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US Roundup jury award slashed to $25m

US Roundup jury award slashed to $25m

A US judge has cut a damages award for a man suffering cancer from US$80 million to $US25m.

Chinese feed grain fallout

Chinese feed grain fallout

With African Swine Fever (ASF) reducing the pig population, feed grain demand in the country has fallen.

Pre-emptive weed strike

Pre-emptive weed strike

A portable tool kit, with the power to identify the DNA of invasive weeds when they first appear in the landscape, could soon transform weed management.

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Is the EU scheme still relevant and what are those premiums worth to producers?

Chinese feed grain fallout

Chinese feed grain fallout

With African Swine Fever (ASF) reducing the pig population, feed grain demand in the country has fallen.

Dubbo lambs surge to a record $349 a head

Dubbo lambs surge to a record $349 a head

It was another strong lamb market at the Dubbo saleyards yesterday and as a result another selling centre record was set.

Consumer sentiment slumps

Consumer sentiment slumps

Despite two interest rate cuts, tax cuts, and stabilisation in house prices, people still aren't optimistic.

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Bulls sold to a top of $22,000 with three selling at $12,000 each in a near-total auction clearance, but all 40 sell at Scone.

Longterm breed secretary retires

Longterm breed secretary retires

Richard Buck played key role in Angus breed growth.

Consumer sentiment slumps

Consumer sentiment slumps

Despite two interest rate cuts, tax cuts, and stabilisation in house prices, people still aren't optimistic.

Be aware of toxic feed says LLS vets

Be aware of toxic feed says LLS vets

Cases of toxic plant poisoning is up in North Cattle as LLS vets remind producers to be aware of signs.

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Is the EU scheme still relevant and what are those premiums worth to producers?

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Palgrove's $22,000 sire

Bulls sold to a top of $22,000 with three selling at $12,000 each in a near-total auction clearance, but all 40 sell at Scone.

Pre-emptive weed strike

Pre-emptive weed strike

A portable tool kit, with the power to identify the DNA of invasive weeds when they first appear in the landscape, could soon transform weed management.

Longterm breed secretary retires

Longterm breed secretary retires

Richard Buck played key role in Angus breed growth.

Be aware of toxic feed says LLS vets

Be aware of toxic feed says LLS vets

Cases of toxic plant poisoning is up in North Cattle as LLS vets remind producers to be aware of signs.

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

It is acknowledged that Trangie's annual junior judging day produces some of Australia's most skilled judges.

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

More water for South Australia irrigators

Maher fulfills Tom Quilty Gold Cup dream

Murrumbidgee Irrigation escorted by security to remove water meters

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Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain set to benchmark ag market supply chains

Blockchain technolology may have gained notoriety due to its links to cryptocurrencies. but Australian Ag is set to embrace what it offers.

Elders raising $137m to help buy ag supplies network, AIRR

Elders raising $137m to help buy ag supplies network, AIRR

Elders will pay $10.85 a share, via a mix of scrip half cash to buy Australian Independent Rural Retailers

Global crop estimates down

Global crop estimates down

Global crop estimates have dropped, but year on year the global crop is still expected to be up by 40.56mt.

'Heaps of stimulus' in economy: Deloitte

'Heaps of stimulus' in economy: Deloitte

Australia's economic slowdown appears to be well contained.

Beef

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Northern grain users set to see more supply

Northern grain users set to see more supply

While the north is still in drought, the good potential in other areas mean livestock industries will be able to source sufficient grain.

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Drought drives EU cattle premium higher

Is the EU scheme still relevant and what are those premiums worth to producers?

Who's opening their gates for Southern Beef Week 2019?

Who's opening their gates for Southern Beef Week 2019?

Plan your Southern Beef Week trip here.

National cattle herd to hit 24 year low

National cattle herd to hit 24 year low

The ABS has pegged the cattle herd at 26.4 million writes Mecardo's Robert Herrmann

Hereford youth show their colours

Hereford youth show their colours

Parkes NSW was buzzing with young beef cattle enthusiasts and whiteface cattle last weekend.

Longterm breed secretary retires

Longterm breed secretary retires

Richard Buck played key role in Angus breed growth.

Carcoar weaner steers sell to $1210 high

Carcoar weaner steers sell to $1210 high

There was very solid support from Southern Tablelands and Victorian buyers during the CTLX, Carcoar, store sale on Friday.

Sheep

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South Suffolk-cross lambs continue to shine

South Suffolk-cross lambs continue to shine

South Suffolks offer an easy lambing, fast growing alternative to traditional terminal sires.

Windsor: Pain relief for mulesing 'essential'

Windsor: Pain relief for mulesing 'essential'

Mulesing sheep without pain relief is no longer an acceptable says Emeritus Professor Peter Windsor.

Dubbo lambs surge to a record $349 a head

Dubbo lambs surge to a record $349 a head

It was another strong lamb market at the Dubbo saleyards yesterday and as a result another selling centre record was set.

Country's sheep on showcase at Bendigo

Country's sheep on showcase at Bendigo

The 142nd Australian Sheep & Wool Show promises to be much more than an agricultural event.

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Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Hardy Carabar Angus cattle handle any country

Advertiser content: Producing hardy, slick coated Angus bulls for northern Australia is paying off for Queensland stud producer Darren Hegarty on his property Carabar Angus, established in 2001 at Meandarra.

