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Ben Harden

Queensland Country Life Journalist

Ben Harden is a Queensland Country Life journalist, based in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. Ben grew up on his family's cattle and produce property in Ravenshoe, on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland.

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

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

A strong line up of Limousin bulls were offered at this year's Talana Limousins bull sale in Emerald last Thursday.

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Forum skills growers on reducing grain harvest losses

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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Last cotton season "mixed bag" in Central Queensland

Last cotton season "mixed bag" in Central Queensland

Hopes for bumper cotton crop in Central Queensland this season following toughest drought in years.

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

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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Beef 2024 to proceed despite $800,000 loss

Beef 2024 to proceed despite $800,000 loss

Beef 2024 is set to proceed despite recording an $800,000 loss at the 2021 event.

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Man dies in underground mine collapse in Central Queensland

Man dies in underground mine collapse in Central Queensland

A man is dead and two others have been seriously injured in a coal mine collapse, north east of Emerald late Tuesday night.

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Improving productivity in Northern Australia cattle

Improving productivity in Northern Australia cattle

How Australia's leading national science agency is helping beef producers improve the efficiency of their grazing cattle.

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Ayr Charolais on-property bull sale hits $28,000

Ayr Charolais on-property bull sale hits $28,000

Not even an unexpected dust storm could have prevented the Cass family of Ayr Charolais from achieving their best sale result in over 20 years.

Karmoo Brahmans on-property bull sale hits a top of $19,000

Karmoo Brahmans on-property bull sale hits a top of $19,000

The Faint family of Karmoo Brahmans sold all 38 sires on offer in Clermont on Friday.

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Weaner steers top at 642c/kg, heifers sell to $2830 in Emerald

Weaner steers top at 642c/kg, heifers sell to $2830 in Emerald

Emerald agents experienced a smaller yarding, but a full panel of buyers were present and competitive on Thursday.

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