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Sheep industry waiting on objective carcase measurement in plants

Sheep industry waiting on objective carcase measurement in plants

About 90 per cent of the country’s sheepmeat processing capacity has asked what it would cost to install objective carcase measurement in plants.

State opposition rail claims rejected

State opposition rail claims rejected

Time-line extension to Murray Basin rail project defended

NZ genetics score win in Romneys

NZ genetics score win in Romneys

Tintern Grammar exhibited an impressive line up of Romneys at the 2018 Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo

Gordie’s book a love story with the Merino

Gordie’s book a love story with the Merino

Gordie McMaster, legendary sheep classer, story teller and eternal optimist, launched his second book, "Gordie walks with legends" at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show.

State opposition rail claims rejected

State opposition rail claims rejected

Time-line extension to Murray Basin rail project defended

Mohair follows the youth path for future success

Mohair follows the youth path for future success

A dedicated band of Angora goat and Mohair breeders are lifting the profile of the breed and fibre through the involvement of the younger generation.

Cesnik wins Young Champion Award

Cesnik wins Young Champion Award

Young Champion Award winner Lexi Cesnik is passionate about increasing knowledge transfer, especially among younger participants.

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

A ram from Nerstane Merino stud sired two of the three top-priced rams at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show’s Merino ram sale.

Good result for Dorpers, despite dry condtions

Good result for Dorpers, despite dry condtions

Agents hail good result, amidst dry times, at annual Bendigo Dorper sale

Cesnik wins Young Champion Award

Cesnik wins Young Champion Award

Young Champion Award winner Lexi Cesnik is passionate about increasing knowledge transfer, especially among younger participants.

Southdown winners make connections

Southdown winners make connections

Gordie’s book a love story with the Merino

Gordie’s book a love story with the Merino

Gordie McMaster, legendary sheep classer, story teller and eternal optimist, launched his second book, "Gordie walks with legends" at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show.

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

A ram from Nerstane Merino stud sired two of the three top-priced rams at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show’s Merino ram sale.

NZ genetics score win in Romneys

NZ genetics score win in Romneys

Tintern Grammar exhibited an impressive line up of Romneys at the 2018 Australian Sheep and Wool Show at Bendigo

Good result for Dorpers, despite dry condtions

Good result for Dorpers, despite dry condtions

Agents hail good result, amidst dry times, at annual Bendigo Dorper sale

Southdown winners make connections

Southdown winners make connections

Wiltipoll ewe – almost perfect: judge

Wiltipoll ewe – almost perfect: judge

More than a decade of breeding culminated at this year’s Sheep and Wool show with Murringo, NSW, stud Reavesdale, taking out the supreme Wiltipoll exhibit.

Wiltipoll ewe – almost perfect: judge

Wiltshire sire puts meat on the table

South Australian stud takes home Texel trophy

Black and Colored sheep in good hands

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NAB promises rural banking change

NAB promises rural banking change

John Anderson and Chris Sarra will guide a review of the NAB's banking activities in regional areas.

Investor dollars still flowing into ag

Investor dollars still flowing into ag

The broader investment community is very interested in the opportunities in agriculture at present.

Regional business (mostly) sees growth

Regional business (mostly) sees growth

More than a quarter of regional firms say competition, particularly from online, is their biggest challenge

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Phoenicia gives growers, traders online option

Two fourth-generation fruiterers have launched online fresh produce trading platform, Phoenicia.

Beef

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Fickle cattle market so hard to read

Fickle cattle market so hard to read

Market sensitivity at extreme levels.

Drench resistance widespread in southern beef herds

Drench resistance widespread in southern beef herds

Researchers say combination drench prudent in the future.

New feedlot deal for JBS to shore up cattle supply

New feedlot deal for JBS to shore up cattle supply

JBS and Rural Funds Management team up on cattle supply.

Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal seeker

Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal seeker

Latest MLA domestic market campaign hits the spot.

Winchester Charolais bull sells for $14,000 to Canada

Winchester Charolais bull sells for $14,000 to Canada

A CHAROLAIS bull sold to Springside Farms in Canada for the top price of $14,000 at the 2018 Allflex Charolais National on July 13.

National Charolais Showcase champions | Photos

National Charolais Showcase champions | Photos

All the champions from the 2018 Pickles Auctions National Charolais Showcase yesterday.

Fake news hits beef

Fake news hits beef

Virgin says "no ounce of truth' in claims beef is off its menu.

Meat processing’s new ways to engage

Meat processing’s new ways to engage

Less promises, more understanding, sought from Canberra.

