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Cardiff's first on-farm sale tops $5700

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Gold rush lures new prospectors

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Cropping

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The Big Six of weed management

Farmers have been given six commandments in terms of their weed management strategies.

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60 Minutes glyphosate coverage cops a pasting

A report on glyphosate from 60 Minutes has drawn the ire of farm lobby groups and the crop protection sector peak body.

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Australia losing relevance as a global wheat exporter

Western Australia made up the lion's share of Australia's wheat production last year.

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Market ignores USDA report

CBOT wheat futures moved higher last week despite a negative September USDA report.

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International researchers flock to the Wimmera

Cutting edge ag research and development programs are seeing researchers and scientists flocking to the Wimmera city of Horsham.

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What a difference a year can make

Last year's Birchip Cropping Group field day was gloomy, with crops in the area dying. This year sees the district in a picture of health.

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AgriDigital kicking goals in North America

An Australian agtech start-up is making a successful foray into the lucrative North American market.

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Sudden Stratospheric Warming to continue the heat

A rare climatic event has taken place over the Antarctic - and it is not good for those looking for rain.

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60 Minutes glyphosate coverage cops a pasting

A report on glyphosate from 60 Minutes has drawn the ire of farm lobby groups and the crop protection sector peak body.

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Market ignores USDA report

CBOT wheat futures moved higher last week despite a negative September USDA report.

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AgriDigital kicking goals in North America

An Australian agtech start-up is making a successful foray into the lucrative North American market.

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Winter crop down but still above last year

ABARES has shaved some tonnage off its national winter crop estimate in its latest update but total production is still up on last year.

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Grain grower levy register welcomed

A new grain grower levy payer register is being welcomed by grain producer lobby groups.

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International researchers flock to the Wimmera

Cutting edge ag research and development programs are seeing researchers and scientists flocking to the Wimmera city of Horsham.

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What a difference a year can make

Last year's Birchip Cropping Group field day was gloomy, with crops in the area dying. This year sees the district in a picture of health.

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Sudden Stratospheric Warming to continue the heat

A rare climatic event has taken place over the Antarctic - and it is not good for those looking for rain.

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New wheat cultivars headline new master list

There's plenty of changes in this year's Wheat Quality Australia master list, with new varieties in and old varieties getting the chop.

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Sheep

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To feed or not to feed lamb

Margins on lotfed lambs don't just depend on the price of feed, buy and sell prices also come into it writes Mecardo's Angus Brown.

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Lamb indicator dips below 800c but the future looks bright

Market analysts aren't worried despite the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator falling below 800 cents a kilogram.

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Diversification the key for Collins family

The key to maintaining a viable farming enterprise is all about getting the mix right and the Collins family, east of York, proves this on many levels.

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Contain drought's costs with fenced-in feeding efficiency

Holding sheep and cattle in purpose-built drought feeding areas is a temporary strategy with more regular appeal

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Lamb indicator dips below 800c but the future looks bright

Market analysts aren't worried despite the Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator falling below 800 cents a kilogram.

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Passion drives Lynches at Hyden

Passion and consistency have been the keys for Tom and Donna Lynch and their mixed enterprise farm at Hyden.

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A decade of running with Dohnes

Sheep are a practical and viable enterprise and finding the right breed to fit your operation can ean all the difference in tough years, according to Pindar farmer Mike Kerkman.

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UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

AN outstanding Poll Merino from Glenlea Park stud,Pinnaroo, named 'Smithy' after Australian cricketer Steve Smith cracked a ton, $100,000 - at the 2019 Adelaide Stud Merino and Poll Merino Ram sale.

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Looking forward to future with Dohnes

A desire to improve their wool quality and increase the overall viability of their flock was the driving force behind Mark and Kylie Wallace's decision to introduce Dohne genetics into their Mt Barker farm.

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A decade of running with Dohnes

Sheep are a practical and viable enterprise and finding the right breed to fit your operation can ean all the difference in tough years, according to Pindar farmer Mike Kerkman.

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Have grass, just need mouths

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the demand for lambs to take advantage of spring feed.

