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Greens Basin Plan Senate vote to miss its mark

Greens Basin Plan Senate vote to miss its mark

Disallowance motion on water recovery offset projects ignores enviro safeguards: Whan

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

Madelaine Angus may only be 21, but the young grazier knows where she wants to go.

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Check out who we snapped at Cotton Australia's Teach the Teacher tour in Goondiwindi on Wednesday night.

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Her departure marks the final chapter for St Finbarr’s Association with the Sisters of St Joseph.

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

Madelaine Angus may only be 21, but the young grazier knows where she wants to go.

George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer to visit Moree

George the Farmer has become an important vehicle in educating children about where their food comes from, and to appreciate farmers’ efforts, skill and time.

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Who do you know in our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2006 and 2009?

Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

The Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, two institutions that epitomise the character of rural Australia, were honoured by the Governor-General at Longreach on Thursday.

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

It wouldn’t be Beef Australia without the Two Mad Hatters.

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Who do you know in our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2006 and 2009?

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm's new butcher shop is off to a cracking start.

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Last Sister farewells Quilpie school

Her departure marks the final chapter for St Finbarr’s Association with the Sisters of St Joseph.

Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

Governor-General honours RFDS, Stockman’s Hall of Fame

The Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, two institutions that epitomise the character of rural Australia, were honoured by the Governor-General at Longreach on Thursday.

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Check out who we snapped at Cotton Australia's Teach the Teacher tour in Goondiwindi on Wednesday night.

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

Hats off to Mad Hatters at Beef

It wouldn’t be Beef Australia without the Two Mad Hatters.

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm's new butcher shop is off to a cracking start.

Beef Australia 2000 and 2003 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2000 and 2003 photo flashback

Step back in time and see if you recognise any faces from our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2000 and 2003.

Beef Australia 2000 and 2003 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2015 photo flashback

Best of Beef 2018 served fresh

Vale Maurice Binstead

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Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm’s newest venture

Freckle Farm's new butcher shop is off to a cracking start.

Keogh gets ACCC deputy chairman’s job

Keogh gets ACCC deputy chairman’s job

Mick Keogh's part-time job at the ACCC becomes full-time from May 30.

MG’s crisis managers leave as Saputo gets FIRB approval

MG’s crisis managers leave as Saputo gets FIRB approval

Saputo’s buy out of troubled farmer-owned dairy processor Murray Goulburn has been approved by the Foreign Investment Review Board

Dairy factory capacity blowout may bite industry

Dairy factory capacity blowout may bite industry

Warnings of a potential costly over-capacity in the dairy processing sector as production sites expand

Cropping

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Indigo Ag’s organic answer to drought stress

Indigo Ag’s organic answer to drought stress

Advertiser: Technology designed to boost tolerance to heat and drought conditions is already improving returns across Australia's wheat belt.

New rhizobia passing the acid test

New rhizobia passing the acid test

A new rhizobium bacteria is showing promising inoculating pulse crops grown on acid soils.

Ag start up hopes to revolutionise on-farm logistics

Ag start up hopes to revolutionise on-farm logistics

A company using block chain technology is hopeful it can revolutionise

Wheat prices fall on US rain

Wheat prices fall on US rain

Some rain has fallen in the US wheat belt, which has seen world wheat prices down, but some analysts are sceptical about its impact.

Baiting at seeding time best for mice control

Baiting at seeding time best for mice control

Protecting newly sown seed is the most important factor in minimising mouse damage in recently planted crops.

Beef

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

A jack of all trades, but master of none – yet

Madelaine Angus may only be 21, but the young grazier knows where she wants to go.

Ascot Autumn sale hits $16,000

Ascot Autumn sale hits $16,000

Ascot Autumn bull and heifer sale attracted a large panel of cattle buyers searching for quality Charolais and Angus genetics.

Dung beetles prove surprisingly picky eaters

Dung beetles prove surprisingly picky eaters

An insect venerated by the ancient Egyptians still has a valuable role to play in the 21st century.

Injune weaners make 307c/kg at Roma

Injune weaners make 307c/kg at Roma

This producer got the endorsement he needed after switching from turning off feeders to weaners.

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Broadacre advantage with precision farming

Broadacre advantage with precision farming

Sponsored: Precision farming technology is allowing farmers to use innovative practices that will sustain their operation for generations to come.

Specialist financiers – the key to future farming

Specialist financiers – the key to future farming

Advertiser: The Agfarm Accelerate facility is a line of credit secured against future crop production, which farmers can use to purchase all their cropping inputs.

