheat.

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What would you pick for the world's 10 worst weeds?

Scientists are devising their top 10 list of the world's worst weeds.

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Australia is battling with good value Black Sea grain offers into SE Asia

Australian grain has to compete with aggressive Black Sea offers into South East Asia.

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Machinery

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This machine is a 'jet' says farm engineering business

An engineering business on the NSW Liverpool Plains has invested in a machine that reproduces high-quality parts for farm machinery.

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Two rare Holden 'muscle' cars could fetch $1 million

Bidding is moving at brisk pace for an online auction of two rare Holden "muscle" cars from the 1980s and 1990s.

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Don't bulldoze your customers says Komatsu boss

Victorian excavation and earth-moving contractor Derek Bastow couldn't believe the response when his new bulldozer went on the blink

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Toyota wheels out hybrid Kluger onto Aussie market

Toyota will roll out a hybrid option for its new range of Kluger SUVs which will arrive in June.

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Toyota says hydrogen is the future with bigger trial of Mirai sedans

Toyota has imported 20 new-generation Mirai hydrogen-powered sedans to Australia for a major trial.

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O'Connors adds two new Case IH dealerships in Victoria

Leader farm machinery dealer O'Connors has bought two new locations in Victoria at Ballarat and St Arnaud.

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Volkswagen loses its fight against $125 million penalty

The full Federal Court has dismissed a bid by car manufacturing giant Volkswagen to reduce a $125 million penalty.

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New tractors sales for March are wheely good news

Sales of new tractors continued to soar during March as farmers continued their rush to invest in new machinery.

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Sheep

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Wool market dips as demand focuses on finer microns

Finer wool types attracting demand at Australian wool sales.

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End of La Nina means autumn break forecasts are hit and miss

Most people are looking ahead to autumn weather predictions now that La Nina has been officially consigned to history.

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More meatworks invest in robotic systems

Australia's big meat processors are ramping up their spending on robots.

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Farmer bills RAAF $15m for trespass

A sheep farmer has failed to convince a court the RAAF owes her $15.3 million for flying fighter jets over her property.

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Dairy

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Glen-Echo Jersey cow gives judge 'goosebumps'

Dairy farmers came together to kick off events at the Toowoomba Royal Show this week, with just under 100 entries in the section.

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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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Dairy youth shine at Toowoomba Royal Show

The next generation of the dairy industry were eager to show what they could do at the Toowoomba Royal Show this week.

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COMMENT

Appeal delays launch of Fair Go Dairy logo

Australian Dairy Products Federation is attempting to block the Fair Go Dairy scheme.

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COMMENT

QDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor

QDO's long-standing executive assistant has retired.

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Opinion

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OPINION

Dutch advocacy puts wind in AgForce sails

There is a famous quote: "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result".

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REAL AUSTRALIA

Water underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

There's very little surface water in the Territory.

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REAL AUSTRALIA

The sick state of our federation

Australians must understand they are the only ones who can drive major change through the ballot box.

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