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New seeding trials reduce weed risk

Pandemic to slow international beer market

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Cropping

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Spartacus and Planet lead barley shift

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Senior bulk handling executives talk up big year

There is a sense of growing optimism about the harvest with major bulk handlers in all corners of the country all reporting good prospects.

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Good agricultural stewardship to be rewarded

The federal agriculture minister wants to see farmers get tangible rewards for investing in good stewardship practises.

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Record numbers for first Liebe field walk

Local farmers and industry representatives flocked to the recent Liebe Group Post Seeding Field Walk that was held at the Main Trial Site in Latham.

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New seeding trials reduce weed risk

The first sterile leucaena trial seedlings have been planted in Western Australia's north, at secure sites at Carnarvon, Broome and Kununurra.

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Pandemic to slow international beer market

Negative growth of 6.5pc is forecast for the global market.

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South American wheat crop forecasts are humming

Industry analysts advise Brazil is on track to produce a record wheat crop this year.

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Opportunities for lupins into Asia

There could be opportunities for Australia to market lupins into Asian intensive livestock industries such as the dairy sector.

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Senior bulk handling executives talk up big year

There is a sense of growing optimism about the harvest with major bulk handlers in all corners of the country all reporting good prospects.

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Record numbers for first Liebe field walk

Local farmers and industry representatives flocked to the recent Liebe Group Post Seeding Field Walk that was held at the Main Trial Site in Latham.

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South American wheat crop forecasts are humming

Industry analysts advise Brazil is on track to produce a record wheat crop this year.

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Merinos pay to plant crops

Australian Merinos taking the risk out of cropping business.

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Chinese cotton company's creditors may get 20c in the dollar

Unsecured creditors may get less than 20 cents in every dollar they are owed after the collapse of Chinese-owned merchant Weilin Trade

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New seeding trials reduce weed risk

The first sterile leucaena trial seedlings have been planted in Western Australia's north, at secure sites at Carnarvon, Broome and Kununurra.

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Pandemic to slow international beer market

Negative growth of 6.5pc is forecast for the global market.

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Opportunities for lupins into Asia

There could be opportunities for Australia to market lupins into Asian intensive livestock industries such as the dairy sector.

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Ag shielded from virus impact

The direct impact on agriculture from COVID-19 seems to be minimal at this stage.

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Sheep

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Shearing industry farewells a legend

A "legend" of Western Australian shearing has gone with the passing early last week of former champion shearer and long-time shearing contractor Brian 'Bero' Beresford.

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Sheep industry investigating its sustainability

The Sheep Sustainability Framework is in its consultation period before it is released to the public by the end of the year.

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Should sheep eID tags become compulsory nationally?

There are growing calls for the livestock industry to implement a national strategy on sheep identification tags.

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Can you select for quality and yield?

UNE meat science lecturer Peter McGilchrist said quality and yield used to be antagonistic to each other.

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Sheep industry investigating its sustainability

The Sheep Sustainability Framework is in its consultation period before it is released to the public by the end of the year.

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Stock footing the bill for bumper season

Stock are footing the bill as foot abscess cases increase.

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New resources launched for tips on trait selection

MLA has launched new resources to help commercial producers target specific traits identified when buying sires.

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NSW Farmers opposes mulesing ban

NSW Farmers respond to bill that could potentially ban mulesing in NSW.

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How to get your lambs to best adapt to a feedlot situation

There is evidence to suggest that exposing lambs to a feedlot diet prior to feedlot entry and ensuring sufficient intake of that diet could increase feed intake and lamb growth.

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New resources launched for tips on trait selection

MLA has launched new resources to help commercial producers target specific traits identified when buying sires.

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Reduced Victorian output to be mitigated by lower throughput

As the biggest processing state of sheep and lamb in the country, what impact will Victoria's reduced capacity have on the industry as a whole?

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Can you select for quality and yield?

UNE meat science lecturer Peter McGilchrist said quality and yield used to be antagonistic to each other.

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NSW Farmers opposes mulesing ban

NSW Farmers respond to bill that could potentially ban mulesing in NSW.

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Should sheep eID tags become compulsory nationally?

There are growing calls for the livestock industry to implement a national strategy on sheep identification tags.