A proud history of Aussie ingenuity

A proud history of Aussie ingenuity

Advertiser: The Colville Pump story is one of Aussie ingenuity as well as a steadfast, modern partnership.

Ten ways to make your life on-the-farm easier and safer this autumn

Ten ways to make your life on-the-farm easier and safer this autumn

Advertiser: A market leader in all things liquid, Rapid Spray consistently delivers products to improve the lives of farmers.

Check your mobile’s value | Advertiser

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Now is the perfect time to check you're getting the best mobile phone deal.

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Beef Australia 2000 and 2003 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2000 and 2003 photo flashback

Step back in time and see if you recognise any faces from our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2000 and 2003.

Beef Australia 2015 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2015 photo flashback

Do you know anyone in our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2015?

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Beef Australia 2006 and 2009 photo flashback

Who do you know in our gallery of photos from Beef Week 2006 and 2009?

Vale Maurice Binstead

Vale Maurice Binstead

The Cattlemens Union's second ever president Maurice Binstead has sadly passed away.

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Faces from the Goondiwindi Teach the Teacher Cotton Tour

Check out who we snapped at Cotton Australia's Teach the Teacher tour in Goondiwindi on Wednesday night.

Sheep

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McCormack rejects live-ex ban but exporters ‘very much on notice’

McCormack rejects live-ex ban but exporters ‘very much on notice’

Michael McCormack says live animal exporters are ‘very much on notice’ and any that transgress in future should be stripped of their export licenses.

Sick to the stomach Shorten demands Middle East live sheep ban

Sick to the stomach Shorten demands Middle East live sheep ban

Bill Shorten has rocked political ranks today, in calling for an immediate ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East.

Liberal MP and Greens live sheep export ban demands rejected

Liberal MP and Greens live sheep export ban demands rejected

DISSENTING calls to ban live sheep exports within the Coalition government have been backed by the Greens but rejected by David Littleproud.

Mungallala student wins Gus McGown bursary

Mungallala student wins Gus McGown bursary

Emma-Lea Compagnoni will receive a $5000 education scholarship as the winner of the annual Gus McGown bursary.

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Click clack off the front and back

Click clack off the front and back

Kubota launch BX80 sub-compact tractor range

Deere header wins award

Deere header wins award

John Deere S700 wins award

All precision with no frills

All precision with no frills

Amazone launch rigid ED precision air seeder

Under lock, key and GPS

Under lock, key and GPS

Using GPS and fleet management to protect machinery

Stock feed on speed

Stock feed on speed

Kuhn launch Profile 24.2DL double auger silage mixer wagon

Putting the luxury back in Hilux

Putting the luxury back in Hilux

Toyota launch Halo Rugged and Rogue Hilux models

Spread the word, they are teaming up

Spread the word, they are teaming up

Coolamon gets rights to Haze Ag spreader

Substance and style

Substance and style

Agco win Red Dots for Ideal and Valtra

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Wyalong negotiations continue

Wyalong negotiations continue

Negotiations are continuing on the Jimbour property Wyalong, which was passed in at auction for $4.1 million.

Erinvale delivers farming, grazing focus

Erinvale delivers farming, grazing focus

Greg and Liz Cover's quality Meandarra property Erinvale will be auctioned by Elders on May 11.

Portland Downs sold for $23m

Portland Downs sold for $23m

North Australian Pastoral Company has bought Portland Downs at Isisford for $23 million.

Riverfront property Driftn-in passed in

Riverfront property Driftn-in passed in

The 129 hectare riverfront lifestyle property Driftn-in remains on the market.

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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

MG needs new buyer for problematic milk plant

MG needs new buyer for problematic milk plant

Koroit and Warrnambool are too close to foster a truly competitive farmgate milk price in the area if Saputo owns both factories, says ACCC

Dairy products go head-to-head for top medals

Dairy products go head-to-head for top medals

Cheeses, ice-creams, butters, yogurts and milks will fight it out for top honours at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia’s Australian Dairy Product Competition in March.

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New opportunities abound in the regions

New opportunities abound in the regions

Anyone looking for jobs, a business and affordable home-ownership should take a serious look at regional Australia.

Are you a radical neighbour?

Are you a radical neighbour?

The concept of radical neighbourliness works well in times of disasters but how does it translate to more normal circumstances?

BMP adds value to beef businesses

BMP adds value to beef businesses

Sustainable beef production adds value to the wider industry