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Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

US wheat futures have now rallied by 9pc in the past fortnight to the highest level in 10 months

Bella’s green shirt blacklisted

Bella’s green shirt blacklisted

It appears that wearing a green shirt has the same effect on the Queensland government as waving a red rag to a bull, if last week’s experience of Mackay Regional councillor, Martin Bella is any indication.

Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

The weather couldn't have been better for the annual race day.

Emus top of table

Emus top of table

Goondiwindi remains the only unbeaten team in this year's Risdon Cup competition.

Bella’s green shirt blacklisted

Bella’s green shirt blacklisted

It appears that wearing a green shirt has the same effect on the Queensland government as waving a red rag to a bull, if last week’s experience of Mackay Regional councillor, Martin Bella is any indication.

Simmentals don’t show signs of tough conditions at Dirranbandi

Simmentals don’t show signs of tough conditions at Dirranbandi

You won't believe the condition on these cattle battling dry times.

Heavy feeder steers 272.2c at Toowoomba

Heavy feeder steers 272.2c at Toowoomba

There were 1062 cattle offered at Toowoomba on Monday, where export categories improved in price.

SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

Ricegrowers are being urged to back SunRice's revamped ASX listing plans

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Lack of ag education could hold Australia back: finance experts.

Heavy feeder steers 272.2c at Toowoomba

Heavy feeder steers 272.2c at Toowoomba

There were 1062 cattle offered at Toowoomba on Monday, where export categories improved in price.

Weaner heifers to 250c at Monto

Weaner heifers to 250c at Monto

There were 640 cattle yarded at Monto last week.

Emus top of table

Emus top of table

Goondiwindi remains the only unbeaten team in this year's Risdon Cup competition.

SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

Ricegrowers are being urged to back SunRice's revamped ASX listing plans

Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

The weather couldn't have been better for the annual race day.

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Lack of ag education could hold Australia back: finance experts.

Weaner heifers to 250c at Monto

Weaner heifers to 250c at Monto

There were 640 cattle yarded at Monto last week.

Steers 309c at Eidsvold

Steers 309c at Eidsvold

The Tony Haupt Memorial Show and Weaner Sale was held in Eidsvold on Thursday.

Steers 309c at Eidsvold

Young rugby refs shine

Yarding numbers rise

Mystery meat and lovely lambs at Isisford Show

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SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

SunRice relaunches ASX listing plans

Ricegrowers are being urged to back SunRice's revamped ASX listing plans

Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

US wheat futures have now rallied by 9pc in the past fortnight to the highest level in 10 months

Workshops focus on farm transitions

Workshops focus on farm transitions

QDO is holding Growth, Transition and Succession Options for Dairy Farmers workshops.

CBOT futures hit a new high

CBOT futures hit a new high

On Friday CBOT futures hit the highest closing price for the July contract since August 1 last year.

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Pilot study delivers ‘overwhelming’ increase in yield

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Advertiser content: Indigo Wheat's microbal inoculant is set to change the face of cropping in more marginal regions.

Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

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Sponsored: The quality and longevity of these sprayers is so good the only question for any farmer becomes which option to go for - self-propelled or trailed?

N limitations hurting yield in high rainfall zones

N limitations hurting yield in high rainfall zones

Soil scientists have a message for croppers in high rainfall zones - get the spreader out, saying a lack of nutrition is limiting yield.

Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

Dry weather woes spark global wheat price rally

US wheat futures have now rallied by 9pc in the past fortnight to the highest level in 10 months

CBOT futures hit a new high

CBOT futures hit a new high

On Friday CBOT futures hit the highest closing price for the July contract since August 1 last year.

Beef

Simmentals don’t show signs of tough conditions at Dirranbandi

Simmentals don’t show signs of tough conditions at Dirranbandi

You won't believe the condition on these cattle battling dry times.

Twin win for Charolais at Casino Beef Week

Twin win for Charolais at Casino Beef Week

Led steer and stud cattle divisions were won by the Murray family of Kyogle exhibiting Charolais, at this year's Casino Beef Week

Goat nutrition under the spotlight

Goat nutrition under the spotlight

All you need to know about goat production.