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How to get your lambs to best adapt to a feedlot situation

There is evidence to suggest that exposing lambs to a feedlot diet prior to feedlot entry and ensuring sufficient intake of that diet could increase feed intake and lamb growth.

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Reduced Victorian output to be mitigated by lower throughput

As the biggest processing state of sheep and lamb in the country, what impact will Victoria's reduced capacity have on the industry as a whole?

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Sharing the good news about meat

US paves the way with consumer education, says ICMJ's Priscilla Evans

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Sharing the good news about meat

Sisters are doing it for themselves

Merinos pay to plant crops

Pandemic to slow down shearing programs

Cattle

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Multi-breed beef evaluation in the pipeline

Southern Multi-breed Program calving underway, Graham Centre Livestock Forum hears.

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Green shoots emerge in hide story

Latest prices report a horror show but there have been orders in last few weeks.

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What is hindering dairy bred beef in Australia?

Research looks at barriers to rearing bobby calves for beef.

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Jessica shares AACo's vision but still not a shareholder, yet

Unusual for a board director, AACo's Jessica Rudd still hasn't bought shares in the company after three years

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Record number of cattle hit MSA grade

Latest figures show 46pc of the national adult cattle slaughter graded MSA.

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Extracting more value from cull cows

Study looks into economics of feeding culls cows

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Teys forges new carcase measuring frontiers

Journey towards commercial application of eating quality grading technology not straightforward

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Moo-vers and Shakers

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Adaptation and change pays dividends

Changing tack is never easy but for those bold enough to do so, such as the Curtis family, the benefits could be enormous.

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Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

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Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

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Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

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World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

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Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

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Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

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Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

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Coronavirus

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The COVID numbers roller coaster is real

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Global demand for wool continues to falter

Wool market suffers severe losses as COVID-19 continues to negatively impact global demand.

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It's going to get worse before it gets better

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Ingham's poultry processing operations plucked by Victorian virus lockdown

Victorian chicken meat processing facilities at Somerville and Thomastown will scale back operations for six weeks

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A cruise liner and COVID? Again, surely not?

Our Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.

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School's in: Machinery companies conduct virtual training sessions

Major machinery companies are finding virtual ways to connect with dealers and customers.

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Don't panic - there's plenty of meat to go round

'Take a chill-pill': leading Melbourne butcher Peter Bouchier, on panic buying.

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'What we're dealing with here is a disaster'

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Property

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Grand residence of country elegance

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An ideal location for southern grazing

MacKenzie Hill is just off Albany Highway and about 35 kilometres from Albany in the thriving locality of Narrikup.

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Excellent parcel in sought-after region

Lizard Rock is about 21 kilometres south west of Kojonup, 61km from Katanning and 155km from Albany.

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Rural sanctuary is ideal country home

The ancient and commanding Porongorup Ranges provide a magnificent backdrop to this exquisite horse and/or lifestyle farmlet in the heart of wine country.

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Photos and Video

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Longreach to host 50th anniversary ICPA conference

The western Queensland town of Longreach is the 2021 venue for the federal conference that will honour half a century of the Isolated Children's Parents' Association.

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Watson River offered with more than 2400 cattle | Video

Cape York Peninsula property Watson River Station is being offered with more than 2400 cattle.

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Nardoo auction on September 11 | Video

Gulf property Nardoo will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Brisbane on September 11.

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Venturon embryos raise awareness of Black Dog Ride

Embryo packages from the 2020 Black Dog Ride donation heifer Venturon Clementine 11 will be up for grabs in August with all proceeds raised going back to the mental health charity.

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Last chance to nominate for 2021 Australian of the Year awards

Someone already knows the 2021 Australian of the Year. But have they even nominated them?

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Weather

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Victoria and Tasmania shiver through Antarctic blast

Victoria and Tasmania are halfway through an icy spell that has seen some centres likely to record their coldest four days since the 90s.

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Summer rain the catalyst at Cadoux

"Our number one saying is yield is king," said Cadoux farmer Bryce McNamara.

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NSW, East Gippsland major beneficiaries of rainband

There were some big tallies on NSW's South Coast and in East Gippsland, while western Queensland and northern NSW also had a drink.

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Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

NSW is the headline act but many parts of eastern Australia can expect good rain in the next eight days with two fronts sweeping through.

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