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Summer rain spawns serrated tussock

Summer rain spawns serrated tussock

Serrated tussock does not like competition and well-established pastures.

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

The country's largest bull and semen facility is being established near Camperdown.

Uncovering how dog disease got in so nasties like rabies don't as well

Uncovering how dog disease got in so nasties like rabies don't as well

Top animal scientists are still trying to figure out how the feared dog disease ehrlichiosis breached Australia's supposedly secure biosecurity defences.

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp, the Australian Live Exporters Council, has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

The country's largest bull and semen facility is being established near Camperdown.

Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Profits rise for Ridley Corporation and Ingham's despite the seasonal turnaround delivering a downturn in demand for supplementary livestock feeds while grain markets remain expensive.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of the topics and people making news in agribusiness

Big wet season raises the alarm on fracking contamination

Big wet season raises the alarm on fracking contamination

"I'm concerned we will end up with a contaminated water supply."

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Nuffield scholar Rebecca Burnham talks technologies and breeding values.

Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Profits rise for Ridley Corporation and Ingham's despite the seasonal turnaround delivering a downturn in demand for supplementary livestock feeds while grain markets remain expensive.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of the topics and people making news in agribusiness

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp, the Australian Live Exporters Council, has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

Big wet season raises the alarm on fracking contamination

Big wet season raises the alarm on fracking contamination

"I'm concerned we will end up with a contaminated water supply."

Uncovering how dog disease got in so nasties like rabies don't as well

Uncovering how dog disease got in so nasties like rabies don't as well

Top animal scientists are still trying to figure out how the feared dog disease ehrlichiosis breached Australia's supposedly secure biosecurity defences.

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Nuffield scholar Rebecca Burnham talks technologies and breeding values.

Larger offering sees prices fall

Larger offering sees prices fall

A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories.

Australia regains bird flu freedom status

Australia regains bird flu freedom status

Federal Agriculture Minister praises dedication of all involved in the Victorian response to bird flu outbreak.

Larger offering sees prices fall

Australia regains bird flu freedom status

Dairy campaign to encourage support of community

National infrastructure priorities get a big 'fail' from NFF

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Summer rain spawns serrated tussock

Summer rain spawns serrated tussock

Serrated tussock does not like competition and well-established pastures.

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Optimising genetic gain in northern beef

Nuffield scholar Rebecca Burnham talks technologies and breeding values.

Plant-based meat doesn't stack up as a planet saver, scientists warn

Plant-based meat doesn't stack up as a planet saver, scientists warn

Calls to cut beef from diets distracting from real solutions

Beef 2021 industry awards now open

Beef 2021 industry awards now open

Awards recognise the hard work put into beef's big achievements.

Red meat single body for levies officially off the table

Red meat single body for levies officially off the table

RMAC's new chairman on MoU review, and $41m industry fund.

Training boost for meat industry staff

Training boost for meat industry staff

ICMJ Northern Conference set for April in Rockhampton.

Beef's first vegetation mapping tool launched

Beef's first vegetation mapping tool launched

Beef Sustainability Framework's tool for measuring balance of tree and grass cover.

Young cattle prices take a breather

Young cattle prices take a breather

Talk the EYCI may have hit its peak, but history suggests not

Dairy

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown

The country's largest bull and semen facility is being established near Camperdown.

Dairy campaign to encourage support of community

Dairy campaign to encourage support of community

A NEW campaign promoting the Australian dairy industry will be rolling out across television, radio, podcast, digital and social media throughout 2021

City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ

City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ

Australia's largest bull genetics supplier has fallen victim to Melbourne's urban sprawl.

Bega wins right to keep spreading its brand name on peanut butter

Supreme Court of Victoria rejects Fonterra's efforts to stop Bega Cheese using its trademark brand on its non-cheese products

Chinese demand for liquid milk surges

Chinese demand for liquid milk surges

Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the coming decade.

Bigger Bega bounces ahead with 154pc half year profit lift to $21.7m

Bigger Bega bounces ahead with 154pc half year profit lift to $21.7m

Milk market competition hurt revenue, but but Bega Cheese's half year profit after tax has jumped 154 per cent.

Rollover devices are a must for quads says ACCC boss

Rollover devices are a must for quads says ACCC boss

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has used a major speech to reinforce the commission's priority for the mandatory fitting of rollover protection devices on quad bikes.

Bega, Burra step up prices

Bega, Burra step up prices

Bega Cheese and Burra Foods have stepped up milk prices for their southern Australia suppliers - their first step ups this season.

