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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Calf nutrition for long-term benefits
Calves that fed a higher volume of milk in a recent research project had a superior immune response. Picture supplied by Dairy Australia
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Heatwave sweeps the nation as unwanted rain hits south
Gregor Heard
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The eastern half of the country is either sweltering through a heatwave or coping with unseasonable heavy rain. Photo via Shutterstock.
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Our top picks for this week's hottest farm properties for sale around Australia
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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A picture perfect cattle grazing farm is on the market near Mansfield, on the foothills of the Alps.
Cherry of a Young orchard asking $850,000 walk in, walk out
Mark Phelps
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A high production, mixed fruit orchard near Young has hit the market for $850,000. Picture supplied
Supermarket inquiry given the green light
The motion was unopposed in the Senate this week. Picture by Shutterstock.
Dakota Tait
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ABARES winter crop figures strong for El Nino season
Gregor Heard
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Good harvests in places like South Australia's Mid North (pictured) helped boost the national winter crop to close to average. Photo by Kelly Buttherworth.
Tech company targets weeds
An enterprising young Riverlander is making major strides in the agtech space.
Paula Thompson
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Riverland-based company Agtech By Design's weed seeking technology at work out in the field. Picture supplied
Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Chris McLennan
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Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.

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Cherry of a Young orchard asking $850,000 walk in, walk out
A high production, mixed fruit orchard near Young has hit the market for $850,000. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps
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Our top picks for this week's hottest farm properties for sale around Australia
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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A picture perfect cattle grazing farm is on the market near Mansfield, on the foothills of the Alps.
Versatile central west property sold for $1597/acre | Video
Mark Phelps
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About 85 per cent of Byambee is described as being arable. Picture supplied
Mutherumbung delivers quality Riverina irrigation and grazing
Mark Phelps
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Mutherumbung has been developed with 304 hectares of irrigation country. Picture supplied
If these walls could talk - memories of Melbourne's biggest saleyard
Chris McLennan
The home for sale near Wangaratta is built from bluestone blocks taken from the Newmarket Saleyards, once Australia's premier selling centre. Pictures supplied.

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Beef
Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Chris McLennan
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Feed kick from rain yet to show; standing dry matter levels still low
Shan Goodwin
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Total standing dry matter as of the end of November, courtesy of the Australian Feedbase Monitor. Source Cibo Labs and MLA.
Stop the metric fuss and get on with methane reducing: scientists
Shan Goodwin
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Biogenic methane from livestock is different to other greenhouse gas emissions - yes. But at the end of the day, the aim is zero methane, regardless of how it's measured, say scientists. Picture via Shutterstock.
 

 

Agribusiness
Gala Sydney gathering for Syngenta Growth Awards - photos
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Donna Schreurs, Middle Tarwin, in Victorias Gippsland, with Anna Sutton, Syngenta, Sydney, Chad Harper and 2020 growth awards winner, Alex Thomas, both from Nairn, South Australia at the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards in Sydney.
Andrew Marshall
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GrainCorp assures growers on grain security following flood
Gregor Heard
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Water inundated GrainCorp's bunkers at Deniliquin last week. Photo courtesy of GrainCorp.
Mortgage holders get a welcome pre-Christmas reprieve
Adrian Rollins
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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Farm production and export values slip again as drier year bites
Andrew Marshall
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A smaller and less valuable grain crop will erode the value of Australian farm production and farm export earnings in 2023-24. Photo Andrew Marshall.
Dairy
Calf nutrition for long-term benefits
Calves that fed a higher volume of milk in a recent research project had a superior immune response. Picture supplied by Dairy Australia
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Dairy farmers "well-equipped" to combat below-average rainfall in early 2024, report states
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Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey. Picture supplied
Global dairy market bounce prompts Fonterra to lift NZ forecast milk price
Carlene Dowie
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Global dairy market bounce prompts Fonterra to lift NZ forecast milk price
Sheep & Goats
Tasmanian meat processor facing export suspension over cruelty allegations
Tasmanian Quality Meats owner Jake Oliver and Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association president Ian Sauer say they're deeply concerned about the potential suspension of the TQM export licence. Picture supplied.
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Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Chris McLennan
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Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Global animal protein production to slow in 2024
Victoria Nugent
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RaboResearch senior protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird.
Cropping
Heatwave sweeps the nation as unwanted rain hits south
The eastern half of the country is either sweltering through a heatwave or coping with unseasonable heavy rain. Photo via Shutterstock.
Gregor Heard
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ABARES winter crop figures strong for El Nino season
Gregor Heard
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Good harvests in places like South Australia's Mid North (pictured) helped boost the national winter crop to close to average. Photo by Kelly Buttherworth.
Senator Van's MDB amendments win plaudits
Gregor Heard
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There were important concessions made in the final MDB bill. File photo.
Politics
Supermarket inquiry given the green light
The motion was unopposed in the Senate this week. Picture by Shutterstock.
Dakota Tait
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Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Chris McLennan
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Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Senator Van's MDB amendments win plaudits
Gregor Heard
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There were important concessions made in the final MDB bill. File photo.
Machinery
New combine reaps 910t/day
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WA farmer Daniel Winter and his son, Jack, were impressed by the numbers John Deere's X9 1100 combine harvester brought to the field. Picture supplied
As farmers in southern states race to beat the rain, a Western Australian farming family have been impressed with the reaping performance of the X9 combine harvester from John Deere.
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Tech company targets weeds
An enterprising young Riverlander is making major strides in the agtech space.
Paula Thompson
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Riverland-based company Agtech By Design's weed seeking technology at work out in the field. Picture supplied
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Meet ACM Agri's machinery and agtech reporter.
ACM Agri's National Machinery and Agtech writer Paula Thompson checking out the Case IH gear at this year's AgQuip.
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UBCO electric bikes reduce costs and carbon emissions on farm
Scott Smith, Dubbo, with Border Collies Flo and Jack and the road registered UBCO bike, Picture supplied
Ubco Electric Bikes Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions on Farm
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Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
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The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Exploring the top 9 high-demand job opportunities for MBA graduates
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Here we examine the top nine employment prospects for MBA graduates in 2023. Picture Shutterstock
How to choose the perfect size garage for your home?
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Here are 7 Tips for choosing the perfect size garage. 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
Markets
Beef exports fall in November
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Beef exports fall in November
Ken Wilcock
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There's a current shortage of lambs weighing more than 30 kilograms carcase weight
Leann Dax, Nlrs Reporter
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Jacob Kerrisk and Michael Coggan, Elders, whose client JT and SG Walker, Yass, NSW, sold the top-priced pen for $100 at Yass last week. Picture supplied
Analysis
When does the herd 'officially' enter a liquidation phase?
Ken Wilcock
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When does the herd 'officially' enter a liquidation phase?