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When farmers come to town

When farmers come to town

The NSW Farmers' Annual Conference is the peak policy-setting event for agriculture in this state.

Supreme Dorper to Prieska ram

Supreme Dorper to Prieska ram

The Dorper breed is advancing in leaps and bounds according to judge Nick Pagett

Watch: A2 Milk makes waves

Watch: A2 Milk makes waves

Despite short term volatility, Christopher Hindmarsh is keeping a close eye on A2 Milk.

Pregnant ewe supreme for Suffolks

Pregnant ewe supreme for Suffolks

An outstanding display of Suffolk rams and ewes impressed judge James Corcoran, Boorowa.

Supreme Dorper to Prieska ram

Supreme Dorper to Prieska ram

The Dorper breed is advancing in leaps and bounds according to judge Nick Pagett

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

On NSW Farmers, brumbies and Charles Massy

Crowds flock to Paradise Lagoons campdraft

Crowds flock to Paradise Lagoons campdraft

The 2018 Paradise Lagoons campdraft is underway with record nominations.

Valley Vista supreme Poll Dorsets

Valley Vista supreme Poll Dorsets

Scott Mitchell admitted he had a very enjoyable but exacting day judging the Poll Dorset ram and ewe classes

Poll Dorset supreme ram to Valley Vista

Poll Dorset supreme ram to Valley Vista

Scott Mitchell admitted he had a very enjoyable but exacting day judging the Poll Dorsets

Crowds flock to Paradise Lagoons campdraft

Crowds flock to Paradise Lagoons campdraft

The 2018 Paradise Lagoons campdraft is underway with record nominations.

[In]sight: Numbers game shows Moree embracing innovation

[In]sight: Numbers game shows Moree embracing innovation

Regional Australia Insititute program shows Moree breaking the mould and getting innovative

Pregnant ewe supreme for Suffolks

Pregnant ewe supreme for Suffolks

An outstanding display of Suffolk rams and ewes impressed judge James Corcoran, Boorowa.

Valley Vista supreme Poll Dorsets

Valley Vista supreme Poll Dorsets

Scott Mitchell admitted he had a very enjoyable but exacting day judging the Poll Dorset ram and ewe classes

Watch: A2 Milk makes waves

Watch: A2 Milk makes waves

Despite short term volatility, Christopher Hindmarsh is keeping a close eye on A2 Milk.

Poll Dorset supreme ram to Valley Vista

Poll Dorset supreme ram to Valley Vista

Scott Mitchell admitted he had a very enjoyable but exacting day judging the Poll Dorsets

[In]sight: Numbers game shows Moree embracing innovation

[In]sight: Numbers game shows Moree embracing innovation

Regional Australia Insititute program shows Moree breaking the mould and getting innovative

For a stable society: In defence of the ABC

For a stable society: In defence of the ABC

Counter Point | The ABC is a trusted source of information and cannot be compromised.

For a stable society: In defence of the ABC

Rural migrants a plus

Inland Rail Conference – more photos

Resilient Crowleys

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NZ innovators milk deer’s rich potential

NZ innovators milk deer’s rich potential

Deer milk is high in protein and fat, and could be the next big foodie thing

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

People involved in agriculture need to get out and tell their own positive stories according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at some of the people and companies making news in agribusiness

Partnering for farmer health

Partnering for farmer health

A partnership between Metalcorp and the National Centre for Farmer Health aims to improve outcomes for rural Australians.

Beef

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Carcoar CTLX celebrates a $1 billion ‘win’

Carcoar CTLX celebrates a $1 billion ‘win’

The regional selling complex at Carcoar has been the trigger for the development of a network of saleyards with an annual throughput of $1 billion a year.

Grafton cows up 50 cents a kilo on last month

Grafton cows up 50 cents a kilo on last month

It was a buyers market at Grafton store sale on Thursday but local demand kept prices firm

Top quality Limousins at Scone sale

Top quality Limousins at Scone sale

Quality Limousin bulls and females will be on offer at the annual Northern Limousin Breeders Sale at Scone on August 3

Achieving cost effective weight gain in drought

Achieving cost effective weight gain in drought

As traditional grain and fodder supplies run critically low, alternative feed stuffs for cattle rations are on the radar.

