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Wheat woes: share the blame
MANY bear responsibility for potential loss of control over the wheat trade, writes Andrew Farran.
After two years, the North West Dairy Focus Farm project is drawing to a close.
Small dairy co-op doing big things
IN 2002, group of organic dairy farmers got together and formed one of Australia's newest, and perha...
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Cropping

TRADERS in the grain market remain focused on the North American corn crop, which is in the last few weeks of its planting season.
TRADERS in the grain market remain focused on the North American corn crop, which is in the last few weeks...
THE ISSUE of optimum sowing dates is something that is intensely scrutinised among the farming sector.
THE ISSUE of optimum sowing dates is something that is intensely scrutinised among the farming sector.
PULSE producers will welcome the rain across Victoria and South Australia, not only as a chance to get the 2013 planting season into full swing, but also to lessen the risk of plantback issues.
PULSE producers will welcome the rain across Victoria and South Australia, not only as a chance to get the...

Machinery

PARKLANDS have released a new wood chipper just in time for the colder months.
PARKLANDS have released a new wood chipper just in time for the colder months.
AGCO Australia has merged with the GSI Group - a global supplier of grain storage, material handling, conditioning and drying solutions.

Wool

THE Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) has jumped 30 cents this week, pushing above 1000c a kilogram for the first time in four weeks.
THE Eastern Market Indicator (EMI) has jumped 30 cents this week, pushing above 1000c a kilogram for the...
THE wool market kicked 26 cents a kilogram last week and industry experts are tipping this upward trend could continue.
THE wool market kicked 26 cents a kilogram last week and industry experts are tipping this upward trend...

Livestock

A TOTAL of 8500 head of cattle were penned at today's Roma store sale.
A TOTAL of 8500 head of cattle were penned at today's Roma store sale.light grey video
VIDEO: Sharon Howard and Brad Cooper attended the Diamantina Droughtmaster Sale at Winton on Friday, May 1, where the strain of Queensland's drought and stressed cattle market...
JOE Ludwig is the latest politician to come under fire over efforts to open up national parks for emergency cattle grazing.
JOE Ludwig is the latest politician to come under fire over efforts to open up national parks for...

Agribusiness

A 49 per cent surge in Elders' shares triggered talk that long-awaited asset sales were finally here.
A 49 per cent surge in Elders' shares triggered talk that long-awaited asset sales were finally here.
THE nation's largest beef producer AACo has sold three dry land and grazing properties in central Queensland, amid a crisis in northern Australian cattle land.

Horticulture

Fruit Growers Tasmania will host over 200 delegates at their annual May conference which starts in Hobart later this week.
INDUSTRY will have to pay for increased roadblocks entering South Australia in response to a heightened risk of fruit fly infestation, according to Agriculture Minister Gail Gago.
INDUSTRY will have to pay for increased roadblocks entering South Australia in response to a heightened...
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