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Dry conditions put a halt on seeding

Regional chemo program reduces stress

Features to improve firefighting safety

Big hit on prices not expected

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Radio shock jocks under fire from doctors over conspiracy theories

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Select tips big water costs to linger after dry and COVID-19 cut profits to $17m

A 70pc leap in water costs, softer global almond prices and supermarket house brand competition combined to shave about $2.6 million Select Harvests half-year profit

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New York Times devotes front page to coronavirus victims

It was a front page that resonated the world over.

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Europe inches its way towards opening up tourism

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JobKeeper's $60 billion 'black hole' keeps government on the back foot

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A tragic reminder that COVID-19 still has a grip on Australia

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WA denies entry to Palmer while NSW prepares for 'critical step'

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COVID-19 critical time ramps up for Australia's neighbours

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A new cinmethylin herbicide from BASF called Luximax is the first unique mode of action in a generation and as such has been given its own group.

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Machinery scam: the sites are on, but no one is home

Shady websites are appearing on the internet offering agriculture equipment at giveaway prices - but all is not as it seems.

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Cold and wet start leads to early RLEM problems

The early autumn break has been fantastic news for croppers - but it's also fantastic for red legged earth mite.

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A changing program at Mindarabin

At Simon Hill's farm in Mindarabin, in the Gnowangerup Shire, the 4000 hectare program includes a third barley and a third wheat, while the last third is split between canola, lupins and hay.

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Russian factor rallies futures

Just as CBOT futures looked poised to plunge last week, the Russian factor kicked in and delivered a sharp rally.

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Hopeful for rain in the next two weeks

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Dry conditions put a halt on seeding

Kayne Campbell farms with his family at Kalannie and if everything goes to plan, they will seed a total of 2400 hectares.

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Big hit on prices not expected

Clear Grain Exchange (CGX) was not expecting the announcement of Chinese tariffs on Australian barley to have a huge immediate impact on prices, mainly because the decision was expected and the price had fallen enough over the past two weeks to factor it in.

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Machinery scam: the sites are on, but no one is home

Shady websites are appearing on the internet offering agriculture equipment at giveaway prices - but all is not as it seems.

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A changing program at Mindarabin

At Simon Hill's farm in Mindarabin, in the Gnowangerup Shire, the 4000 hectare program includes a third barley and a third wheat, while the last third is split between canola, lupins and hay.

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Dry conditions put a halt on seeding

Kayne Campbell farms with his family at Kalannie and if everything goes to plan, they will seed a total of 2400 hectares.

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Some late changes to barley plant on the cards

The Chinese announcement on tariffs

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Barley markets rebound following tariff news

After an initial big fall in prices, barley values have risen off lows set immediately after the news of Chinese tariffs.

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Russian factor rallies futures

Just as CBOT futures looked poised to plunge last week, the Russian factor kicked in and delivered a sharp rally.

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Hopeful for rain in the next two weeks

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Big hit on prices not expected

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World's second biggest wheat producer in line for fourth year of record crops

India is set to produce another record wheat crop but is having hiccups getting it to market.

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Sheep

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April export figures highlight demand

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Ewes fetch $446 as sheepmeat sector keeps galloping along

Sheep prices have remained firm despite the economic destruction caused by coronavirus and the worsening trade argy-bargy between Australia and China.

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Red meat technologies in research spotlight

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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New awards open for our best sheep and wool producers, leaders and innovators

Entries are now open for the inaugural Lambition Awards, hosted by Australian Community Media.

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Ewes fetch $446 as sheepmeat sector keeps galloping along

Sheep prices have remained firm despite the economic destruction caused by coronavirus and the worsening trade argy-bargy between Australia and China.

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Livestock still trucking their way east

In April 182,400 sheep were transferred east from Western Australia, down from 274,300 in March.

