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Mick Gayfer regarded as true visionary

Chris Reichstein leaves behind a legacy

Leadership appointment launches LAWD

Celebrating 75 years of ag research in the Kimberley

Cropping

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Ukraine set for record crop if weather doesn't crash the party

The winter harvesting campaign is in full swing across Ukraine.

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Planning is key for high rainfall zone

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ANALYSIS

Six-day futures rally broken

Pressure on United States markets is easing.

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India reduces lentil tariffs as Canadian crop shrinks

Australian lentil growers can expect a larger slice of the lucrative Indian market as the Indian government cut tariffs on Aussie lentils.

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Ag exemptions for Queensland / NSW border crossings

The ag sector will be able to apply for exemptions to cross the NSW / Queensland border.

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Grains industry market access funding win

Funding from the federal government will help run a series of grains industry market access programs.

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Sprayers learn to recognise weeds in crop

New research is bringing the Holy Grail of green on green weed seeker technology closer to a reality.

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Field days suffer another Speed hump

The Mallee Machinery Field Days is off for another year.

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Planning is key for high rainfall zone

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India reduces lentil tariffs as Canadian crop shrinks

Australian lentil growers can expect a larger slice of the lucrative Indian market as the Indian government cut tariffs on Aussie lentils.

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Sprayers learn to recognise weeds in crop

New research is bringing the Holy Grail of green on green weed seeker technology closer to a reality.

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Safety week highlights need for training

GPA says that with the focus on farm safety this week farmers should look at undertaking some training to prevent workplace accidents.

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Seed business S&W excited by new vetch

S&W's Studenica vetch has the potential to become a staple for vetch producers across the country.

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Ag exemptions for Queensland / NSW border crossings

The ag sector will be able to apply for exemptions to cross the NSW / Queensland border.

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Grains industry market access funding win

Funding from the federal government will help run a series of grains industry market access programs.

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Field days suffer another Speed hump

The Mallee Machinery Field Days is off for another year.

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Eyre Peninsula ports refused exemptions

The ACCC has denied Viterra's applications to have its Port Lincoln and Thevenard ports exempt from the port access code.

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Sheep

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Sheep Producers Australia on hunt for board members

The search is on for a new independent chairperson and two board directors for Sheep Producers Australia.

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Sheep Producers Australia on hunt for board members

The search is on for a new independent chairperson and two board directors for Sheep Producers Australia.

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Probe questions whether feral animals like camels used in pet meat

Experts are still scrambling to discover how dogs in Victoria were poisoned with a rare plant toxin.

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Market hits sweet spot for fine woolgrowers

The market has reached its sweet spot for fine woolgrowers and with prices high enough to encourage sellers experts urge growers make hay while the sun shines.

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Sheep Producers Australia on hunt for board members

The search is on for a new independent chairperson and two board directors for Sheep Producers Australia.

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Long bans on farming for animal cruelty cases

A decade-long ban on owning animals has been handed out to a farmer on animal cruelty charges.

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Fears of a farmer split over fake meat debate dismissed

A campaign to drive a wedge between Australian grain and livestock producers in the debate over labelling of plant-based foods has struck a snag.

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Future of 'ceased mulesing' status on NWD in doubt

Future of ceased mulesing (CM) on National Wool Declaration being seriously considered by AWEX board.

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Dairy launches sheep's milk skincare range

A Tasmanian sheep dairy has created a line of sheep's milk skin care products to value add to their business.

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Long bans on farming for animal cruelty cases

A decade-long ban on owning animals has been handed out to a farmer on animal cruelty charges.

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Fears of a farmer split over fake meat debate dismissed

A campaign to drive a wedge between Australian grain and livestock producers in the debate over labelling of plant-based foods has struck a snag.

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Market hits sweet spot for fine woolgrowers

The market has reached its sweet spot for fine woolgrowers and with prices high enough to encourage sellers experts urge growers make hay while the sun shines.

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Future of 'ceased mulesing' status on NWD in doubt

Future of ceased mulesing (CM) on National Wool Declaration being seriously considered by AWEX board.

