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Coronavirus

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GrainCorp aiming to keep Aussie ag logistics moving

GrainCorp is dealing with fertiliser imports and grain exports while managing staff safety in light of COVID-19.

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Rain lessens panic for producers

Rain lessens panic, but still a mixed bag of good and bad news for meat producers.

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Online scammers target the unwary with COVID-19 super help offers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning that scammers are trying to exploit Australians financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

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Managing a farm machinery business through COVID

There is a lot of uncertainty but one farm machinery manufacturer is hopeful he can continue to operate throughout the current crisis.

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COVID-19 rocks wool industry

Agony for wool producers as Coronavirus rocks the industry.

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Farming looks good, but coronavirus still to hit ag's fortunes hard

Despite being well positioned to weather the COVID-19 storm, Australian farmers should brace for a likely demand slump as local and overseas consumer incomes fall

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GOOD NEWS

Tambo Teddies join global bear hunt

There's nothing more reassuring in times of stress than to give a big soft teddy bear a squeeze, and Australia's outback teddy capital is excited to be involved in a global movement bringing a smile to millions of families in coronavirus-induced isolation.

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Uncertainty hounds Russia's wheat market

Analysts continue to forecast the 2020/2021 Russian wheat crop at 80-82 million tonnes, despite developing dryness across the Black Sea region.

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Wet start finally dents fodder demand

Prices for fodder have dipped back to close to historical averages as northern pastures start to flourish following this year's rain.

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Kick in lentil prices due to food security concerns

Lentil prices have risen by about $70/t in the past week due to concerns about food security in India.

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Managing a farm machinery business through COVID

There is a lot of uncertainty but one farm machinery manufacturer is hopeful he can continue to operate throughout the current crisis.

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Northern hemisphere dry steadies futures

Dry weather in the northern hemisphere stalled the decline in CBOT futures last week.

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Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

The family behind the Ryan tyne is still looking to improve seeder configuration, offering a range of retrofit openers.

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Ag research soldiers on

Ag research projects will continue to go ahead in spite of coronavirus, with some modifications in terms of work practices.

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Wet start finally dents fodder demand

Prices for fodder have dipped back to close to historical averages as northern pastures start to flourish following this year's rain.

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Northern hemisphere dry steadies futures

Dry weather in the northern hemisphere stalled the decline in CBOT futures last week.

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Grain Australia to provide support to underserviced sector

The initial budget for new industry good group Grain Australia will be under $3 million but that could grow in time.

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Dual purpose canola returns 40pc of land value in one year

It's safe to say Victorian farmer Tom Wilson is very pleased with results of grain and graze canola in his rotation.

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Kick in lentil prices due to food security concerns

Lentil prices have risen by about $70/t in the past week due to concerns about food security in India.

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Managing a farm machinery business through COVID

There is a lot of uncertainty but one farm machinery manufacturer is hopeful he can continue to operate throughout the current crisis.

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Ryans continue with seeder set-up innovation

The family behind the Ryan tyne is still looking to improve seeder configuration, offering a range of retrofit openers.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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Sheep

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Rain lessens panic for producers

Rain lessens panic, but still a mixed bag of good and bad news for meat producers.

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Covid-19: MLA shuts offices, bans market officers from saleyards

Meat & Livestock Australia has closed all its offices for a month to ride out the coronavirus risk.

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Thomas Foods International is keeping calm and carrying on

Thomas Foods International says meat processing at its two major plants is operating as normal.

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Live sheep trade to beat the summer heat

New rules will ban live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East to other ports for 3.5 months during the northern hemisphere summer.

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Covid-19: MLA shuts offices, bans market officers from saleyards

Meat & Livestock Australia has closed all its offices for a month to ride out the coronavirus risk.

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Panic meat buying can't stop slide in lamb prices

Export uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to impact Australia's lamb and mutton markets.

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The Sheep Collective awarded for marketing

The Sheep Collective was named the winner of The PrintSync Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence at an exclusive gala dinner at The Westin Perth hotel recently.