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Shackleys embrace a second WAMMCO win

When Woodanilling farmer Damian Shackley and his family won their first WAMMCO Producer of the Month title in February 2013, their draft of 109 Suffolk-Merino prime lambs averaged 22.7 kilograms a head to return $79.42 a head.

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Online demand from Eastern States' buyers

This year has so far provided many significant moments for the Australian agricultural industry, including widespread rainfall over the east of the country, which has proven to be the catalyst for record breaking stock movements across Australia.

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Podcasts focus on West Midlands issues

The West Midlands Group (WMG) has made the most of some extra time on its hands because of COVID-19 restrictions to undertake a long-standing plan to develop a podcast series called Paddock Chat for farmers in their region.

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Shackleys embrace a second WAMMCO win

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New technologies in research spotlight to measure marbling in lamb

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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New awards open for our best sheep and wool producers, leaders and innovators

Entries are now open for the inaugural Lambition Awards, hosted by Australian Community Media.

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Online demand from Eastern States' buyers

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Red meat technologies in research spotlight

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Podcasts focus on West Midlands issues

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New technologies in research spotlight to measure marbling in lamb

A number of novel technologies are under investigation to find a way of objectively measuring intramuscular fat in lamb.

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Dwindling mutton numbers push up prices

Australia's sheepmeat sector is continuing to tick along despite the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic and worsening relations between Beijing and Canberra.

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Dwindling mutton numbers push up prices

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Producers weigh up earlier calving to rebuild faster

Opportunity ripe for accelerated reproduction strategies - but plan well

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Beef steers to 412c/kg and $1759 at Boyanup

The Elders store cattle sale at Boyanup last week featured about 1500 head, with a majority of the yarding sold liveweight by Elders selling duo Alec Williams and Pearce Watling, who auctioneered at his first store sale.

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Australian beef unlikely to be in Trump's sights

US beef supply chain turmoil prompts greater protectionist talk

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Abattoir now linked to 106 cases of coronavirus

Abattoir now linked to 106 cases of coronavirus.

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Restocker nanny goats in hot demand

Goatmeat exports decline but local conditions provide price support

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Angus Australia's new northern development officer

Breeding decision support for producers using Angus genetics.

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Property

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Iconic country to sell to local farmer

A portion of a premium property at Dandaragan, known as Dambadgee Springs, is in the process of being purchased by local farmers.

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Iconic estate has checkered history

The iconic homestead was built from 1836 to 1876, with the first construction commenced by Mr Pratt and was completed by his son-in-law James Dempster, who married his daughter Anne Ellen.

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Family farmers buy quality farm for $15.4m

"It's very old, early established farmland and was very well operated."

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WA farmland values surge ahead of the rest

The median price of WA farmland surged by 28.2 per cent on 2018's land values to $2569/ha.

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Photos and Video

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Gray's Texas property Uambi offered

Quality Southern Downs property Uambi is being offered through an expression of interest process closing on June 23.

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Brooklyn aggregation passed in for $4.3m | Video

The 6805 hectare Brooklyn aggregation in South East Queensland was passed in for $4.3 million.

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McCauley's luxury Valinor Park heads to auction | Video

Ian and Di McCauley have listed their luxury 204 hectare property Valinor Park property at Mount Kilcoy.

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Cunnyana on the market | Video

Mitchell property Cunnyana is being sold through an expressions of interest process, closing on June 18.

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Wattlevale developed as low maintenance cattle operation | Video

The 3138 hectare Moonie property Wattlevale is being sold through an expression of interest process.

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Weather

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Wet end to May then good winter prospects

The dry spell is set to break and then it could remain wet for some time if long term forecasts are on the money.

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Rain falls but not enough for some areas

Two cold fronts delivered much-needed rain to areas of the South West Land Division last week but some water deficient areas missed out to a large degree, as well as in the Central West.

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Chances of good winter rain continue to firm

There is good news in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans for farmers wanting to see a return to wet conditions.

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Consensus on latest three-month outlook

BoM's reported wetter than average conditions are likely for much of WA from April to July.

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