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Is the vegan health halo fading?

Is the vegan health halo fading?

Veganuary may have backfired on the movement, experts say.

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Last year, more than 60 per cent of fatalities occurred on country roads.

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Storm clouds are building for primary producers and they have nothing to do with much-awaited rain, writes our new View From the Paddock columnist.

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

The Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art Boss, Drovers exhibition travels the state.

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Last year, more than 60 per cent of fatalities occurred on country roads.

Steve Comiskey out in front

Steve Comiskey out in front

Steve Comiskey leads the open rider standings from Ben Hall in second.

ASF at our front door

ASF at our front door

DAWR has increased its border activities in response to the global spread of African swine fever.

Ice, meth seized in major South Burnett drug operation

Ice, meth seized in major South Burnett drug operation

Police have wrapped up a major drug operation in Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherburg with arrests.

Grain assist steers make 291.2c/kg at Moreton

Grain assist steers make 291.2c/kg at Moreton

There was a yarding of 713 head of cattle at Moreton on Tuesday, where the market continued to ease across the board.

ASF at our front door

ASF at our front door

DAWR has increased its border activities in response to the global spread of African swine fever.

Cow and calves top at $1250 on AuctionsPlus

Cow and calves top at $1250 on AuctionsPlus

There were 2491 cattle and 7075 sheep offered on AuctionsPlus this week.

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

The Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art Boss, Drovers exhibition travels the state.

Ice, meth seized in major South Burnett drug operation

Ice, meth seized in major South Burnett drug operation

Police have wrapped up a major drug operation in Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherburg with arrests.

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Storm clouds are building for primary producers and they have nothing to do with much-awaited rain, writes our new View From the Paddock columnist.

Grain assist steers make 291.2c/kg at Moreton

Grain assist steers make 291.2c/kg at Moreton

There was a yarding of 713 head of cattle at Moreton on Tuesday, where the market continued to ease across the board.

Cow and calves top at $1250 on AuctionsPlus

Cow and calves top at $1250 on AuctionsPlus

There were 2491 cattle and 7075 sheep offered on AuctionsPlus this week.

Charbray weaner steers sell to 298c at Biggenden

Charbray weaner steers sell to 298c at Biggenden

Better quality weaner heifers and steers sold to a stronger than expected market at Biggenden on Tuesday.

Charbray weaner steers sell to 298c at Biggenden

Northern hemisphere concerns emerge | Grain Brokers Australia

Droughtmaster cows reach $1160 at Woodford

Limousin heavy trade steers sell to 303.2c at Toowoomba

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Northern hemisphere concerns emerge | Grain Brokers Australia

Northern hemisphere concerns emerge | Grain Brokers Australia

A lack of protective snow is raising concerns in the northern hemisphere.

SunRice half-year profits drop to $14m despite sales lift

SunRice half-year profits drop to $14m despite sales lift

SunRice warns shareholders 2018-19 is shaping up as a tough year, despite a 7pc rise in first half sales.

Likely changes under Labor

Likely changes under Labor

We identify key potential impacts to the housing market, the consumer, energy and healthcare if Labor wins the federal election.

Pledge to reduce red tape welcomed

Pledge to reduce red tape welcomed

Growcom commends the government for its commitment to reducing the unnecessary red tape and often burdensome regulations for industry.

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Chickpea, lentil markets to remain tied to India

Chickpea, lentil markets to remain tied to India

With future pulse price are swings set to be driven by any changes in Indian supply, according to Rabobank.

Sorghum strong as crop expectations fall

Sorghum strong as crop expectations fall

Russian wheat prices on rise

Russian wheat prices on rise

Russian wheat prices are increasing, prompting stories of wheat supplies tightening, forcing up the Russian domestic market.

Top crop despite dry spell

Top crop despite dry spell

Cotton growing truly is a family affair at Jenderrie Farms.

Blades beating resistance at Moonie

Blades beating resistance at Moonie

Neville and Penny Boland, Boland Farming, Moonie have imported a blade plough from the United States in the hope that it will help tackle their herbicide resistance issues.

Beef

Is the vegan health halo fading?

Is the vegan health halo fading?

Veganuary may have backfired on the movement, experts say.

Producers outraged by animal activists

Producers outraged by animal activists

We need to expose these people and what their agenda is, says cattleman Marcus Curr.

Women in meat join forces

Women in meat join forces

Global partnership to support and advance women working in meat business.

Live export footage investigation underway

Live export footage investigation underway

Ag Minister announces it will investigate whether payments were made to fabricate inhumane conditions.

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New series shines a light on multi-million dollar challenge of animal health

New series shines a light on multi-million dollar challenge of animal health

ACM partners with Coopers Animal Health to shine a light on the important issues facing Australia's primary producers.

The Coopers Couch E1: Protecting against MH and IBR is important to control BRD

The Coopers Couch E1: Protecting against MH and IBR is important to control BRD

BRD is one of the most common and costly diseases facing the beef cattle industry globally. However, you can significantly reduce the risk.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

Advertiser content: The start of a new year really is a great time to review how much your mobile plan is costing you.

