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Desalination a game changer for Sewells

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Cropping

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New peas Taylor made for success

Two new field pea varieties are set to hit the market.

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Play time can be fatal on the farm for children

Annette Lambert's young children liked to lie hammock-like in the hub of their farm tractor's large wheels.

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GIMAF now under Grains Australia umbrella

Market access organisation GIMAF has become a part of the broader grains industry good body Grains Australia.

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Photographers showcase working together

Finalists' images have been display in the company's foyer on St George's Terrace and outside on an electronic tower.

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Trust invites pasture scholarship applications

Applications fo a range of scholarships and fellowships related to pastures are currently open.

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New wheat varieties to mitigate frost

The dual-purpose awnless wheat varieties from LongReach Plant Breeders have been bred to produce milling-grade grain, but if hit by damaging environmental factors they have the capacity to produce high quality hay.

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More spring rain and where it fell overnight

There was widespread rain across eastern Australia overnight and from yesterday.

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Mixed blessings in late season La Nina

There's good news and bad news for croppers in the BOM's announcement that there was a 70pc chance of a La Nina late this year.

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Play time can be fatal on the farm for children

Annette Lambert's young children liked to lie hammock-like in the hub of their farm tractor's large wheels.

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Photographers showcase working together

Finalists' images have been display in the company's foyer on St George's Terrace and outside on an electronic tower.

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More spring rain and where it fell overnight

There was widespread rain across eastern Australia overnight and from yesterday.

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Australia to take advantage of world canola shortage

The dearth of canola globally has played into Australian growers' hands perfectly given the nation is on the cusp of a big crop.

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Shearers threaten to abandon Victoria because of vaccine mandate

Victorian shearers are threatening to take their handpieces and head across the border to escape vaccination mandates.

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Trust invites pasture scholarship applications

Applications fo a range of scholarships and fellowships related to pastures are currently open.

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New wheat varieties to mitigate frost

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Mixed blessings in late season La Nina

There's good news and bad news for croppers in the BOM's announcement that there was a 70pc chance of a La Nina late this year.

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Steep rise for CBH freight rates

Some growers, mainly in the road transport sites in the Albany zone and north of the Geraldton zone, will face a 40pc spike in their freight bill that will be finalised in February, at the completion of harvest.

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Sheep

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Navanvale pushes Williams values to $8000

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Shearers threaten to abandon Victoria because of vaccine mandate

Victorian shearers are threatening to take their handpieces and head across the border to escape vaccination mandates.

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Mallibee ram sells to a high of $5000

There was a total of 102 rams offered and 87 sold under the hammer averaging $1183.

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AWI board candidates join forces to beat a formidable proxy handicap

Two high profile candidates for the Australian Wool Innovation board have implored woolgrowers to lodge their own vote in the upcoming election.

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Shearers threaten to abandon Victoria because of vaccine mandate

Victorian shearers are threatening to take their handpieces and head across the border to escape vaccination mandates.

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Cheeryna Suffolk sells to $2400 high

Sale vendors Robert and Justin Duff increased Suffolk numbers by eight rams on last year when demand set a $1276 average.

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AWI board chooses to vote for two existing directors

Australian Wool Innovation has picked its preferred candidates to join its board.

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AWI boss stands down as CEO to move to new posting overseas

Australian Wool Innovation boss Stuart McCullough has stood down as chief executive officer after 12 years in the top job.

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Cheeryna Suffolk sells to $2400 high

Sale vendors Robert and Justin Duff increased Suffolk numbers by eight rams on last year when demand set a $1276 average.

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AWI board chooses to vote for two existing directors

Australian Wool Innovation has picked its preferred candidates to join its board.

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AWI board candidates join forces to beat a formidable proxy handicap

Two high profile candidates for the Australian Wool Innovation board have implored woolgrowers to lodge their own vote in the upcoming election.

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Dorpers - Livestock Annual SA

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Mallibee ram sells to a high of $5000

There was a total of 102 rams offered and 87 sold under the hammer averaging $1183.

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AWI boss stands down as CEO to move to new posting overseas

Australian Wool Innovation boss Stuart McCullough has stood down as chief executive officer after 12 years in the top job.

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As multiple issues play out in China, demand picks up in the Northern Hemisphere

It appears the November to January period will be a positive time for the wool market.

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National sheep flock tipped to reach 70 million this year

The national sheep flock is tipped to reach more than 70 million this year.

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As multiple issues play out in China, demand picks up in the Northern Hemisphere

National sheep flock tipped to reach 70 million this year

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Shirlee Downs PD wins interbreed crown

Cattle

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Rising overseas incomes forces beef to pivot

The 'more, and better, food' narrative: CBA report

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Bid to mimic beef helped along by Aussie scientists

Red meat industry furious over 'copycat' research.

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Live cattle exports hit the wall

Live northern cattle export numbers expected to 'fall of a cliff'

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Join the carbon neutral march, beef urges

Achieve what we have and Australia's climate targets will be easily met: CCA

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Rain tipped to send EYCI off again

Should traders be comfortable with current young cattle prices?

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Seaweed company closing in on commercial feed to reduce livestock emissions

Federal Gov't co-invests on back of over subscribed Sea Forest capital raising

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Beef producers urged to be cautious with carbon contracts

Demand for carbon offets ramping up but it's far from a 'where do I sign' situation for producers

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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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Shearers threaten to abandon Victoria because of vaccine mandate

Victorian shearers are threatening to take their handpieces and head across the border to escape vaccination mandates.

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NSW pub owners reckon regions get the rough end of the stick in roadmap

Unvaccinated people will lose freedoms from October 11, despite the regional rollout being slow.

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Truckies entering Qld face new vax rules

Drivers using a Freight Pass will need to have had one dose of a vaccine by October 15 and be fully vaccinated by November 15.

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Rex and Qantas make staff vaccination compulsory

Aviation industry moving towards compulsory vaccination.

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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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Property

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One of a kind at Donnybrook

Elders Donnybrook Real Estate offers unique property

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Farming opportunity in the Avon Valley

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Woodland custodians wanted

Tranquil Uduc property offers a peaceful life

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WA farmland opportunities

Flexible buyers who "do their homework" can still find pockets of extra value because some regions are not attracting the prices they deserve, Rabobank analysis shows.

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Photos and Video

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Farm connectivity explored at Hinkler AgTech forum | PHOTOS

Farmers discuss what's needed to fully connect a farm.

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Take a look at the 'transformative' CForce 625

The ATV is manufactured by CFMoto and debuted on the Australian market in mid-2020.

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Rural Women's Day: more than a celebration

The ANZ division of FMC's global business is pursuing a bold ambition to ensure 50 per cent of its workforce is female by 2027.

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Nestle targets improved dairy production, reduced emissions in Indonesia | Video

Nestle is seeking to improve production and reduced emissions in the Indonesian dairy industry.

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New Speckle Park world record set as Three Way marks end of an era | Photos

The Nundle stud set a new world record for a Speckle Park cow of $70,000 at its stage one dispersal sale.

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Weather

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Desalination a game changer for Sewells

This season's widespread rainfall has not only helped fill dams and boost crop yields, but it has also provided farmers with an opportunity to plan for when the next big dry hits.

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Mixed blessings in late season La Nina

There's good news and bad news for croppers in the BOM's announcement that there was a 70pc chance of a La Nina late this year.

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Signs still pointing to more wet spring weather

The climate drivers that have led to heavy October rainfall across parts of the country are set to remain in play for a while longer.

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Frost and dry challenges the finish

Frost and dry challenges finish to 2021 crops in WA

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