Pushing genetic boundaries on feed costs

Pushing genetic boundaries on feed costs

Selection for genetic efficiency during times of drought and high feed costs will soon be a reality for commercial beef producers.

More ‘Carcoars’ are coming

More ‘Carcoars’ are coming

Developers and managers of the Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange near Carcoar are keen to keep building similar modern regional saleyards in other parts of the country.

Best in beef open their gates

Best in beef open their gates

Back for the 14th year, the Ausmectin Southern Beef Week will run July 30 to August 5.

Sheep

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Ardene’s big day in the showring

Ardene’s big day in the showring

Darlington stud Ardene has dominated in the Australian White judging.

DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

See all of the action from day two of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

Langdene take out top Pair honours

Langdene take out top Pair honours

New South Wales’ Langdene Merino stud has won the National Merino Pair Competition.

Mallee Park’s Angora win

Mallee Park’s Angora win

With Mohair prices now about $25 a kilogram, Angoras goats are becoming increasingly attractive as a commercial flock.

LambEx 2018

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Cracking LambEx program released

Cracking LambEx program released

LambEx 2018’s program features a fantastic line-up of international and Australian speakers who will present on an array of local and global issues for the sheep and lamb industry.

Register for LambEx before June 30

Register for LambEx before June 30

Register before June 20 for LambEx 2018 and tickets will be tax deductions for this financial year.

Modern day shepherd to present at LambEx 2018

Modern day shepherd to present at LambEx 2018

James Rebanks, a modern day shepherd and acclaimed author from the Lake District Northern England, will be one of the key note speakers at LambEx 2018.

US food systems expert returns to LambEx in 2018

US food systems expert returns to LambEx in 2018

CEO for The Center for Food Integrity, Charlie Arnot, key note speaker at LambEx 2018

Disruptive change sparks big changes for NZ lamb production

Disruptive change sparks big changes for NZ lamb production

Key note speaker says it is inevitable that technology will change our way of doing sheep business in the next decade.

Breakfast serves up a meaty slice at LambEx 2018

Breakfast serves up a meaty slice at LambEx 2018

This year in the first time LambEx 2018 will offer delegates the chance to attend three different breakfast events.

Wool Extra brought to you by AWI

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Boston’s Merino marathon

Boston’s Merino marathon

Advertiser content: The performance benefits of Merino wool were highlighted at this year’s Boston Marathon – the most prestigious marathon in the world – thanks to a new three-way partnership between global sportswear giant adidas, the Boston Athletic Association and AWI’s marketing arm The Woolmark Company.

New pain relief research

New pain relief research

Advertiser content: Research co-funded by AWI has shown that using a combination of the Tri-Solfen® and Buccalgesic® pain relief products provides more prolonged relief from mulesing than using each of the products on its own.

New Wool Education Centre opens

New Wool Education Centre opens

Advertiser content: Wool Education Centre opens at Donghua University, Shanghai

Wool’s wave of success

Wool’s wave of success

Advertiser content: World Surf League and The Woolmark Company collaborate on Merino wool lifestyle collection

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Five South East Asian experiences you need to have at least once before you die

Five South East Asian experiences you need to have at least once before you die

Sponsored: Don't just visit - totally experience South East Asia with these five great suggestions.

From whiz-kid to renowned Angus breeder

From whiz-kid to renowned Angus breeder

Advertiser content: Hardhat Angus prepares for biggest bull sale in its history.

Lee Kernaghan calls for greater safety around ATVs

Lee Kernaghan calls for greater safety around ATVs

Advertiser: Lee Kernaghan’s music epitomises the spirit of the Australian bush. His latest safety message could save lives.

Country legends hit the high seas and... they want you to join them

Country legends hit the high seas and... they want you to join them

This October, country music legend John Williamson will join fellow Aussie icons Troy Cassar-Daley, Graeme Connors, Gina Jeffreys, Sara Storer, Tania Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Amber Lawrence and James Blundell for a live music experience like no other.

From wild ride to wilderness, Marcos Ambrose finds power in the quietest places

From wild ride to wilderness, Marcos Ambrose finds power in the quietest places

Advertiser content: When NASCAR and V8 Supercar champion Marcos Ambrose retired from racing, he and his wife Sonja thought they might just sit back and take it easy in their beloved Tasmania, but life had other plans.

