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September rain boosts east coast production

September rain boosts east coast production

A bumper winter crop is expected for eastern Australia after widespread rain across NSW and Victoria last week.

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Despite a 6.5 per cent revenue lift, thanks partly to improved seasonal conditions in Australia, Nufarm's performance has been disappointing.

Georgie Connor to call the bids from the auctioneer's rostrum

Georgie Connor to call the bids from the auctioneer's rostrum

Georgie Connor's vast livestock knowledge and experience, saw her role at SBB swiftly expand to both stud and commercial livestock sales.

Calcagno endorsed for sugar terminal board

Calcagno endorsed for sugar terminal board

CANEGROWERS has endorsed farmer Stephen Calcagno for the board of Sugar Terminals Limited.

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Nufarm weathers tough season and $456m full-year loss

Despite a 6.5 per cent revenue lift, thanks partly to improved seasonal conditions in Australia, Nufarm's performance has been disappointing.

Marellan Shorthorns score $9500 average at sale

Marellan Shorthorns score $9500 average at sale

"Very satisfying" is how Marellan Shorthorns stud principal Lincoln Job described the 100 per cent clearance and hefty $9500 average price paid at their annual on-property sale on Monday.

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Take a look at who was snapped at the 43rd National Charbray sale at Gracemere.

Pearl Jam a favourite at Bulliac Angus sale

Pearl Jam a favourite at Bulliac Angus sale

The Bulliac Angus sale saw 59 of 78 bulls sell for a $6050 average.

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

Genetic traits enabling African cattle to survive blistering heat, drought and advancing diseases have been revealed.

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Take a look at who was snapped at the 43rd National Charbray sale at Gracemere.

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

Strong demand for consistency and growing popularity attracted buyers across the country to the 43rd National Charbray bull sale in Gracemere on Monday.

Calcagno endorsed for sugar terminal board

Calcagno endorsed for sugar terminal board

CANEGROWERS has endorsed farmer Stephen Calcagno for the board of Sugar Terminals Limited.

Pearl Jam a favourite at Bulliac Angus sale

Pearl Jam a favourite at Bulliac Angus sale

The Bulliac Angus sale saw 59 of 78 bulls sell for a $6050 average.

Georgie Connor to call the bids from the auctioneer's rostrum

Georgie Connor to call the bids from the auctioneer's rostrum

Georgie Connor's vast livestock knowledge and experience, saw her role at SBB swiftly expand to both stud and commercial livestock sales.

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

Genetic traits enabling African cattle to survive blistering heat, drought and advancing diseases have been revealed.

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

Strong demand for consistency and growing popularity attracted buyers across the country to the 43rd National Charbray bull sale in Gracemere on Monday.

Want to decrease your cost of production?

Want to decrease your cost of production?

As long as your cost of production is less than market price, you'll have a profit margin.

Want to decrease your cost of production?

Mungallala fires up the fun

Cows and calves reach $3620

Angus yearling steers sell for $1365 at Laidley

Beef

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

New genetic traits in African cattle revealed

Genetic traits enabling African cattle to survive blistering heat, drought and advancing diseases have been revealed.

Marellan Shorthorns score $9500 average at sale

Marellan Shorthorns score $9500 average at sale

"Very satisfying" is how Marellan Shorthorns stud principal Lincoln Job described the 100 per cent clearance and hefty $9500 average price paid at their annual on-property sale on Monday.

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Take a look at who was snapped at the 43rd National Charbray sale at Gracemere.

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

National Charbray sale tops at $40,000

Strong demand for consistency and growing popularity attracted buyers across the country to the 43rd National Charbray bull sale in Gracemere on Monday.

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Want to decrease your cost of production?

Want to decrease your cost of production?

As long as your cost of production is less than market price, you'll have a profit margin.

A green spring requires water

A green spring requires water

We need to develop a long-term strategic view of our water and food security.

September rain boosts east coast production

September rain boosts east coast production

A bumper winter crop is expected for eastern Australia after widespread rain across NSW and Victoria last week.

Rain rebuilds yield potential

Rain rebuilds yield potential

The spring rainfall will lock in a lot of the yield potential that had existed as we came out of winter.