Investing in our future with the Carbon Farming Initiative

Investing in our future with the Carbon Farming Initiative

Learn all about carbon farming and how it can put money in farmers pockets while cutting C02 emissions, at the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo this August.

Gallagher Westonfence prevents heartbreaking lamb losses

Gallagher Westonfence prevents heartbreaking lamb losses

Sponsored content: Tooma farmer Ian Bell decided he needed a simple fencing system that would be easy to use and the Gallagher Westonfence was the best option.

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Outback Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Australia's quirkiest festival will be back this September 24th - 28th in the Queensland town of Winton to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale celebrates spirit of the bush

Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale celebrates spirit of the bush

Despite the crippling drought, the 74th annual Glen Innes Hereford Bull Sale promises not only a great sale but also an opportunity for struggling farmers to come together for a good time.

Sheep producers come together to advance industry

Sheep producers come together to advance industry

Sheep Week allows producers to throw open the farm gates and share their ideas and innovations with each other.

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

Advertiser content: When it comes to networking, nothing compares to a face to face event such as the 2019 Developing Northern Australia Conference, set to bring together some of the most influential names in your industry.

Best in their field

Best in their field

Sponsored content: Nominations are now open for the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards as Landcare Australia reflects on past winners of the National Landcare Awards.

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias features 54 hectares of trees with scope for expansion.

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

It is acknowledged that Trangie's annual junior judging day produces some of Australia's most skilled judges.

Country's sheep on showcase at Bendigo

Country's sheep on showcase at Bendigo

The 142nd Australian Sheep & Wool Show promises to be much more than an agricultural event.

All the photos from the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days

All the photos from the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days

The Land's photographer Rachael Webb was out and about at the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days.

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Herd of Hope delivers outback charity to city kids

Rural charity reaches out to give children from organ donor families a taste of station life.

Cropping

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Northern grain users set to see more supply

Northern grain users set to see more supply

While the north is still in drought, the good potential in other areas mean livestock industries will be able to source sufficient grain.

Chinese feed grain fallout

Chinese feed grain fallout

With African Swine Fever (ASF) reducing the pig population, feed grain demand in the country has fallen.

Pre-emptive weed strike

Pre-emptive weed strike

A portable tool kit, with the power to identify the DNA of invasive weeds when they first appear in the landscape, could soon transform weed management.

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

Why we need to clean out the Grain Shed

In this week's The Gauge Oscar Pearse compares the reform currently underway in the red meat sector to the grains industry.

On Farm

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'Urgent need' to change focus

'Urgent need' to change focus

Rural Safety and Health Alliance starts with a blank slate

Moving into horsepower

Moving into horsepower

A Case study of machinery career change

Fit for finest vintage

Fit for finest vintage

Gason mower a hit in the vineyards

Forage productivity over the decades

Forage productivity over the decades

Claas Liner is celebrating 20 years

Smarter small seed air drill

Smarter small seed air drill

John Deere have released a new air drill series with precision agriculture features

Customers of tomorrow

Customers of tomorrow

Countdown to the Tractor and Machinery Association Conference

Parachuting good bugs into paddocks

Parachuting good bugs into paddocks

Drones are distributing beneficial insects to crops faster and cheaper.

Yield is 'tying up' seed capital

Yield is 'tying up' seed capital

Opinion: Tie Up Farming sensors to monitor yield loss

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Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias offered with 32,000 trees | Video

Mackay Macadamias features 54 hectares of trees with scope for expansion.

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

Bundaberg macadamia opportunity

A Bundaberg macadamia farm with 16,600 trees in full production is on the market.

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

Grassed-up Avalon sold prior to auction

The grassed-up Mitchell property Avalon has sold prior to auction.

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny acreage raises the bar

Maleny property 176 North Maleny Road will be auctioned by Re/Max Hinterland on August 10.

Dairy

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Timing is key for colostrum

Timing is key for colostrum

Better colostrum collection could improve dairy calf mortality

Dairy meetings reveal mood for change

Dairy meetings reveal mood for change

Dairy Plan meetings held around Australia have revealed a strong mood for change among Australia's dairy farmers.

Will dairy enter Industry 4.0?

Will dairy enter Industry 4.0?

Disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things, Blockchain, and artificial intelligence are all part of Industry 4.0, and Dr Ross McKenzie believes it could help the dairy industry.

Milk processors woo dairy farmers

Milk processors woo dairy farmers

Rising demand and dwindling supply have prompted the major processors to woo Coast farmers with better deals.

More dairy step ups as battle intensifies

More dairy step ups as battle intensifies

The battle for milk supply in southern Australia is intensifying with Fonterra and Bega announcing step ups this week to try to hold supply.

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Consumer sentiment slumps

Consumer sentiment slumps

Despite two interest rate cuts, tax cuts, and stabilisation in house prices, people still aren't optimistic.

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

Judges of the future begin at Trangie

It is acknowledged that Trangie's annual junior judging day produces some of Australia's most skilled judges.

We need to be proactive in telling farm stories

We need to be proactive in telling farm stories

Welcome to The Land's new column 'Tomorrow's Leaders Today'.