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Gingin nursery offers lots of opportunity

Research continues in artificial breeding

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Growers warned on China barley threat

Grains industry groups are warning barley growers of the potential risk to sales the anti-dumping investigation in China could have.

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Exemption sought for machinery movement

An amnesty from Main Roads WA on prosecuting farmers moving over-mass and over-size airseeding rigs on public roads prior to the start of this cropping season has been sought by WAFarmers.

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VFF confirms concern over Lempriere Grain

The VFF has confirmed it has been contacted by members concerned about slow / non payment for grain by Lempriere Grain.

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Investors flee Nufarm

Nufarm endured a day from hell on Wednesdy, with the value of the company dropping by $500 million as a result of a 23.9pc drop in shares.

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Lempriere Grain into administration

As the grains industry feared Victorian-based grain buyer Lempriere Grain is now in administration.

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Riverina crusher reaches milestone

A Riverina oilseed crusher has reached a production milestone.

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Case IH goes retro

Along with slick modern design, Case IH has appealed to grower nostalgia with its latest set of harvesters, featuring a retro paint scheme.

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Second jury finds glypo / cancer link

A second US jury has found that glyphosate has contributed to a person's cancer.

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Exemption sought for machinery movement

An amnesty from Main Roads WA on prosecuting farmers moving over-mass and over-size airseeding rigs on public roads prior to the start of this cropping season has been sought by WAFarmers.

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Investors flee Nufarm

Nufarm endured a day from hell on Wednesdy, with the value of the company dropping by $500 million as a result of a 23.9pc drop in shares.

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Case IH goes retro

Along with slick modern design, Case IH has appealed to grower nostalgia with its latest set of harvesters, featuring a retro paint scheme.

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Indian government investigates pulse collusion claims

There have been raids of offices as part of an Indian government crackdown into possible cartel pricing by pulse traders in 2015-16.

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$130 million cannabis facility for Mildura

Cann Group is set to build a $130 million greenhouse at Mildura to produce up to 50 tonnes of dry cannabis flowers annually.

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Lempriere Grain into administration

As the grains industry feared Victorian-based grain buyer Lempriere Grain is now in administration.

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Riverina crusher reaches milestone

A Riverina oilseed crusher has reached a production milestone.

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Second jury finds glypo / cancer link

A second US jury has found that glyphosate has contributed to a person's cancer.

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Don't get complacent about disease in dry

There may have been a low foliar disease burden last year, but farmers need to remain vigilant this season, according to a disease expert.

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Sheep

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Targeting traits of economic importance

Industry frontman Matthew Coddington says greater progress towards breeding objectives can be achieved by targeting traits that are highly heritable.

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Breeding the future terminal sire

What will the terminal sire look like in 2039? Poll Dorset breeders take an in-depth look during the 2019 national conference.

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VFF slam 'deplorable' animal activist decision

The decision to give animal activists who trespassed onto a farm and stole livestock a slap on the wrist has been slammed by the VFF.

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Sheep industry celebrates at CRC final conference

Sheep industry celebrates 19 years of success at CRC final conference.

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Breeding the future terminal sire

What will the terminal sire look like in 2039? Poll Dorset breeders take an in-depth look during the 2019 national conference.

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AWI announces delay to conversations about governance

Australian Wool Innovation has confirmed it is cancelling its proposed EGM and delaying conversations until later this year.

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Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Good result from a small crowd at Wycheproof.

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Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

The Stock Take | Mecardo's Andrew Woods crunches the numbers on the Australian wool clip declared non-mulesed.

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Research continues in artificial breeding

Artificial sheep breeding was the major topic of discussion at the Stud Merino Breeders' Association of WA annual general meeting.

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Scanned Wyche first-cross ewes make $263

Good result from a small crowd at Wycheproof.

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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.

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Sheep industry celebrates at CRC final conference

Sheep industry celebrates 19 years of success at CRC final conference.

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Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

The Stock Take | Mecardo's Andrew Woods crunches the numbers on the Australian wool clip declared non-mulesed.

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VFF slam 'deplorable' animal activist decision

The decision to give animal activists who trespassed onto a farm and stole livestock a slap on the wrist has been slammed by the VFF.

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Research continues in artificial breeding

Artificial sheep breeding was the major topic of discussion at the Stud Merino Breeders' Association of WA annual general meeting.

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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.

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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.

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White Suffolk ewe sells for $5000 record

Research delivers sheep industry boost

Jusak return yields grand champion title

Research delivers $121 million sheep industry boost

Cattle

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Anticipation backs higher Mortlake bids

The season remains very dry in Western Victoria with plenty of stock receiving meals on wheels

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Cheaper but solid prices for Powranna weaners

Prices eased across the board at the third of Powranna's annual weaner sales.

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100 activists 'invade' southern Queensland feedlot | Video

Police were called to a feedlot in southern Queensland yesterday after more than 100 animal activists swarmed across the property.

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More cattle through feedlots raises questions on supply

Wodonga cancels store sale

There was a last minute cancellation of the Wodonga store cattle market.

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United Nations adds fuel to 'war on meat'

A call by the United Nations for a tax at retail level to reduce meat consumption will give animal activists a new weapon in their war on livestock farming.

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Floods may be last straw for many US MidWest farmers

Ice chunks the size of small cars from nearby rivers have ploughed through barns and farm houses.

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The Coopers Couch

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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.

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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.

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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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Property

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Ample room, awesome view at Hopetoun

It is rare to bring a property of this extent and location to the market, according to the agent of this Hopetoun property.

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Diversify with quality Dandaragan farmland

This highly recommended property has been farmed to very high standards and is well suited to cropping, sheep, prime lambs and cattle.

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Gingin nursery offers lots of opportunity

This is one of the few estates in Australia where you can live and run a rural industrial style business from home.

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Perfect package with space for relaxing

Located on the high side of Chidlow Street, this low maintenance home on a manageable block size of 462 square metres has a lot to offer.

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100 activists 'invade' southern Queensland feedlot | Video

Police were called to a feedlot in southern Queensland yesterday after more than 100 animal activists swarmed across the property.

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Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale Station and Laudham Park are being offered through an expression of interest process.

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Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

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

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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.

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Spring Creek seeking offers | Video

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

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Weather

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Gusts of 275kmh from the explosive cyclone's core

A few days ago most people in the Top End were wishing for a cyclone.

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Chance of El Nino increases as ocean temps warm

The chance of an El Nino forming are now three times the normal likelihood.

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Radar upgrade to boost weather network

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

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Growers happy as good rains lift spirits

Good rains have lifted spirits on WA's coast.

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