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Carbon need, well it's a super fit

Carbon need, well it's a super fit

'Misinformation about not using fertiliser will hurt ag'

Buyers up ante on Border-East Friesian rams at Warrawindi sale

Buyers up ante on Border-East Friesian rams at Warrawindi sale

South Australian-based Warrawindi stud, Penola, had a fortnight longer to wait for its 17th annual on-property ram sale than anticipated, but last Friday's sale was still a strong result.

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Analysts re-tag the EYCI 'the exy' given just how expensive young cattle now are

Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Forty or more years of Merino flock classing is paying dividends to Tom Kirk, as many of his clients bought rams at his Bundemar stud ram sale last Thursday.

Buyers up ante on Border-East Friesian rams at Warrawindi sale

Buyers up ante on Border-East Friesian rams at Warrawindi sale

South Australian-based Warrawindi stud, Penola, had a fortnight longer to wait for its 17th annual on-property ram sale than anticipated, but last Friday's sale was still a strong result.

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool Merino rams sold to $8500

No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

The East Coast Labour Taskforce's first meeting productive, despite no "breakthroughs".

It's Art Cadeau's Kosi crown

It's Art Cadeau's Kosi crown

South Coast's Terry Robinson trains the winner

National park purchase 'second biggest' in state's history

National park purchase 'second biggest' in state's history

Rare Australian bustard among endangered fauna on stations

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool Merino rams sold to $8500

No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

The East Coast Labour Taskforce's first meeting productive, despite no "breakthroughs".

Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Forty or more years of Merino flock classing is paying dividends to Tom Kirk, as many of his clients bought rams at his Bundemar stud ram sale last Thursday.

It's Art Cadeau's Kosi crown

It's Art Cadeau's Kosi crown

South Coast's Terry Robinson trains the winner

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Analysts re-tag the EYCI 'the exy' given just how expensive young cattle now are

National park purchase 'second biggest' in state's history

National park purchase 'second biggest' in state's history

Rare Australian bustard among endangered fauna on stations

GrainGrowers podcast to throw cropping into the spotlight

GrainGrowers podcast to throw cropping into the spotlight

The first episode will focus on the State of the Grains Industry report.

Quad bike changes will save rural lives

Quad bike changes will save rural lives

Stephanie Stanhope says the CWA of NSW will always advocate for increased safety outcomes especially when it contributes to substantial policy change.

GrainGrowers podcast to throw cropping into the spotlight

Quad bike changes will save rural lives

Baringa and Seriston Aussie Whites meet market in SA

Wool demand needs a kick from the retail trade

Cattle

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Bigger yardings fail to hold EYCI

Analysts re-tag the EYCI 'the exy' given just how expensive young cattle now are

Breed societies hit with legal letters around genome patent

Breed societies hit with legal letters around genome patent

Branhaven puts the pressure on breed societies to pay for licences

More records tumble at Tamworth as cow with calf cracks $5000

More records tumble at Tamworth as cow with calf cracks $5000

The saleyard records for a single cow with calve as well as cows and calves were set on Friday.

An agent of change

An agent of change

He made his name as one of the most accomplished livestock and property auctioneers in NSW - and this month he celebrates 60 years as a rural agent.

Countries ranked by how much salt is in their salami

Countries ranked by how much salt is in their salami

Processed meat sold in Australia has less salt than many other countries.

Fake meat company hits a financial snag

Fake meat company hits a financial snag

One of the world's biggest fake meat companies has hit a financial snag.

Is the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

Is the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

The Land's Tamworth journalist explores the popularity of roan coloured cattle in this week's Taking Stock.

Cropping

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Carbon need, well it's a super fit

Carbon need, well it's a super fit

'Misinformation about not using fertiliser will hurt ag'

Funding win for pulse protein research

Funding win for pulse protein research

The University of Sydney has received a grant of almost a million dollars to conduct research into creating plant protein from pulses.

Fertiliser 'to hit $1400 a tonne' by March

Fertiliser 'to hit $1400 a tonne' by March

Big decisions are having to be made on the cropping front with fertiliser costs rising.

Conquering soil variability could hold key to maximising results

Conquering soil variability could hold key to maximising results

Maximising soil performance for best results.

