Stock & Land
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Cashmore's Nudie ewes garner interest from across three states
Cashmore Oaklea stud co-principal John Keiller says clients aimed to start self-replacing Maternal composite and Nudie flocks. Picture supplied
Rachel Simmonds
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Calls for urgent roadside vegetation slashing on rural roads
Victorian farmers are calling for urgent roadside vegetation maintenance ahead of summer, with repairs needed to slash grass and prune trees on country roads. File picture.
Philippe Perez
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Rural Councils Victoria welcomes key worker housing fund guide
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Rural Councils Victoria chair Mary-Ann Brown said the announcement matched one of the pillars of the organisation's Rural Housing Action Plan. Picture supplied
National dairy body again defers presidential vote
Andrew Miller
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South Australian dairy farmer Rick Gladigau (at left) and western Victorian dairy farmer Ben Bennett (at right) are both seeking to be Australian Dairy Farmers president. File pictures
Mansfield farm offers investment choice from pasture to panorama
Chris McLennan
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A picture perfect cattle grazing farm is on the market near Mansfield. Pictures from McGrath Mansfield
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National dairy representation missing, say Victorian farmers
Andrew Miller
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Cobden's Ian Morris milks 280 head of cattle and says the VFF had decided not to pay the ADF "by stealth".
Feedlot operator fined after electrocution of worker
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Harmony Operations was fined $140,000 following the electrocution and death of a 29-year-old worker while operating a telehandler in 2020. File picture

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Update: Quality cropping, grazing country sold before auction | Video
The quality 464 hectare cropping and grazing property Kyntyre has sold before auction. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps
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Nerang offers fertile black soil farming, creek frontage | Video
Mark Phelps
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Nerang is an outstanding 386 hectare cropping and grazing property featuring fertile black soils and a creek frontage. Picture supplied
Limited inspections create lakeside buying opportunity | Video
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Improvements include a renovated four bedroom brick homestead and a two stand shearing shed with new sheep yards. Picture supplied

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Markets
Calls for urgent roadside vegetation slashing on rural roads
Victorian farmers are calling for urgent roadside vegetation maintenance ahead of summer, with repairs needed to slash grass and prune trees on country roads. File picture.
Philippe Perez
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Prices slightly up at Yea for heavier cattle, as region prepares for weaner sales
Philippe Perez
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Elders Yea livestock agent Jamie Quinlan said prices were generally dearer through Yea's store sale. File picture.
Colac features a strong line up of cows and calves at its December store sale
Rachel Simmonds
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Elsie Richens with Gina and Jack Larson, AGJL Trading, Colac, who sold eight Angus/Hereford steers, 14-15 months, 271kg, for $800.
Bairnsdale steers pass 400c/kg for the first time in months as rain brings out buyers
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Charity Hurley, Woodglen, sold 28 Angus steers, 12-15 months, alongside agent Gerard Ogilvie, Bill Wyndham & Co, Bairnsdale.
Bryce Eishold
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VLE sought advice from 'prominent Melbourne lawyer' before it opted to close Pakenham
Bryce Eishold
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The Victorian Livestock Exchange was opened at Pakenham in 1999 and was famously the first saleyard in Victoria to be built undercover with a soft floor. Picture by Bryce Eishold
People 'jumping over one another' to buy cattle at Kyneton
Philippe Perez
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Emma and James Collins, Barro Group, Gisborne yarded more than 70 Hereford and Black Blady cattle at Kyneton's November sale. Picture by Philippe Perez
Studstock
Cashmore's Nudie ewes garner interest from across three states
Cashmore Oaklea stud co-principal John Keiller says clients aimed to start self-replacing Maternal composite and Nudie flocks. Picture supplied
Rachel Simmonds
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Low Footprint sale shows growing interstate interest in Nudie lambs
Philippe Perez
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Low Footprint Lamb stud principal Matt Kelly, Croxton East, with his top priced Nudie ram Lot 12, which sold for $10,000 to Lochs Farming, Hordern Vale. Picture supplied
Wool demand keeps buyer confidence up at Trefusis ram sale
Philippe Perez
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Stud classer Andrew Calvert, top buyer Julian Von Bibra, Ross and Trefusis stud principal Georgie Wallace with Lot 20 220348, sold for $2800. Picture supplied
Beef
Jason Strong's legacy and who might be next for the top beef job
Meat & Livestock Australia will have a new managing director in 2024, with Jason Strong announcing he is leaving.
Shan Goodwin
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Cattle prices still rising; northerners eye off southern weaners
Shan Goodwin
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With the boost in cattle prices, all eyes are now focused on southern weaners next January. File photo.
Hybrid vigour key to efficient beef future
Mount William Charolais cattle yards under construction. Picture supplied.
Sheep & Goats
Global animal protein production to slow in 2024
RaboResearch senior protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird.
Victoria Nugent
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Turnoff trend set to continue into 2024
Victoria Nugent
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Lamb exports are continuing to rise, driven by high supply.
India a growing market for Australian wool
Victoria Nugent
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India a growing market for Australian wool
Dairy
National dairy body again defers presidential vote
South Australian dairy farmer Rick Gladigau (at left) and western Victorian dairy farmer Ben Bennett (at right) are both seeking to be Australian Dairy Farmers president. File pictures
Andrew Miller
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Cattle sale and industry forums offer first class opportunity for dairy professionals
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First Class Genetics will host two forums on their sale day this Thursday, December 7.
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National dairy representation missing, say Victorian farmers
Andrew Miller
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Cobden's Ian Morris milks 280 head of cattle and says the VFF had decided not to pay the ADF "by stealth".
ADF worried about long-term ramifications of Coles buying Saputo factories
Carlene Dowie
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The ACCC says it had no evidence Coles's plan to buy Saputo factories would impact other processors' access to the retail shelf. Picture by Andrew Marshall
Dairy dreams: Northern Victoria's more affordable farm options
Chris McLennan
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The centrepiece of the Horfield farm is the 50-stand rotary. Pictures from Charles L. King and Co
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Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
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Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
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Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
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Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Emma Brown
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Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Australian Dairy Conference to explore the power of purpose
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Delegates at the 2023 Australian Dairy Conference at Hobart. Picture supplied
Cropping
$10m biosecurity strategy to protect Aust's vegetable industry
A unique $10 million levy-funded collaborative biosecurity strategy is set to protect Australia's vegetable industry against exotic pests. Picture supplied
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Analysis
The furphy of private bids
Nathan Cattle, Clear Grain Exchange
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The furphy of private bids
Lots of farm country in a reliable patch of the north-west for sale
Chris McLennan
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Pfeiffersis being offered for sale in four lots - totalling 1002 hectares (2476 acres). Pictures and video from DMD Real Estate
Big West Wyalong farm being offloaded by investment fund
Chris McLennan
The farm fund manager is selling the Timberscombe aggregation at West Wyalong in the Riverina to diversify its agricultural portfolio. Pictures from Duxton Farms
New grain port to open at Geelong
Gregor Heard
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CHS Broadbent managing director Steve Broadbent is upbeat about the prospects of his company's new port investment. Photo supplied.