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Stephen Burns

Journalist, Wagga Wagga

Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College

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Artist on the farm

Artist on the farm

Art comes before farming for Michelle Chibnall where the sheep among the trees creates inspiration on the Yanco Creek

Females at Wodonga sell to $4410

Females at Wodonga sell to $4410

The sale at NVLX moved to another level with light weight steers making 859c/kg

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Bauer Border Leicester rams average $3080 for 120

Bauer Border Leicester rams average $3080 for 120

Return clients of the Bauer Border Leicester stud, Ariah Park, turned out in force

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Grassy Creek Poll Merinos hit $21,000

Grassy Creek Poll Merinos hit $21,000

High index rams keenly sought

Australian Border Leicester record at Gleneith

Australian Border Leicester record at Gleneith

A complete clearance of 119 Border Leicester rams average $4184

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New Australian Charollais ewe record at $5000

New Australian Charollais ewe record at $5000

At their inaugural auction Matt and Kylie Bright broke the Australian record

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Charles Sturt's Agriculture, Water and Environment Institute to drive research

Charles Sturt's Agriculture, Water and Environment Institute to drive research

Charles Sturt University has today announced it will establish the Agriculture, Water and Environment (AWE) Institute.

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Weaner steers at Wodonga sell to $2405

Weaner steers at Wodonga sell to $2405

There was consistent buying demand throughout the yarding of 2000 head at NVLX Wodonga.

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Feedlot and trade stress with limited feeder steer supply

Feedlot and trade stress with limited feeder steer supply

Demand for feeder cattle is pushing prices in the prime market

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Persistent pasture pays in the long term

Persistent pasture pays in the long term

The high cost of establishing pasture is of concern if that pasture is not long lived

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