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Hillcroft Farms UltraWhites tops $7000

Hillcroft Farms UltraWhites tops $7000

If anyone was looking for proof of the nationwide growth and popularity of the UltraWhite breed, they needed to look no further than the sale results of the annual Hillcroft Farms UltraWhite ram sale at Popanyinning where the total clearance of 180 sires fetched an average of $2708.

Farmers warned to be safety compliant

Farmers warned to be safety compliant

SafeFarms WA faces a busy year ahead helping explain new workplace occupational health and safety (WOH&S) regulations to farmers and their impact on farm businesses.

Bayer gets short with corn varieties

Bayer gets short with corn varieties

Bayer is set to release a short stature corn for better handling efficiency.

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

AGCO scraper tractors unveiled to the market

AGCO scraper tractors unveiled to the market

Scraper tractors have generally been the domain of heavy duty industrial applications.

'Studious' Staines tour

'Studious' Staines tour

Sixteen Esperance farmers will be a bit wiser this harvest having completed the '2019 Staines Esperance Study Tour'.

Wattle Grove's $20,000 sale topper

Wattle Grove's $20,000 sale topper

Bulls average $7976, females average $9359, embryos average $1568/embryo and semen averages $381/straw.

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Wheat futures near year's top price

Wheat futures near year's top price

CBOT wheat futures surged last week, but Australian wheat prices have not followed.

Farmers warned to be safety compliant

Farmers warned to be safety compliant

SafeFarms WA faces a busy year ahead helping explain new workplace occupational health and safety (WOH&S) regulations to farmers and their impact on farm businesses.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on what's some of the players are up up to in the world of agribusiness

Investing in farmland yielded 12.5pc return in 2018-19

Investing in farmland yielded 12.5pc return in 2018-19

Annualised returns from the property portfolio monitored by the Australian Farmland Index increased one per cent point last financial year

Are we ready for future machinery challenges?

Are we ready for future machinery challenges?

The season this year has been disappointing, but this is the business we are in and this is not the first time things have 'gone off the boil', so many of our members will be looking to next year.

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It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

WA producers call for AWI board renewal

WA producers call for AWI board renewal

A recommended Western Australia's sole voice on the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) board in David Webster be retained, has been rejected by two WoolProducers Australia (WPA) directors from WA.

Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

Damn ewe Uncle Sam - NFF strikes out at US tariff hypocrisy

When the Pentagon and New York's twin towers were smashed by al-Qaeda terrorist attacks, Ian Donges, was at the centre of the drama, caught in Washington trying to end US import tariffs on Aussie lamb.

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

Export bans and bitter water plans - NFF's decade of discontent

As the National Farmers' Federation celebrates 40 years of leadership this week, we've been looking back at the highs and lows of each decade of advocacy. Here's a look at 2010 to 2019.

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

Political and rural leaders cross wires on drought strategy

PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

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Merinos a cut above at Manildra

Merinos a cut above at Manildra

A hairdresser from Manildra in central West NSW is also shearing some quality wool from the family's Merino flock.

What's the most Australian way to eat bacon?

What's the most Australian way to eat bacon?

The Aussie classic of a bacon and egg roll still reigns supreme.

New 15-part series shines spotlight on nation's farming women

New 15-part series shines spotlight on nation's farming women

Did you know 49 per cent of all food in Australia is produced by women?

Chinwag shares tails of unique bush lifestyle

Chinwag shares tails of unique bush lifestyle

Telling the stories of rural and remote families is taking a step forward with the launch of a new podcast.

Dick Smith urges Aussies to nominate now for 60th Australian of the Year

Dick Smith urges Aussies to nominate now for 60th Australian of the Year

There's just one week left to nominate someone.

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

Children given a taste of station life on Herd of Hope camp

For ten children who have had a loved one become an organ donor, an outback camp with peers who had gone through similar situations proved to be a truly unforgettable experience.

Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Wildlife ruffling feathers at Yaraka

Two emus walked into a bar in Yaraka the other day. No, they really did.

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It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

When government keeps the truth from you, what are they covering up?

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Farmers tap city psyche to bridge urban-rural divide

Farmers tap city psyche to bridge urban-rural divide

Agriculture has never had a more important story to tell: NFF speaks out to connect with metropolitan Australians.

Chemicals needed but so is cooperation

Chemicals needed but so is cooperation

Could modern agriculture exist without crop protection products?

Alexandra claims Brissy Mango Queen crown

Alexandra claims Brissy Mango Queen crown

This year's Brisbane Mango Queen fulfilled a long-held dream.

Mulabinba's passion for hinterland living | Video

Mulabinba's passion for hinterland living | Video

Sunshine Coast hinterland property Mulabinba is listed with Ray White Rural for $2.69 million.

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Farmers warned to be safety compliant

Farmers warned to be safety compliant

SafeFarms WA faces a busy year ahead helping explain new workplace occupational health and safety (WOH&S) regulations to farmers and their impact on farm businesses.

Perth to host gala ag dinner

Perth to host gala ag dinner

THE National Agriculture and Related Industries Day Gala Dinner will be held in Perth for the first time next month with more than 600 guests expected to converge at the exclusive event.

'Lambassador' attends MLA forum and dinner

'Lambassador' attends MLA forum and dinner

Cattle feedlotters, backgrounders and breeders big and small attended the 'Consumer trends driving on-farm change' forum ahead of the WA 2019 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality awards presentation recently.

European breeds dominate interbreed at show

European breeds dominate interbreed at show

Winning three out of the four titles, European breeds shone on the big stage at the beef cattle interbreed competition at this year's Perth Royal Show.

Opinion

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Why farmers should avoid magic and opt for science

Why farmers should avoid magic and opt for science

Comment: Too much attention is placed on fads say agribusiness consultants, Phil Holmes and Ian McLean.

Young Aussie ag scientists can tackle world's food challenges

Young Aussie ag scientists can tackle world's food challenges

Australia's next generation of agricultural scientists can build on our proud tradition of global success.

How water-wise is your diet?

How water-wise is your diet?

Opinion: In this research piece for The Conversation, the authors explain the water scarcity footprints of common food groups.

Why has it taken so long to enact a new drought policy?

Why has it taken so long to enact a new drought policy?

Opinion: In this comment piece for The Conversation Linda Botterill asks why we have no national drought policy in place.

Do we value those who defend us?

Do we value those who defend us?

The Gauge: South Australian beef producer Gillian Fennell shares her experiences advocating for agriculture.

One in, all in to address our biosecurity requirements

One in, all in to address our biosecurity requirements

There are hundreds of pests and diseases around the world that are a threat to Australia's $65 billion agricultural industry.

MP: Why supporting live exports makes sense

MP: Why supporting live exports makes sense

Opinion : WA MP Rick Wilson says not supporting the live export industry in Australia would be a backwards step for animal welfare.

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