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Farm productivity tipped for $61b

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has just released its farm production forecast for 2018-19.

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A ‘culture under construction’ on sexual harassment

Dr Skye Saunders is continuing her groundbreaking research into sexual harassment in rural Australia with a new research project.

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at some of the players and topics making news in agribusiness

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Collaboration to boost marketing for grain stored on-farm

FARMERS will now have the opportunity to market grain stored on-farm through the Clear Grain Exchange.

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Beef

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Sheep live-ex woes flow through to cattle in the west

Cattle live exports down 20,000 out of WA

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Longhorns answer chef calls for beef exclusivity

Australia's only commercial English Longhorn herd up for grabs.

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Paul Burke resigns as NTCA CEO

The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association new chief executive officer Paul Burke has resigned.

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Tap into megatrends to ride the global beef market

Check out what's driving global beef purchases.

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Beef retail prices hit a record

When do you decide what to have for dinner?

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Strong rise in Ballarat cattle prices

A smaller penning of 1875 head was offered at Ballarat in what could to be the penultimate store cattle sale held at the Latrobe Street, Delacombe site.

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Southern demand fires but how long can it last?

Back-to-back selling at Mortlake and Ballarat this Thursday-Friday must surely test the renewed demand that has swept store cattle markets in the past week.

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Feeders up their bids at Mortlake

A two speed demand has operated at Mortlake store whereby prices for better types of grown cattle suitable for lot feeding averaged 6-10c/kg lwt higher by restocker inquiry remained selective

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Longhorns answer chef calls for beef exclusivity

Australia's only commercial English Longhorn herd up for grabs.

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Tap into megatrends to ride the global beef market

Check out what's driving global beef purchases.

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Southern demand fires but how long can it last?

Back-to-back selling at Mortlake and Ballarat this Thursday-Friday must surely test the renewed demand that has swept store cattle markets in the past week.

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Stock shortage may spell troubles for KI works

An ongoing slaughter cattle shortage has seen doubt cast on the proposed King Island abattoir.

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ABS data: High cow slaughter official

The past two months of ABS slaughter data has revealed the female portion of the adult cattle kill has exceeded liquidation levels

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Beef retail prices hit a record

When do you decide what to have for dinner?

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Strong rise in Ballarat cattle prices

A smaller penning of 1875 head was offered at Ballarat in what could to be the penultimate store cattle sale held at the Latrobe Street, Delacombe site.

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Feeders up their bids at Mortlake

A two speed demand has operated at Mortlake store whereby prices for better types of grown cattle suitable for lot feeding averaged 6-10c/kg lwt higher by restocker inquiry remained selective

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Cattle breeders pare back further as dry winter looms

Talk has turned to a shortage of cattle come spring.

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Sheep

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Sheep Week – Day One, Southern New South Wales

Day one of Sheep Week kicked off in Southern New South Wales.

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Search for hardest working dog kicks off

Nominations are now open for the competition to crown Australia’s hardest working dog.

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Oakbank’s plans to continue success

Oakbank had a big 2017, and plans to continue that success at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show this year.

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Merinos owed massive gratitude

Without the evolution of the Merino, Australia would have taken longer to reach economic and political independence

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LambEx 2018

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Modern day shepherd to present at LambEx 2018

James Rebanks, a modern day shepherd and acclaimed author from the Lake District Northern England, will be one of the key note speakers at LambEx 2018.

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US food systems expert returns to LambEx in 2018

CEO for The Center for Food Integrity, Charlie Arnot, key note speaker at LambEx 2018

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Disruptive change sparks big changes for NZ lamb production

Key note speaker says it is inevitable that technology will change our way of doing sheep business in the next decade.

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Cracking LambEx program released

LambEx 2018’s program features a fantastic line-up of international and Australian speakers who will present on an array of local and global issues for the sheep and lamb industry.

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Breakfast serves up a meaty slice at LambEx 2018

This year in the first time LambEx 2018 will offer delegates the chance to attend three different breakfast events.

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Cropping

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Pilot study delivers ‘overwhelming’ increase in yield

Advertiser content: Indigo Wheat's microbal inoculant is set to change the face of cropping in more marginal regions.

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Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

Sponsored: The quality and longevity of these sprayers is so good the only question for any farmer becomes which option to go for - self-propelled or trailed?

