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'Dress circle' lakeside Merino heartland

'Dress circle' lakeside Merino heartland

A substantial spread of premium wool growing country in the renowned Bigga district of the Southern Tablelands will go under the hammer next month as part of a family's consolidation plans.

It's all about the journey for Jason

It's all about the journey for Jason

Elders' Jason Pearce is lending a hand to up-and-coming young auctioneers.

Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Wide Open Agriculture is heading for the trendy, meatless quarter of the food court.

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Darren and Clare Robson are making up for their initial lack of knowledge with hard work, research, and a lot of trial and error.

It's all about the journey for Jason

It's all about the journey for Jason

Elders' Jason Pearce is lending a hand to up-and-coming young auctioneers.

Agriculture workers need border access

Agriculture workers need border access

NSW Farmers want certainty for cross-border activity for essential agricultural services

Tips to grow your herbs

Tips to grow your herbs

Check out Fiona Ogilvie's top tips for growing herbs from seed.

Lowes embrace new management tools

Lowes embrace new management tools

Keeping abreast of industry trends and technology is just as important as on-farm management for the Lowe family.

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Nick and Pen Gay use multi-tactics to push the competitiveness of wool with sheep meat.

Tips to grow your herbs

Tips to grow your herbs

Check out Fiona Ogilvie's top tips for growing herbs from seed.

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Stud high top price reached in first ever spring sale.

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Darren and Clare Robson are making up for their initial lack of knowledge with hard work, research, and a lot of trial and error.

Lowes embrace new management tools

Lowes embrace new management tools

Keeping abreast of industry trends and technology is just as important as on-farm management for the Lowe family.

Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Wide Open Agriculture is heading for the trendy, meatless quarter of the food court.

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Nick and Pen Gay use multi-tactics to push the competitiveness of wool with sheep meat.

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Stud high top price reached in first ever spring sale.

'New water' could be key to inland river existence

'New water' could be key to inland river existence

CSU community live this water issue 24/7, 365 days a year

'New water' could be key to inland river existence

KO Angus achieves highest sale averages

Warragundi Poll Herefords hit $10,000 high

Ewe sure she had six lambs?

Cattle

High performance Hereford and Shorthorn cross paying dividends in the south west

High performance Hereford and Shorthorn cross paying dividends in the south west

High performance Hereford and Shorthorn cross paying dividends in the south west.

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Kenmere Charolais sell to $16,500

Stud high top price reached in first ever spring sale.

Warragundi Poll Herefords hit $10,000 high

Warragundi Poll Herefords hit $10,000 high

The Kelley family were very pleased to clear 24 of their 29 bulls.

Lockdown's upshot for bush health

Lockdown's upshot for bush health

Farmers still wait too long before seeking help, webinar hears.

Coolie Angus capitalise on cattle market

Coolie Angus capitalise on cattle market

Coolie Angus clears 100 percent of bulls on offer

It's all about the journey for Jason

It's all about the journey for Jason

Elders' Jason Pearce is lending a hand to up-and-coming young auctioneers.

Joining forces to meet hot demand for protein

Joining forces to meet hot demand for protein

Forum launched bringing together livestock, plant and alternative proteins

Cropping

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Feathertop Rhodes grass - go hard, go early, growers told

Feathertop Rhodes grass - go hard, go early, growers told

The state's south has a new weed threat - feathertop Rhodes grass.

Sugar price bounce cause for 'measured optimism'

Sugar price bounce cause for 'measured optimism'

Good cane growing in the north but rain disrupting harvest.

Crop prospects bolstered by August rain

Crop prospects bolstered by August rain

The areas that suffered through their driest July on record in western Victoria and SA have all received at least some August rain.

Shining light for long-term growth of cotton sector

Shining light for long-term growth of cotton sector

Opportunity awaits, according to a new report into the 10-year outlook for Australian cotton.

Agribusiness

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Entries for 2020 Zanda McDonald award to close August 31

Entries for 2020 Zanda McDonald award to close August 31

Want to fly around Australia in a private jet? Be mentored by some of the greatest leaders in the ag industry?

