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First-cross females make $2145 at Wodonga

First-cross females make $2145 at Wodonga

Limited numbers of first-cross females attracted determined interest from north-east restockers despite the dry season.

Still interested in that $100 pub?

Still interested in that $100 pub?

"We’re terrified because we’ve put a lot of energy and money into getting this up and we’re hoping the Australian public will respond."

Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

The sheep were taken over the weekend.

Farmer fleeced: Theft from shearing shed leaves owner $8000 out of pocket

Farmer fleeced: Theft from shearing shed leaves owner $8000 out of pocket

“It appears that there is someone out there that needs them more ..."

Still interested in that $100 pub?

Still interested in that $100 pub?

"We’re terrified because we’ve put a lot of energy and money into getting this up and we’re hoping the Australian public will respond."

Melrose top of flocks

Melrose top of flocks

Last year's runner-up becomes this year's winner.

Aerators to help prevent fish deaths

Aerators to help prevent fish deaths

"We’ll run them as long as we need to run them until conditions change."

Full mouth for profit

Full mouth for profit

Finishing grown steers is worth the weight in a market that values kilos

Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Last season certainly proved the worth of good weed control and stubble management.

Aerators to help prevent fish deaths

Aerators to help prevent fish deaths

"We’ll run them as long as we need to run them until conditions change."

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Police have made breakthroughs in regards to recent sheep stealing cases across the state.

Farmer fleeced: Theft from shearing shed leaves owner $8000 out of pocket

Farmer fleeced: Theft from shearing shed leaves owner $8000 out of pocket

“It appears that there is someone out there that needs them more ..."

Full mouth for profit

Full mouth for profit

Finishing grown steers is worth the weight in a market that values kilos

Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

The sheep were taken over the weekend.

Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Last season certainly proved the worth of good weed control and stubble management.

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Police have made breakthroughs in regards to recent sheep stealing cases across the state.

Buyers splurge millions on the Coast

Buyers splurge millions on the Coast

Buyers splurged a record $169.545 million at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

Buyers splurge millions on the Coast

Sales postponed ahead of heatwave conditions

Grow your own and save

Emergency meeting to tackle fish deaths

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Huge station bought by Aussie farmers

Huge station bought by Aussie farmers

One of the world’s biggest stations has been purchased by Australian beef cattle farmers.

Wesfarmer to gain $2.1b from Coles spinoff

Wesfarmer to gain $2.1b from Coles spinoff

'Wesfarmers enters the new calendar year with a strong balance sheet.'

Gold offers a safe haven for investors

Gold offers a safe haven for investors

The Punter is far from convinced it is time to jump back into the market - with one exception.

CPC sells three stations in NT and WA

CPC sells three stations in NT and WA

Consolidated Pastoral Company sells three neighbouring stations to investment group Clean Agriculture and International Tourism.

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Producers unite during tough times

Producers unite during tough times

Santa Gertrudis National Junior Show and Camp provides families the chance to get off the property and network.

Angus society rings in 100 years

Angus society rings in 100 years

Angus 2019 conference plans underway, set for Albury in late May.

Restockers benched but weaner premium holds

Restockers benched but weaner premium holds

Fears 2019 cattle shortage will be severe.

Dubbo weaner steers to $650

Dubbo weaner steers to $650

A small yarding attracted a small, but keen number of buyers at Dubbo store cattle sale last Friday.

Lean finely textured beef can now be sold as ground beef

Lean finely textured beef can now be sold as ground beef

Controversial beef byproduct reclassified in the US

Heatwaves wash over livestock country

Heatwaves wash over livestock country

Heatwave week: Give working dogs a few days off.

Weaners steady as they go

Weaners steady as they go

In 2018, we saw pasture conditions deteriorate and grain prices rise, neither of which are good for young cattle prices.

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Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

Police appeal for information after livestock theft in Old Junee

The sheep were taken over the weekend.

Melrose top of flocks

Melrose top of flocks

Last year's runner-up becomes this year's winner.

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Five people charged with stock theft and cruelty

Police have made breakthroughs in regards to recent sheep stealing cases across the state.

Sales postponed ahead of heatwave conditions

Sales postponed ahead of heatwave conditions

Temperatures are set to soar this week with warnings for livestock producers.

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Why does wool breathe?

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Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

Combating invasive species

Combating invasive species

Advertiser content: The Centre for Invasive Species Solution has launched 21 projects to combat key invasive species problems. Supported by AWI, government departments, research institutions and other RDCs, the centre is a national collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) organisation formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species, such as wild dogs, foxes, rabbits, wild pigs and feral deer.

Learn about wool

Learn about wool

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.

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New series shines a light on multi-million dollar challenge of animal health

New series shines a light on multi-million dollar challenge of animal health

Nine partners with Coopers Animal Health to shine a light on the important issues facing Australia's primary producers.

The Coopers Couch E1: Protecting against MH and IBR is important to control BRD

The Coopers Couch E1: Protecting against MH and IBR is important to control BRD

BRD is one of the most common and costly diseases facing the beef cattle industry globally. However, you can significantly reduce the risk.

