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Show goes on at McIntosh & Son field day

New larger Morris 9 Series air carts lauded

Eastville Park ram sells to $5250 top

Northern Stud Breeders sell to $3100

Cropping

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CDF app update to streamline harvest

A major update of the CBH Group's CDF app will streamline harvest delivery updates and site service information into one place.

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Field days explore high rainfall potential

Grain growers keen to find out how they can boost their profitability in high rainfall areas are invited to attend field days being held in the Esperance and Albany port zones this month.

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New appointments for GrainGrowers

GrainGrowers represents Aus grain farmers at national & international levels.

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Liebe trial looks at loose smut in barley

Loose smut can cause large yield losses in barley crops.

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Drilling down on deep ripping for canola

The trial looked at seeding canola into deep ripped soil.

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Exciting plant virus detection work

A scheme using genome sequencing to develop quicker and more accurate plant virus detection is on trial at Horsham.

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Trials highlights differences in chickpea disease resistance

A northern NSW chickpea trial has graphically illustrated how much chickpea disease management strategies need to vary variety to variety.

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Barley unveils brand new 2030 vision

A new report says the Australian barley industry must look for new markets but not forget about China in the wake of the tariffs affair.

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Field days explore high rainfall potential

Grain growers keen to find out how they can boost their profitability in high rainfall areas are invited to attend field days being held in the Esperance and Albany port zones this month.

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Liebe trial looks at loose smut in barley

Loose smut can cause large yield losses in barley crops.

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Trials highlights differences in chickpea disease resistance

A northern NSW chickpea trial has graphically illustrated how much chickpea disease management strategies need to vary variety to variety.

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Conditions in the northern hemisphere having positive impact on local wheat market

Drought hampering Black Sea planting campaign has put some light into grain market.

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Fungicide resistance spreads to spot form of net blotch

Resistance to SDHI fungicides is now being found in the barley disease spot form of net blotch as well as net form of net blotch.

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Drilling down on deep ripping for canola

The trial looked at seeding canola into deep ripped soil.

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Exciting plant virus detection work

A scheme using genome sequencing to develop quicker and more accurate plant virus detection is on trial at Horsham.

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Barley unveils brand new 2030 vision

A new report says the Australian barley industry must look for new markets but not forget about China in the wake of the tariffs affair.

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Change in career direction works for Josh

"I always had a passion to go farming in some way & that only grew as I got older..."

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Sheep

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Wool market makes biggest jump in 12 months

Australian wool market takes positive turn with three consecutive weeks of increases.

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Green feed increase poses own problems

Even a good season can cause problems for stock.

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KLTT sells twin-tiered live export ship

Jordanian company purchased the vessel about two weeks ago.

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Call for non-mulesed wool to continue

According to industry experts the call for non-mulesed wool is expected to grow.

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Green feed increase poses own problems

Even a good season can cause problems for stock.

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Gooramma tops at $15,500, ave $2300

Full clearance of 136 lots sees the Corcoran family top at $15,000 and average $2300.

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Wool finally makes positive movement

The wool market made some upward movement as non-mulesed wool attracts strong competition.

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Perfect score sets up Bowey win

Kulin farmers Brian and Elle Bowey have claimed a WAMMCO Producer of the Month award with a perfect score.

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Will the spring lamb peak be absorbed?

The spring lamb flush is underway, but there are concerns about processors' ongoing ability to absorb numbers.

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Wool finally makes positive movement

The wool market made some upward movement as non-mulesed wool attracts strong competition.

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Sheep deliver diversification at Munty

The children enjoy being involved in the sheep work.

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Call for non-mulesed wool to continue

According to industry experts the call for non-mulesed wool is expected to grow.

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Perfect score sets up Bowey win

Kulin farmers Brian and Elle Bowey have claimed a WAMMCO Producer of the Month award with a perfect score.

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KLTT sells twin-tiered live export ship

Jordanian company purchased the vessel about two weeks ago.

