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Organic farmers push to improve soil structure in the dry

Organic farmers push to improve soil structure in the dry

Improving soil structure and becoming more sustainable are the key goals for the McIntosh family, organic farmers in the SA Mallee.

Pastor's date plantation ready to go to next level

Pastor's date plantation ready to go to next level

The Lutheran pastor behind Charleville's date farm has big plans for the next harvest.

Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

A2 Milk Company's once-booming China trade is not not getting any better after a collapse in daigou sales caused by coronavirus travel restrictions

Violet Hills Charolais bulls sell to four states and top at $15,500

Violet Hills Charolais bulls sell to four states and top at $15,500

Daryl, Kaye and Sean Jenkins were thrilled with the excellent total clearance of bulls and heifers at their 11th Violet Hills Charolais stud sale, Rydal, on Thursday, with bulls heading to four states.

Pastor's date plantation ready to go to next level

Pastor's date plantation ready to go to next level

The Lutheran pastor behind Charleville's date farm has big plans for the next harvest.

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

The line-up includes Paul Kelly, Ian Moss, Kasey Chambers, Hope D, The Wolfe Brothers, Benny Nelson, Mitch Salisbury, Charlie Fittler and Fe Fi Fo Fum.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Special wildlife reserve proposed for Edgbaston nature refuge

Special wildlife reserve proposed for Edgbaston nature refuge

A nature refuge 140 kilometres north east of Longreach could become the second special wildlife reserve in Queensland under a state government proposal.

Woman dies in Wallumbilla bus crash| Updated

Woman dies in Wallumbilla bus crash| Updated

Warrego Highway now open after Wallumbilla school bus crash with car.

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

The line-up includes Paul Kelly, Ian Moss, Kasey Chambers, Hope D, The Wolfe Brothers, Benny Nelson, Mitch Salisbury, Charlie Fittler and Fe Fi Fo Fum.

Violet Hills Charolais bulls sell to four states and top at $15,500

Violet Hills Charolais bulls sell to four states and top at $15,500

Daryl, Kaye and Sean Jenkins were thrilled with the excellent total clearance of bulls and heifers at their 11th Violet Hills Charolais stud sale, Rydal, on Thursday, with bulls heading to four states.

Special wildlife reserve proposed for Edgbaston nature refuge

Special wildlife reserve proposed for Edgbaston nature refuge

A nature refuge 140 kilometres north east of Longreach could become the second special wildlife reserve in Queensland under a state government proposal.

Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

A2 Milk Company's once-booming China trade is not not getting any better after a collapse in daigou sales caused by coronavirus travel restrictions

Woman dies in Wallumbilla bus crash| Updated

Woman dies in Wallumbilla bus crash| Updated

Warrego Highway now open after Wallumbilla school bus crash with car.

Howard Springs is in the national spotlight but don't forget the donuts

Howard Springs is in the national spotlight but don't forget the donuts

Tight discipline and the NT aren't always used in the same sentence.

Red meat under attack

Red meat under attack

Why beef needs to know the history of veganism: surgeon Gary Fettke at Beef Australia

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

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Pain relief delivering increased productivity | Video

Pain relief delivering increased productivity | Video

Upper Hunter Valley beef producer Andrew Melville says the use of pain relief is increasing productivity.

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

Dirranbandi attracts massive Aussie stars

The line-up includes Paul Kelly, Ian Moss, Kasey Chambers, Hope D, The Wolfe Brothers, Benny Nelson, Mitch Salisbury, Charlie Fittler and Fe Fi Fo Fum.

Beef 2021 grand champion females

Beef 2021 grand champion females

All of the grand champion females from Beef Australia 2021.

Brophy boxer 'The Beaver' shares her bush tucker with all

Brophy boxer 'The Beaver' shares her bush tucker with all

In the midst of the pandemic the Beaver launched the Facebook page Streetwise Adventures with her business partner Abbey Douglas, who she first met as an opponent in Brophy's tent.

Yarragale delivers Killarney luxury | Video

Yarragale delivers Killarney luxury | Video

Killarney district property Yarragale will be auctioned by Ray White Rural on June 4.

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Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

Wounded A2 dumps old formula stocks, revamps sales push in China

A2 Milk Company's once-booming China trade is not not getting any better after a collapse in daigou sales caused by coronavirus travel restrictions

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Potent positive forces push up GrainCorp profits

Potent positive forces push up GrainCorp profits

GrainCorp is enjoying a dream run at present with big crops, high prices and voracious international demand for grain.

Industry welcomes budget

Industry welcomes budget

Industry welcomes the more than $850 million allocated to the agricultural sector.

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United force needed to improve soil health

United force needed to improve soil health

This week's budget boost to soil health a step in the right direction, says Nuffield scholar

Social housing, training and energy focus of budget reply

Social housing, training and energy focus of budget reply

"I stand before you tonight seeking the honour of serving as your Prime Minister."

Here's what was in the budget for rural health

Here's what was in the budget for rural health

It was one of the bigger spends on regional health in recent history, with measures the government says will make immediate and tangible impacts.

LNP's plan to regain the trust of Queenslanders

LNP's plan to regain the trust of Queenslanders

David Crisafulli says primary producers want to see certainty from government.

