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Companion planting to tackle weed control

Bumper harvest forces Tammin bin to shut

Barley field trial sets 8t/ha benchmark

Celebrating 30 years for elite IRA sale

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Companion planting to tackle weed control

Companion planting and intercropping is an option that growers can consider to bolster the competitiveness of an otherwise uncompetitive but valuable crop in the rotation.

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Another record-breaking delivery week

More than 9 million tonnes of grain has been delivered to CBH so far this harvest.

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Compulsory jab for CBH growers

All CBH employees, growers, contractors and visitors will need to have received their first COVID-19 vaccination dose by 31 December 2021 and be fully vaccinated by 31 January 2022 in order to enter a CBH site or office.

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Bumper harvest forces Tammin bin to shut

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Barley field trial sets 8t/ha benchmark

The experiments focused on developing new yield benchmarks on ameliorated soils comparing genetic, environmental and management factors that have the potential to drive yield and push productivity.

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Record crop in spite of downgrades

ABARES is forecasting Australia's largest winter crop on record with the expected 58.4m tonnes topping 16-17's 56.7m tonnes.

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High school trainees ease labour shortage

At the beginning of last year John Sanderson started looking at getting a New Zealander over for seeding and harvest, as they can keep coming back, but then COVID hit, forcing a rethink.

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Nuffield scholar still probing for sensor answers

Five years since his research scholarship and John Stevenson is still on the lookout for the right tools.

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Another record-breaking delivery week

More than 9 million tonnes of grain has been delivered to CBH so far this harvest.

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Bumper harvest forces Tammin bin to shut

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High school trainees ease labour shortage

At the beginning of last year John Sanderson started looking at getting a New Zealander over for seeding and harvest, as they can keep coming back, but then COVID hit, forcing a rethink.

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Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

It was the Riverina's turn to cop wild weather last week, widening the area of NSW likely to suffer major grain quality downgrading.

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Investigating higher stubble residue systems

The Liebe Group will lead a Statewide project, in collaboration with the Facey Group, Stirlings to Coast Farmers and Corrigin Farm Improvement Group, that will establish four demonstration sites this harvest.

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Barley field trial sets 8t/ha benchmark

The experiments focused on developing new yield benchmarks on ameliorated soils comparing genetic, environmental and management factors that have the potential to drive yield and push productivity.

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Record crop in spite of downgrades

ABARES is forecasting Australia's largest winter crop on record with the expected 58.4m tonnes topping 16-17's 56.7m tonnes.

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Nuffield scholar still probing for sensor answers

Five years since his research scholarship and John Stevenson is still on the lookout for the right tools.

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SA grower on GPA board

Grain Producers Australia has elected its new SA director.

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Bigger yardings put pressure on trade lamb prices

Increased yardings are putting downward pressure on trade lamb prices, but the market remains strong compared to last year's pre-Christmas prices.

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Wool market continues to drift along, with some bullish signs for the new year

As wool prices pick up marginally, the futures market is somewhat bullish from January to June.

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Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

The $11 million facility will allow Neogen Corporation to consolidate its operations.

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Live exporter to get its licence back

Emanuel Exports will be able to return to the live export game.

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Wool market continues to drift along, with some bullish signs for the new year

As wool prices pick up marginally, the futures market is somewhat bullish from January to June.

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Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

The federal government is launching an investigation into the finances of Australian Wool Innovation.

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Strong lamb supply no threat to prices

Lamb prices continue to remain strong, even as yardings increase.

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Labour shortage to squeeze processors

It could only be a matter of time before the entire industry is hit with a "huge amount of pain", should staff absenteeism continue.

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2.5yo ewes sell to $268 at Katanning sale

There were 39 registered bidders who quickly snapped up the yarding of 8236 ewes and lambs.

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Shock govt probe into AWI's finances and governance

The federal government is launching an investigation into the finances of Australian Wool Innovation.

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Strong lamb supply no threat to prices

Lamb prices continue to remain strong, even as yardings increase.

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Live exporter to get its licence back

Emanuel Exports will be able to return to the live export game.

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Labour shortage to squeeze processors

It could only be a matter of time before the entire industry is hit with a "huge amount of pain", should staff absenteeism continue.

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EXCLUSIVE

Taking shape: Australia's largest genomics centre under construction

The $11 million facility will allow Neogen Corporation to consolidate its operations.

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2.5yo ewes sell to $268 at Katanning sale

There were 39 registered bidders who quickly snapped up the yarding of 8236 ewes and lambs.

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Pingelly and Hyden lambs share award

Jeremy and Jenny James, Glenorie Enterprises, Hyden and Jim and Tamara Powell, Pingelly, both used impressive bases of Prime SAMM, White Suffolk and Merino genetics to record their 100 per cent WAMMCO sweet spots.

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Nothing out of the ordinary is expected for wool in the short term

Apart from currency-induced gyrations, the wool market is a "ho hum" sort of affair.

