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Cropping

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Wheat heat tolerance ratings could be on their way

A breakthrough test developed by the University of Sydney that assesses how wheat tolerates heat will help growers improve their choices.

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Average harvest is still a possibility

It's still too early to make a call on tonnages: GIWA report.

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Chaff decks help beat weeds without herbicide

A central Victorian farming family believes the use of a chaff deck is helping them win the war against problem weeds.

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Global wheat production on the decline

While still a record, it appears that global wheat production for the 2020/21 season may have peaked as the crop comes under yield pressure in a number of the major producers.

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Drones could be answer in locust battle

"It acts as a supplementary approach to normal spraying."

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Herbicide tolerance improves crop output

"Hybrids supercharge crop competition through a strong root system & vigorous growth."

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NSW, East Gippsland major beneficiaries of rainband

There were some big tallies on NSW's South Coast and in East Gippsland, while western Queensland and northern NSW also had a drink.

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Farmers look for late winter rainfall boost

It's been a near perfect start for many northern Victorian croppers but now another decent drink is required.

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Average harvest is still a possibility

It's still too early to make a call on tonnages: GIWA report.

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Global wheat production on the decline

While still a record, it appears that global wheat production for the 2020/21 season may have peaked as the crop comes under yield pressure in a number of the major producers.

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NSW, East Gippsland major beneficiaries of rainband

There were some big tallies on NSW's South Coast and in East Gippsland, while western Queensland and northern NSW also had a drink.

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Global wheat production waning according to latest data

Global wheat production on the decline for 2020-21, according to new data from the USDA.

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Organics option available at Uni

Australia's first organic food and nutrition university course will be offered by Southern Cross University.

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Drones could be answer in locust battle

"It acts as a supplementary approach to normal spraying."

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Herbicide tolerance improves crop output

"Hybrids supercharge crop competition through a strong root system & vigorous growth."

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Farmers look for late winter rainfall boost

It's been a near perfect start for many northern Victorian croppers but now another decent drink is required.

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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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Sheep

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Bendigo records smallest yarding in 20 years

Bendigo recorded its smallest yarding in 20 years, while most NSW markets saw an increase.

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Research favours dual-purpose cropping

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

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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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Woodward lamb tops Qld food show

Lamb produced by Woodward Foods Australia has again topped the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show.

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Research favours dual-purpose cropping

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

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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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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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As markets drop, it's time to up your game

When wool prices drop, it's time to up your game and produce an article that suits a range of markets.

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Choosing the right pain relief product for your flock

With a variety of pain relief products for sheep on the market, how are you meant to know which is best suited to your flock?

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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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Woodward lamb tops Qld food show

Lamb produced by Woodward Foods Australia has again topped the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show.

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As markets drop, it's time to up your game

When wool prices drop, it's time to up your game and produce an article that suits a range of markets.

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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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Choosing the right pain relief product for your flock

With a variety of pain relief products for sheep on the market, how are you meant to know which is best suited to your flock?

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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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Positive season trumps virus uncertainty

Buying back into sheep

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

Al Kuwait's successful Middle East voyage

Cattle

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Stockyard Kiwami named Australia's best beef

Darling Downs beef producer Stockyard has delivered the best steak in Australia for the fourth year running.

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Cattle market expected to soften

Restockers still in the hunt but volatility is growing

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Worldwide audience watches Aussie bulls

Sire Shootout was seen as one of ACM's best livestock marketing opportunities.

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Victoria will have red meat, processing sector promises

Covid cases in southern facilities will not lead to shortages of supermarket meat

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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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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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Found him: Patient Zero

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Are we there yet? Sadly, no

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From slips and hip pockets to pubs and clubs

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Victoria will have red meat, processing sector promises

Covid cases in southern facilities will not lead to shortages of supermarket meat

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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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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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Property

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Report shows foreign investment trends

Foreign-owned capital in Australia is $3.5 trillion.

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Foreigner buys big South West dairy

Dunmore, Scott River was marketed at $8m bare.

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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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Hard Rock Quarry a major resource | Video

The significant Dalby asset Hard Rock Quarry is on the market.

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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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Weather

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NSW, East Gippsland major beneficiaries of rainband

There were some big tallies on NSW's South Coast and in East Gippsland, while western Queensland and northern NSW also had a drink.

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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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