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Wave Hill to be sold with 40,000 branded cattle

Wave Hill to be sold with 40,000 branded cattle

Western Grazing's major NT property Wave Hill is being be sold with 40,000 branded cattle.

Rare opportunity to buy into SA's Barossa Valley

Rare opportunity to buy into SA's Barossa Valley

A rare opportunity to buy into SA's world-renowned Barossa Valley wine region has come onto the market.

Mayne's Norwood heads to auction

Mayne's Norwood heads to auction

Norwood will be auctioned by Elders in Springsure on November 18.

Rural property market currently a 'perfect balance'

Rural property market currently a 'perfect balance'

The best property marketplace is one where both parties in the transaction end up relatively unhappy, and that's what's currently occurring in regional Australia.

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New barley is a dry climate 'Beast'

New barley is a dry climate 'Beast'

New barley variety 'Beast' is set to enhance the productivity and resilience of growers across Australia.

Premium genetics on offer in Ben Nevis female sale

Premium genetics on offer in Ben Nevis female sale

Stud producers have a chance to purchase some of Ben Nevis Angus stud's highly regarded females on October 13.

Cross breeding with Herefords producing hybrid vigour

Cross breeding with Herefords producing hybrid vigour

Producers who cross breed with Herefords having success with hybrid vigour.

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia data shows a trend towards intensification of the dairy sector as farms move away from traditional grazing systems.

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

A sound investment for a positive future

A sound investment for a positive future

The Te Pari T30 Scale System streamlines animal handling tasks for a safer and more efficient operation.

One of Australia's longest-running and progressive sheep and wool studs gets set for annual sales

One of Australia's longest-running and progressive sheep and wool studs gets set for annual sales

Hazeldean Merinos will hold its stud ram sales at the Riverina on Oct 15, Monaro on Oct 29 and the Best of the Best Rams sale on Jan 17 with hundreds of top performing sires available.

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

'Growing Stronger Every Day' is a MaxCare video series which focuses on building stronger rural communities.

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Adaptation and change pays dividends

Adaptation and change pays dividends

Changing tack is never easy but for those bold enough to do so, such as the Curtis family, the benefits could be enormous.

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

Bringing the sale yard to you

Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

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Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market

International Dairy Week cancelled

International Dairy Week cancelled

Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

Townsville soldiers deploy to COVID hotspots

Townsville soldiers deploy to COVID hotspots

Soldiers from Townsville's 3rd Brigade will deploy to Victoria and New South Wales this months to assist with the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

NSW/ACT boarders granted quarantine exemption

NSW/ACT boarders granted quarantine exemption

After weeks of mounting concern, interstate boarding school students and their families have received the news they'd been hoping for, that they will be exempt from being made to quarantine when they return for the final term of school in Queensland.

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

At their peak, sales of certified organic lines jumped more than 50 per cent above normal monthly trends, and remain solid.

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia.

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Latest Rabobank research shows about 27pc of farmers are actually pessimistic about their economic outlook, despite much-improved seasonal conditions.

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Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Faces from the 43rd National Charbray Bull Sale

Take a look at who was snapped at the 43rd National Charbray sale at Gracemere.

Mungallala fires up the fun

Mungallala fires up the fun

The recreation ground at Mungallala has probably never seen anything quite like Saturday night's explosion of music, food, and kids' entertainment.

Glenlands Droughtmasters Genetic Sale grosses $3M

Glenlands Droughtmasters Genetic Sale grosses $3M

See who was spotted at the sale.

Best selling bulls at Droughtmaster National

Best selling bulls at Droughtmaster National

Take a look at the top selling bulls at the 2020 Droughmaster National Bull Sale.

Dunheath offers perfect country lifestyle | Video

Dunheath offers perfect country lifestyle | Video

Dunheath is being promoted as the perfect place to live, play and work.

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September rain boosts east coast production

September rain boosts east coast production

A bumper winter crop is expected for eastern Australia after widespread rain across NSW and Victoria last week.

Rain rebuilds yield potential

Rain rebuilds yield potential

The spring rainfall will lock in a lot of the yield potential that had existed as we came out of winter.

