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Storm decimates research glasshouses

The impact of the freak hail storm that destroyed valuable experiments in CSIRO glasshouses in Canberra will be felt for years to come.

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Spark ignites canola interest

A new hybrid TT canola SF Spark TT has created significant interest in the growing hybrid canola market in Australia.

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Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

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Grains industry news in brief 26.1.19

Brazil becomes the world leader in soybeans, a new appointment in the breeding world and French unrest over logistics.

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Summer sprayers reminded to be responsible

It has rained in parts of the north meaning farmers have the welcome task of spraying to conserve moisture, but they need to take care.

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Technology can sniff out crop diseases

New technology could potentially change the speed with which Australian grain growers can identify and respond to crop disease outbreaks.

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Case IH creating efficiencies with harvester

The new Case IH header has won rave reviews from one SA farming family

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MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

Many parts of Australia can thank their above average January rainfall at least in part to a strong phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation.

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Spark ignites canola interest

A new hybrid TT canola SF Spark TT has created significant interest in the growing hybrid canola market in Australia.

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Grains industry news in brief 26.1.19

Brazil becomes the world leader in soybeans, a new appointment in the breeding world and French unrest over logistics.

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Case IH creating efficiencies with harvester

The new Case IH header has won rave reviews from one SA farming family

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US raises national yield for corn, soybeans

The WASDE report proves to be mildly bullish for wheat, barley and corn, but on the whole, it was quite underwhelming.

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Wheat futures hit eight-year high

Wheat futures rose strongly going into last week's USDA Reports.

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Summer sprayers reminded to be responsible

It has rained in parts of the north meaning farmers have the welcome task of spraying to conserve moisture, but they need to take care.

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Technology can sniff out crop diseases

New technology could potentially change the speed with which Australian grain growers can identify and respond to crop disease outbreaks.

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MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

Many parts of Australia can thank their above average January rainfall at least in part to a strong phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation.

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Port access still a concern

In spite of the focus on the domestic grain market, there are still concerns about the transparency of access to Australia's ports.

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Sheep

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Use your head rather than heart when it comes to core breeding stock

Leading livestock consultant, Alastair Rayner, says many producers will be doing things differently after the drought.

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Shearing legend proud of training camp

Aboriginal shearing legend Bobby Pepper is the "proudest black fella in Australia" after nine of his students graduated the first Mid West shearing training school last week.

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Rain clips lamb and sheep yardings, pushes up prices

Last week's welcome but patchy rains has stemmed the flow of sheep and lambs into major saleyards and pushed up prices.

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White Suffolk breeders head to Tasmania for inspiration

This year's Australian White Suffolk Association national conference will be held in Tasmania early next month.

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Shearing legend proud of training camp

Aboriginal shearing legend Bobby Pepper is the "proudest black fella in Australia" after nine of his students graduated the first Mid West shearing training school last week.

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'Old and new' methods are driving Merino profits at Redhill

Greg Hayes says the family tradition of running Merinos on the family farm in South Australia's Mid North is a proven recipe for success.

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UK researchers develop early warning device for footrot in sheep

Researchers at the UK's University of Nottingham have developed smart technology to provide early warning of footrot in sheep flocks.

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A big year for WA shearing industry

It was a good year for the WA Shearing Industry Association (WASIA) last year with a record number of new members in the past six months and completing a $50,000 turn around in its finances since 2017.

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Live sheep trade hits calmer waters with shipments on the rise

The live sheep export trade seems to have sailed into calmer waters after exports rose slightly last year.

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UK researchers develop early warning device for footrot in sheep

Researchers at the UK's University of Nottingham have developed smart technology to provide early warning of footrot in sheep flocks.

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Sheepmeat exports hit record in 2019 on back of Chinese demand

China's hunger for Australia sheepmeat has driven total exports up by four per cent last year to 465,351 tonnes.

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White Suffolk breeders head to Tasmania for inspiration

This year's Australian White Suffolk Association national conference will be held in Tasmania early next month.

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A big year for WA shearing industry

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Rain clips lamb and sheep yardings, pushes up prices

Last week's welcome but patchy rains has stemmed the flow of sheep and lambs into major saleyards and pushed up prices.

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Live sheep trade hits calmer waters with shipments on the rise

The live sheep export trade seems to have sailed into calmer waters after exports rose slightly last year.

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Sheepmeat exports hit record in 2019 on back of Chinese demand

China's hunger for Australia sheepmeat has driven total exports up by four per cent last year to 465,351 tonnes.

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Sniff of rain sees restockers nudging up lamb and mutton prices

Major selling centres reported dearer prices across many lines of lamb and mutton lines as promise of rain boosts feeder demand.

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Sniff of rain sees restockers nudging up lamb and mutton prices

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US beef position strengthens as China trade deal is unpacked

US ready to go but analysts say there may be consumer hurdles

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Johnny created Charolais history

The very first Charolais calf born in Australia hit the grass 50 years ago this month at the Hyde family's King River property near Albany.

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Big money pumped into lab meat

Cell-based meat closer to market; new moves to get farmers out of livestock

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Nutrien offloads key live export business

Nutrien Ag Solutions has sold its live export business to the Rothwell family's Winten Group.

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Live cattle demand holds strong

Close to 1.3m transported in 2019, up 19pc.

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Raff story shows it's ok to change beef business direction

How the shift to Tasmania for Raff Angus is playing out

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Lot feeders well-armed for heat and humidity

Alerts so far have been kept in check but challenges ramping up.

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Property

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Auction sets record for Boyup Brook shire

A large crowd of more than 80 people gathered to see a highly productive farm at Boyup Brook go under the hammer, which ended up selling for a record price.

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Quality Wheatbelt family home

Rural views and quiet seclusion is just the beginning of what this 28 hectare property offers.

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Premium Hyden farm hits the market

This farm is well suited to mixed farming operations, currently utilised for grain and sheep production with cattle being farmed in the past.

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Beautiful South West property by the bay

The property is 10 kilometres from Busselton and 15km from the Busselton/Margaret River airport.

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Photos and Video

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Check out the final amazing entries in our Hope photo competition

The last of the entries in our 100 Stories of Hope photo competition.

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Police arrest 27-year-old man over fodder scam | Photos

On January 23, Strike Force Woden investigators arrested the man.

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See the 100 'photos of hope' entered in the final week of competition

Huge influx in entries to the 100 Stories of Hope photo competition as the closing date looms.

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Three generations build Guernsey success

Three generations of the one family were involved in two of the champions named in the Guernsey show at International Dairy Week on Wednesday.

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Champion Ayrshire owners look to future with confidence

A young couple who have returned to dairy farming in the past 18 months took the grand champion Ayrshire award at International Dairy Week on Tuesday.

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Weather

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MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

Many parts of Australia can thank their above average January rainfall at least in part to a strong phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation.

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Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports a fire fighting plane has crashed in that state's Monaro region

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Climate reduces crop profits by 35pc

There has been about $1.1 billion a year in lost production from changes in temperature and rainfall since the 1950s

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WA firefighters help over east

The 16th team of career and volunteer firefighters left for Albury, New South Wales.

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