Drench resistance widespread in southern beef herds

Drench resistance widespread in southern beef herds

Researchers say combination drench prudent in the future.

Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal seeker

Beef targets the mid-week, easy meal seeker

Latest MLA domestic market campaign hits the spot.

Fake news hits beef

Fake news hits beef

Virgin says "no ounce of truth' in claims beef is off its menu.

Millions poured into red meat research

Millions poured into red meat research

Increasing feed efficiency the research focus in red meat.

Microbial protein might one day be feeding livestock

Microbial protein might one day be feeding livestock

Global population growth demands new ways of feeding livestock.

Winchester Charolais bull sells for $14,000 to Canada

Winchester Charolais bull sells for $14,000 to Canada

A CHAROLAIS bull sold to Springside Farms in Canada for the top price of $14,000 at the 2018 Allflex Charolais National on July 13.

National Charolais Showcase champions | Photos

National Charolais Showcase champions | Photos

All the champions from the 2018 Pickles Auctions National Charolais Showcase yesterday.

Meat processing’s new ways to engage

Meat processing’s new ways to engage

Less promises, more understanding, sought from Canberra.

RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

The RSPCA says there are no more reasons for livestock producers not to be using pain relief on their animals.

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Sheep industry waiting on objective carcase measurement in plants

Sheep industry waiting on objective carcase measurement in plants

About 90 per cent of the country’s sheepmeat processing capacity has asked what it would cost to install objective carcase measurement in plants.

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

Nerstane’s big influence in Bendigo ram sale

A ram from Nerstane Merino stud sired two of the three top-priced rams at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show’s Merino ram sale.

Barnaby calls out live export ‘zealots’

Barnaby calls out live export ‘zealots’

Barnaby Joyce gave a rousing address to 1500 farmers and live export industry supporters in WA on Friday night.

Rene ewe muscles in for supreme

Rene ewe muscles in for supreme

Culcairn based stud, Rene, dominated the White Suffolk judging winning both the grand champion ram and ewe at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show.

LambEx 2018

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Cracking LambEx program released

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.

Register for LambEx before June 30

Register for LambEx before June 30

Register before June 20 for LambEx 2018 and tickets will be tax deductions for this financial year.

Modern day shepherd to present at LambEx 2018

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.

US food systems expert returns to LambEx in 2018

US food systems expert returns to LambEx in 2018

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

Disruptive change sparks big changes for NZ lamb production

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.

Breakfast serves up a meaty slice at LambEx 2018

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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Mineral supplements for pregnant ewes

Mineral supplements for pregnant ewes

Advertiser content: Supplementary feeding of calcium and magnesium to pregnant ewes that don’t show any visual sign of a deficiency is still likely to put the ewes into a better metabolic state and potentially lead to better lamb survival, according to ongoing research funded by AWI.

Boston’s Merino marathon

Boston’s Merino marathon

Advertiser content: The performance benefits of Merino wool were highlighted at this year’s Boston Marathon – the most prestigious marathon in the world – thanks to a new three-way partnership between global sportswear giant adidas, the Boston Athletic Association and AWI’s marketing arm The Woolmark Company.

New pain relief research

New pain relief research

Advertiser content: Research co-funded by AWI has shown that using a combination of the Tri-Solfen® and Buccalgesic® pain relief products provides more prolonged relief from mulesing than using each of the products on its own.

New Wool Education Centre opens

New Wool Education Centre opens

Advertiser content: Wool Education Centre opens at Donghua University, Shanghai

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Five South East Asian experiences you need to have at least once before you die

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From whiz-kid to renowned Angus breeder

From whiz-kid to renowned Angus breeder

Advertiser content: Hardhat Angus prepares for biggest bull sale in its history.

Lee Kernaghan calls for greater safety around ATVs

Lee Kernaghan calls for greater safety around ATVs

Advertiser: Lee Kernaghan’s music epitomises the spirit of the Australian bush. His latest safety message could save lives.

Country legends hit the high seas and... they want you to join them

Country legends hit the high seas and... they want you to join them

This October, country music legend John Williamson will join fellow Aussie icons Troy Cassar-Daley, Graeme Connors, Gina Jeffreys, Sara Storer, Tania Kernaghan, Anne Kirkpatrick, Amber Lawrence and James Blundell for a live music experience like no other.

Dial up the mobile savings

Dial up the mobile savings

Advertiser content: Finding the right mobile plan can make a big difference.

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Investor dollars still flowing into ag

Investor dollars still flowing into ag

The broader investment community is very interested in the opportunities in agriculture at present.