Waterlogging resistance breakthrough

Waterlogging resistance breakthrough

Floods are likely to become more common in the future, so a breakthrough in waterlogging tolerance will be important into the future.

GrainGrowers highlights its budget wish list

GrainGrowers highlights its budget wish list

Trade and market access, telecommunications and drought are some of the areas GrainGrowers hopes the government considers in its budget.

GrainCorp to bulk up its workforce

GrainCorp to bulk up its workforce

GrainCorp is getting prepared for the upcoming harvest, looking to put on at least 3100 casuals this year, over three times 2019-20.

Machinery

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Is this the next 'revolution' in seeding technology?

Is this the next 'revolution' in seeding technology?

Duncan Murdoch believes tillage and seeding equipment is on the edge of another revolution with Auto-Pack.

Case IH adds a big bopper to its Magnum tractor range

Case IH adds a big bopper to its Magnum tractor range

Case IH has added a 400 horsepower model to its Magnum tractor range.

Farmers, it's almost time to register your drones

Farmers, it's almost time to register your drones

New legislation will require the registration of farm drones and the accreditation of operators by the end of January next year.

Two more deaths as quad bike rollover device debate rages

Two more deaths as quad bike rollover device debate rages

Reports of two more quad bike deaths in the past week haven't cooled the debate about rollover protection devices.

New software powers the uptake of drones in ag

New software powers the uptake of drones in ag

New software is helping farmers find many new ways to use drones to improve their bottom lines.

Queensland brothers have the problem licked

Queensland brothers have the problem licked

Two young Queensland brothers are building Ute Chutes for customers to more easily handle dry lick made at the family's Nutri-Lick feed supplements business in Mitchell.

Crunch time looms in quad bike safety debate

Crunch time looms in quad bike safety debate

Manufacturers say the "fight is far from over", but new safety regulations are likely to force the biggest-selling quad bike brands off the market.

John Deere says updates will make precision ag easier for farmers

John Deere says updates will make precision ag easier for farmers

John Deere has released updates to its Operations Centre and Myoperations app.

Sheep

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Currency shifts and tight supplies drive wool prices up

Currency shifts and tight supplies drive wool prices up

Wool auctions had an uptick in activity last week as buyers scurried for tight stocks.

Wool market puts on 99c | Elders

Wool market puts on 99c | Elders

The Australian wool market has put on 99c in another positive week for sales.

The megatrends that will impact future red meat demand

The megatrends that will impact future red meat demand

There are four key megatrends that will influence consumers' red meat buying habits.

Inaugural Bungulla Merino success at Longreach

Inaugural Bungulla Merino success at Longreach

There's a new Merino stud on the scene in western Queensland, and it received healthy interest when it staged a ram sale in Longreach last week.

Dairy

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Culture change key to dairy plan success

Culture change key to dairy plan success

The dairy industry needs to change its culture for the Australian Dairy Plan to achieve its goals, the plan's independent chair John Brumby said.

Dairy plan makes farm profitability key goal

Dairy plan makes farm profitability key goal

The much-awaited Australian Dairy Plan released on Monday puts farm profitability at its core.

Genome editing has the potential to reshape agriculture

Genome editing has the potential to reshape agriculture

While genome editing is certainly not a silver bullet for solving all agricultural challenges, it is the most promising technology for breeding in the last 30 years, says a top US official.

Dairy Australia AGM to go online

Dairy Australia AGM to go online

Dairy Australia's annual general meeting will be held online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

What's the score? JD cattle tests and sales

What's the score? JD cattle tests and sales

What happens to your JD score when you introduce cattle from another property?

Opinion

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A green spring requires water

A green spring requires water

We need to develop a long-term strategic view of our water and food security.

Environmental activists continue to run the debate | Comment

Environmental activists continue to run the debate | Comment

Environmental activists continue to run the debate while those taking practical steps to improve the environment receive far less attention.

Why have our moral standards dropped?

Why have our moral standards dropped?

As a child we were taught right from wrong by our parents, and these lessons shaped the type of person we ultimately grew up to be.