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MIG trials program makes for busy 2020

McHale updates popular V6 baler range

Hard Noodle tick for wheat varieties

Sheep part of the package for Cosgroves

Cropping

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Gene editing creates superior barley trait

Barley varieties with improved yield, quality and nitrogen-use efficiency are on the way after a breakthrough in gene editing technology.

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Swift economic policy has reduced COVID-19 fallout

Decisive action from the world's economic policy makers has helped mitigate the financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Brazilian wheat production up as Argentinian exports shaved

When talking wheat in South America, most conversations turn to Argentina.

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Barley market pricing export demand

Australia is winding down its barley stocks, with aggresively priced product hitting new export markets in the wake of China's import tariffs.

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MIG trials program makes for busy 2020

This year's trial program is a busy one for the Mingenew Irwin Group (MIG) with trials covering a range of nutrients and crops, scattered from Yuna to Three Springs and out to Canna.

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Hard Noodle tick for wheat varieties

Two wheat varieties from InterGrain - RockStar and Vixen - this week added another credential to their pedigrees with receipt of an additional classification, AHN (Australian Hard Noodle).

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Flour mill sensor project shows promise

A project using low cost sensors to help predict flour quality could have big implications for millers.

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Weird patterns on radar as rain band hits

Odd images on BOM rain radars got tongues wagging this afternoon, but the end result was positive for croppers looking for rain.

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Swift economic policy has reduced COVID-19 fallout

Decisive action from the world's economic policy makers has helped mitigate the financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Barley market pricing export demand

Australia is winding down its barley stocks, with aggresively priced product hitting new export markets in the wake of China's import tariffs.

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Flour mill sensor project shows promise

A project using low cost sensors to help predict flour quality could have big implications for millers.

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Wholegrain opportunities in Asia

There are some big opportunities in the growing wholegrain food industry in Asia for Australian wheat producers.

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Spartacus and Planet lead barley shift

"Last harvest, Spartacus & Planet represented 60% of total tonnes received..."

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MIG trials program makes for busy 2020

This year's trial program is a busy one for the Mingenew Irwin Group (MIG) with trials covering a range of nutrients and crops, scattered from Yuna to Three Springs and out to Canna.

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Hard Noodle tick for wheat varieties

Two wheat varieties from InterGrain - RockStar and Vixen - this week added another credential to their pedigrees with receipt of an additional classification, AHN (Australian Hard Noodle).

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Weird patterns on radar as rain band hits

Odd images on BOM rain radars got tongues wagging this afternoon, but the end result was positive for croppers looking for rain.

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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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Simple plan pays off at Kulin

They run a Merino ewe breeding flock of 3000 head & 1500 wethers & ewe hoggets.

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Sheep part of the package for Cosgroves

Their Merino flock works in well with their large cropping program.

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Online show a first for Dorper breeders

"It's a great insight into the Dorper industry & will give our members a fair bit of exposure..."

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Value of sending back data to the producer

New tools for smaller processors to tap into benefits of animal health data

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Sheep part of the package for Cosgroves

Their Merino flock works in well with their large cropping program.

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Shearing industry farewells a legend

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

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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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Marketing challenges ahead for mutton exporters

There are challenges ahead for Australia's mutton exports, as key markets struggle to manufacture pre-COVID-19 inventory with mutton consumption down.

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Tattykeel launches lamb brand to the world

Renowned Australian White sheep stud Tattykeel has launched its very own luxury lamb brand to the world - Margra Lamb.

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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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Value of sending back data to the producer

New tools for smaller processors to tap into benefits of animal health data

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Marketing challenges ahead for mutton exporters

There are challenges ahead for Australia's mutton exports, as key markets struggle to manufacture pre-COVID-19 inventory with mutton consumption down.

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Online show a first for Dorper breeders

"It's a great insight into the Dorper industry & will give our members a fair bit of exposure..."

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Tattykeel launches lamb brand to the world

Renowned Australian White sheep stud Tattykeel has launched its very own luxury lamb brand to the world - Margra Lamb.

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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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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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Can you select for quality and yield?

Sheep industry investigating its sustainability

Should sheep eID tags become compulsory nationally?

New resources launched for tips on trait selection

Cattle

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AACo rolls out the Wagyu flavour wheel

AACo and The University of Queensland have developed a market winning 'flavour wheel' for premium Westholme Wagyu beef.

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Data key to ensure right carcase specs

Following cattle through the supply chain

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Ekka 2020: Palgrove wins Paddock to Palate | Photos

Palgrove has again come up trumps in the Royal Queensland Show's prestigious JBS Paddock to Palate competition.

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US beef: Competitor, customer but most of all ally

NCBA's Marty Smith on fake meat and coronavirus at Queensland Rural Press Club

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Ekka led steer carcases top $20/kg

The Breakfast Creek Hotel has paid an impressive $20/kg for the Evans family's grand champion led steer carcase.

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Independent chair to lead live export research

Final steps of major live export review sees new chair appointed.

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Angus Reserve forges inroads for premium Australian beef

Award-winning black Angus brand a hit with Costco

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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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A day of devastation, apologies and 17 fatalities

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

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Slicing and dicing the nation bit by bit

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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?

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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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Property

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Turnkey farm with future water opportunity

Rarely do you have the opportunity to purchase a farm such as Bundidup where everything possible to ensure that the land produces to its best potential has been done.

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Idyllic property offers lifestyle options

Donnelly Lakes Chalets is a stunning 40.95 hectare property in the picturesque State forest between Nannup and Pemberton.

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Wattle Downs ups the ante with quality

Wattle Downs is about 55 kilometres south of Geraldton CBD and port.

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Well established property offers scale

With more than 100 years of rich family history, it's time for Hazel Glen Farm to change hands.

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Photos and Video

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Wally Taylor's Parkdale sold | Video

Wally Taylor's Goondiwindi region Parkdale aggregation has sold following an expressions of interest campaign.

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Ekka 2020: Palgrove wins Paddock to Palate | Photos

Palgrove has again come up trumps in the Royal Queensland Show's prestigious JBS Paddock to Palate competition.

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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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Weather

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Weird patterns on radar as rain band hits

Odd images on BOM rain radars got tongues wagging this afternoon, but the end result was positive for croppers looking for rain.

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Victoria and Tasmania shiver through Antarctic blast

UPDATED: Victoria and Tasmania have shivered through a record breaking cold snap, but some rain at the end of it will make it worthwhile.

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Rain delivers southern comfort for farmers

"The weather reports suggest that the rain might not be over."

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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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