Furner highlights importance of strong trade ties

Furner highlights importance of strong trade ties

Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner says maintaining stable trade relationships is of vital importance to the beef industry.

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Prostate cancer tackled at Beef

Prostate cancer tackled at Beef

Beef Australia 2021 gave Ruth Logan the perfect chance to "tackle the subject and talk about their tackle" with the many men who visited the It's a Bloke Thing Foundation stand on site.

Mowerman taps federal pockets for Bravehearts

Mowerman taps federal pockets for Bravehearts

The important cause of child protection organisation Bravehearts received some unexpected federal funding last week, when Claude 'Mowerman' Harvey crossed paths with a group of community leaders.

Harmony program raises country dementia care levels

Harmony program raises country dementia care levels

Personalised interventions, including residents' favourite songs, has been shown to make a big difference to dementia sufferers.

Charleville remembers record 1990 flood

Charleville remembers record 1990 flood

It was 31 years ago, on April 21, 1990 that a flood the magnitude of which was hard to imagine swept through the south west Queensland town of Charleville.

Back on the horse, Clydesdale Spectacular returns

Back on the horse, Clydesdale Spectacular returns

The two day program will be held on June 12 and 13 at the Boonah Showgrounds and will feature a carriage and harness classes, ploughing demonstrations, working dog displays, whip plaiting and plenty of bagpipes.

Cattlyst by JBS welcomes industry enthusiasts for networking evening at Beef 2021 | Photos

Cattlyst by JBS welcomes industry enthusiasts for networking evening at Beef 2021 | Photos

Cattlyst by JBS Australia welcomed beef enthusiasts from across the country for a networking evening hosted at The Red Lion, Rockhampton last night.

Talent Hunt: Farm safety artists

Talent Hunt: Farm safety artists

Queensland primary school students are being asked to crack out the colouring pencils again to help save lives on farms.

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Howard Springs is in the national spotlight but don't forget the donuts

Howard Springs is in the national spotlight but don't forget the donuts

Tight discipline and the NT aren't always used in the same sentence.

Beef: Now is the time to harness emissions | Comment

Beef: Now is the time to harness emissions | Comment

Why harnessing methane emissions is all about a proactive beef industry ensuring ongoing market access.

Partnerships essential to produce good beef

Partnerships essential to produce good beef

After a week showcasing all that is good about beef production in Australia it seems pertinent to thank those who help ensure this is possible.

Electricity price increases will see Queensland ag power down

Electricity price increases will see Queensland ag power down

Many irrigated and intensified farm businesses are losing their ability to compete globally due to high electricity prices.

Government's delivery of millions for cluster fencing gives sheep producers reason to celebrate

Government's delivery of millions for cluster fencing gives sheep producers reason to celebrate

The state government has made good on its promise of $5 million for cluster fencing.

Why Big Rocks Weir is ringing alarm bells | Comment

Why Big Rocks Weir is ringing alarm bells | Comment

The Big Rock Weir decision should alarm every local council in Queensland, particularly those in regional Queensland.

Hort360 Reef Certification program gaining momentum

Hort360 Reef Certification program gaining momentum

Grower participation in the Hort360 Reef Certification program has ramped up.

Avoid fines: New requirements for tyre use on silage

Avoid fines: New requirements for tyre use on silage

Farmers using tyres are required to notify DES that they are a resource user under the EOW code.

Horses

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Vale | Ashley McKay, champion of campdrafting

Vale | Ashley McKay, champion of campdrafting

Noted Queensland beef producer Ashley McKay has died from a falling horse while mustering cattle for a campdraft.

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Fountain of Youth sale prices improve on back of solid demand for quality performance horses.

Yearling auctions prices rock in Central Queensland

Yearling auctions prices rock in Central Queensland

The annual yearling sale at the Rockhampton Showgrounds grossed $1,452,000 for 72 lots sold under the hammer

'Outstanding' MM sale result

'Outstanding' MM sale result

QTIS bonuses prove to be an attraction for yearling buyers at the Magic Millions March sale on the Gold Coast

Rest then a winter carnival program

Rest then a winter carnival program

The Harrovian delighted the Edmonds stable with his fighting fifth in Mugatoo's All Star Mile

Back to where it began

Back to where it began

Australian Stock Horse Society celebrates 50 years with 'history trail'.

Horse enthusiasts exchange $10.4m at Nutrien Classic

Horse enthusiasts exchange $10.4m at Nutrien Classic

At the conclusion of the sale 486 of 526 lots were sold.

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Down aims for top in bull ride

Down aims for top in bull ride

Calliope cowboy Joe Down has his sights set on the national finals.

Champion Queensland Reds

Champion Queensland Reds

Qld Reds took home the Super Rugby AU championship title on Saturday night.

Cowboys eye off Biloela rodeo

Cowboys eye off Biloela rodeo

Lawson Nobbs will be the form cowboy for the bull ride at Biloela.

Emerald Rams defeat Capella Cattledogs

Emerald Rams defeat Capella Cattledogs

The Emerald Rams kept the Capella Cattledogs scoreless on Saturday.

Super Rugby grand final fever

Super Rugby grand final fever

The Queensland Reds host their first Super Rugby grand final since 2011 on Saturday.