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Pingelly and Hyden lambs share award

Nothing out of the ordinary is expected for wool in the short term

Proxies help AWI's preferred candidates win the day

What's a ewe really worth?

Cattle

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Milestone sale offers 1000 well-bred calves

The milestone sale will be held at the Muchea Livestock Centre on Friday, December 10.

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Monitoring program to reduce calf loss

As part of the project, DPIRD's livestock research officer Tim Schatz used GPS-tracking collars and birth sensor systems to monitor about 200 cows over the 2019-2020 calving seasons.

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Labour shortage to squeeze processors

It could only be a matter of time before the entire industry is hit with a "huge amount of pain", should staff absenteeism continue.

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Zanda Award expands with an innovation summit

MLA partners Zanda McDonald Award to kickstart a new event for young leaders

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Powerful Gandy Angus sires top at $16,000

Buyers were greeted to an excellent representation of home bred sires, the majority out of first calvers, which impressed with traits equal to the top performers in the breed.

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Eating less meat no climate solution

Lamb, rice already climate neutral and beef making solid ground

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JBS gets green light for pork move

No competition concerns from watchdog on JBS Rivalea deal

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Winning the war against weeds

Helping farmers clean up their paddocks since 2016.

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Beef Week's back

FOR 30 years, Stock & Land Beef Week has been a highlight in seedstock producers' calendars.

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Save your power

The benefit of making, using, and storing one's own power was brought to front of mind during the Australian bushfires where some properties were faced with an uncertain wait before power was restored.

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All the big thrills in a smaller machine

Over the years, Bourgault Australia has become a household name among broadacre farmers.

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The X-factor solution for harvesting

Introducing John Deere's new model harvester, the X Series.

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Grain cleaner reduces mice impact

Farmers are minimising the cost of grain with grain cleaners.

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FUCHS Lubricants are made in Australia

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

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Life of machinery can be prolonged using quality products that avoid wear and tear

Knowing wear mechanisms in key machinery enables these to be put on the maintenance radar.

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Coronavirus

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Victoria, NSW open border to 'free travel'

Victoria has completely thrown open its border to NSW, even to those not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Agtech for COVID compliance pays off

How agribusiness has had to pivot to keep workers safer in a COVID world

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Shearers threaten to abandon Victoria because of vaccine mandate

Victorian shearers are threatening to take their handpieces and head across the border to escape vaccination mandates.

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NSW pub owners reckon regions get the rough end of the stick in roadmap

Unvaccinated people will lose freedoms from October 11, despite the regional rollout being slow.

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Truckies entering Qld face new vax rules

Drivers using a Freight Pass will need to have had one dose of a vaccine by October 15 and be fully vaccinated by November 15.

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Rex and Qantas make staff vaccination compulsory

Aviation industry moving towards compulsory vaccination.

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2021 AgQuip field days cancelled

The field days have been shelved for this year but a new event is on the horizon.

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Watchdog to probe Vic border exemptions

Victoria's ombudsman is investigating the health department's handling of border exemptions after more than 80 stranded Victorians have complained to the watchdog.

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Property

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Established grazing and hay opportunity

1462 Coronation Road, Waroona, is in excellent condition with strong clover and rye pastures which have been augmented by annual fertiliser and lime inputs.

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Home with something for all the family

The insulated home has a solar hot water and five kiloWatt 12 panel solar systems, three split system air-conditioners and is wired for nbn and wi-fi.

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Hard work provides the magic in Elders year

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Live the good life surrounded by nature

Supported by the National Trust, the Parkwater Estate developer and community in Cowaramup share the belief that the natural environment is intrinsically valuable.

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Kingston sold before auction | Video

The 164 hectare Glen Innes district property Kingston has sold before auction.

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Storms expected to increase and flooding to persist in eastern Australia

Meteorologist Jackson Browne said rain will effect New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania during the BoM severe weather update on Wednesday.

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One, two or three farms for lease

Three farms for lease near Cooma explore the potential for more widespread lease arrangements in Australian agriculture.

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No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

Meteorologist Sarah Scully said the rain will affect New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and parts of Victoria during the Bureau of Meteorology's severe weather update on Tuesday.

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Mackenzie River block Maynes cracks $6.5 million | Video

Alan and Jennifer Acton, Wilpeena, Dingo, have paid $6.5 million for the 1334 hectare freehold property Maynes.

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Storms expected to increase and flooding to persist in eastern Australia

Meteorologist Jackson Browne said rain will effect New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania during the BoM severe weather update on Wednesday.

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Wild week widens range of wheat quality issues

It was the Riverina's turn to cop wild weather last week, widening the area of NSW likely to suffer major grain quality downgrading.

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No respite from rain as wet weather continues for eastern Australia

Meteorologist Sarah Scully said the rain will affect New South Wales, Queensland, the ACT and parts of Victoria during the Bureau of Meteorology's severe weather update on Tuesday.

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BOM flags a wet summer for the east

The recently declared La Nina is a key part of the reason BOM is forecasting a wetter than average summer for eastern Australia.

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