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Contain drought's costs with fenced-in feeding efficiency

Holding sheep and cattle in purpose-built drought feeding areas is a temporary strategy with more regular appeal

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UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

AN outstanding Poll Merino from Glenlea Park stud,Pinnaroo, named 'Smithy' after Australian cricketer Steve Smith cracked a ton, $100,000 - at the 2019 Adelaide Stud Merino and Poll Merino Ram sale.

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Diversification the key for Collins family

The key to maintaining a viable farming enterprise is all about getting the mix right and the Collins family, east of York, proves this on many levels.

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Looking forward to future with Dohnes

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Have grass, just need mouths

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the demand for lambs to take advantage of spring feed.

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Lessons on wool from the sheep's back

Professional models got to meet a sheep and touch greasy wool for the first time after last week's fashion show.

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Lessons on wool from the sheep's back

Diversifying the path ahead

A life surrounded by sheep

Appetite for lamb and mutton still strong overseas

Cattle

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Family the focus but industry a passion

Gillian Fennell is known for speaking plainly about what she sees as important, and now she's combining her roles of cattle producer mother and teacher, with Cattle Council board member.

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Cost of production the challenge in Pardoo's vision for Pilbara Wagyu

Growing grass year-round with irrigated groundwater in the Pilbara is possible, Pardoo proves.

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Tightening supply needed to hit cattle slaughter forecast

Projections for the 2019 cattle slaughter have been revised up writes Mecardo's Angus Brown.

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Female cattle kill stays high

The number of female cattle going to slaughter remains high.

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Eyes on South America as it eyes export markets

South America's big beef producers are flexing their muscle in the world's export markets, including China.

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Tick vaccine for Bos taurus breeds a step closer

Trials about to kick off at Gatton which may deliver a valuable cattle tick vaccine.

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Slow start to spring but season and prices look promising

With wet and cold weather persisting, the traditional spring influx of southern cattle is starting slowly, but providing good rewards for those going to market.

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Spring Sales

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Seamark succeeds through genetic alliance

Sponsored content: Getting the basics right has been the key to the growing success of Seamark Pty Ltd's beef operation stretching across strategically located properties in Central Queensland.

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Kingsvale Supremes have the 'best tasting lamb' in Australia... try it for yourself

Kingsvale Supremes produce some of the best tasting lamb in Australia. You can taste it at their 23rd Annual On Property Sale on October 10, where they'll be selling 60 poll dorset rams and 40 of their best corriedale rams as well as some stud ewes.

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Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

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Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

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Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

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Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

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Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

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Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

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Property

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Home is priced for serious consideration

This three-bedroom, one-bathroom home with jarrah flooring has been lovingly lived in from the start.

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Large scale mixed farming at Lake Grace

With a sustainable rotation of cereals, pastures and oilseeds, this property is in very good heart and well worth consideration.

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Farm in the well regarded area of Cranbrook

The property is set very high in the landscape with fantastic views of the plains to the north.

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RFF's investment growth on the rise

Financial results for Rural Funds Group (RFF) have proven to be strong, according to its latest report, despite share prices taking a dive last month after United States group, Bonitas Research, disgraced the company.

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Photos and Video

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See who was at Haddon Rig Merino ram sale

Buyers, bidders and Haddon Rig Merino enthusiasts gathered at the 36th on-property sale, Warren on Thursday when 150 rams sold to $6500 and averaged $2408.

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UPDATED: 'Smithy' hits Adelaide sale for six | PHOTOS, VIDEO

AN outstanding Poll Merino from Glenlea Park stud,Pinnaroo, named 'Smithy' after Australian cricketer Steve Smith cracked a ton, $100,000 - at the 2019 Adelaide Stud Merino and Poll Merino Ram sale.

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All the photos from the National Rural Women's Award gala dinner

NSW's Jo Palmer wins National Rural Women's Award

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FNQ Growers gather for gala

About 470 people gathered in Mareeba to celebrate horticulture.

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Weather

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High-tech solution to weather worries

Telstra and CSBP unveiled a new high-tech solution at the recent Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days to help innovate farming practices.

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Sudden Stratospheric Warming to continue the heat

A rare climatic event has taken place over the Antarctic - and it is not good for those looking for rain.

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Welcome rain for East Gippsland

There is finally some small rain relief on the horizon for East Gippsland farmers.

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Rare climate event set to impact weather

Meteorologists say a rare southern hemisphere stratospheric sudden warming event it could impact our September weather.

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