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Environmental tick for Lake Wells project

Course gears up job seekers for harvest

Following correct herbicide applications is key

Sheep deliver diversification at Munty

Cropping

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Mouse numbers build to worrying levels in the north

Farmers in Queensland and northern NSW are being warned they may need to bait to stop mouse damage in both summer and winter crops.

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Uncertainty clouds the global corn picture...

Global grain markets spent last week pre-empting the thoughts of the number crunchers at the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Free sessions to highlight harvest efficiencies

Grain losses during harvesting equate to significant lost income for growers across Australia every year.

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'Superfood' quinoa set to go from boutique to broadacre

A new variety of quinoa developed in Australia is set to boost opportunities to grow the increasingly popular superfood.

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Researchers reduce trifluralin resistance

Unexpected results changed the direction of the study.

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Following correct herbicide applications is key

When carefully managed, pre-harvest herbicide applications can be a useful tool in weed control and crop desiccation.

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Seed control effective on early shedders

Great brome grass & barley grass behave differently depending on the season.

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China to put Aussie wheat under the microscope

Wheat is the latest commodity to be hit by souring Sino-Australian relations, with Aussie shipments to be more closely inspected in China.

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Uncertainty clouds the global corn picture...

Global grain markets spent last week pre-empting the thoughts of the number crunchers at the United States Department of Agriculture.

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'Superfood' quinoa set to go from boutique to broadacre

A new variety of quinoa developed in Australia is set to boost opportunities to grow the increasingly popular superfood.

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Seed control effective on early shedders

Great brome grass & barley grass behave differently depending on the season.

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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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Yield to evaporate without spring rain

For most regions of the WA grainbelt, unexpected early spring rainfall will only buy another week or two until more rain is needed to avoid a sharp drop in grain yield potential.

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Researchers reduce trifluralin resistance

Unexpected results changed the direction of the study.

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Following correct herbicide applications is key

When carefully managed, pre-harvest herbicide applications can be a useful tool in weed control and crop desiccation.

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China to put Aussie wheat under the microscope

Wheat is the latest commodity to be hit by souring Sino-Australian relations, with Aussie shipments to be more closely inspected in China.

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Annual field day drills down on trials

Speakers included representatives from CSBP, BoM, Living Farm & local farmer Dylan Hirsch.

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Sheep

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Green feed increase poses own problems

Even a good season can cause problems for stock.

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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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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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Wool tests reveal fibre diameters are on the up

Off the back of a three-year drought followed by a bumper season, wool microns are are on the up.

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Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

New ASEL rules due in November will be costly and aren't needed, trade says

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KLTT sells twin-tiered live export ship

Jordanian company purchased the vessel about two weeks ago.

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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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Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

New ASEL rules due in November will be costly and aren't needed, trade says

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Proven formula for crossbred breeding

"At present our mix is 60:40 with cattle numbers being higher."

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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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KLTT sells twin-tiered live export ship

Jordanian company purchased the vessel about two weeks ago.

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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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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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Proven formula for crossbred breeding

"At present our mix is 60:40 with cattle numbers being higher."

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Terminal sires swept up as ram sales kick into gear

Demand for terminal sires has exceeded expectations so far this year, and there's a lot to suggest this trend will continue.

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Terminal sires swept up as ram sales kick into gear

Simple program for lamb success

Push to shorten live-ex moratorium gathers steam

Season has farmers full of beans

Cattle

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Vets and observers in short supply for live-ex voyages

Lack of flight seats home leaves vet stranded for months.

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Live-ex trade wants reduced density changes shelved

New ASEL rules due in November will be costly and aren't needed, trade says

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Young lot feeder finalists announced

Beef's future leaders vye for prestigious title.

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Push to shorten live-ex moratorium gathers steam

A-grade animal welfare report fuels push to reassess crippling prohibition.

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Swine fever opens different doors for US and Australia

ICMJ tour shows different opportunities emerging for US and Australian livestock producers in China

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Fungi leather about to hit the market

Will it appeal to consumers more than synthetic leather alternatives?

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Ramping up battle against pasture dieback

Six new projects set to address the destructive pasture condition.

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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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Lifetime of loving the land and farming

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

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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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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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Prime farm with extraction potential

Hanrahans has come onto the open market through exclusive selling agents Nutrien Harcourts WA.

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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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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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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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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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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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A dry argument for June to August rain

WA winter mean maximum temperature was the highest on record.

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