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MPs clash over DPIRD investigation

Growers feel heat of extended ban

Always looking for growth at Bodallin

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Cropping

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Another cannabis greenhouse approved

Another ambitious medicinal cannabis greenhouse project has been approved in Victoria, this time at Shepparton.

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Hay fire at GrainPro storage

Grain business GrainPro can't take a trick, with news of a fire destroying hay at its Gumly Gumly storage.

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Positive prospects for Gairdner farmer

In stark contrast to last year's season, crops are looking pretty good at the moment in the Gairdner area.

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Rotate fungicides carefully to avoid resistance woes

Making sure fungicide modes of action are kept fresh and are not over-used is the key to retaining efficacy against disease.

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US crop tours get heated

The normal peaceful USDA crop tours have got heated with staff reportedly receiving threats from farmers unhappy with yield estimates.

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Experience no barrier to farm accidents

It was a task Natimuk farmer Michael Sudholz had done 1000 times before, but that didn't stop a freak wind from causing a serious accident.

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AGT catapults new variety into market

AGT is thrilled with its new wheat line, which it says will offer growers flexibility in terms of time of sowing without compromising yield.

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GrainCorp not granted Portland port exemption

GrainCorp has not been granted an exemption to the ACCC port access code for its Portland facility.

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Hay fire at GrainPro storage

Grain business GrainPro can't take a trick, with news of a fire destroying hay at its Gumly Gumly storage.

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Rotate fungicides carefully to avoid resistance woes

Making sure fungicide modes of action are kept fresh and are not over-used is the key to retaining efficacy against disease.

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AGT catapults new variety into market

AGT is thrilled with its new wheat line, which it says will offer growers flexibility in terms of time of sowing without compromising yield.

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Tasmania remains GM-free

South Australia's high profile decision to remove its moratorium on GM crops has overshadowed Tasmania's move to retain their ban.

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September rain holds key to season

September rains and a soft finish will be the answer to WA grain growers' prayers to either salvage something from the season or return them better than average yields, depending on where they farm.

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US crop tours get heated

The normal peaceful USDA crop tours have got heated with staff reportedly receiving threats from farmers unhappy with yield estimates.

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Experience no barrier to farm accidents

It was a task Natimuk farmer Michael Sudholz had done 1000 times before, but that didn't stop a freak wind from causing a serious accident.

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GrainCorp not granted Portland port exemption

GrainCorp has not been granted an exemption to the ACCC port access code for its Portland facility.

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Riverina canola crops look good, but fuel light on

Canola crops in the Riverina look in great condition, but there is precious little moisture remaining. Will farmers cut them for hay?

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Will falling wool prices be the end of the wether flock?

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the impact of low wool prices on flock levels.

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A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A Texel ram lamb has sold for an astonishing $A380,000 in Scotland.

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Growers feel heat of extended ban

The introduction of the three-month moratorium on live sheep exports to the Middle East from June to August has already made a significant impact on our largest importer, Kuwait Livestock Transport and Trading.

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Enthusiastic next generation of producers

Fourth generation producers Mitch and Lachy Mouritz are delivering a burst of energy to the Merino enterprise at their family's mixed enterprise.

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A bonnie Texel ram sells for $380,000 in Scotland

A Texel ram lamb has sold for an astonishing $A380,000 in Scotland.

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Always looking for growth at Bodallin

Merinos are a passion project for South Bodallin producer Linda Rose.

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Crossbred wools now easing EMI price slide

The most positive note out of this week's wool market was the lift in demand for crossbred wools.

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Merinos taking the risk out of farming for WA producers

A Western Australian farming family have been increasing their Merino numbers to reduce risk out of their business.

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Study on lamb vs hogget meat

There is no consistent difference in consumer preference when it comes to lamb and hogget loin cuts according to research carried out by Murdoch University professor David Pethick.

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Crossbred wools now easing EMI price slide

The most positive note out of this week's wool market was the lift in demand for crossbred wools.

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Can biochar help cut livestock greenhouse gas emissions?

New research funded by Meat & Livestock Australia is looking at the potential of biochar in feed rations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

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Enthusiastic next generation of producers

Fourth generation producers Mitch and Lachy Mouritz are delivering a burst of energy to the Merino enterprise at their family's mixed enterprise.

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Merinos taking the risk out of farming for WA producers

A Western Australian farming family have been increasing their Merino numbers to reduce risk out of their business.

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Growers feel heat of extended ban

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Study on lamb vs hogget meat

There is no consistent difference in consumer preference when it comes to lamb and hogget loin cuts according to research carried out by Murdoch University professor David Pethick.

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Can biochar help cut livestock greenhouse gas emissions?

