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New Fendt is ideal header for South Coast

New Fendt is ideal header for South Coast

"It's a header Fendt has built from the ground up..."

Booming butcher trade here to stay

Booming butcher trade here to stay

Beef delivers best value back to the butcher

Researchers make wheat genome breakthrough

Researchers make wheat genome breakthrough

International researchers have made a map of the genomes of 16 key wheat varieties in a major breakthrough.

Elders team resets compass for 2021

Elders team resets compass for 2021

Agents reflected on a successful 2019-20 selling season

Pork tipped to drive protein market

Pork tipped to drive protein market

Pork is back on the global menu and expected to lead a surge in animal protein production in 2021, according to agribusiness specialists at Rabobank.

Beef cross steers make $2142

Beef cross steers make $2142

Last week's record of 502c/kg was smashed by a pen of Hereford calves

WA agtech firm ready for the pitch

WA agtech firm ready for the pitch

SWAN Systems is a cloud-based precision irrigation & fertiliser platform

Agribusiness

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Agriculture's big, global opportunity

Agriculture's big, global opportunity

A lot more can and needs to be done if Australian agriculture is to capitalise on its enormous global potential.

Norco tips 23pc lift in milk sales with Coles supply deal

Norco tips 23pc lift in milk sales with Coles supply deal

Norco branded milk will be stocked in 390 Coles stores in metropolitan and regional centres in NSW and Queensland

WA agtech firm ready for the pitch

WA agtech firm ready for the pitch

SWAN Systems is a cloud-based precision irrigation & fertiliser platform

Bega pays $534m for Lion's dairy brands and 13 sites

Bega pays $534m for Lion's dairy brands and 13 sites

Bega Cheese has succeeded in its bid to buy the national dairy processing and cold chain distribution assets of Lion Dairy and Drinks.

Medicinal cannabis oil exported to Germany

Medicinal cannabis oil exported to Germany

"It aligns with our commercial strategy to establish LGP as a key exporter of medicinal cannabis oils into Europe."

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China doesn't need our trade and farmers will suffer most

China doesn't need our trade and farmers will suffer most

Opinion: The real crisis as our relationship with China disintegrates is that no effort is being made to resuscitate it., writes Canberra commentator, Nicholas Stuart.

Hopes trade pact may soothe China tensions

Hopes trade pact may soothe China tensions

There are hopes a new regional pact will pave the way for Australia and China to resolve diplomatic tensions and trade disputes.

New path for budding female pollies

New path for budding female pollies

"Usually when women decide to run they have thought about it for a long time..."

Pandemic food crisis threatens Indo-Pacific region

Pandemic food crisis threatens Indo-Pacific region

A new report is warning the pandemic is exacerbating existing threats to food security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Western Sydney MP to replace Fitzgibbon as shadow ag minister

Western Sydney MP to replace Fitzgibbon as shadow ag minister

UPDATED: The Hunter MP and Shadow Resources Minister has clashed repeatedly with his party over climate policy.

Life & Style

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Zoom year, a positive outlook for AAAC

Zoom year, a positive outlook for AAAC

AAAC president called 2020 "the year of Zoom".

Accidental Winton photographer beats field of thousands

Accidental Winton photographer beats field of thousands

He's not about to give up his day job of breeding top quality Droughtmaster bulls and Merino sheep but Winton's Luke Carrington can now add photographer to his resume.

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

In their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Listen to Episode 2 of the Voice of Real Australia podcast: Business in Canberra's Majura Valley is tough for ACT farmers with short term leases, lapses and a lack of security for bank loans

The WA farmers who beat Powderfinger to become YouTube sensations

The WA farmers who beat Powderfinger to become YouTube sensations

A video of WA farm has racked up almost three million views on YouTube.

Virtual classrooms provide insight into farming life

Virtual classrooms provide insight into farming life

A 'VIRTUAL classroom' has been a mainstay of Meat & Livestock Australia's school education program for a number of years but its use has spiked in recent months

QUIZ: Agvet chemical or comic book character?

QUIZ: Agvet chemical or comic book character?

Can you pick between an agvet chemical and a comic book character?

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Listen to why Dimboola is the escape you were looking for

Each episode Voice of Real Australia the podcast brings you people, places and perspectives from beyond the big cities. This week: Coal-ash opportunities in Lake Macquarie, a tour of Dimboola and a COVID-19 children's book.

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Tallowwood offers scenic hinterland hideaway | Video

Tallowwood offers scenic hinterland hideaway | Video

Sunshine Coast hinterland property Tallowwood will be auctioned online by Ray White Rural on December 11.

Why air transport is going electric... and vertical | Video

Why air transport is going electric... and vertical | Video

Welcome to the future of air transport, an emissions free, electric vertical take off and landing aircraft.

How you shared the love on Ag Day!

How you shared the love on Ag Day!

Right across the nation, Australians from all walks of life have been celebrating the contribution of farmers today.

New online portal to offer milk price transparency

New online portal to offer milk price transparency

Understanding farmgate milk pricing just became a lot easier.

Nelson Park on the market | Video

Nelson Park on the market | Video

The attractive 77 hectare Bell property Nelson Park will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Brisbane on December 11.

'Holistic' Jingeri auction on December 11 | Video

'Holistic' Jingeri auction on December 11 | Video

Scenic Rim property Jingeri will be auctioned online by Ray White Rural on December 11.

Events

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Albany reunion for past Elders' staff

Albany reunion for past Elders' staff

"We really appreciate Elders' ongoing support of our association & our functions.

Albany embraces inaugural Spring Fair

Albany embraces inaugural Spring Fair

The Albany Agricultural Society held its inaugural Spring Fair at the town's Centennial Park showgrounds last weekend and incorporated the launch of its Albany Central Markets.

Zoom year, a positive outlook for AAAC

Zoom year, a positive outlook for AAAC

AAAC president called 2020 "the year of Zoom".

Green light for WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale

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.

Opinion

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Mature approach to global sustainability benchmarking is vital to competitiveness

Mature approach to global sustainability benchmarking is vital to competitiveness

Australia needs mature approach to globally reporting its sustainability credentials.

USDA reports fired up grain markets

USDA reports fired up grain markets

Last week's United States Department of Agriculture report for November fired up the grain markets with US ending stocks for both corn and soybeans coming in much lower than expected.

What happens if China bans Aussie wheat?

What happens if China bans Aussie wheat?

In mid-September there were rumours of potential setbacks to Australia's wheat trade with China.

Perseverance and innovative nature of the nation's croppers should be recognised

Perseverance and innovative nature of the nation's croppers should be recognised

Grain growers in Australia celebrated for high production in challenging environments.

China doesn't need our trade and farmers will suffer most

China doesn't need our trade and farmers will suffer most

Opinion: The real crisis as our relationship with China disintegrates is that no effort is being made to resuscitate it., writes Canberra commentator, Nicholas Stuart.

Live export facts

Live export facts

As farmers we do love our sheep, we see baby lambs at foot with mum and sometimes we have to intervene to assist mum to deliver her baby.

Local talent joins independent exchange

Local talent joins independent exchange

Clear Grain Exchange (CGX) welcomed Peter Brennan into the team to help better service users of the independent exchange.

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