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Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Cropping

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AGT unveils a high Calibre new wheat

AGT has released its designated replacement wheat for the popular Scepter variety.

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Crop disease warning after wet winter

The wet winter has been good for cropping prospects, but it is not all positive, the moist conditions are also ideal for a fungal disease.

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Brazil's huge scope for grains expansion

As Australia closes in on its peak cropped area there is no such issue in Brazil, where fertile land can easily be brought into cropping.

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Bait battle takes to the skies

Reports of higher than normal levels of mouse activity have been coming in over the past two months.

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Area plateau no barrier to grain production gain

Australia's cropped area may level out around current levels but there is scope for more grain production due to yield gains.

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Australian cropland area set to plateau

Further advances in Australia's grain production will more likely come from yield gains rather than more planted area according to a report.

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New wheat variety a high-yielding Calibre

Calibre is suited to all areas that have previously grown Scepter in WA and is the highest-yielding variety from AGT available to growers in the State.

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World wheat production estimated to be slightly higher than initially thought

USDA pegs global wheat crop at 780. 3 million tonnes for the 2021-22 marketing year.

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Crop disease warning after wet winter

The wet winter has been good for cropping prospects, but it is not all positive, the moist conditions are also ideal for a fungal disease.

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Bait battle takes to the skies

Reports of higher than normal levels of mouse activity have been coming in over the past two months.

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New wheat variety a high-yielding Calibre

Calibre is suited to all areas that have previously grown Scepter in WA and is the highest-yielding variety from AGT available to growers in the State.

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Harvest labour in limbo

"This whole ordeal has been a failure of political leadership right across the country," WAFarmers grains section president Mr Fels said.

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Jack Frost has struck WA

On Friday morning last week, Westonia reached a freezing low of - 5.1 degrees, followed by -2.9 on Saturday and -1.9 on Sunday.

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Area plateau no barrier to grain production gain

Australia's cropped area may level out around current levels but there is scope for more grain production due to yield gains.

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Australian cropland area set to plateau

Further advances in Australia's grain production will more likely come from yield gains rather than more planted area according to a report.

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World wheat production estimated to be slightly higher than initially thought

USDA pegs global wheat crop at 780. 3 million tonnes for the 2021-22 marketing year.

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ISCC accreditation more than just an easy premium

Farmers are being warned if they participate in a sustainability scheme they will have to be prepared to be audited.

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Sheep

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High prices online despite lift in offering

AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb offering increased by 15 per cent this week, but prices remain stable.

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New guardians of sensitive farm data

Farmers are sharing terabytes of highly confidential information about what they do.

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Thousands support calls for changes to pet food

Consumer groups have intensified the pressure on the Federal government to regulate the pet food industry.

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Wagga smashes new-season lamb record again

Keeping it in the family. Rodhams smash national records.

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New guardians of sensitive farm data

Farmers are sharing terabytes of highly confidential information about what they do.

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Industry concerned by impact of processing restrictions

Sheep industry leaders are continuing to raise concerns over the potential for a lamb processing bottleneck due to restrictions on Melbourne abattoir facilities.

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Lamb carcase data to be dished up via app

A newly developed app will give lamb producers feedback at an individual carcase level, thanks to a partnership between agtech startup MEQ Probe and Gundagai Meat Processors.

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Flystrike in sheep requires holistic management

Chemical rotation and genetic selection are all tools in the box to keep fly strike in sheep under control.

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Wool market rallies on second day of selling

Wool market rallies hard on second day of selling to end with some positive tones.

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Industry concerned by impact of processing restrictions

Sheep industry leaders are continuing to raise concerns over the potential for a lamb processing bottleneck due to restrictions on Melbourne abattoir facilities.

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Lamb carcase data to be dished up via app

A newly developed app will give lamb producers feedback at an individual carcase level, thanks to a partnership between agtech startup MEQ Probe and Gundagai Meat Processors.

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Wagga smashes new-season lamb record again

Keeping it in the family. Rodhams smash national records.

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Flystrike in sheep requires holistic management

Chemical rotation and genetic selection are all tools in the box to keep fly strike in sheep under control.

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Thousands support calls for changes to pet food

Consumer groups have intensified the pressure on the Federal government to regulate the pet food industry.