New research funded by Meat & Livestock Australia is looking at the potential of biochar in feed rations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

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Price drop surprises WA sheep industry

The WA sheep industry was taken by surprise last week when saleyard prices dropped dramatically due to what has been put down to a lack of competition in the market.

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Price drop surprises WA sheep industry

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AWI told to keep its nose out of wool auction market

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Exports to China trump the US

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the Australian beef export market.

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NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

Cattleman Ross Peatling, Alexandria Station in the NT, was awarded the prestigious 2019 NABRC producer medal last night.

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ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

The ACCC has commended the beef and cattle industry for improving transparency, but wants more work done.

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Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

A new report from Rabobank says Australia has an opportunity to increase grain-fed beef exports to China by 65 per cent by 2030.

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Market strength drives decision to feed on but weaners go

Livestock producers who are working hard to keep breeders in strong condition say the strength of the cattle market is a positive driving force.

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Producers ponder: Is it time to hold or time to fold?

Spring is nearly here and livestock producers are weighing up all options.

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Cattle numbers on feed hit a record high

Australian Lot Feeders Association/Meat & Livestock Australia survey shows that for the last June quarter there were over 1,147,393 head on feed nationally.

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Spring Sales

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Rosevale encourages producers: be ready for good times ahead in beef

Rosevale Santa Gertrudis Stud will sell some of its best bulls at the 63rd annual on property sale on September 24.

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Striking the genetic balance to meet market demands is focus of Queensland cattle industry leader

Advertiser content: A unique Central Queensland cattle breed is playing a central role in the breeding program of one of the state's largest cattle operations.

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Droughtmaster sale celebrates diamond jubilee

Advertiser content: The highly anticipated DN. Sale will be held across two massive days, from September 17-18 at CQLX Gracemere with as many as 587 bulls expected to be sold to the highest bidders.

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Accurate data the key to ram selection

Advertiser content: Accurate data collection and strong visual focus allows Pooginook Merino and Poll's ram clients to have accurate data available to select rams that meet their own breeding objectives.

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Fleckvieh Society of Australia Bull and Female sale

Advertiser content: Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to buy some of the top Fleckvieh cattle in Australia on September 6 at the inaugural Focus on Fleckvieh sale.

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Ardene increases bottom line and wants to raise clients' profits too

Sponsored content: Ardene's 2019 On Property Stud and Flock Sale will be on Friday October 11, from 1pm, at Mt Torrens, South Australia.

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Make every heifer count with a 'Kodak' son from the Hardhat Angus 2019 Bull Sale

Advertiser content: While the last two years have been challenging for beef cattle producers throughout Australia, Hardhat Angus are offering some of their easy care cattle at their 2019 bull sale.

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Champion Queensland Simmental breeders prepare for second sale

Advertiser content: Following a successful inaugural bull sale last year Queensland's Blue Dog Simmental is predicting even better results at their second on farm sale in September.

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Property

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New auction process to benefit industry

Online property auctions are now a common practice in the Eastern States rural real estate sectors but are yet to take off in Western Australia's rural market - but this could be about to change.

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Elgon Pastures sold at auction for $3.75m

Mixed farming property Elgon Pastures at Mt Barker sold at auction recently to a neighbouring farming family.

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Property offers a lazy, coastal lifestyle

Lazy K is well fenced, providing eight paddocks that are fertilised annually.

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Quality landholding is going to auction

This farm is set mostly high in the landscape and was originally timbered with predominantly York and white gum.

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Photos and Video

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Plant biosecurity takes focus at symposium | PHOTOS

The Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium was held in Brisbane last week.

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Fresh Awards 2019 declare NSW/ACT's best fresh produce suppliers | PHOTOS

There were plenty of smiles at this year's Fresh Awards.

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Seaweed to cut cow methane emissions

A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

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Legendary bush racehorse immortalised

One of the greatest racehorses the bush, and Australia, has ever seen has now been recognised with a sculpture in her hometown of Blackall.

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Knudsens buy Wattle Brae stud | Video

Wattle Brae at Pilton has sold for more than $4 million to Rick and Rebecca Knudsen.

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Weather

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Positive prospects for Gairdner farmer

In stark contrast to last year's season, crops are looking pretty good at the moment in the Gairdner area.

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September rain holds key to season

September rains and a soft finish will be the answer to WA grain growers' prayers to either salvage something from the season or return them better than average yields, depending on where they farm.

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Tactical challenge for in-season nitrogen application

How much nitrogen should be applied in-season?

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BOM delivers bleak outlook at ABARES Regional Conference

It started raining in Bundaberg as a BOM guru was telling of the dry to come.

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