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WAMMCO title returns to Daybron Farms

When the Millsteed family, Daybron Farms, Wongan Hills, became the first prime lamb producers to win WAMMCO's upgraded Producer Of The Month title in July 2016, the winning line of 464 White Suffolk-Merino lambs were some of the first to descend from north of Perth for some time

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Lamb yardings tumble as panic sell-off stops

Major saleyards reported much reduced lamb numbers at the start of this week as a panic sell-off is put on hold.

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The Sheep Collective awarded for marketing

The Sheep Collective was named the winner of The PrintSync Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence at an exclusive gala dinner at The Westin Perth hotel recently.

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Exporters speed up accreditation of stock handlers to keep boats afloat

LiveCorp is speeding up accreditation of stock handlers to ensure live sheep and cattle boats keep sailing.

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Live sheep trade to beat the summer heat

New rules will ban live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East to other ports for 3.5 months during the northern hemisphere summer.

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WAMMCO title returns to Daybron Farms

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Thomas Foods International is keeping calm and carrying on

Thomas Foods International says meat processing at its two major plants is operating as normal.

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Lamb yardings tumble as panic sell-off stops

Major saleyards reported much reduced lamb numbers at the start of this week as a panic sell-off is put on hold.

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Exporters speed up accreditation of stock handlers to keep boats afloat

LiveCorp is speeding up accreditation of stock handlers to ensure live sheep and cattle boats keep sailing.

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Lamb prices continue to back-pedal amid Covid-19 fears

A big yarding of lambs at Monday's Bendigo sale added to fears producers are keen to sell amid fears coronavirus will cause more headaches in the red meat supply chain.

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Lamb prices continue to back-pedal amid Covid-19 fears

MLA office doors still open despite coronvirus spread

Crunching the numbers a focus at Wagin

Constantly learning on Lake Grace farm

Cattle

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Cattle market hovers, despite extreme demand volatility

Feeder steers sitting at 356c/kg live weight; cow and calf units up.

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Ekka's Paddock to Palate beef competitions continue

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Coles chops its mince price

Butchers hit back at 'cheap move' by supermarket giant.

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Elders Show Must Go On Angus Sale tops at $20,000

Angus bulls sell to $20,000 while females reach $19,000 during online sale tonight.

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Global beef prices settle higher, thanks to China

Latest results show profitability up, thanks to China demand

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Wagyu brands feel the COVID-19 heat

Brand owners look to make prudent decisions to stay in business.

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Cattle sales solider on

RLX reiterates sales scheduled to continue.

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Property

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Elders announces real estate winners

It should have been an evening of joy and celebration, recognising the outstanding performers, both individuals and branches, for the 2019 real estate selling season.

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Farm empire born in business partnership

The two have purchased several properties in northern Victoria.

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Increasing arable area boosts land values

Soil amelioration has taken the agriculture industry by storm over the past five years.

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Standout property to relish the rural life

This large, quality home has been designed for a growing family, with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a home office.

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Photos and Video

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Farmers tell Australia: We've got your back | Video

Farmers are proudly telling Australians they have their backs as part of an ongoing campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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'I made it for 80 people, not 80,000': footy club's hilarious video goes viral

The Grasshoppers' senior joint coach Shaune "Spider" Moloney was the star of the clip, which has reached more than 80,000 people on Facebook.

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Working from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

It's Sunday night. You've got another week of working from the bedroom ahead. We're here to help.

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Clearwater offers development opportunity | Video

The 1300 hectare Glenmorgan property Clearwater will be auctioned by Colliers International on April 24.

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Khancoban on the market for $2.4 million

Stand out New England property Khancoban is on the market for $2.4 million.

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Weather

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Hopes that caterpillars could be a sign

The caterpillar usually appears after unusual amounts of summer rain.

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Outlook points to wetter months ahead

April rainfall is likely to be above average (60 to 75 per cent) for WA.

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Trough dumps better than expected falls

There was a pleasant surprise in the rain gauge for many this morning, with areas forecast to get just a mill or two getting up to 40mm.

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Neutral conditions prevail but whisper of hope for wet winter

It's mostly all neutral out of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the climate front, but some models are picking up promising signals.

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