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DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

See all of the action from day two of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

CTLX, Carcoar, 10-year anniversary celebration

CTLX, Carcoar, 10-year anniversary celebration

A few of the faces from the CTLX 10-year anniversary cocktail party.

DAY ONE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY ONE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

Follow the live coverage of day one of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

Victoria’s snow season is in full swing

Victoria’s snow season is in full swing

The best holiday snow conditions at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek since 2000

The Big Dry: A Podcast about the drought

The Big Dry: A Podcast about the drought

Listen to the first episode of The Big Dry podcast.

Cropping

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Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

People involved in agriculture need to get out and tell their own positive stories according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

Scarce crop rains captured by deep ripping

Scarce crop rains captured by deep ripping

Deep ripping has significantly improved the ability of Darling Downs soils to store moisture.

Brazil freight crisis causes corn export uncertainty

Brazil freight crisis causes corn export uncertainty

Brazil's grain logistics sector is in disarray due to a truck strike.

Grain Wrap | Are we better off without a single desk?

Grain Wrap | Are we better off without a single desk?

WITH the 10-year anniversary of the demise of the single desk one must ask themselves, is the grain industry better off?

On Farm

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Separate the sausage from the sizzle

Separate the sausage from the sizzle

Bosch agtech specialist looks at boom reality at tractor conference

Ensure we endure, like butter

Ensure we endure, like butter

Rabobank speak to Tractor Machinery Association (TMA) on consumer disruption

Tractor industry of the future

Tractor industry of the future

Tractor and machinery conference focuses on disruption

Robots and drones need rules

Robots and drones need rules

Ethical and legal frameworks needed for farm drones and autonomous machinery

Safe farms are profitable farms

Safe farms are profitable farms

Kubota Farm Safety Week machinery message

Quad bike quagmire of safety subsidies

Quad bike quagmire of safety subsidies

FCAI and NSW Farmers disagree on NSW quad bike safety rebate

John Deere making tracks for wider spaces

John Deere making tracks for wider spaces

John Deere upgrade 2019 large 9R, 9RT, and 9RX tractors

Disrupting the tractor world

Disrupting the tractor world

Tractor and Machinery Association conferences focuses on disruption

Property

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Cattle lure too strong for these mixed farmers

Cattle lure too strong for these mixed farmers

Some of "God's own" mixed farming country has hit the market. Could the 1446ha "Fairfield" be your new place?

Former poultry baron’s Riverina spread

Former poultry baron’s Riverina spread

This offering represents what could be one of the last “big ticket” buying opportunities for Riverina broadacre cropland.

New Merrigal offers versatility, scale, reliability

New Merrigal offers versatility, scale, reliability

Collie, NSW, property New Merrigal is being offered by Colliers International through an expressions of interest process.

Agistment spell triggers Adelong ‘tree change’

Agistment spell triggers Adelong ‘tree change’

If sold, it will be only the second change of ownership for "Mirradong" since the land was selected by Irish emigrant, gold-digger-turned-grazier, Michael Arragon, in 1860.

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RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

The RSPCA says there are no more reasons for livestock producers not to be using pain relief on their animals.

Milk Price Index launched

Milk Price Index launched

The Milk Price Index website is now live, including index of commodity prices across the industry.

Tri-Solfen gains dehorning, disbudding registrations

Tri-Solfen gains dehorning, disbudding registrations

Tri-Solfen has now been registered for dehorning and disbudding in addition to castration.

Rugby’s Miller Dairy Connect ambassador

Rugby’s Miller Dairy Connect ambassador

Waratahs Rugby Union blindside flanker Will Miller marked World Milk Day this year by becoming a full cream ambassador for advocacy group Dairy Connect.

NZ mass dairy cull to create global milk supply gap

NZ mass dairy cull to create global milk supply gap

NZ will slaughter up to 150,000 head to eradicate a disease

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When farmers come to town

When farmers come to town

The NSW Farmers' Annual Conference is the peak policy-setting event for agriculture in this state.

For a stable society: In defence of the ABC

For a stable society: In defence of the ABC

Counter Point | The ABC is a trusted source of information and cannot be compromised.

Nats’ coal call risks energy errors of the past

Nats’ coal call risks energy errors of the past

The ACCC has shown us a practical direction to take on energy, but will the government be able to follow that path without fiddling with the market?