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WA growers share crop establishment knowledge

WA growers share crop establishment knowledge

WA growers are frequently attempting to sow and establish crops in unfavourable conditions.

Fungicide timing a key to profitability

Fungicide timing a key to profitability

Growers have been told how they could improve profitability of wheat through tactical use of fungicides.

Moylan's run on self-feeders

Moylan's run on self-feeders

The self-feeders from Moylan Silos are in demand.

Fuel-efficient Xerion new CLAAS flagship

Fuel-efficient Xerion new CLAAS flagship

Fuel efficiency is a big talking point in this new CLAAS model.

Fungicide timing a key to profitability

Fungicide timing a key to profitability

Growers have been told how they could improve profitability of wheat through tactical use of fungicides.

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

Andrew Fowler said they noticed cows licking rocks in an area of one of their paddocks and they did some investigation as to why.

Beefy program for two-day WALFA event

Beefy program for two-day WALFA event

Producers have been invited to the WA Lotfeeders’ Association (WALFA) Better Beef 2019 event, to be held over two days in April.

WA a sweet spot for beekeeping

WA a sweet spot for beekeeping

Western Australia's bee industry is notable for its freedom from important bee diseases and pests which occur in other parts of the world.

Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Upgrades to the Geraldton weather radar will improve WA's weather reporting network.

Beefy program for two-day WALFA event

Beefy program for two-day WALFA event

Producers have been invited to the WA Lotfeeders’ Association (WALFA) Better Beef 2019 event, to be held over two days in April.

Hay rake wins Wagin Woolorama award

Hay rake wins Wagin Woolorama award

Agriparts and Repairs director Paul Hicks, bought the first rake imported into Australia and was so impressed with its performance, he has taken up the Australian distribution rights.

Fuel-efficient Xerion new CLAAS flagship

Fuel-efficient Xerion new CLAAS flagship

Fuel efficiency is a big talking point in this new CLAAS model.

WA a sweet spot for beekeeping

WA a sweet spot for beekeeping

Western Australia's bee industry is notable for its freedom from important bee diseases and pests which occur in other parts of the world.

Moylan's run on self-feeders

Moylan's run on self-feeders

The self-feeders from Moylan Silos are in demand.

Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Upgrades to the Geraldton weather radar will improve WA's weather reporting network.

Hay rake wins Wagin Woolorama award

Hay rake wins Wagin Woolorama award

Agriparts and Repairs director Paul Hicks, bought the first rake imported into Australia and was so impressed with its performance, he has taken up the Australian distribution rights.

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

The grand champion and champion White Suffolk ewe at the Wagin Woolorama has sold for an equal record Australian price for a White Suffolk ewe.

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

WA boots are walking all over the country

New grain loss monitor from Primary Sales

Unison stud pays $12,000 for SA cow

Cropping

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Keep seed treatments for RWA effective

Keep seed treatments for RWA effective

Farmers may be tempted to protect against Russian Wheat Aphid with a seed treatment but they may be increasing risks of resistance.

Incitec advises growers to order fert early

Incitec advises growers to order fert early

There may be good supplies available, but farmers are still being urged to put their fertiliser orders in early.

New TruFlex canola lines available

New TruFlex canola lines available

Farmers will be able to buy hybrid canola seed with the new TruFlex herbicide resistance trait this year.

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

Andrew Fowler said they noticed cows licking rocks in an area of one of their paddocks and they did some investigation as to why.

Agrifac focusing on the 4 Es

Agrifac focusing on the 4 Es

Efficiency, economy, ergonomics and ecology are the key tenets behind spray manufacturer Agrifac's philosophy.

Consider carbon levels in cropping decision making

Consider carbon levels in cropping decision making

Soil carbon and its impact on nitrogen availability is critical for long term profitability in cropping systems.

Grain prices on the slide despite prolonged dry

Grain prices on the slide despite prolonged dry

Grain prices have come off almost $80 a tonne in some port zones since November, but a recent spike shows the market is still nervous.

