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Barley grass herbicide resistance tested

USDA takes some comfort out of global grain balance sheet

HARDI precision spraying with ISOBUS

Overview of plant biodiversity released

Cropping

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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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Elders launches market analysis business

Elders has launched a new market analysis business.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fungicide resistance concerns barley researchers

There are concerning results in data collected by an SA-based team researching barley fungal disease resistance to fungicides.

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Prices indicate firming basis levels

If rainfall totals continue to slip, it will be hard for yield potential to be maintained.

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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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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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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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Canola prices get welcome boost after Canadian news

Canola prices have spiked in the past week off the back of news of a smaller than expected Canadian crop.

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Sheep

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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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Buying back into sheep

Producers joining out of season to speed up flock rebuild.

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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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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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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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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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'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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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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Buying back into sheep

Producers joining out of season to speed up flock rebuild.

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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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Kerrilyn aims for 'gutsy' wools

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

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Making rams a priority

According to Dr Matt Playford rams should be acknowledge as the primary drivers of genetic improvements in most flocks.

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Making rams a priority

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Heavy lamb prices come off the boil

Sheep industry's finest win Lambition Awards

Cattle

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Speckle Park takes most popular in Sire Shootout

Votes came in 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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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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One-in-five head sold online

Around one in every five cattle and sheep offered at auction are sold via the AuctionsPlus platform and, the saleyards association believes that, five years from now, online bidding will part of normal sale days at half of Australia's saleyards.

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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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'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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Labor wins Eden-Monaro, locked down 'win' rent relief

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Five things you need to know now

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Paris Hilton, diamanté masks and Groundhog Day

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About those three-word slogans ...

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Property

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Andrew and Nicola Forrest confirm Kimberley station purchase

The purchase includes 221,408 hectares and 11,500 quality cattle.

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Beautiful home with all the trimmings

This deluxe family home at 1 Caridi Close, Merredin, is immaculately presented and ready for a large family or retirees to enjoy.

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A gun of a farm on beautiful country

Endless scenic features are across this 92 hectare offering, starting with a steel-framed, HardiPlank and zincalume roof, large family home.

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Riverslea has no shortage of water

This quality, small rural lifestyle property, known as Riverslea, is within a picturesque location with the King River on its eastern boundary.

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Photos and Video

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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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Glen Rock asking $1.85 million | Video

The 463 hectare Inverell region property Glen Rock has been listed for sale at $1.85 million

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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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