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Talana Limousins bull sale tops at $15,000 in Emerald

Concern over Brisbane Airport virus case

Vale View declared 'pick of the pens' at DN sale

Forum skills growers on reducing grain harvest losses

Agribusiness

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Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Time ripe for succession planning as farmer sentiment surges

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Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

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Bayer lifts hort profile with eye on fruit and veg consumption

The company is looking to assist horticulture growers produce more, efficiently.

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COMMENT

Fair Go Dairy application withdrawn

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy Logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

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Beef

Rambo punches to the top at Wandoan Santa Gertrudis sale

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Lawson tops $130,000 for a Momentum son

A NSW syndicate paid $130,000 for a Momentum son at the 2021 Lawsons Angus Vic & NSW yearling sale.

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Spyglass largest volume buyers at Droughtmaster National

DAF Charters Towers Research Facility the largest volume buyers at Droughtmaster National.

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The real race is to develop fake fat, not just fake meat

There has been an apparent breakthrough in the global race to copy meat in the laboratory.

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Farmers turned corporates

They're far from "Pitt Street" or "Collins Street" cockies. These investment advisors know first-hand how to farm.

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Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Bellthorpe district avocado orchard Kirkaldy has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $4.17 million.

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Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Baloo and Gwingana - two top irrigation properties in the Aratula district - have sold to neighbouring landholders.

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City buyers have ditched plans to stay close to the office

City residents fleeing pandemic lockdowns for a better life in the country are moving further afield.

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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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Concern over Brisbane Airport virus case

A traveller has tested positive for COVID-19 after potentially being infectious at Brisbane Airport for four hours.

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2021 AgQuip field days cancelled

The field days have been shelved for this year but a new event is on the horizon.

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Boarders on the border: Families left in limbo

Frustrated families have called for a nationally-recognised set of guidelines to assist boarding school students crossing state borders during the pandemic.

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Watchdog to probe Vic border exemptions

Victoria's ombudsman is investigating the health department's handling of border exemptions after more than 80 stranded Victorians have complained to the watchdog.

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Landholders braced for more stock losses as trappers caught in Qld-NSW border bungle

Northern NSW sheep producers are losing livestock to unchecked wild dog attacks, as the Queensland-NSW border battle wages on.

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Border bubble returns for Qld/NSW

A BORDER bubble between Queensland and 12 NSW local government areas will come into effect from Monday.

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Pressure mounts over ongoing border issues

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall implored the Queensland Government to act and help students return to NSW.

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CW Qld schools hosting COVID vaccine clinics in a state first

The Central West Hospital and Health Service has announced that vaccinations will soon be available to local teachers, plus students aged 12 and over, during upcoming school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

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Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

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Nobbs families bull sale tops at $20,000 twice | Photos

The Nobbs families celebrated their 40th annual bull sale in Moura on Friday.

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Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Bellthorpe district avocado orchard Kirkaldy has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $4.17 million.

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Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Baloo and Gwingana - two top irrigation properties in the Aratula district - have sold to neighbouring landholders.

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EXCLUSIVE

Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Find out how robots like the Digital Farmhand are chipping weeds and solving labour challenges for growers.

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Cropping

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Industry ready to seize sustainability opportunities

Rather than seeing sustainability accreditation as a burden, the grains industry should be set to grab new chances it presents.

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Ag advice critical to yield gains

The head of Nutrien Ag Solutions has said the ag advisory sector must do the heavy lifting in helping growers bolster yield.

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Forum skills growers on reducing grain harvest losses

Growers on the central highlands attended a harvest forum in Clermont early this month, all looking to gain better knowledge of running their harvesters effectively and efficiently.

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GPA Training teams up with GrainCorp

Grain Producers Australia has teamed up with GrainCorp to provide site induction training modules.

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AGT strengthens barley portfolio

Traditional wheat breeding powerhouse AGT continues to increase its presence in the barley space, releasing three new varieties.

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2021 AgQuip field days cancelled

The field days have been shelved for this year but a new event is on the horizon.

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Accelerating the growth of Australia's agtech industry

Start-ups getting support thanks to a variety of accelerator programs.

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Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Find out how robots like the Digital Farmhand are chipping weeds and solving labour challenges for growers.

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New disc ripper ploughing ahead

Farmers preparing their soil for planting will be left with smoother and more uniform fields thanks to a new disc ripper on the market.

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Jelbarts shift to self-propelled sprayer

The Jelbarts moved to a RoGator 1300C in February and said it was a big decision as it was different to anything they had used previously.

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August tractor sales increase 40 per cent

Tractor sales across Australia are on an upward trajectory and are running at a rate in excess of 16,000 units this financial year.

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Claas strengthens its big baler offering

A comprehensive technical upgrade has boosted the balers' output and durability.

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Brown and Hurley expands its Queensland footprint

It is part of the company's shift to re-establish its presence in the agriculture and farming sector.

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Sheep & Goats

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Broker questions how accredited wools fit into market reports and quotes

Broker says attention is needed on reporting and quoting of accredited wools.

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Gyrations impact on the Australian wool market | Elders

Gyrations are impacting on the Australian wool market.

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High prices online despite lift in offering

AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb offering increased by 15 per cent this week, but prices remain stable.

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Flystrike in sheep requires holistic management

Chemical rotation and genetic selection are all tools in the box to keep fly strike in sheep under control.

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Dairy

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Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

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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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COMMENT

Fair Go Dairy application withdrawn

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy Logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

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Is this the next frontier? Potty training for cows

If you think cows can't be toilet trained, urine for a surprise.

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Australian dairy farms return to profitability: Rabobank

Most Australian dairy farms have returned to profitability on the back of near-record prices and a good season, according to Rabobank.

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Opinion

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OPINION

Just who is willing to represent agriculture?

How can we expect to have fair and just policy decisions from either side of the Australian political sphere when there is a massive lack of direct experience backing the members within parliament?

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COMMENT

Fair Go Dairy application withdrawn

Hefty legal costs to defend its application for Fair Go Dairy Logo have forced QDO to withdraw.

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Staying ahead of the COVID curve

It is important to put into practice now policies and procedures to manage the risks of COVID in your workplace.

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