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Dr Kevin Moore, who worked as a plant pathologist with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for...
02/09/2024

Dr Kevin Moore, who worked as a plant pathologist with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for more than 50 years, was pivotal in developing sustainable and effective disease management strategies, particularly for chickpeas.

The award celebrates Dr Moore's incredible service to agriculture.

Growers can get access to information tailored to their operations to help them better deal with issues such as flystrik...
02/09/2024

Growers can get access to information tailored to their operations to help them better deal with issues such as flystrike and foot health.

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Woolgrowers can stick their hand up to be involved in a number of AWI research projects.

There was a new addition to the program at this year's Merino Nationals at Dubbo, with flock ewe judging back after a 10...
02/09/2024

There was a new addition to the program at this year's Merino Nationals at Dubbo, with flock ewe judging back after a 10 year break in a bid to bring added relevance for commercial producers.

There was $5000 in prize money up for grabs.

In a move to reduce deaths on NSW roads and the impact they have on communities, the Minns Government has committed $202...
02/09/2024

In a move to reduce deaths on NSW roads and the impact they have on communities, the Minns Government has committed $202 million for safety upgrades on regional roads.

The NSW Government has announced $202 million for road safety investment

The same Mallee grain growers fighting plans for an open-cut mineral sands mine have been approached to host one of Vict...
02/09/2024

The same Mallee grain growers fighting plans for an open-cut mineral sands mine have been approached to host one of Victoria's largest wind farms.

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Farmers fighting open-cut mine plans now have wind farm approach.

A new five-year biosecurity control order was issued earlier in the year for Chinese violet.
02/09/2024

A new five-year biosecurity control order was issued earlier in the year for Chinese violet.

A new biosecurity control order was issued in June.

There was one particularly keen observer at Royalla Shorthorns on-property sale at Yeoval on Friday, who had travelled h...
01/09/2024

There was one particularly keen observer at Royalla Shorthorns on-property sale at Yeoval on Friday, who had travelled halfway around the world to help with preparations in the leadup.

Harvey spent seven weeks helping on the farm.

In an incredible and history making feat, all eight races at the 2024 Moree Cup Race Day, held on Sunday, September 1, w...
01/09/2024

In an incredible and history making feat, all eight races at the 2024 Moree Cup Race Day, held on Sunday, September 1, were won by female jockeys.

Moree Race Club

See who attended the Grays Online Moree Cup Race day.

Agents had reported averages were back as much as 30 per cent when the sale season kicked off, but top prices at some of...
01/09/2024

Agents had reported averages were back as much as 30 per cent when the sale season kicked off, but top prices at some of the established studs have taken a jump over the past two weeks.

Take a look at recent studstock sale trends and results.

The global autonomous farm equipment market is forecast to be valued at a massive $183 billion within the next 10 years....
01/09/2024

The global autonomous farm equipment market is forecast to be valued at a massive $183 billion within the next 10 years.

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Autonomy is a hot topic in ag, but how far along the path are we?

The field day, held at the Avendano family's property, Towri, aims to provide farmers with options for improving perform...
01/09/2024

The field day, held at the Avendano family's property, Towri, aims to provide farmers with options for improving performance of legumes in their pastures.

The field day, held at the Avendano family's property, Towri, aims to provide farmers with options for improving...

NSW pig hunters could be removing more than 38,600 feral pigs weekly from the agricultural and natural environment, acco...
01/09/2024

NSW pig hunters could be removing more than 38,600 feral pigs weekly from the agricultural and natural environment, according to an updated study by the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association.

NSW pig hunters could be removing more than 38,600 feral pigs weekly

"It should never be forgotten that governments only consume wealth, they don't create it. We need to help change the min...
01/09/2024

"It should never be forgotten that governments only consume wealth, they don't create it. We need to help change the mindset because too many seem to have forgotten this."

Rinehart slams government red tape and bad policies hitting farmers.

The win at this year's Royal Adelaide gave Ariah Park's Bauer Retallack stud back-to-back wins for grand champion ram in...
01/09/2024

The win at this year's Royal Adelaide gave Ariah Park's Bauer Retallack stud back-to-back wins for grand champion ram in just their third year as exhibitors.

Two interstate studs rose to the top.

Woolgrowers thinking of jumping industries are better off hanging in there and instead focusing on ways to improve their...
01/09/2024

Woolgrowers thinking of jumping industries are better off hanging in there and instead focusing on ways to improve their profits.