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Lack of ag education could hold Australia back: finance experts.

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FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

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Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

Photos from a perfect Moree Picnic Races

The weather couldn't have been better for the annual race day.

Feeding frenzy: Red-hot Sharks thrash Knights

Feeding frenzy: Red-hot Sharks thrash Knights

Outmuscled and outclassed, the Knights had a shocker on Sunday afternoon.

Mystery meat and lovely lambs at Isisford Show

Mystery meat and lovely lambs at Isisford Show

Goat was the mystery meat on the menu in the barbecue cook-off that made up one of the entertaining attractions at the Isisford Show.

Cats scrape past Blues in Ablett return

Cats scrape past Blues in Ablett return

Geelong's sixth win of the season was marred by an ugly leg injury to Ratugolea.

Ireland votes overwhelmingly to end abortion ban | Photos

Ireland votes overwhelmingly to end abortion ban | Photos

"It's incredible. For all the years and years and years we've been trying to look after women and not been able to look after women, this means everything."

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Mystery meat and lovely lambs at Isisford Show

Mystery meat and lovely lambs at Isisford Show

Goat was the mystery meat on the menu in the barbecue cook-off that made up one of the entertaining attractions at the Isisford Show.

Wool’s rush continues

Wool’s rush continues

Australia's wool market continues its charge towards $20/kg.

Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Tough new penalties for breaching animal welfare standards will include ten years in prison or a fine of up to $2.1 million.

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Months of training has paid off for Cleve Area School students, who have taken out two of the three individual awards in the secondary division of the 2018 National Merino Challenge, held in Adelaide at the weekend.

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Heritage farm brand saved from retirement

Machinery giant CNH purchase Horwood Bagshaw

CNH invest in Australian equipment manufacturing

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Under pressure to perform

Under pressure to perform

Harberger release ground filled Equalizer air cart

Charging up and trucking on

Charging up and trucking on

Isuzu say the time is right for electric trucks

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Komatsu using telematics for automation of earthmoving

Loading up some new features

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Komatsu launch next generation earthmoving machines

Merging data in a one stop beef shop

Merging data in a one stop beef shop

MLA working with Hitachi to bring new technology to beef producers

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St Clare sold at auction

St Clare sold at auction

The Dalby property St Clare has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $2.2 million.

NQ breeder country in demand

NQ breeder country in demand

The North Queensland rural property market may see record values later in the year says Herron Todd White valuer Roger Hill.

WA’s largest farming business on the market

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John Nicoletti has listed his entire WA farming portfolio for sale, with the hope of fetching up to $85m.

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Dairy processors could face hefty fines if mandatory code adopted

Dairy processors could face hefty fines if mandatory code adopted

If the government adopted a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry, processors could be fined hundreds of thousands for breaching the rules.

ACCC delays Saputo decision deadline

ACCC delays Saputo decision deadline

The ACCC's ongoing talks with Saputo have forced it to postpone a decision date to April 4.

Camel milk sets high standard

Camel milk sets high standard

In it's first year as part of the Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce competition, camel milk has set a high standard.

ACCC seeks feedback on Saputo’s new MG plans

ACCC seeks feedback on Saputo’s new MG plans

Unable to convince the ACCC to let it keep Murray Goulburn’s Koroit plant, Saputo will cull the site from the $1.3 billion portfolio and find a new buyer

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Will Australia's red meat continue to be Shanghai's premium choice, especially in the current political climate between our country and China? Sino-Australian View From the Paddock expert columnist, Ben Lyons comments.

Biosecurity a job for all Queenslanders

Biosecurity a job for all Queenslanders

There is now more pressure than ever on our biosecurity system to evolve and adapt.

Changing gears to fight for sensible veg laws

Changing gears to fight for sensible veg laws

AgForce is building campaign momentum right through to the next State Election in October 2020.