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Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Time ripe for succession planning as farmer sentiment surges

Chirniminup Dohnes sell to $4400 high

Chirniminup Dohnes sell to $4400 high

The on-property Nyabing sale represented 15 years of auctions for the stud and was the largest yet, with an impressive line-up of 205 paddock run rams penned for sale.

Ag advice critical to yield gains

Ag advice critical to yield gains

The head of Nutrien Ag Solutions has said the ag advisory sector must do the heavy lifting in helping growers bolster yield.

Women in Farming share their journeys

Women in Farming share their journeys

"We're all going to have different issues, but if we pool our resources together, it's amazing what comes to the surface."

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

Russian wheat aphids are on the move

Russian wheat aphids are on the move

This is the first time the aphid has been detected north of the Great Eastern Highway since it was first detected in WA in August 2020 in the Southern wheat growing area.

Farmers turned corporates

Farmers turned corporates

They're far from "Pitt Street" or "Collins Street" cockies. These investment advisors know first-hand how to farm.

Agribusiness

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Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Time ripe for succession planning as farmer sentiment surges

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

Bayer lifts hort profile with eye on fruit and veg consumption

The company is looking to assist horticulture growers produce more, efficiently.

Shipping lines reject claims they're adding to supply woes

Shipping lines reject claims they're adding to supply woes

Shipping lines have hit back at claims they are overcharging for sea freight and are hindering the ability of Australian agricultural exports to reach markets.

USDA increases wheat stock estimates

USDA increases wheat stock estimates

The USDA's latest report flags increased supplies, increased consumption and higher ending stocks for wheat.

Politics

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Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

The Tasmanian government will place an immediate 12-month moratorium on offshore salmon farm expansion before it stops granting new leased areas in the state from January 1, 2023.

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

Regional communities encouraged to share their views on phone and internet coverage issues.

$5.6 billion: surplus safety or penny pinch?

$5.6 billion: surplus safety or penny pinch?

Announced last week, the $5.6b surplus was recorded for the 2020- 2021 financial year, with an estimated $2.8b surplus expected in 2021-22 and surpluses in each of the outyears.

Australia in nuclear sub deal with UK, US

Australia in nuclear sub deal with UK, US

Australia will build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a landmark security pact.

Vic Nationals emphasise climate change difference

Vic Nationals emphasise climate change difference

The Victorian Nationals leader is at pains to point out how the party differs from its federal body on climate change.

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Survivor tipped to be filmed in Charters Towers

Survivor tipped to be filmed in Charters Towers

Speculation is rife in the Gold City and on social media that Charters Towers has been chosen as the next destination to host the Australian Survivor television series.

Winner puts working together in the frame

Winner puts working together in the frame

The image, titled 'Sharing a joke', was captured by Amanda Stewart of Buniche and features her husband and workmate sharing a moment while filling up the seeder.

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Katherinites will have the chance to put their glad rags on while also raising money for charity at the Dreaming Under the Sun Luncheon this weekend.

Man's best friend | YOUR PHOTOS

Man's best friend | YOUR PHOTOS

Dogs shines in International Dog Day gallery.

How much would you pay for a piece of show society history?

How much would you pay for a piece of show society history?

A number of agricultural and pastoral society medals will go under the hammer from August 30 to September 2.

Former Elders employees meet in Geraldton

Former Elders employees meet in Geraldton

The numbers attending were slightly down on last year however, with 25 past employees and current staff at the venue.

Meat overview is a hit at MLA forum

Meat overview is a hit at MLA forum

With about 120 people in attendance, the forum gave an overview on the meat market and featured several presentations on grazing and pasture management, confinement feeding, times for joining, lambing/calving and weaning, biosecurity and technology adoption onfarm.

Photos and Video

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Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Bellthorpe district avocado orchard Kirkaldy has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $4.17 million.

Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Baloo and Gwingana - two top irrigation properties in the Aratula district - have sold to neighbouring landholders.

Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Robotics revolution rolling out across Australia

Find out how robots like the Digital Farmhand are chipping weeds and solving labour challenges for growers.

Making decisions with data to boost farm productivity

Making decisions with data to boost farm productivity

New infrastructure has enabled the Kaylock family to make the most of the latest technology and animal husbandry practices as part of their proactive approach to sheep management.

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Falling Water impresses

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Falling Water impresses

Falling Water will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Toowoomba on October 8.

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Women in Farming share their journeys

Women in Farming share their journeys

"We're all going to have different issues, but if we pool our resources together, it's amazing what comes to the surface."

Former Elders employees meet in Geraldton

Former Elders employees meet in Geraldton

The numbers attending were slightly down on last year however, with 25 past employees and current staff at the venue.

Forums highlight regional health gains

Forums highlight regional health gains

The health forums form part of WAFarmers' annual roadshow events and were held at the Albany and Esperance bowls clubs.

Speakers share wisdom at Women in Farming

Speakers share wisdom at Women in Farming

Attendees heard from a variety of speakers, including informative and inspirational people who spoke about farm and agricultural

Opinion

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AgriFutures looks to the skies and beyond for innovation ideas

AgriFutures looks to the skies and beyond for innovation ideas

AgriFutures Australia is working with farmers to trial technology solutions to common issues.

Exports fuelled by strong trading margins

Exports fuelled by strong trading margins

For most tonnes that found their way through our supply chains and onto a boat, a handsome margin was earned by the bulk handler/trader.

Native birds can be encouraged with construction of simple nesting areas

Native birds can be encouraged with construction of simple nesting areas

Comment: Get a dry nesting site set up for native bird species this spring.

Cattle grazier questions government preparedness for second harvest in pandemic

Cattle grazier questions government preparedness for second harvest in pandemic

COMMENT: The biggest manageable threat to this year's harvest is politics.

The Wimmera comes to life in new book

The Wimmera comes to life in new book

BOOK REVIEW: Many know the Wimmera for its grain production, but a team of writers and photographers discovered so much more to the region.

NFF creates platform for sharing farmer stories about sustainability measures

NFF creates platform for sharing farmer stories about sustainability measures

COMMENT: Farmers share stories about addressing climate change on NFF platform.

COMMENT: Hydrogen talk powers a light bulb moment

COMMENT: Hydrogen talk powers a light bulb moment

The 'light bulb moment' came when Mr Williams pointed out the basic feedstock for commercial production of hydrogen is something very precious to agriculture.

Horses

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Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Fountain of Youth sale prices improve on back of solid demand for quality performance horses.