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China beef imports rise to new heights

Battle of man and beast on display

Garden to glass tipple at Cupitt's

Thirst for learning drives new project

Agribusiness

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Andrews Meat Industries cooks up deal with White Stripe

Andrews Meats distribution capabilities in overseas markets are set to expand following its investment in a specialist export supplier.

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Ruralco board says `yes' to $470m Canadian takeover offer

Ruralco board says shareholders should sell to Nutrien for $4.40 a share.

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Bega to close Melbourne cheese plant

Bega's Coburg dairy factory producing private label and food service supply lines will shut

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Pasture recovery bursts forth, but AACo tips long road ahead

The 195-year-old Australian Agricultural Company is already looking at post-flood restocking options, including moving cattle in from its Northern Territory stations

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Beef

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Holbrook home to world’s top two cows

Sponsored content: Hicks Beef tops International Genetics Solutions' All Purpose Index with two top quality females.

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Polled trend continues at Meville Park

Western district, SA producers shy away from horned Herefords at Meville Park's stud sale

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Barfold Angus stud's near total clearance

Angus in demand as Adameluca despite dry conditions

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Andrews Meat Industries cooks up deal with White Stripe

Andrews Meats distribution capabilities in overseas markets are set to expand following its investment in a specialist export supplier.

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China beef imports rise to new heights

China's appetite for Australian beef hasn’t waned with the start of a new year, with export figures to the country continuing to surge.

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Weeran's bulls sought by local buyers

Weeran Angus has a near total clearance at this year's annual, on-property sale

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Lindsay's cross-border buyers busy

South Australian buyers snap up Lindsay Murray Greys

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Dunrobin buyer backs up top buying

Local buyers provide strong support for the Vasey Hereford stud

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Polled trend continues at Meville Park

Western district, SA producers shy away from horned Herefords at Meville Park's stud sale

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Andrews Meat Industries cooks up deal with White Stripe

Andrews Meats distribution capabilities in overseas markets are set to expand following its investment in a specialist export supplier.

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Lindsay's cross-border buyers busy

South Australian buyers snap up Lindsay Murray Greys

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Regulars buoy Glendan Park Herefords sale

Buyers prepared to pay more for Glendan Park bulls they liked

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Injemira Techno N275 hits auction high of $54,000

Injemira bull top to $52,000 to average $8682

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China beef imports rise to new heights

China's appetite for Australian beef hasn’t waned with the start of a new year, with export figures to the country continuing to surge.

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Weeran's bulls sought by local buyers

Weeran Angus has a near total clearance at this year's annual, on-property sale

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Dunrobin buyer backs up top buying

Local buyers provide strong support for the Vasey Hereford stud

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Goat demand still strong

Goat industry continues down path of semi-management.

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Sheep

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Wool sale donation to Qld flood victims

BlazeAid founders Kevin and Rhonda Butler have kicked in with a donation to the Queensland flood appeal.

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Gippsland ewe lambs sell to $170 at Ballarat

A consignment of 1833 first cross ewe lambs from Gippsland sold at Ballarat Tuesday.

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Updated Victorian Sheep Show set for June in Ballarat

Ballarat showgrounds will host the relaunch of a revamped Victorian Sheep Show by the Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society set for June 23.

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The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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The Coopers Couch E2: You can’t make money off lambs if they don’t make it to marking

Sponsored content: If you’ve got low birthing rates you’re going to have a bad year. That’s why it’s essential, experts say, to protect your flock against Campylobacter.

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The Coopers Couch E1: Protecting against MH and IBR is important to control BRD

BRD is one of the most common and costly diseases facing the beef cattle industry globally. However, you can significantly reduce the risk.

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Cropping

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Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

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More to spray drift than just 2,4-D

There's more concerns regarding spray drift than simply off-target damage from 2,4-D said a GRDC manager.

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Getting mice to take the bait

Putting out bait immediately after sowing delivers the best bang for buck in terms of mouse control.