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

A New Year’s resolution that will be easy to keep

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New year, bigger business

New year, bigger business

Advertiser content: Don't let cash flow issues tie your business down in 2019. Keep growing with an easy to apply for equipment finance loan from LendingPro.

A silver lining on a less than perfect season

A silver lining on a less than perfect season

Agfarm analysts break down what's happening in the global markets and what it means for local wheat growers.

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You will never unsee two deadly funnel web spiders having sex

You will never unsee two deadly funnel web spiders having sex

It's Australia's only funnel web milking program.

Strong finish to Hamilton series

Strong finish to Hamilton series

Quality-bred young heifers in high demand on the final Hamilton sale

Blue ribbon result for Wodonga weaner sale | Photos

Blue ribbon result for Wodonga weaner sale | Photos

All the action and faces from the NVLX Wodonga Blue Ribbon weaner sale last Friday.

All the pictures from the Angus Youth Roundup

All the pictures from the Angus Youth Roundup

Almost 200 cattle enthusiasts are competing in the four day event in Armidale.

Rising cattle stars gather at Santa camp

Rising cattle stars gather at Santa camp

Photos from the 2019 Santa Gertrudis National Junior Show and Camp.

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Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Grain Wrap | Eastern grain sales subdued

Last season certainly proved the worth of good weed control and stubble management.

Grow your own and save

Grow your own and save

Irrigated corn proves cost-effective for Hillston family sheep farm.

The secret tales of vintage machinery

The secret tales of vintage machinery

Vintage machinery has a fascinating backstory if you care to investigate.

The machines that developed our cropping industry

The machines that developed our cropping industry

They may seem small and cumbersome to our eyes today, but the tractors of the first half of the 20th century set up our cropping sector.

On Farm

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The secret tales of vintage machinery

The secret tales of vintage machinery

Vintage machinery has a fascinating backstory if you care to investigate.

The machines that developed our cropping industry

The machines that developed our cropping industry

They may seem small and cumbersome to our eyes today, but the tractors of the first half of the 20th century set up our cropping sector.

The machinery driving farming forward

The machinery driving farming forward

From the hoe to the combustion engine, machinery has driven agriculture forward.

Tractors trend down

Tractors trend down

The 2018 tractor and machinery association sales results

Steiger was built by farmers, for farmers

Steiger was built by farmers, for farmers

Celebrating 60 years since the Steiger was first manufactured.

Novel sprayer for strawberries

Novel sprayer for strawberries

Silvan airboom designed for strawberries

Rounding up hay quality

Rounding up hay quality

Massey Ferguson round baler 3130F launched

Hatz celebrates 35 years of operation

Hatz celebrates 35 years of operation

Hatz Diesel 35 years in Australia

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Still interested in that $100 pub?

Still interested in that $100 pub?

"We’re terrified because we’ve put a lot of energy and money into getting this up and we’re hoping the Australian public will respond."

Huge station bought by Aussie farmers

Huge station bought by Aussie farmers

One of the world’s biggest stations has been purchased by Australian beef cattle farmers.

Rabbitoh’s Horton retreat up for sale

Rabbitoh’s Horton retreat up for sale

Situated 15km north of Upper Horton and 30km west of Bingara, the 1588 hectare property could be yours.

CPC sells three stations in NT and WA

CPC sells three stations in NT and WA

Consolidated Pastoral Company sells three neighbouring stations to investment group Clean Agriculture and International Tourism.

Dairy

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Learning from crisis

Learning from crisis

The dairy industry must take seriously the lessons learned from the 2016 milk crisis so that it can genuinely rebuild trust between farmers and processors.

Holstein UK Australia exchange recipients

Holstein UK Australia exchange recipients

Georgina Moody from the United Kingdom will travel to Australia in January as part of the Holstein UK Australia Exchange program.

Dairy’s watershed year

Dairy’s watershed year

Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson says 2018 a watershed year for Australian dairy industry with sale of Murray Goulburn meaning farmers need to find their voice through industry organisations.

ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

The competition watchdog has examined where dairy processors should offer milk producers a fairer deal

Joyce demands inquiry into Australian dairy farming and supermarkets

Joyce demands inquiry into Australian dairy farming and supermarkets

The future of the Australian dairy industry is at risk if nothing changes, the MP warns.

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Ground-up action will bring needed gains

Ground-up action will bring needed gains

While governments squabble over arbitrary emissions targets, farmers need practical solutions on farm. But can our politicians get their heads around how to develop gains at both ends at the same time?

Drought policy needs long-term approach

Drought policy needs long-term approach

Photos of a property enjoying a bumper season can be a powerful tonic in hard times.

Pollies need to get out to regional Australia and meet the growers

Pollies need to get out to regional Australia and meet the growers

Following a tough 2018, now more than ever all sides of politics must commit to ensuring the state’s agriculture industry thrives.