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Tactical nitrogen approach boosts quality

Organic farm is a cut above the rest

Highly productive country near Albany

Westcoast expands its livestock team

Cropping

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Bayer settlement plans hit speed hump

Bayer's hopes of a swift resolution to its proposed settlement of court cases has hit an obstacle with a US judge expressing concerns.

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Substantial drop in Ukraine wheat

Hot weather in some parts and heavy rain in others have seen forecasters make another cut in Ukrainian wheat production this year.

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Barley grass herbicide resistance tested

"This project is helping us to find local solutions to controlling this weed so we can best manage our paddocks to improve crop margins."

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Research favours dual-purpose cropping

"The median increase in net returns from grazing was 25pc."

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Production issues taking toll

There are production issues on multiple fronts in the northern hemisphere.

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Tactical nitrogen approach boosts quality

Environment was found to be a key influencer of wheat yield, quality & protein level.

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World wheat record smashed in New Zealand

A New Zealand farmer has smashed the world record for highest wheat yield. What did the bumper weigh in at?

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Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

NSW is the headline act but many parts of eastern Australia can expect good rain in the next eight days with two fronts sweeping through.

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Substantial drop in Ukraine wheat

Hot weather in some parts and heavy rain in others have seen forecasters make another cut in Ukrainian wheat production this year.

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Research favours dual-purpose cropping

"The median increase in net returns from grazing was 25pc."

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World wheat record smashed in New Zealand

A New Zealand farmer has smashed the world record for highest wheat yield. What did the bumper weigh in at?

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USDA takes some comfort out of global grain balance sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its June Acreage and Quarterly Grain Stocks Report last week.

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Overview of plant biodiversity released

The National Plant Biosecurity Status Report for 2019 brought together contributions from more than 100 government, industry and research organisations.

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Production issues taking toll

There are production issues on multiple fronts in the northern hemisphere.

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Tactical nitrogen approach boosts quality

Environment was found to be a key influencer of wheat yield, quality & protein level.

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Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

NSW is the headline act but many parts of eastern Australia can expect good rain in the next eight days with two fronts sweeping through.

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US crop data predicts lower planted area but higher grain stocks

USDA reports a shift in the global grain balance sheet on the back of new US crop estimates.

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Sheep

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Research favours dual-purpose cropping

"The median increase in net returns from grazing was 25pc."

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'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

Some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about.

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Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

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First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

Another national record was broken for first-cross ewes online last week while global uncertainty is continuing to impact the retail market.

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'Think it through' before making a move out of wool

Some wool growers may be considering a move out of the industry but those that have already made the move say there is a lot to think about.

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Buying back into sheep

Producers joining out of season to speed up flock rebuild.

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Bumpy ride for wool may continue as trade goes into annual three-week break

The wool trade will be hoping prices pick up after the annual auction recess starting next week.

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Green light for WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale

The 2020 WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale has survived and will go ahead on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21, at Katanning.

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How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

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Bumpy ride for wool may continue as trade goes into annual three-week break

The wool trade will be hoping prices pick up after the annual auction recess starting next week.

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Al Kuwait's successful Middle East voyage

Live ex vessel MV Al Kuwait completed discharging sheep on Friday after a successful voyage to the Middle East.

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First-cross ewes reach new heights while global outlook varied

Another national record was broken for first-cross ewes online last week while global uncertainty is continuing to impact the retail market.

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Green light for WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale

The 2020 WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale has survived and will go ahead on Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August 21, at Katanning.

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Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

The positive seasonal conditions outweigh the current COVID-19 inspired uncertainty in most ag commodities according to Rural Bank.

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How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

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Al Kuwait's successful Middle East voyage

Live ex vessel MV Al Kuwait completed discharging sheep on Friday after a successful voyage to the Middle East.

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Kerrilyn aims for 'gutsy' wools

Vic stud pride themselves on growing a 'gutsy' wool.

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Kerrilyn aims for 'gutsy' wools

Making rams a priority

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Heavy lamb prices come off the boil

Cattle

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Price is right for powerhouse Pilgrim

Palgrove CEO David Bondfield described the bull as a powerhouse.

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Calf scours alert after high rainfall, herd rebuild plans

Calf scours could be more prevalent this season following good rainfall across areas of Australia and producers looking to rebuild their herd, according to Dr Alison Gunn of Herd Solutions.

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Speckle Park takes most popular in Sire Shootout

Votes were received from across the world.

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"Wow factor" bull wins Sire Shootout

His impressive dimensions caught the judge's eye.

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Who will be named Sire Shootout champion?

Tune in from 7pm for the live judging.

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How farm benchmarking drives successful decision making

Phil Holmes says benchmarking is a tool many managers of highly profitable agricultural businesses find invaluable in informing and evaluating their decision-making.

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Why beef must promote its massive benefits

The beef industry needs to stop apologising and start promoting itself for the massive benefits it already delivers.

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Moo-vers and Shakers

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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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Getting the right mixer essential to efficiency

For 47 years, Italian family-owned business Faresin Industries has been manufacturing feeding solutions to assist producers to maximise feed efficiency.

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Coronavirus

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Australian export ag navigates coronavirus storm - so far!

In its latest monthly report Rabobank Australia says farming has performed well during world coronavirus panic.

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DIGEST

One step forward, two back: Few positives in pandemic pandemonium

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There's more ugliness to come, Victoria

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The great fried chicken farce and more

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Advice for 2020: Please scream inside your heart

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'We are all Victorians now', says the PM

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Border closes first, then Melbourne to be ringfenced

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'A dangerous new phase' of COVID-19 looms

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Property

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Foreigner buys big South West dairy

A large dairy in the South West has been purchased by a foreign investor with the intention to utilise it for horticulture.

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Tourism business with an idyllic lifestyle

Located just off South Coast Highway, this attractive property overlooks the Irwin Inlet and picturesque surrounding farmland.

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Small holding at convenient location

More than eight hectares on the Brand Highway, near the Muchea townsite, are on offer.

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Premium hort opportunity in Gascoyne

Riverlodge is a highly-regarded, large-scale horticultural property ideally suited to an expanding family enterprise or an established agribusiness seeking portfolio diversification.

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Photos and Video

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You're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

Dr James Muecke explains his five A's of sugar toxicity

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OPINION

Dietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Why the Australian Dietary Guidelines are flawed

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Clearwater sold for $1.475 million | Video

Richard and Ellanor Brimblecombe have bought the 1300ha Glenmorgan property Clearwater for $1.475m.

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Vote for your favorite in Sire Shootout

Who deserves to win the Sire Shootout title?

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Humorous Indian campaign promotes Australian wool

Prominent Indian comedian Vir Das has used his humour to spruik the benefits of Australian wool.

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Weather

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Winter break: East coast low set to spark heavy falls

NSW is the headline act but many parts of eastern Australia can expect good rain in the next eight days with two fronts sweeping through.

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Flying start gives south-east a good chance

Good crop growth in autumn and stored moisture reserves mean southern Australia could achieve average yields even with below average rain.

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Winter climate outlook hard to predict with mixed signals

The surprising early consensus by climate models that we were in for a wet winter have disappeared with all possibilities now on the table.

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Rainfall below average for southern Australia

May saw short-term rainfall deficits widespread in the south western third of WA.

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