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check around the grounds at what some of the players in agribusiness are up to.

Who are the NSW young auctioneers competition finalists?

Who are the NSW young auctioneers competition finalists?

Meeting the finalists in this year's NSW ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition

Young auctioneers primed for sale in Dubbo

Young auctioneers primed for sale in Dubbo

Some of the brightest up-and-coming agents will hit the spotlight next month when ALPA holds its annual NSW Young Auctioneers Competition.

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'Hardy' Bulliac bulls for sale

'Hardy' Bulliac bulls for sale

The Hill family, Bulliac Angus, Miles, are readying 80 tough and hardy bulls for sale as they continue to focus on commercially-relevant cattle.

Agricultural equipment finance can help you move with the times

Agricultural equipment finance can help you move with the times

Producers can apply for tailored agricultural loans to help them invest in modern technologies to increase their productivity.

Boost fertility, carcase attributes with Weebollabolla bulls

Boost fertility, carcase attributes with Weebollabolla bulls

The Munro family's bull sale will have 52 Shorthorn bulls on offer on September 18, to be held online and on-property at Weebollabolla, Moree, beginning at 1pm.

Santa Gertrudis breed a profit powerhouse

Santa Gertrudis breed a profit powerhouse

Santa Gertrudis leader says the breed is a great option to help drought-proof properties.

Meat industry leader launches new weekly podcast series

Meat industry leader launches new weekly podcast series

Meat industry leader JBS Australia has launched a new weekly podcast series, "the Grass Matters podcast", out of its Southern Division.

Apparently we are at war with nature?

Apparently we are at war with nature?

'How disconnected from landscapes we have become? And are we really in a war with Mother Nature?' Lorraine Gordon asks.

An outstanding line up for Ascot's annual bull sale

An outstanding line up for Ascot's annual bull sale

An outstanding, 100 per cent polled line-up of Angus and Charolais bulls have been selected for Ascot's 13th annual Spring Sale, to be held on September 18.

Poly silos, clearly a better solution

Poly silos, clearly a better solution

Enmach has reinvented and redesigned products made from traditional materials, manufacturing them from polyethylene and stainless-steel to extend lifespan and durability.

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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.

Coronavirus

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Yes, you made it to another Friday

Yes, you made it to another Friday

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

SA optimism on border relaxation, Littleproud calls for common sense

SA optimism on border relaxation, Littleproud calls for common sense

SA hopes to relax its hard border, while David Littleproud calls for common sense.

Deputy Premier flags end date for border closure

Deputy Premier flags end date for border closure

During a visit to Albury, NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has pointed to when he would like the state's border with Victoria re-opened

The Flying Kangaroo's wings are wobbling

The Flying Kangaroo's wings are wobbling

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

Chinese market volatility puts wool prices at eight-year low

Chinese market volatility puts wool prices at eight-year low

Growers look to diversity in the face of low wool prices.

Here's to hope - and fewer, smaller numbers

Here's to hope - and fewer, smaller numbers

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

JBS makes the most of virus crisis and lifts global revenue 33pc

JBS makes the most of virus crisis and lifts global revenue 33pc

Brazilian meat behemoth JBS reports stronger than expected second quarter profit, thanks to its beef and pork divisions in the United States and Brazil.

How COVID is morphing beef purchases

How COVID is morphing beef purchases

Growing momentum for sustainability credentials.

Photos & Video

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Entries for 2020 Zanda McDonald award to close August 31

Entries for 2020 Zanda McDonald award to close August 31

Want to fly around Australia in a private jet? Be mentored by some of the greatest leaders in the ag industry?

Who are the NSW young auctioneers competition finalists?

Who are the NSW young auctioneers competition finalists?

Meeting the finalists in this year's NSW ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition

GFV shows off 30 years in front pages | FLASHBACK

GFV shows off 30 years in front pages | FLASHBACK

Here are some of our favourite front pages from the past 30 years.

