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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.

Looking for Tucker Aboriginal language book launch

Looking for Tucker Aboriginal language book launch

A first-of-its-kind Aboriginal language children’s book, Looking for Tucker, has been launched in Birdsville.

The show carnival is over at Rocky

The show carnival is over at Rocky

Showmen's Guild disappointed there is no compromise with Rockhampton Agricultural Show Society.

Game 3: Outback Barbarians now focused on New Orleans

Game 3: Outback Barbarians now focused on New Orleans

The Dyno Nobel Outback Barbarians has named a hard hitting side for its match up with New Orleans.

Looking for Tucker Aboriginal language book launch

Looking for Tucker Aboriginal language book launch

A first-of-its-kind Aboriginal language children’s book, Looking for Tucker, has been launched in Birdsville.

See who was at the Chinchilla Show

See who was at the Chinchilla Show

Have a look at our photos from the event.

Outback Barbarians beat Houston

Outback Barbarians beat Houston

The Dyno Nobel Queensland Outback Barbarians have beaten Houston 72-13.

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.

Outback Barbarians smash New Orleans hoodoo | Photos

Outback Barbarians smash New Orleans hoodoo | Photos

The Dyno Nobel Outback Barbarians have comprehensively beaten New Orleans 33-0.

Outback Barbarians beat Houston

Outback Barbarians beat Houston

The Dyno Nobel Queensland Outback Barbarians have beaten Houston 72-13.

Gundy students explore precision farming

Gundy students explore precision farming

Discovery Farming brings together students and businesses to talk precision agriculture technologies.

Game 3: Outback Barbarians now focused on New Orleans

Game 3: Outback Barbarians now focused on New Orleans

The Dyno Nobel Outback Barbarians has named a hard hitting side for its match up with New Orleans.

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.

The show carnival is over at Rocky

The show carnival is over at Rocky

Showmen's Guild disappointed there is no compromise with Rockhampton Agricultural Show Society.

Outback Barbarians smash New Orleans hoodoo | Photos

Outback Barbarians smash New Orleans hoodoo | Photos

The Dyno Nobel Outback Barbarians have comprehensively beaten New Orleans 33-0.

Gundy students explore precision farming

Gundy students explore precision farming

Discovery Farming brings together students and businesses to talk precision agriculture technologies.

Flashback Friday: June 2002 | Photos

Flashback Friday: June 2002 | Photos

Where were you in June 2002? Browse our photo gallery and see if our cameras caught anyone you know.

Flashback Friday: June 2002 | Photos

Photos from Eskies and Opera

Cattle thrive on island

Amanda carves a feedlot career

Agribusiness

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Plan to extend Gulf Water Plan

Plan to extend Gulf Water Plan

The Palaszczuk government has proposed a 10-year extension of the Gulf Water Plan and is seeking feedback.

Hasty live sheep policy will cruel all

Hasty live sheep policy will cruel all

Synthetic farmers behind parliamentary desks love to tell real farmers how to do it

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.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's new and what some people have been up to in agribusiness

Cropping

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Pilot study delivers ‘overwhelming’ increase in yield

Pilot study delivers ‘overwhelming’ increase in yield

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

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

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?

It’s Open Sesame for new markets

It’s Open Sesame for new markets

It's drought tolerant and high value - black sesame may provide a fantastic summer crop option for farmers in Central Queensland.

Organic weed control technology spills into the mainstream

Organic weed control technology spills into the mainstream

Could you imagine giving your crops a short back and sides to minimise weed burdens? A Swedish invetor has successfuly done so.

Vanderfield open $3.5m new facility in St George

Vanderfield open $3.5m new facility in St George

Find out what it will mean for business in the area.

Beef

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.

Investors eye off natural capital on beef farms

Investors eye off natural capital on beef farms

Beef needs scientific and collaborative measurement needed.

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FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

Advertiser content: The FCAI believes proven measures implemented now, could reduce ATV fatalities by more than 50 per cent.

Want to bring down your production costs? Look up!

Want to bring down your production costs? Look up!

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Spending up before EOFY?

Spending up before EOFY?

Sponsored: As the end of the financial year looms large the savvy small business owner is looking to spend in the hope of claiming extra deductions.

A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

Advertiser content: While Kingspan Rhino continues to go through an exciting evolution they will continue to the offer the same quality tanks at the most competitive prices possible.

Getting landholders back onto the land

Getting landholders back onto the land

Sponsored: With so many aspects to modern farming to learn, today's farmer needs a team of experts to provide knowledge in a practical, commonsense and efficient manner.

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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."

Panthers steal Dragons' top spot in NRL

Panthers steal Dragons' top spot in NRL

The NRL has a new competition leader for the first time this year.

Sheep

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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.

Machinery

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CNH invest in Australian equipment manufacturing

CNH invest in Australian equipment manufacturing

Machinery giant CNH purchase Horwood Bagshaw

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

Loading up some new features

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

Diamond for the rough

Diamond for the rough

Rolls-Royce Cullinan the ultra-luxury SUV

Saving water with connectivity

Saving water with connectivity

Watersave use LoRaWAN to automate irrigation and bore pumps

Property

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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

WA’s largest farming business on the market

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

Centre of Queensland up for grabs

Centre of Queensland up for grabs

Verastan, the property officially recognised as being at the exact centre of Queensland, is on the market.

Dairy

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Loan gives Qld dairy farmers a fresh start

Loan gives Qld dairy farmers a fresh start

The Qld government's Fresh Start Loan can provide finance of up to $2 million to help young farmers to branch out on their own.

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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Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

Shanghai bites – trading with the Dragon

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.