The next generation of camera spraying

The next generation of camera spraying

You've heard of green seeker technology, but the next generation of spraying innovation is here - with a green on green sprayer system.

Incitec advises growers to order fert early

Incitec advises growers to order fert early

There may be good supplies available, but farmers are still being urged to put their fertiliser orders in early.

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

On-farm lime discovery breaks new ground

Andrew Fowler said they noticed cows licking rocks in an area of one of their paddocks and they did some investigation as to why.

Grain prices on the slide despite prolonged dry

Grain prices on the slide despite prolonged dry

Grain prices have come off almost $80 a tonne in some port zones since November, but a recent spike shows the market is still nervous.

Low prices prevent Aussie sugar expansion

Low prices prevent Aussie sugar expansion

Australian sugar cane production is expected to remain static in the medium term according to ABARES.

Collaboration and regionalisation keys for ag R&D priorities

Collaboration and regionalisation keys for ag R&D priorities

Australia's ag R&D will be driven forward by more collaboration and more regionalisation says the team beind a report into the sector.

Agrifac focusing on the 4 Es

Agrifac focusing on the 4 Es

Efficiency, economy, ergonomics and ecology are the key tenets behind spray manufacturer Agrifac's philosophy.

Consider carbon levels in cropping decision making

Consider carbon levels in cropping decision making

Soil carbon and its impact on nitrogen availability is critical for long term profitability in cropping systems.

The next generation of camera spraying

The next generation of camera spraying

You've heard of green seeker technology, but the next generation of spraying innovation is here - with a green on green sprayer system.

South America's sleeping giant awakens

South America's sleeping giant awakens

Baseline grain production, without further improvements is forecast to rise to 149m tonnes.

Sheep

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Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Good result from a smallish crowd at Wycheproof

Research delivers sheep industry boost

Research delivers sheep industry boost

The sheep industry is on the way to realising a boost in value by more than $121 million by 2029.

Jusak return yields grand champion title

Jusak return yields grand champion title

The Suffolk breed has long been a strong contender among the British and Australasian breeds at the Make Smoking History Wagin Woolorama and in 2019 it proved it is a force to be reckoned with, taking out the supreme interbreed champion exhibit.

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown talks about the export and supply of Australian lamb.

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

The grand champion and champion White Suffolk ewe at the Wagin Woolorama has sold for an equal record Australian price for a White Suffolk ewe.

Research delivers sheep industry boost

Research delivers sheep industry boost

The sheep industry is on the way to realising a boost in value by more than $121 million by 2029.

Jusak return yields grand champion title

Jusak return yields grand champion title

The Suffolk breed has long been a strong contender among the British and Australasian breeds at the Make Smoking History Wagin Woolorama and in 2019 it proved it is a force to be reckoned with, taking out the supreme interbreed champion exhibit.

Research delivers $121 million sheep industry boost

Research delivers $121 million sheep industry boost

Thanks to the Sheep CRC’s 12-year genomics research program the sheep industry is on the way to realising a boost in value of more than $121 million

Electric fence works to deter wild dogs

Electric fence works to deter wild dogs

Electric fencing is stopping wild dogs from entering this property.

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

Export markets key to lamb and sheep price behaviour

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown talks about the export and supply of Australian lamb.

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

The grand champion and champion White Suffolk ewe at the Wagin Woolorama has sold for an equal record Australian price for a White Suffolk ewe.

Research delivers $121 million sheep industry boost

Research delivers $121 million sheep industry boost

Thanks to the Sheep CRC’s 12-year genomics research program the sheep industry is on the way to realising a boost in value of more than $121 million

Electric fence works to deter wild dogs

Electric fence works to deter wild dogs

Electric fencing is stopping wild dogs from entering this property.

Ewe lambs top $121 at Woodanilling sale

Ewe lambs top $121 at Woodanilling sale

A crowd of Great Southerners descended on the Crosby family’s property at Woodanilling recently for their clearing sale which included the final part of their Merino flock dispersal.