New year, bigger business

New year, bigger business

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When it comes to float valves, it’s all about performance

When it comes to float valves, it’s all about performance

Sponsored content: Here are some things to consider when next choosing a float valve for your trough.

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Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

Boss Drovers Exhibition | Photos

The Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art Boss, Drovers exhibition travels the state.

Buyers hot for Oatlands shorn lambs

Buyers hot for Oatlands shorn lambs

Bidders had a definite preference for shorn lambs at the Oatlands January store lamb sale

Bidders shackled at Deniliquin

Bidders shackled at Deniliquin

All classes presented in good condition met an acceptable demand at Deniliquin’s sheep sale

Join ‘New Australia-Land’ in MLA’s summer lamb campaign

Join ‘New Australia-Land’ in MLA’s summer lamb campaign

See Meat and Livestock Australia's newest lamb ad campaign.

‘Of the people, by the people, for the people’: ag show gala

‘Of the people, by the people, for the people’: ag show gala

The 2019 Queensland Ag Shows gala dinner showcased the talent and innovation happening despite the turmoil facing rural Queenslanders.

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Live export footage investigation underway

Live export footage investigation underway

Ag Minister announces it will investigate whether payments were made to fabricate inhumane conditions.

Buyers hot for Oatlands shorn lambs

Buyers hot for Oatlands shorn lambs

Bidders had a definite preference for shorn lambs at the Oatlands January store lamb sale

Bidders shackled at Deniliquin

Bidders shackled at Deniliquin

All classes presented in good condition met an acceptable demand at Deniliquin’s sheep sale

Join ‘New Australia-Land’ in MLA’s summer lamb campaign

Join ‘New Australia-Land’ in MLA’s summer lamb campaign

See Meat and Livestock Australia's newest lamb ad campaign.

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First Woolmark-certified running shoe leaps into market

First Woolmark-certified running shoe leaps into market

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Producers urged to take action in national Sheep Parasite Survey

Producers urged to take action in national Sheep Parasite Survey

Advertiser content: Sheep producers are being urged to participate in a national survey that could change the way the industry manages parasites such as worms, flies and lice.

Why does wool breathe?

Why does wool breathe?

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Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

Machinery

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The machinery driving farming forward

The machinery driving farming forward

From the hoe to the combustion engine, machinery has driven agriculture forward.

Tractors trend down

Tractors trend down

The 2018 tractor and machinery association sales results

Steiger was built by farmers, for farmers

Steiger was built by farmers, for farmers

Celebrating 60 years since the Steiger was first manufactured.

Novel sprayer for strawberries

Novel sprayer for strawberries

Silvan airboom designed for strawberries

Rounding up hay quality

Rounding up hay quality

Massey Ferguson round baler 3130F launched

Hatz celebrates 35 years of operation

Hatz celebrates 35 years of operation

Hatz Diesel 35 years in Australia

New CFMoto side-by-side

New CFMoto side-by-side

CFMoto launch U1000 utility task vehicle

Horsch seeder innovation

Horsch seeder innovation

A triple hopper system is now available for the Horsch Avatar

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Mundagai to be auctioned on Feb 22

Mundagai to be auctioned on Feb 22

The Hopgood family's 1947 hectare freehold property Mundagai will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Brisbane on February 22.

Sylvia Downs heads to auction

Sylvia Downs heads to auction

The 226 hectare Roma property Sylvia Downs will be auctioned by Ray White Rural on February 7.

Samara offered with pasture bonus | Video

Samara offered with pasture bonus | Video

Samara will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Pittsworth on February 15.

Still interested in that $100 pub?

Still interested in that $100 pub?

"We’re terrified because we’ve put a lot of energy and money into getting this up and we’re hoping the Australian public will respond."

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Coles’ drought milk payout for thirsty dairy farms

Coles’ drought milk payout for thirsty dairy farms

Coles short term drought relief initiative will help almost 640 dairy farmers impacted by the big dry.

Australia Day marks $1/litre anniversary

Australia Day marks $1/litre anniversary

Coles introduced $1/litre homebrand milk on January 26, 2011.

Learning from crisis

Learning from crisis

The dairy industry must take seriously the lessons learned from the 2016 milk crisis so that it can genuinely rebuild trust between farmers and processors.

Dairy’s watershed year

Dairy’s watershed year

Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson says 2018 a watershed year for Australian dairy industry with sale of Murray Goulburn meaning farmers need to find their voice through industry organisations.

Cybertongue has lactose licked

Cybertongue has lactose licked

A ‘cybertongue’ using biological sensors to detect substances like lactose has been released.

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Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Let’s tackle rural road trauma head on

Last year, more than 60 per cent of fatalities occurred on country roads.

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Dangerous clouds on the drought horizon

Storm clouds are building for primary producers and they have nothing to do with much-awaited rain, writes our new View From the Paddock columnist.

Get the little things right says McCormack

Get the little things right says McCormack

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack wants to work with businesses – big and small – to make regional Australia home.