That's according to a new report, commissioned by Australian Wool Innovation in a bid to keep growers in the industry.

A new report suggests that wool producers thinking of switching enterprise should think again.

There are many reasons to be concerned about the unprecedented rollout of wind turbine projects but perhaps the most und...
31/08/2024

There are many reasons to be concerned about the unprecedented rollout of wind turbine projects but perhaps the most under appreciated is the harmful impacts on individual mental health, well being and community cohesion.

There are many reasons to be concerned about the unprecedented rollout of wind turbine projects but perhaps the...

Producers throughout the country showed their support in record breaking bull sales last week in the states south.
31/08/2024

Producers throughout the country showed their support in record breaking bull sales last week in the states south.

The cool breeze in the Upper Murray district didn't deter buyers.

Pressure on the supply chain has been exacerbated as the industry consolidates efficiency gains and national grain produ...
31/08/2024

Pressure on the supply chain has been exacerbated as the industry consolidates efficiency gains and national grain production averages creep up.

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The grain freight system needs urgent reform nationally.

The AOF is forecasting a crop of 5.43 million tonnes, down from 5.8m tonnes last year.📱Download our app: https://www.the...
31/08/2024

The AOF is forecasting a crop of 5.43 million tonnes, down from 5.8m tonnes last year.

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The dry conditions in the south is the major culprit.

Buyers have a rare opportunity to purchase one of the nation's most influential Poll Merino studs.
31/08/2024

Buyers have a rare opportunity to purchase one of the nation's most influential Poll Merino studs.

Brimbago stud, Glenlea Park Poll Merinos, is for sale via expressions of interest

Loam Bio claims its CarbonBuilder microbial seed treatment for wheat boosted yields by 3.6 per cent.📱Download our app: h...
31/08/2024

Loam Bio claims its CarbonBuilder microbial seed treatment for wheat boosted yields by 3.6 per cent.

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Loam Bio is upbeat about carbon building prospects for croppers.

The market was up at Bega with well bred Angus weaners attracting strong prices.
31/08/2024

The market was up at Bega with well bred Angus weaners attracting strong prices.

There was a jump in the market at Bega on Thursday.

McDonald's Australia has revealed it purchased more than 330 million kilograms of local produce, products, and ingredien...
31/08/2024

McDonald's Australia has revealed it purchased more than 330 million kilograms of local produce, products, and ingredients in 2023.

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McDonald's spent over $1 billion on Aussie produce in 2023.

Far north Queensland's gardens are certainly a glorious destination for a mid-winter break from the chilly uplands of NS...
30/08/2024

Far north Queensland's gardens are certainly a glorious destination for a mid-winter break from the chilly uplands of NSW.

Thanks to its rainfall Cairns is a wonderful location for a botanic garden.

After last year's sale was one of his most disheartening in 35 years, Richard Hawken, Thurlstone Poll Dorset and White S...
30/08/2024

After last year's sale was one of his most disheartening in 35 years, Richard Hawken, Thurlstone Poll Dorset and White Suffolk stud, enjoyed a much improved result in 2024.

Thurlstone Poll Dorset and White Suffolks enjoyed a much improved result.

New sale records were set yesterday at Dunoon Angus, Holbrook with a large central western NSW stud securing the top-pri...
30/08/2024

New sale records were set yesterday at Dunoon Angus, Holbrook with a large central western NSW stud securing the top-priced bull.

A bull that has stood out from the start made a new record for the stud.

Repeat buyers with volume orders set a strong foundation at Ironbark Herefords' annual sale.
30/08/2024

Repeat buyers with volume orders set a strong foundation at Ironbark Herefords' annual sale.

Kindon Station, Goondiwindi pays $70,000 for top-priced bull

There was a solid spread of buyers from King Island to western Queensland at Royalla Shorthorns annual sale.
30/08/2024

There was a solid spread of buyers from King Island to western Queensland at Royalla Shorthorns annual sale.

Buyers were spread from King Island to Queensland.

Prices have continued to lift in the Central West at the Forbes store cattle sale with a cracking spring season backing ...
30/08/2024

Prices have continued to lift in the Central West at the Forbes store cattle sale with a cracking spring season backing buyer confidence.

Local and southern buyers were the bidders to beat.

Milong Angus reached the top price twice at their on-property sale held near Young today, with joint buyers taking home ...
30/08/2024

Milong Angus reached the top price twice at their on-property sale held near Young today, with joint buyers taking home one of the top bulls.

The top price was reached twice during the Milong Angus bull sale.

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