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

Advocacy and education critical to boost ag image

People involved in agriculture need to get out and tell their own positive stories according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

Scarce crop rains captured by deep ripping

Scarce crop rains captured by deep ripping

Deep ripping has significantly improved the ability of Darling Downs soils to store moisture.

Brazil freight crisis causes corn export uncertainty

Brazil freight crisis causes corn export uncertainty

Brazil's grain logistics sector is in disarray due to a truck strike.

Farmers don’t want drought handout

Farmers don’t want drought handout

Farmers generally want the opportunity to manage drought risk themselves with no subsidies according to NFF president Fiona Simson.

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RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

RSPCA backs livestock pain relief technology

The RSPCA says there are no more reasons for livestock producers not to be using pain relief on their animals.

All the fun of the fair | PHOTOS

All the fun of the fair | PHOTOS

The Victorian Winter Fair attracted exhibitors from around Australia.

Avonlea takes top winter fair award

Avonlea takes top winter fair award

Top Holstein cattle from around Australia battle it out for honours at the Victorian Winter Fair at Bendigo

Milk Price Index launched

Milk Price Index launched

The Milk Price Index website is now live, including index of commodity prices across the industry.

Water

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Slight uptick in availability of high reliability water shares

Slight uptick in availability of high reliability water shares

Carryover, rain, see slight increase in seasonal determinations

Call for safety after NSW drowning report

Call for safety after NSW drowning report

A new report shows 36 people drowned in NSW over the most recent summer.

No on-farm projects leaves some in the cold

No on-farm projects leaves some in the cold

Demand still there for on-farm irrigation efficiencies

Federal Government money for SMP2

Federal Government money for SMP2

Sunraysia Modernisation Project 2 to go ahead

Victoria claims win at Water Minister’s meeting

Victoria claims win at Water Minister’s meeting

NSW, Victoria gain win over on-farm irrigation projects

Highest GMW water deliveries in years

Demand for irrigation water increased in autumn

Mixed feelings, ahead of Water MinCo meeting

Mixed feelings, ahead of Water MinCo meeting

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

GMW Winter Works program begins

GMW Winter Works program begins

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

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Separate the sausage from the sizzle

Separate the sausage from the sizzle

Bosch agtech specialist looks at boom reality at tractor conference

Tractor industry of the future

Tractor industry of the future

Tractor and machinery conference focuses on disruption

Robots and drones need rules

Robots and drones need rules

Ethical and legal frameworks needed for farm drones and autonomous machinery

Safe farms are profitable farms

Safe farms are profitable farms

Kubota Farm Safety Week machinery message

Quad bike quagmire of safety subsidies

Quad bike quagmire of safety subsidies

FCAI and NSW Farmers disagree on NSW quad bike safety rebate

Ensure we endure, like butter

Ensure we endure, like butter

Rabobank speak to Tractor Machinery Association (TMA) on consumer disruption

Disrupting the tractor world

Disrupting the tractor world

Tractor and Machinery Association conferences focuses on disruption

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Growth Farms launches $100m farmland lease fund

Growth Farms launches $100m farmland lease fund

The Australian Agricultural Lease Fund plans to lease mid-sized holdings to nearby family farmers looking to expand.

WA’s largest farming business on the market

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.

Beef 2018: Shauna Hills sold at auction

Beef 2018: Shauna Hills sold at auction

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

Negotiations continue on Stornoway

Negotiations continue on Stornoway

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

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DAY THREE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY THREE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

Keep updated on the final day of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY TWO: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

See all of the action from day two of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

DAY ONE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

DAY ONE: Australian Sheep & Wool Show live coverage

Follow the live coverage of day one of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show here.

Video | Mortlake feeders in better than expected result

Video | Mortlake feeders in better than expected result

Feeder steers have made better than expected prices at Mortlake store sale

Red hot lamb prices sizzle

Red hot lamb prices sizzle

Red hot lamb prices have continued in saleyards across Victoria and New South Wales.

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Are we perpetrating fake news about selves?

Are we perpetrating fake news about selves?

How we conduct ourselves in this space can have significant repercussions on our future life choices, including our career options.

Business, renewables are a winning combo

Business, renewables are a winning combo

As more government funding is unlocked to support Australia’s renewable energy revolution, councils must work with residents and business owners in their area.

Opinion: Funding must continue for farm education in schools

Opinion: Funding must continue for farm education in schools

Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon says the Federal Government is about to withdraw funding for a program that educates school children about rural industries.