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Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

Second study explores cost of live sheep export trade shutdowns

LiveCorp, the Australian Live Exporters Council, has welcomed a new study on the economic impacts caused 2018-2019 moratorium of live sheep exports.

Larger offering sees prices fall

Larger offering sees prices fall

A larger offering saw prices fall across all Merino micron categories.

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

WA grower elected WoolPoll chair

Western Australian grower Steven Bolt will lead the wool industry's levy debate this year.

Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm.

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

More than 874,000 scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

Australia's only fox bounty scheme will have seen almost one million claims for the $10 reward by the end of this winter, but does it fix the problem?

Meet The Team

Andrew Marshall - National Agribusiness Writer

Andrew Marshall - National Agribusiness Writer

Gregor Heard - National Grains and Sugar Writer

Gregor Heard - National Grains and Sugar Writer

Carlene Dowie - Australian Dairyfarmer Editor

Carlene Dowie - Australian Dairyfarmer Editor

Penelope Arthur - National Agricultural News Editor

Penelope Arthur - National Agricultural News Editor

Shan Goodwin - National Beef Writer

Shan Goodwin - National Beef Writer

Vernon Graham - Acting Machinery & Rural Property Writer

Vernon Graham - National Machinery Writer

Kim Chappell - Digital Specialist

Kim Chappell - Digital Specialist

Jamieson Murphy - National Rural Affairs Writer

Jamieson Murphy - National Rural Affairs Writer

Kristen Frost - National Sheep and Wool Writer

Kristen Frost - National Sheep and Wool Writer

Chris McLennan - National Sheep, Wool & Property Writer

Chris McLennan - National Sheep, Wool & Property Writer

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Getting your crop off to a good start begins with quality inputs and seed preparation.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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"Additional pressure" on the calf rearing system prompted this Purnim dairy farmer to investigate supplementing his calves' milk.

SA grain growers reap benefits from seed treatment combination

SA grain growers reap benefits from seed treatment combination

Protecting their cereal crop during the vulnerable establishment stage is a strategy that has paid off for these SA grain growers.

Top genes food for thought for Geddes family

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Banquet Angus stud is meeting the needs of the Geddes family at Holbrook

Cattle and vineyard are a family affair for the Zerks

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Its all in the family for the Zerks, who produce Angus on dryland pasture in SA.

Grass-fed focus puts spotlight on pasture improvements

Grass-fed focus puts spotlight on pasture improvements

Pasture focus underpins efforts to build a better beef business at Casterton, SA.

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Cooking with gas: How LPG is being used in sustainable farming

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Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia

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Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative.

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system

Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management.

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields

Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart.

The bet that drove countless postholes

The bet that drove countless postholes

A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers.

Model aims to combat flush and bust

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If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought.

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

This oil is gold for Aussie producers

GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants.

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters

Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers.

Simple designs, packed with features

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Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia.

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Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care

Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care

The rollout will kick off next week and the most vulnerable citizens in the regions will be first in line.

All Victoria plunged back into stage 4 restrictions

All Victoria plunged back into stage 4 restrictions

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How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia

How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia

"It could be quite a variable rollout depending on where you are," the Regional Health Minister said.

Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat'

Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat'

"This is not people travelling from Sydney to Brisbane, it's people who live 15km from their mailbox and 120km from town."

Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash

Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash

For many in the farm sector the pandemic year has been great for business and job opportunities.

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

In a speech to the National Press Club on Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will release new details of the vaccines rollout strategy.

Four new COVID-19 cases, and a new alert for three towns in regional NSW

Four new COVID-19 cases, and a new alert for three towns in regional NSW

Four new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 were found in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm tonight, with a further four found in hotel quarantine.

Third crew member tests positive on Darwin cattle export ship

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A third crew member has tested positive.

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Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing

Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm.

Drone operator ready to launch night raids on NSW mice plague

Drone operator ready to launch night raids on NSW mice plague

A Queensland drone operator wants to cross the border to launch night raids on NSW's mice plague.

John Deere pulls out of Agritechnica over COVID fears

John Deere pulls out of Agritechnica over COVID fears

Agritechnica, an annual global showcase for farm machinery, is on track although John Deere will be a "no show".

Rollover devices are a must for quads says ACCC boss

Rollover devices are a must for quads says ACCC boss

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has used a major speech to reinforce the commission's priority for the mandatory fitting of rollover protection devices on quad bikes.

