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Cropping

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Lobby groups push to stop GM legislation change

Groups against genetic modification continue to lobby Australian politicians to stop controversial amendments to the Gene Technology Act.

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Room for collaboration between pulse powerhouses

Australia and Canada are traditionally seen as rivals for market share in the pulse industry, but there is scope for collaboration.

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Dry finish expected to drive below-average yields

York farmer Rhys Turton, like many, is expecting below-average yields for his mixed cropping operation this season.

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Agronomists assess soilborne diseases

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Cotton production to slump to smallest in a decade

The drought has bitten the cotton industry hard, with total production set to drop to its smallest level in a decade.

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Time for adult conversation on climate change

A climate scientist has said that one cool spring or a hot spell 100 years are not proof climate change is not happening.

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Ample supplies fuel export competition

The big picture remains one of ample global wheat supplies and competition between exporters to clear their stocks.

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'Fire up' defend glypho use

Threat from ill-informed public perceptions to Western Australia agriculture's continued use of the herbicide glyphosate is not going away "anytime soon", according to Katherine Delbridge from CropLife Australia.

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Room for collaboration between pulse powerhouses

Australia and Canada are traditionally seen as rivals for market share in the pulse industry, but there is scope for collaboration.

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Agronomists assess soilborne diseases

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Ample supplies fuel export competition

The big picture remains one of ample global wheat supplies and competition between exporters to clear their stocks.

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Checking for a pulse rate in WA

A WA farmer and grain exporter is calling for more pulses to be planted in the west, which he says will boost productivity for all crops.

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A year makes all the difference at Birchip

Farmers who need their faith restored that it will ever rain again need look no further than the Mallee, where prospects have turned around.

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Cotton production to slump to smallest in a decade

The drought has bitten the cotton industry hard, with total production set to drop to its smallest level in a decade.

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Time for adult conversation on climate change

A climate scientist has said that one cool spring or a hot spell 100 years are not proof climate change is not happening.

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'Fire up' defend glypho use

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China holds the key to barley market

The barley market is currently looking for direction, with major export buyers holding their fire at present.

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Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Ewes prices peaked at a national record of $402 at Naracoorte today.

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New China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

China has continued its import splurge on Australian lamb and mutton in October.

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Nothing 'boering' about goats in south west Queensland

St George will host what is believed the first auction of Boer goat bucks in Queensland at the end of next week.

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Little risk of NZ stepping up lamb output

New Zealand's sheep flock is unlikely to grow to grab lucrative export opportunities for sheepmeat.

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New China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

China has continued its import splurge on Australian lamb and mutton in October.

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Three more lamb plants gear up to install DEXA scanning systems

The roll-out of DEXA carcase scanning systems will gather pace next year with another three abattoirs gearing up to install systems.

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Store lambs are good buying

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the store and feeder lamb market.

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A yummy $4.3 billion spend on our lamb in 2018-19

Domestic consumers and overseas importers spent $5.78 billion buying Australian lamb and mutton in 2018-19.

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First-cross ewes hit $388

EWES at Edenhope, Vic, today have hit a record $388.

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Store lambs are good buying

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the store and feeder lamb market.

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Goat prices on the move again

After four months of showing a slight decline, goat prices improved again last week.

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Little risk of NZ stepping up lamb output

New Zealand's sheep flock is unlikely to grow to grab lucrative export opportunities for sheepmeat.

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A yummy $4.3 billion spend on our lamb in 2018-19

Domestic consumers and overseas importers spent $5.78 billion buying Australian lamb and mutton in 2018-19.

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Nothing 'boering' about goats in south west Queensland

St George will host what is believed the first auction of Boer goat bucks in Queensland at the end of next week.

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First-cross ewes hit $388

EWES at Edenhope, Vic, today have hit a record $388.

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Goat prices on the move again

After four months of showing a slight decline, goat prices improved again last week.

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China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

China has continued its import splurge on Australian lamb and mutton in October.

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China smashes import record for Australian lamb and mutton

Rain and the cup cut lamb yardings and nudge up prices

Over the hooks trade lamb prices lagging the saleyard

Strong interest in Merino Lifestyle Productivity project

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Farmgate prices must reflect the value of nutrients in animal source food

Adequate returns vital to livestock production sustainability: TropAg 2019

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The path to sustainable, healthy diets

Easing environment pressures a mix of dietary shifts and better livestock production: TropAg 2019

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Changing the methane profile of cattle

Science is delivering pathways to carbon neutrality but there are concerns.

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Brazilian cattle in Vietnam could have an upside for Australia

Exporters have little doubt Brazil will soon gain live-ex access to Vietnam.

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Ever tightening cattle supply

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown writes about the shrinking national herd.

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Live-ex urged to 'scrub the siege mentality'

Cattle exports up 18pc year-on-year.

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Beefing up dairy income streams

Milk producers ramp up use of beef semen.

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Erregulla Plains is now off the market

Details have started to emerge on the sale of one of Western Australia's largest broadacre properties.

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Iconic country landmark is up for sale

This 90-year-old building is an iconic element of the Kellerberrin's identity and history.

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Water a standout for mixed enterprise farm

East Wing consists of 1494.65 hectares of quality farmland located 40 kilometres south of Moora, in the locality of Gillingarra.

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Snap up some prime country near Narrogin

A great opportunity has arisen to expand the area of your farming operation with the purchase of this quality property being offered for sale by Elders Real Estate.

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Photos and Video

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Hope shines across rural Australia | Photos

See the first entries coming into our 100 Stories of Hope photographic competition

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Naracoorte sets new $402 ewe record

Ewes prices peaked at a national record of $402 at Naracoorte today.

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Aussie apples secret to major health product

Only Australian apples are used in producing Renovatio health products.

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Send us your photos of hope for your chance to win

As part of our 100 Stories of Hope initiative we have $5000 cash up for grabs.

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From the saleyards to tech entrepreneurship

When most people think of tech entrepreneurs they think of a hoodie wearing millenial from Silicone Valley, not a lifelong livestock agent from Gunnedah, but that's exactly what Guy Gallen is.

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Weather

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Time for adult conversation on climate change

A climate scientist has said that one cool spring or a hot spell 100 years are not proof climate change is not happening.

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Climate change not just an ethical issue

Climate change is more than just an ethical issue - how it is managed by business has scope to have serious financial risks and rewards.

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National focus on renewable energy in Wagga

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will highlight opportunities for the agricultural sector to harness renewable energy sources as part of the National Renewables in Agriculture Workshop and Expo in Wagga Wagga on Thursday November 14.

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Rain front delivers on potential

It has been somewhat of a rarity over the past three years but the forecast rain over the past week has more than lived up to its potential.

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