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Probe questions whether feral animals like camels used in pet meat

Experts are still scrambling to discover how dogs in Victoria were poisoned with a rare plant toxin.

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Dairy launches sheep's milk skincare range

A Tasmanian sheep dairy has created a line of sheep's milk skin care products to value add to their business.

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First local case of fast moving dog disease in Queensland

Queensland has recorded its first official case of the deadly dog disease ehrlichiosis.

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Yleena Farm wins producer of the month

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First local case of fast moving dog disease in Queensland

Yleena Farm wins producer of the month

Profit drivers the priority for Ridgehaven

A profitable maternal breed

Cattle

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Ag exemptions for Queensland / NSW border crossings

The ag sector will be able to apply for exemptions to cross the NSW / Queensland border.

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Mince in high demand again as lockdowns take hold

The difference this time around - no JobKeeper and less rush to restock

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Dairy weighs in on bid to curtail fake meat labels

Submissions to senate inquiry into vegan food labelling both passionate and colourful

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Search on for 2022 Zanda McDonald Award recipient

Applications for prestigious trans-Tasman award open on Sunday

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The drivers of carcase value

It's far more than weight and yield that determines revenue extracted from a carcase

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A new milestone as EYCI hits 1003.44c/kg

Just another day of dearer cattle trading? Perhaps. But for those who enjoy the data, the milestone was worth marking as the EYCI zoomed past 1000c/kg on Thursday evening.

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1000 cents - the EYCI number we thought we'd never see

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has broken through the 1000 cent mark overnight.

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

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Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

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See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

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The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

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Model aims to combat flush and bust

If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

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This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

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Simple designs, packed with features

Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Coronavirus

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All the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Here's what you need to know.

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Covid shock comes to our country town

It has come as shock to have a positive coronavirus case in our country town.

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AgQuip postponed as outbreak intensifies

Organisers of Australia's largest agricultural field day have made the "highly disappointing, very frustrating but absolutely necessary" decision to postpone AgQuip's August event.

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AgQuip's fate in the hands of NSW Chief Health Officer

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant will decide if the AgQuip field days can proceed next month.

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TMA conference to go ahead in Melbourne

Gary Northover said while people would have to wear masks, they were open for business.

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce fined for not wearing mask

A witness rang police after noticing the New England MP without a mask inside the shop.

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'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Authorities say they are confident there will be enough supply of vaccines to meet increased demand.

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Rex delays Canberra-to-Melbourne flight take-off

Passengers have been reminded they are entitled to a refund.

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Property

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Leadership appointment launches LAWD

LAWD offers specialist transaction, advisory and valuation services to the agriculture and land development industries and has seen rapid growth since commencement of operations in 2020, given the extensive experience of its leadership team across the farm and property sectors.

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Raine & Horne to shake up the rural market

Raine & Horne Rural WA will operate from Bibra Lake and service the rural broadacre markets primarily in WA and the Northern Territory.

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A royal lifestyle and farming location

Hopetoun is located on the eastern side of the magnificent Fitzgerald River National Park.

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Northam home ticks all the boxes

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Photos and Video

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Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

A group of Australian dairy farmers is backing a start-up science company looking to copy their product.

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Blackall's Carlow on the market

Jim Scully's prized 18,606 hectare Blackall property Carlow is on the market.

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Abbey Park's stunning Brisbane views | Video

Abbey Park will be auctioned by Ray White Rural on August 20.

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Olympics on the Farm - the Ringer provides a guide

The Ringer shows how Olympic events can be done on farm.

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Unmatched product support makes Brandt a trustworthy harvest partner

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Weather

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Brace yourself for severe weather

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Esperance water deficiency declarations are revoked

Water deficiency declarations are made by the State government to provide emergency water to farmers for livestock welfare during very dry periods.

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Wet spring forecast gets a boost as IOD negative called

The Bureau has formally declared an Indian Ocean Dipole negative event, good news for those who want more rain over spring.

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Erratic European, US weather sends wheat prices higher

While Australian croppers are confident of a good year elsewhere crop prospects are rapidly declining due to either excess heat or floods.

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