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US sales data now up-to-date

In terms of new season plantings in the US, there are concerns the thick snow pack will result in above normal spring flooding, potentially delaying the planting of this year’s spring wheat crops.

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Tassie hemp has cash crop potential

The Tasmanian hemp industry has grown exponentially during the 2018/19 season.

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Dairy

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Milk pricing systems set for shake up

Australia's three largest dairy processors are looking at their milk pricing systems as they seek to halt the slide in milk supply.

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Bega to close Melbourne cheese plant

Bega's Coburg dairy factory producing private label and food service supply lines will shut

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$1 milk under fire

Supermarket discounted milk and cheese is under fire from Australia's leading dairy processors, including companies that supply the products.

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Labor demands floor price to 'save' dairy industry

Labor call for a dairy floor price defeated in parliament today.

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Water

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Basin Plan a lightning rod for angst, says former MDBA executive

Concern has been raised about the number of inquiries into the Murray Darling Basin Plan

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Consultation on the northern Victoria water plan extended

Concerns over the short consultation timeframe for the northern Water Resource Plan have seen it extended

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Cotton export ban calls slammed

Calls to ban Australian cotton exports to save water in the Murray Darling Basin have been slammed by the industry.

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Modernised irrigation systems an advantage for Turnbulls

Modern irrigation systems mean the Turnbull family have better control, but it's a big change from what it was like on the farm 125 years ago.

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MDB Royal Commission released to public

THE state government has reiterated the need for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be delivered in full, along with 3200 gigalitres of water to SA, as it releases the report from the MDB Royal Commission.

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Drought payouts up to $7 million

On-farm infrastructure grants enable farmers to free up cash flow while investing in ways to manage dry conditions and future recovery.

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Fish deaths highlight need for plan

The death of up to a million fish on the Darling River highlights the need for the full implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, says University of Melbourne professor Michael Stewardson.

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Widespread benefits from Connections

From builder to planner, this Boort local sees the benefits of Connections

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Machinery

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John Deere has a very good year

Annual report shows strong sales for John Deere

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New to market

New Argo ATV launched to Australia

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Virtual reality removes the tyranny of distance

Farmers save money and time with virtual reality

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Birchip speaks out on big data

Birchip Cropping Group want growers to take the lead

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Harvesting your data for banks and insurers

DAS Rural Intelligence Platform compiling farm production and land value data

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A Swedish success story

Seeding and cultivation company, Väderstad have reported a massive increase in global sales

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Technology to save the farm

Agribusiness Elders is investing in farm technology for the future

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Property

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Condabilla Fish reels in investors | Video

Condabilla Fish at Condamine will be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Brisbane on April 5.

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Highly developed Caledonia's grass bonus

Aramac property Caledonia Station is being offered through an expressions of interest process.

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Negotiations continue on Colmar | Video

Negotiations are continuing on the 355 hectare Jondaryan property Colmar.

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Northern Highway Kilmore acreage for sale

Easy commuting distance from the suburbs and extensive town services are on offer.

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Mountain quality drawcard

Nearly 10,000 weaners will go under the hammer at this year's 79th annual Mountain Weaner Calf Sale two-day series.

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Landmark result exceptionally pleasing

Landmark Ballarat's 46th annual cattle sale draws pleasing result as the weather remains dry.

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Wodonga quality slips alarmingly

The Wodonga store cattle yarding become a victim of the season when quality dropped alarming on Thursday

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Tassie rain promises bright autumn start

A promising start to autumn and the release of further forward contracts has produced a strong result at Oatlands, Tas, store sheep

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Ballarat steer prices surge

Feeder buyers were the key to the surge in Ballarat steer prices

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Opinion

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Volatility order of the day as records broken

For much of the last 28 years, sharp rises in the wool market have been followed by sharp drops almost as quickly, as was evident last week.

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We are seeing the perfect storm unfold in Victoria

A week of announcements, but what do they mean?

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Working together to pull through crisis

Major-General Stephen Day writes about his experience as a drought coordinator.

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