Records smashed for lamb exports in January

Records smashed for lamb exports in January

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Olivia Agar analyses Australian lamb exports.

Cattle

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Ballarat prices correct as the season unravels

Ballarat prices correct as the season unravels

Ballarat prices "off-the-pace" but in line with recent adjustments.

Uruguayan beef back in Japan after 19-year absence

Uruguayan beef back in Japan after 19-year absence

Uruguayan beef has gained re-entry into the Japanese market after a 19-year absence but MLA says Australia shouldn't get too worried.

Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Although cheaper, Tasmanian cattle breeders are being well paid compared to their north island neighbors.

US poised for liquidation

US poised for liquidation

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish crunches the numbers on the US cattle herd.

No bull, Angus sire program celebrates 10th birthday

No bull, Angus sire program celebrates 10th birthday

The Angus Sire Benchmarking Program (ASBP) celebrates its 10th birthday with many more to come.

World beef imports will keep growing over next decade: USDA

World beef imports will keep growing over next decade: USDA

Latest 10-year projections by the United States Department of Agriculture point to a steady increase in global appetite for beef.

Record cattle exports out of Darwin as Top End drought bites harder

Record cattle exports out of Darwin as Top End drought bites harder

Record live cattle exports from Darwin into South-East Asia are providing a welcome market for beef producers in the Top End still anxiously waiting for a monsoonal rain break.

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Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Advertiser content: How will the Royal Commission into financial services impact your ability to borrow?

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Sponsored content: After four months work an independent taskforce has released a Green Paper for public comment that aims to position the Australian red meat industry for a brighter future.

Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Barley proves the best option for Terry in a tough season

Sponsored content: A bio-stimulant has made the difference for a successful grower who has harvested one of the few barley crops in drought stricken northern NSW.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

When human contact makes all the difference

When human contact makes all the difference

With all the Telco deals out there sometimes it is the simple things like good customer service that makes all the difference.

The Coopers Couch

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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A prime example of quality farm land

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You could move straight into the renovated, reclad and fully insulated, air-conditioned three-bedroom, two-bathroom home which has a new iron roof, new kitchen and bathroom and no more work to do.

Enjoy a blissful home away from the rat race

Enjoy a blissful home away from the rat race

Run a few cows, sheep and horses – or just enjoy the property as a great place for children to play and in freedom while being only 10 minutes’ drive from Bunbury.

Grab a slice of history with a convent

Grab a slice of history with a convent

This development site is listed on the State Heritage Register and the York Shire’s municipal inventory and was purpose-built in 1873 by the Sisters of Mercy, who operated a primary school.

RFF beefs up investments by $233m

RFF beefs up investments by $233m

Since June 30, 2018, Rural Funds Group has significantly increased its property and livestock investments in the Eastern States by more than $233 million.

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Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Although cheaper, Tasmanian cattle breeders are being well paid compared to their north island neighbors.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

Spring Creek seeking offers | Video

Spring Creek seeking offers | Video

RAY WHITE RURAL: Offers of more than $1 million are being sought for Spring Creek, Conondale.

Bright start for Tassie weaners

Bright start for Tassie weaners

Tasmanian steer weaners make 325 to 365c/kg in the season's opening sale

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the action at the ABARES Outlook conference in Canberra.

Weather

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Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Radar upgrade to boost weather network

Upgrades to the Geraldton weather radar will improve WA's weather reporting network.

Growers happy as good rains lift spirits

Growers happy as good rains lift spirits

Good rains have lifted spirits on WA's coast.

Climate tool predicts end of winter by 2050

Climate tool predicts end of winter by 2050

A new climate tool, based on a worst case scenario, highlights average temperature rises in the coming decades.

Australia records hottest summer confirms Climate Council

Australia records hottest summer confirms Climate Council

Felt the heat over summer? That's because it was the hottest ever.

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