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Will the spring lamb peak be absorbed?

The spring lamb flush is underway, but there are concerns about processors' ongoing ability to absorb numbers.

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Sheep deliver diversification at Munty

The children enjoy being involved in the sheep work.

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Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

A Victorian farmer has taken the internet by storm, posting his farming escapades on TikTok, and amassing millions of views and likes.

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Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

Wool tests reveal fibre diameters are on the up

Proven formula for crossbred breeding

Terminal sires swept up as ram sales kick into gear

Cattle

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Turning point for pastures

Decisions will be paddock-by-paddock and tied in with rebuilding

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OPINION

Cattle producers not adequately represented

CPA boss says industry must embrace common sense change.

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2021 Zanda McDonald Award shortlist announced

Two winners - one from each side of the Tasman - to be crowned this year.

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Medicated blocks have cattle emissions licked

Molasses-based medicated lick block are leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

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Live-ex industry's push to wind back reforms is short of sight and memory: RSPCA

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Understocked paddocks keep cattle prices strong

Hints the herd rebuild is kicking along are also there.

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Beef now penetrating Chinese home cooking: Rabobank

Swine fever's legacy on protein markets an opportunity for beef

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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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Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

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Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market

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International Dairy Week cancelled

Australia's largest dairy show International Dairy Week is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19.

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Organic sector makes the most of a crisis year as demand spikes

At their peak, sales of certified organic lines jumped more than 50 per cent above normal monthly trends, and remain solid.

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Delivery now struggling to keep up with new tractor demand

Latest data from the Tractor and Machinery Association shows that new tractor sales are still strong across most of Australia.

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Virus erodes farmer confidence, but good season keeps most upbeat

Latest Rabobank research shows about 27pc of farmers are actually pessimistic about their economic outlook, despite much-improved seasonal conditions.

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Traffic light system for reopening

Farmers, transporters part of COVID-19 roadmap planning.

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Dairy fat prices hit by COVID crisis

Global dairy fat prices are plummeting due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Property

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Nicoletti lists Beermullah farm for sale

"I want to sell it and put my money elsewhere."

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Lifetime of loving the land and farming

The property is 1908.53ha & is best suited to sheep & cropping.

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Fertile soils are some of the best

Lot 201 Sloans Road, Gingin, is a portion of the renowned Shaddow Downs Estate - a property that was selected early on for its premium soil and water.

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Lifestyle option with Perth proximity

About an hour's drive from the Perth CBD, this property is on a fertile valley floor with cropping-generated income.

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Photos and Video

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Got a Honda 'postie' bike? Show us

A tribute to an unrecognised farm workhorse - the CT110.

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Apple and pear packing shed delivers enough unimpeded floor space for an Airbus

Australia's biggest fruit packing shed has unparalleled clear floor space that could house an A380.

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Victorian farmer takes TikTok by storm

A Victorian farmer has taken the internet by storm, posting his farming escapades on TikTok, and amassing millions of views and likes.

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Future-proofing the dairy farm in Northern Victoria

Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia data shows a trend towards intensification of the dairy sector as farms move away from traditional grazing systems.

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Growing Stronger Every Day: The future of calf rearing

'Growing Stronger Every Day' is a MaxCare video series which focuses on building stronger rural communities.

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Weather

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La Nina called by American forecasters

American meteorologists have officially called a La Nina event in the Pacific Ocean but the BOM is holding off on a similar call - for now.

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Season has farmers full of beans

Welcome rain has soaked the Grampians regions right as reserves were beginning to get depleted, setting up hopes of a ripper spring.

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Crops, pastures gets boost with Vic, SA rain

Western Victoria and SE South Australia were the headline acts in terms of weekend rain, but it may be western NSW's turn this week.

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Water shortage despite August rainfall

Water deficiencies persist in much of the south-western half of Western Australia, despite above average August rainfall through much of the interior of Australia.

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