New sensor from Farmbot keeps an eye on water troughs

New sensor from Farmbot keeps an eye on water troughs

Farmbot releases new sensor so farmers can remotely monitor water levels in their livestock troughs.

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Oberon farmers miss world canola yield record by a whisker

Oberon farmers miss world canola yield record by a whisker

Pictured with a windrow of canola are from left to right, John Kirkegaard, CSIRO Agriculture and Food; James Cheetham, Delta Agriculture; Peter Brooks, Princess Pastoral Co.

Call to consider local conditions with manure waste call

Call to consider local conditions with manure waste call

Farmers acknowledge the need to reduce effluent contamination in river systems but say a blanket change to EPA laws is not the way forward.

EPA to assist with clean up of off-label mouse baiting

EPA to assist with clean up of off-label mouse baiting

The EPA will help with fallout from off-label use of agricultural mouse bait in domestic settings, offering free removal of the product.

Rising locust numbers under the microscope

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Authorities are scrambling to get a handle on reports of locust damage and confirming whether it is locusts or grasshoppers at fault.

Prime Wimmera black ground to $5450/ac

Prime Wimmera black ground to $5450/ac

A prized 129 hectare block in the heart of the Kalkee Plains has sold in line with expectations, at a hefty $5450/ac.

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Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Ridley's stockfeed business bounces back 3000pc to $11.5m profit

Profits rise for Ridley Corporation and Ingham's despite the seasonal turnaround delivering a downturn in demand for supplementary livestock feeds while grain markets remain expensive.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of the topics and people making news in agribusiness

National infrastructure priorities get a big 'fail' from NFF

National infrastructure priorities get a big 'fail' from NFF

Infrastructure Australia's 2021 priority list ignores regional Australia at the expense of a skewed focus on three capital cities says the National Farmers Federation.

Bega wins right to keep spreading its brand name on peanut butter

Supreme Court of Victoria rejects Fonterra's efforts to stop Bega Cheese using its trademark brand on its non-cheese products

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Australia regains bird flu freedom status

Australia regains bird flu freedom status

Federal Agriculture Minister praises dedication of all involved in the Victorian response to bird flu outbreak.

National infrastructure priorities get a big 'fail' from NFF

National infrastructure priorities get a big 'fail' from NFF

Infrastructure Australia's 2021 priority list ignores regional Australia at the expense of a skewed focus on three capital cities says the National Farmers Federation.

Media code laws clear federal parliament

Media code laws clear federal parliament

ACCC says the amended code will still curtail the immense market power of digital platforms.

Carbon farming will eventually be 'just another part of farm business'

Carbon farming will eventually be 'just another part of farm business'

"Theoretically, we could potentially see environmental markets on just about every farm in the country," the boss of Australia's largest natural resource manager says.

Nats leadership rumblings after Joyce spotted in former Liberal MP office

Nats leadership rumblings after Joyce spotted in former Liberal MP office

Barnaby Joyce has lobbied former Liberal MP Craig Kelly to join the Nationals, which would potentially give him enough allies to challenge for the party leadership.

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City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ

City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ

Australia's largest bull genetics supplier has fallen victim to Melbourne's urban sprawl.

'Time to move on' after five generations on the one farm

'Time to move on' after five generations on the one farm

Tim Sloman is matter of fact about being the last of his family to farm the picturesque Dunvegan property at Dundee in upper NSW's New England.

Showpiece cotton farm attracts overseas and corporate interest

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Prime Wimmera black ground to $5450/ac

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A prized 129 hectare block in the heart of the Kalkee Plains has sold in line with expectations, at a hefty $5450/ac.

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There is nervous excitement in the Northern Territory outback town of Katherine with the return of a bountiful wet season.

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US plans to give Australia's kangaroo industry the boot

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The rich US market for kangaroo meat and leather is at risk.

Dairy farmer surprised when rollover protection device 'snapped'

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A Victorian dairy farmer was surprised when a rollover protection device on his quad bike suddenly collapsed structurally.

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Facebook is taking a big gamble. One that might not pay off

Facebook is taking a big gamble. One that might not pay off

The company has calculated that users won't leave over its news ban - but that ignores the reason it emphasised news media content in its algorithms.

Fund to build drought resilience and soil carbon

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Alasdair MacLeod believes a national carbon training program would help build drought resilience and reduce atmospheric carbon.

Agriculture needs to be integral part of reducing emissions

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COMMENT: Agriculture needs to be part of the solution to net zero emissions.