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Wool market rallies on second day of selling

Wool market rallies hard on second day of selling to end with some positive tones.

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Lamb prices steady while mutton takes a hit

Lamb indicators tracking above last years levels, as is mutton even with recent drop in price.

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Big name fashion brands shun mulesed wool

Global clothing brands signal the end of their support for mulesed wool, calling for the practice to be phased out by 2030.

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Lamb prices steady while mutton takes a hit

Big name fashion brands shun mulesed wool

Sheepmeat full of flavour to the US

Cadonia Park Poll makes $1600

Cattle

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Farmers do not own the word meat, inquiry told

Vegans and animal welfare groups have challenged farmers' ownership of the word "meat".

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Voluntary code on vegan food labels shot down

Producers outline the 'duplicitous' nature of vegan food piggybacking at senate inquiry

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New guardians of sensitive farm data

Farmers are sharing terabytes of highly confidential information about what they do.

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Banks rule out denying service to live export

Big Four answer claims they've denied service to industries due to a fear of bad press

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JBS pork move raises ACCC concerns

JBS says it will address all concerns over its plan to buy Rivalea

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Angus research grant kicks off

Students studying subjects applicable to beef urged to look into Angus grant

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Thousands support calls for changes to pet food

Consumer groups have intensified the pressure on the Federal government to regulate the pet food industry.

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AgTrader National

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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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2021 AgQuip field days cancelled

The field days have been shelved for this year but a new event is on the horizon.

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Watchdog to probe Vic border exemptions

Victoria's ombudsman is investigating the health department's handling of border exemptions after more than 80 stranded Victorians have complained to the watchdog.

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Overdose fuels fear of ivermectin misuse

What do the studies on ivermectin and COVID say?

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Toowoomba Wellcamp quarantine facility to be built

A 1000 bed quarantine facility at Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport will be opened by the end of this year.

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Queensland records two new local COVID-19 cases

Queensland has recorded two new local COVID-19 cases which are currently under investigation.

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AMIC head angry at meatworks' restrictions

Abattoirs and processing plants an "easy hit" for further coronavirus restrictions, says peak body.

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Woolshed COVID-19 outbreak risk a worry for shearers

Union representatives and members of the wool industry are divided on whether enough is being done in shearing sheds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Doors closed at Dubbo as Fletcher International Exports takes stock of the new Delta strain of COVID-19

Compounding community impacts of the new Delta strain on citizens of Dubbo has resulted in a week-long shut-down on Fletcher International Exports' killing floor.

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Property

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New Norcia Farm for sale after 175 years

For the first time, the 'blue riband' farmland has become available for sale, representing a once-in-175 years opportunity.

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Diverse property is a prime investment

Known as Wirewood, the property has been developed for conventional farming activities, with excellent cropping and grazing areas.

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Productive farm investment or add on

It is in a productive, high rainfall and fertile area.

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Premium farm a stone's throw from Perth

Measuring 2587.98 hectares in total, the property comprises 1400.49 arable hectares, 875.95ha of bush grazing and 261.51ha of bush.

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Photos and Video

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Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Bellthorpe district avocado orchard Kirkaldy has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $4.17 million.

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Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Baloo and Gwingana - two top irrigation properties in the Aratula district - have sold to neighbouring landholders.

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EXCLUSIVE

Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Find out how robots like the Digital Farmhand are chipping weeds and solving labour challenges for growers.

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Making decisions with data to boost farm productivity

New infrastructure has enabled the Kaylock family to make the most of the latest technology and animal husbandry practices as part of their proactive approach to sheep management.

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Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Falling Water impresses

Falling Water will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Toowoomba on October 8.

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Weather

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Fingers crossed: Chance of rain producing La Nina increases

Farmers have their fingers crossed that rain producing La Nina conditions are set to develop in 2021.

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Mingenew Expo supports cyclone rebuild

In the wake of the severe weather event in in April this year, the board wanted to support people across the region whose lives and homes had been damaged.

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Rain falls just in time for Mallee

Timely, and unexpectedly heavy, rainfall last week has put a spring in the step of Mallee farmers in NSW, SA and Victoria.

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The week ahead in weather: National forecast

Frost is forecast for Eucla on Monday morning but high fire dangers are on the cards for the Kimberley later this week.

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