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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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Is your Merino flock fit for purpose?

Is your Merino flock fit for purpose?

Do you have clear and reasonable written breeding objectives?

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Coolringdon leads research on the Monaro

Coolringdon leads research on the Monaro

Rest period is critical for pastures on one of the oldest pastoral properties on the Monaro

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Set stocking and the merits of rotational grazing systems

Set stocking and the merits of rotational grazing systems

The debate over the best way to maximise pasture utilisation continues

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Planning continues for Henty Machinery Field Days

Planning continues for Henty Machinery Field Days

HMFD continually monitor the COVID-19 situation and NSW restrictions for outdoor events.

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Animal welfare - what the world seeks

Animal welfare - what the world seeks

Sheep producers should not be complacent about international issues concerning the farmers methods of production.

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Management the key to fly control

Management the key to fly control

Integrating all the things we do with stock and pasture management is important.

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Confusion over border closure

Confusion over border closure

Plans for NSW studs intending to compete at the 2021 Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo are up in the air after border closure

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Weaner steers at Wodonga sell to $1960

Weaner steers at Wodonga sell to $1960

Some very good annual drafts of weaners was the feature at Thursday's store cattle sale at Northern Victoria Livestock Exchange, Wodonga.

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Dearer for heavy steers

Dearer for heavy steers

Processors scramble for available finished stock

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More to wool buyers than mulesing

More to wool buyers than mulesing

Wool buyers just as focused on environmental impacts as animal welfare

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