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Manganese toxicity strikes Canola

Given the warm and dry conditions prior to recent rain, it was an ideal situation for Manganese toxicity to be noticeable in Canola plants.

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Collaboration to boost marketing for grain stored on-farm

FARMERS will now have the opportunity to market grain stored on-farm through the Clear Grain Exchange.

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Dry start sees farmers flock to cereals

Farmers will flock to lower risk cereal crops this year following a dry start to the winter cropping season according to ABARES.

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Dairy

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Rugby’s Miller Dairy Connect ambassador

Waratahs Rugby Union blindside flanker Will Miller marked World Milk Day this year by becoming a full cream ambassador for advocacy group Dairy Connect.

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NZ mass dairy cull to create global milk supply gap

NZ will slaughter up to 150,000 head to eradicate a disease

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NZ disease outbreak lessons

Young dairy farmer New Zealand tour representatives told the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria breakfast about the lessons they had learned, including the impact of a serious disease outbreak.

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Trust thrust of new approach

Dairy Australia research has identified an influential group of consumers called the Changemakers, who it plans to target to address declining trust in the industry.

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Water

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No on-farm projects leaves some in the cold

Demand still there for on-farm irrigation efficiencies

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Federal Government money for SMP2

Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2 to go ahead

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Victoria claims win at Water Minister’s meeting

NSW, Victoria gain win over on-farm irrigation projects

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Highest GMW water deliveries in years

Demand for irrigation water increased in autumn

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Mixed feelings, ahead of Water MinCo meeting

Victorian Water Minister, Lisa Neville, to hold the line on greater environmental water take

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GMW Winter Works program begins

Campaspe Siphon to be relined, under this year's GMW Winter Works program

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Decision time for Water Council chairman

It's decision time for VFF Water Council chairman Richard Anderson.

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Scepticism over latest Basin figures

Irrigators say the latest MDBA figures fail to tell the whole story.

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Machinery

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Side by sides gain popularity

Honda Pioneer SXS 700 M2 at CRT FarmFest

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Big blue on track at FarmFest

New Holland launch T9 SmartTrax at CRT FarmFest

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US pork producers cop big trade retaliation costs

Mexico's tariffs latest blow.

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It’s all Claas at the field days

New Claas 950 Axion at CRT FarmFest

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Kuhn mix it up for feedlots

Kuhn launch Botec 163 trailed TMR mixer at CRT FarmFest

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Strong tractor market despite dry weather

Tractor and Machinery Association release May sales

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Farmers refute quad bike claims

FCAI accuse ACCC of pushing ATV agenda without data

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Property

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WA’s largest farming business on the market

John Nicoletti has listed his entire WA farming portfolio for sale, with the hope of fetching up to $85m.

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Beef 2018: Shauna Hills sold at auction

The 6014 hectare Bauhinia Downs district property Shauna Hills sold at auction for $10.75 million.

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Negotiations continue on Stornoway

The Jambin property Stornoway was passed in at auction for $4.5 million.

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One of world’s largest cattle stations on the market

Clifton Hills, one of the world’s largest rural properties, is on the market.

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Strong rise in Ballarat cattle prices

A smaller penning of 1875 head was offered at Ballarat in what could to be the penultimate store cattle sale held at the Latrobe Street, Delacombe site.

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Feeders up their bids at Mortlake

A two speed demand has operated at Mortlake store whereby prices for better types of grown cattle suitable for lot feeding averaged 6-10c/kg lwt higher by restocker inquiry remained selective

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Leongatha store sale sees price rise

Bullock sellers move back into the market to restock

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Southern orders underpin improved Wodonga prices

Southern orders seeking low-priced weaner cattle underpinned a vast improved demand for store cattle at the NVLX (Wodonga) bi-monthly store sale on Thursday.

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Euroa cattle deliver strong result

Buyers from a wide area of southern Australia supported the end of financial year sale at Euroa on Wednesday, delivering unexpected results.

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Opinion

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Stitched together over time

The gaps between meetings may be big ones, but don't let long-term friendships fray.

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Education cuts ring alarm bells in regions

At the very least, the government should exempt regional campuses.

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Why electric cars should be powering Aussie roads

Australia continues to be a dumping ground for high polluting vehicles. We deserve better.

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