Agribusiness

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Decision time for Huon's foreign takeover after all clear from government

Decision time for Huon's foreign takeover after all clear from government

Brazilian meat processing giant JBS is a key step closer to owning Tasmanian salmon farming business Huon Aquaculture.

Fake meat company hits a financial snag

Fake meat company hits a financial snag

One of the world's biggest fake meat companies has hit a financial snag.

Drought resilience mentor/mentee program open for applications

Drought resilience mentor/mentee program open for applications

The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation's drought resilience program is open for applications for mentors or mentees.

Tight supplies boost markets

Tight supplies boost markets

The latest USDA WASDE report shows global wheat supplies remain tight.

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Opportunity to purchase sought-after Angus bloodlines

Opportunity to purchase sought-after Angus bloodlines

2021 Booragul Angus female sale.

Genetics underpin selection system trials

Genetics underpin selection system trials

Golden opportunity for selection of best blacks as Angus steer trials start.

It's time to automate these three farm tasks

It's time to automate these three farm tasks

By replacing labour and time-consuming tasks with technology, your herd is closely monitored at all times and you get the most accurate cow data for informed and data-driven decisions. Here are 3 important tasks, ready to be automated.

Time is running out for water users to meet water meter deadline

Time is running out for water users to meet water meter deadline

Time is running out for NSW northern inland water users to comply with new non-urban water metering regulations.

Graziers' land rehydration mission gets a boost with electric fencing grant

Graziers' land rehydration mission gets a boost with electric fencing grant

Clarence Valley graziers Marg and Dave GIllespies' land management work on their property has received an an extra boost in the annual Gallagher Landcare Fencing Grants program.

Rural Women's Day: more than a celebration

Rural Women's Day: more than a celebration

The ANZ division of FMC's global business is pursuing a bold ambition to ensure 50 per cent of its workforce is female by 2027.

Data-driven genetic gains in Wagyu

Data-driven genetic gains in Wagyu

The Australian Wagyu sector represents the largest breeding and production base around the world, supporting an export industry with a current estimated value in excess of $1 billion annually.

Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility in the grain industry

Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility in the grain industry

Changes in the Chain of Responsibility law aims to ensure everyone in the supply chain shares responsibility for identifying breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

AgTrader National

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

The bet that drove countless postholes

The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

Model aims to combat flush and bust

Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

Simple designs, packed with features

Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

Coronavirus

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No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

No 'breakthroughs' reached in promising first taskforce meeting

The East Coast Labour Taskforce's first meeting productive, despite no "breakthroughs".

Labour shortage comes into view as pollies look further abroad

Labour shortage comes into view as pollies look further abroad

The Agriculture Minister's hopes come ahead of the East Coast Labour Taskforce meeting.

Agtech for COVID compliance pays off

Agtech for COVID compliance pays off

How agribusiness has had to pivot to keep workers safer in a COVID world

Travel bubble set to pave the way for return of Kiwi shearers

Travel bubble set to pave the way for return of Kiwi shearers

Hundreds of shearers could enter our shores thanks to a resumption of the travel bubble.

Calls for ag worker promise, borders atop taskforce's agenda

Calls for ag worker promise, borders atop taskforce's agenda

The Taskforce will be discussing key issues during Friday's meeting.

Minister calls for 'cast iron' promise from PM for workers

Minister calls for 'cast iron' promise from PM for workers

The call comes ahead of the East Coast Labour Taskforce's meeting on Friday.

Fully vaccinated to be allowed to return to Queensland before Christmas

Fully vaccinated to be allowed to return to Queensland before Christmas

Queensland's premier has released a plan for opening borders by Christmas, but it relies on vaccination rates.

Quarter of new NSW virus cases in Hunter

Quarter of new NSW virus cases in Hunter

Concern is growing over an escalating COVID-19 outbreak in the NSW Hunter New England region.

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Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Bare-breech rams sell for the first time at Bundemar | Photos

Forty or more years of Merino flock classing is paying dividends to Tom Kirk, as many of his clients bought rams at his Bundemar stud ram sale last Thursday.

Nationals MPs conditionally agree to 2050 net zero target, but details kept secret

Nationals MPs conditionally agree to 2050 net zero target, but details kept secret

Nationals MPs will back Scott Morrison taking a 2050 net zero carbon emissions target to the UN climate change summit in Glasgow next week on conditions agreed with the Prime Minister.