Go on, admit it, you're hooked on sugar

Go on, admit it, you're hooked on sugar

Dr James Muecke explains his five As of sugar toxicity

Blacket's Tamanick for sale | Video

Blacket's Tamanick for sale | Video

The Blacket family's Mitchell property Tamanick is being sold by MAA Livestock & Property through an expressions of interest process.

Sheep

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Lowes embrace new management tools

Lowes embrace new management tools

Keeping abreast of industry trends and technology is just as important as on-farm management for the Lowe family.

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Focus on modern methods to push productivity and boost wool profits near Boorowa

Nick and Pen Gay use multi-tactics to push the competitiveness of wool with sheep meat.

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Increasing fertility, nutrition with Dohnes at Green Creek

Darren and Clare Robson are making up for their initial lack of knowledge with hard work, research, and a lot of trial and error.

Investigating impact of chlamydia on sheep health

Investigating impact of chlamydia on sheep health

A new project is investigating the role that chlamydia has on sheep health and lamb losses in Australian flocks.

Machinery

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Deere fronts up with updated header drapers

Deere fronts up with updated header drapers

John Deere has updated its entire header line-up for its combine harvesters.

McHale updates its fleet of V6 variable chamber balers

McHale updates its fleet of V6 variable chamber balers

McHale has updated its V6 range of variable chamber balers.

Big success for Victorian hay producer and exporter

Big success for Victorian hay producer and exporter

A Victorian farmer has ramped up his hay production because of strong demand at home and overseas.

AgForce says rollover devices alone won't solve quad bike dilemma

AgForce says rollover devices alone won't solve quad bike dilemma

Queensland's peak farm lobby wants to mandatory rollover devices on quad bikes dumped in favour of a national training and licensing scheme.

La Nina forecast, border closures spark harvester shortage fears in Qld

La Nina forecast, border closures spark harvester shortage fears in Qld

Firming forecasts of a wet spring are compounding fears of a header shortage across southern Queensland.

Property

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High rainfall, water security offered at Glenelg Vale

High rainfall, water security offered at Glenelg Vale

A south-west Victorian property with high rainfall and water security has been listed for sale.

'Dress circle' lakeside Merino heartland

'Dress circle' lakeside Merino heartland

A substantial spread of premium wool growing country in the renowned Bigga district of the Southern Tablelands will go under the hammer next month as part of a family's consolidation plans.

A slice of history for sale near the Grampians

A slice of history for sale near the Grampians

A piece of pastoral history has been listed for sale near the Grampians in western Victoria.

Parcel of land hits the market in Thorpdale

Parcel of land hits the market in Thorpdale

A parcel of land in Gippsland in Victoria among the rolling hills and established trees has been listed for sale.

Dairy

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Doubts rise about Lion dairy sale to China getting Treasurer's tick

Doubts rise about Lion dairy sale to China getting Treasurer's tick

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is apparently reluctant to approve the Lion Dairy and Drinks sale to the Inner Mongolian-based Mengniu Dairy company.

Data shows big gains in milk pool recovery

Data shows big gains in milk pool recovery

PRELIMINARY milk production figures for the 2019-20 financial year show a "phenomenal" recovery, ending with a national pool just 0.2 per cent down on the 2018-19 year.

Viral videos part of unofficial campaign of dairy message

Viral videos part of unofficial campaign of dairy message

WITH most Australians having access to some form of social media, farmers are finding it an increasingly useful tool for education and advocacy.

What is hindering dairy bred beef in Australia?

What is hindering dairy bred beef in Australia?

Research looks at barriers to rearing bobby calves for beef.

Saputo to change the name of Coon cheese

Saputo to change the name of Coon cheese

Saputo reconsidering name change for Coon cheese.

Opinion

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Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Not loopy getting into lupins with this stock

Wide Open Agriculture is heading for the trendy, meatless quarter of the food court.

Agriculture workers need border access

Agriculture workers need border access

NSW Farmers want certainty for cross-border activity for essential agricultural services

TikTok, Apple boost market

TikTok, Apple boost market

An expedient move to allow a shift of TikTok ownership from east to west and fondness for gold