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Denis Howard

Central West Farming Systems trial agronomist Chiara Stommell is conducting a nitrogen banking trial at Condobolin. Picture by Denis Howard

With high input costs hurting growers' bottom line, banking nitrogen in the soil could be a good alternative.

Trial to help growers take nitrogen to the bank

Jamie Brown

The Butcher family, Bundarra, with Pippa, Nick, Matilda and Beau sold EU accredited Angus weaner steers, many of them sired through artificial insemination by Knowla So Right, to make $1204 for 319.5kg at 377c/kg.

Weight pays, especially during this weaner season, with heavier calves attracting more cents per kilogram than the lighter steers and heifers at Inverell on Thursday.

Inverell Angus weaner steers with weight attract the top bids

Simon Chamberlain

Glenn and Victoria Davis in Glenn's workshop with a Stockman's Throne saddle. Picture by Simon Chamberlain

The time-honoured art of saddle-making continues at Glenn Davis' Hallsville workshop.

A Stockman's Throne continues the traditions of master saddlery

Stephen Burns

Michael Green, Nimmitabel, sold 20 Kaludah-blood Hereford steers weighing 330kg for $900 a head at Cooma on Wednesday.

Agents described the quality of the entire offering as "unbelievable".

Cooma cattle quality excellent as steers hit $1400

Alexandra Bernard

Ken McDermatt, Little Glendurnie, Dubbo, bought 50 Merino lambs to finish for $61 a head at Dubbo on Monday. Picture by Elka Devney. 

Lamb supply has increased but is expected to tighten for winter.

Boost in supply of lambs met with mixed competition

Inland Rail works are progressing strongly with the Parkes to Beveridge line expected to be completed in 2027. Picture supplied by Inland Rail.

New Inland Rail CEO Nick Miller believes the project is making strong progress.

Inland Rail back on track

Dr Jillian Kelly, Animal Health and Nutrition, believes worm tests are the best way for producers to know if and what they need to drench for. Picture by Denis Howard

Dr Jillian Kelly is telling goat producers to test for worms regularly.

Vigilance is key to goat worm management

Helen DeCosta

Top-priced bull, Reiland Tudor T956, with Brian Leslie, Dairy Livestock Services, Sam Lucas, Reiland Angus, with Ian, Jessica and Marcus Clarke, Ournie. Photo by Helen De Costa. 

New and loyal clients showed confidence in the studs program.

High growth bulls well sought after at the Reiland Angus bull sale

Catherine Miller

AWEX general manager brand and integrity Katyana Armen and chief executive officer Mark Grave at the IWTO Congress in Adelaide. Picture by Catherine Miller

After a review by its owner the Australian Wool Exchange, the Sustainawool Integrity Scheme has been relaunched with some changes, including two paths to accreditation.

New wool sustainability scheme launched at IWTO Congress

Dr Tom Graham, Coolac Vet, discusses ways to determine deaths in lambs at a field day in Maxwell, near Wagga Wagga. Picture by Helen De Costa.

Simple steps to help determine causes of lamb mortality in your flock.

Getting on top of lamb mortality rates this lambing season

Open day at the Teys Australia-operated Jindalee Feedlot, Stockinbingal, allowed beef producers who had entered steers in the Beef Spectacular 2017 Feedback to view the performance of the various breeds entered.

Rob Milner, Dubbo, Shane Bullock, Operations manager Jindalee Feedlot, Nic Job, Yeoval and James Milner, Blayney.

Jon Wright and Kelsy Polard, Coota Park Blue-E, Woodstock, comapring the performance of the various breeds at Jindalee Feedlot.

Phil, Neil and Kay Bird, "The Forest", Bethungra, inspecting their steers entered in the 2017 feedlot trial held in the Jindalee Feedlot, Stockinbingal.

Alan Caithness, Koonwarra, Victoria, with Lachie and Graham Hobbs, "Waroona", Molong, taking time to exchange notes on the performance of their steers in the 2017 feedlot trial. 

Andrew and Anne Hicks, Hicks Beef, Holbrook, comparing notes on their respective steers with Stephen Palmer, "Kyemba Downs", Book Book.

Geoff and Vern Younger, "Bannockburn", Inverell, viewing the performance of their Hereford steers in the feedlot trial.

Terry (Tex) Pearce and Adrian Murtagh, Mudgeegonga, Victoria, looking over their steers in the feedlot trial.

Warren Miller and Michael Bpnd, McLachlan Group, Glenquarry, inspecting their Charolais steers in the feedlot trial.

Tara and David Brewer, Brewer Beef, Koetong, Victoria, impressed with the performance of their Simmental cross steers in the feedlot trial.

Pleased to be involved in the leading feedlot trial in Australia: Teys Australia, Wagga Wagga staff, Steph Ede, Jess McGrath and Jasmine Nixon.

Teys Livestock, Wagga Wagga, manager, Ben O'Kane (centre) with John Bull and Jock Smith, Coopers Animal Health.

Stuart and John Tait, "Ridge End", Mandurama, taking note of the performance of various steers in the feedlot trial.

Photos: Beef Spectacular 2017

Beef Spectacular 2017

An open day at the Teys Australia-operated Jindalee Feedlot allowed beef producers who had entered steers in the...

Photos: Beef Spectacular 2017

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