Surplus calf issue must be addressed

Surplus calf issue must be addressed

The Australian dairy industry needs to address the issue of surplus calf management, an online forum earlier this year was told.

Sans-Souci's second ram sale reaches $8000 peak and $3708 average

Sans-Souci's second ram sale reaches $8000 peak and $3708 average

All 65 Australian White rams were snapped up at the on-property sale near Tamworth.

Watch: Farmers record new song to hook Aussies on peanuts

Watch: Farmers record new song to hook Aussies on peanuts

The film clip might be the nuttiest thing you'll watch today.

Sheep & Goats

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WoolProducers back AWI recommended board nominees

WoolProducers back AWI recommended board nominees

WoolProducers Australia has backed up Australian Wool Innovation's recommended board candidates ahead of this year's director elections while saying there's enough production experience among the existing members.

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool av $3337

Monaro White Wool Merino rams sold to $8500

AWI announces more funding to breed out flystrike

AWI announces more funding to breed out flystrike

Australian Wool Innovation will put an extra $950,000 towards initiatives aimed at breeding out flystrike.

Wool demand needs a kick from the retail trade

Wool demand needs a kick from the retail trade

Consumers hitting the shops at Halloween, Singles Day, Black Friday or Christmas day will be critical to being able to see wool prices continue to rise into 2022.

Machinery

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Interest in WeedSeeker 2 'growing quickly'

Interest in WeedSeeker 2 'growing quickly'

Farmers looking to reduce inputs as chemical costs rise are driving the uptake of spot spraying technology.

Contract harvester insurance hike

Contract harvester insurance hike

Massive insurance price hikes are being felt by contract harvesters.

Claas upgrades Vario cutterbar range

Claas upgrades Vario cutterbar range

The new features will be fitted as standard on 13.8-metre, 12.3m and 10.8m models.

More powerful Variant balers hit the market

More powerful Variant balers hit the market

Farmers will find Claas' Variant 400 variable-chamber round balers are more powerful, reliable and easier to use when harvesting hay, silage and straw.

New Holland taking orders for its heavy-duty new offering

New Holland taking orders for its heavy-duty new offering

The flagship of the 11 model T7 range, the T7 Heavy Duty includes Precision Land Management Intelligence to help farmers achieve maximum precision and efficiency.

Property

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Haughton River irrigation farm goes to auction

Haughton River irrigation farm goes to auction

A newly developed 99 hectare irrigation farm on the Haughton River near Giru is headed to auction on November 11.

Allora Downs delivers | Video

Allora Downs delivers | Video

Productive Darling Downs property Allora Downs will be auctioned by Ray White Rural on November 17.

Controversial Van Dairy sells a core farm

Controversial Van Dairy sells a core farm

The controversial Van Dairy group in Tasmania continues to shrink in size.

Oh the serenity at your private beach, clothes optional

Oh the serenity at your private beach, clothes optional

You know the selling agent is excited about the privacy of a client's property when they suggest a nudist colony as a possible sideline.

Dairy

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Global dairy prices surge again

Global dairy prices surge again

Global dairy prices surged again at auction on Tuesday night, posting a 2.2 per cent increase.

Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm

Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm

When it comes to business, Jade Clymo refuses to accept the status quo. Growth has driven the success of his family farm and underpinned his passion for the dairy industry.

Heap family dairy farm ready to go

Heap family dairy farm ready to go

Selling the family dairy farm has been a difficult decision for Cohuna's Heap family but it promises new horizons and an easy to run, profitable proposition for buyers.

Nestle targets improved dairy production, reduced emissions in Indonesia | Video

Nestle targets improved dairy production, reduced emissions in Indonesia | Video

Nestle is seeking to improve production and reduced emissions in the Indonesian dairy industry.

Mental health: stay alert

Mental health: stay alert

Good mental health is critical for dairy farmers, their employees and their businesses.

Opinion

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Quad bike changes will save rural lives

Quad bike changes will save rural lives

Stephanie Stanhope says the CWA of NSW will always advocate for increased safety outcomes especially when it contributes to substantial policy change.

Is the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

Is the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

The Land's Tamworth journalist explores the popularity of roan coloured cattle in this week's Taking Stock.

Leadership shift presents new opportunities for ag

Leadership shift presents new opportunities for ag

If there's one thing that can dig us out of this COVID-induced economic hole it's agriculture