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Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price

Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price

Those looking to replace animal meat will have to reassess their marketing strategies, experts say

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK.

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

Little flow-on affect expected in Australia

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand.

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes.

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas.

Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season

Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season

Bag limits for Victoria's duck season have risen just months out from the season.

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand.

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes.

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

Little flow-on affect expected in Australia

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas.

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK.

Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season

Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season

Bag limits for Victoria's duck season have risen just months out from the season.

Mouse plague wreaks havoc on health

Mouse plague wreaks havoc on health

Psychologist Gene Hodgins describes the mouse plague as a natural disaster destroying livelihoods and mental health all over the state. But there are ways to cope with its effects.

Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top

Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top

All the results and photos from the Holstein ring at the Sydney Royal Show.

Mouse plague wreaks havoc on health

Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top

Cyclone Seroja delivers cruel blow to Kalbarri

Don't bulldoze your customers says Komatsu boss

Beef NewLivestock Auctions

Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price

Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price

Those looking to replace animal meat will have to reassess their marketing strategies, experts say

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

NZ puts an end to live cattle exports

Little flow-on affect expected in Australia

Rebuild the time to reassess

Rebuild the time to reassess

Once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape future of beef: Rabobank

Family beef producers underpin property price boom

Family beef producers underpin property price boom

Elders' Mark Barber on the drivers of land price rises

Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows

Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows

The heavy March rain in NSW, and the knowledge there will be autumn feed in many regions, put a sudden stop to the bulk of fodder sales.

One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments

One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments

The importance of strict biosecurity laws was backed up during a quarantine blitz that found disturbing evidence of animal and plant pests.

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years

Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades.

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers

The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems.

Dairy

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium

In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand.

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy

Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes.

Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top

Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top

All the results and photos from the Holstein ring at the Sydney Royal Show.

Jersey breed has Victorian entries on top

Jersey breed has Victorian entries on top

All the results from the Jersey breed judging of the Sydney Royal Show.

How a dairy rebuilds after floods

How a dairy rebuilds after floods

Despite being battered by floods, Julian Biega is looking to the future and rebuilding his herd.

Clean sweep for Benleigh Brown Swiss at Sydney Royal

Clean sweep for Benleigh Brown Swiss at Sydney Royal

Benleigh Brown Swiss wins champion senior, intermediate and junior female.

The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way

The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way

2021 conference represents the first opportunity in a long time to discuss the current landscape of the Victorian dairy industry

Win to Fernbrook Guernseys

Win to Fernbrook Guernseys

The sashing of a four year old senior champion Guernsey cow capped off the best showing of the breed at Sydney Royal Show since the mid 1980s.

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Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas.

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat

Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders

Change of focus for wool as economies recover from pandemic

Change of focus for wool as economies recover from pandemic

Demand for traditional woollen products dips as consumer demands change.

Unsold wool stocks expected to soften prices

Unsold wool stocks expected to soften prices

Australia's wool market won't see any significant rise in price until overseas competition further afield than China, returns.

Prince Philip's coffin may be made from wool

Prince Philip's coffin may be made from wool

There are reports coming out of the UK that Prince Philip's coffin will be made from wool.

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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The EX Series: A tractor with EXtra grunt

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Whether you're running a large commercial operation or a hobby farmer on a couple of acres, the one thing every property needs is a good, reliable tractor.

Cost-effective fertiliser strategy pays at Glencoe

Cost-effective fertiliser strategy pays at Glencoe

MLA launches new soil resource hub.

Seed preparation key to good start

Seed preparation key to good start

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

Top genes food for thought for Geddes family

Top genes food for thought for Geddes family

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

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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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'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching vaccine target

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching vaccine target

The Prime Minister has posted a video on Facebook saying COVID-19 "writes its own rules".

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

From 11:59pm tonight.

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

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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.

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Don't bulldoze your customers says Komatsu boss

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Victorian excavation and earth-moving contractor Derek Bastow couldn't believe the response when his new bulldozer went on the blink

Two rare Holden 'muscle' cars could fetch $1 million

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Bidding is moving at brisk pace for an online auction of two rare Holden "muscle" cars from the 1980s and 1990s.

Toyota wheels out hybrid Kluger onto Aussie market

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Toyota says hydrogen is the future with bigger trial of Mirai sedans

Toyota says hydrogen is the future with bigger trial of Mirai sedans

Toyota has imported 20 new-generation Mirai hydrogen-powered sedans to Australia for a major trial.

O'Connors adds two new Case IH dealerships in Victoria

O'Connors adds two new Case IH dealerships in Victoria

Leader farm machinery dealer O'Connors has bought two new locations in Victoria at Ballarat and St Arnaud.

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Australia is battling with good value Black Sea grain offers into SE Asia

Australia is battling with good value Black Sea grain offers into SE Asia

Australian grain has to compete with aggressive Black Sea offers into South East Asia.

Factors combine to boost futures

Factors combine to boost futures

Northern hemisphere weather issues and the May USDA report have given wheat futures a boost.

Crop phenology project to help get sowing date right

Crop phenology project to help get sowing date right

The National Phenology Initiative is trying to create a consistent directory of wheat and barley varieties and their maturity dates.

Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows

Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows

The heavy March rain in NSW, and the knowledge there will be autumn feed in many regions, put a sudden stop to the bulk of fodder sales.

Liquids help with flexibility on YP

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An agronomist has said liquid fertilisers can help farmers with flexibility and provide a sugar hit of upfront nitrogen to crops.

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Australia may take China to WTO over wine

Australia may take China to WTO over wine

Australia's wine export dispute with China could reach the World Trade Organisation.

Factors combine to boost futures

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Northern hemisphere weather issues and the May USDA report have given wheat futures a boost.

States up the fight to get more overseas workers onto our farms

States up the fight to get more overseas workers onto our farms

State governments and farm industries are coming up with new ways to attract more overseas workers to Australia to overcome a farm labour crisis.

China trade tactics didn't hurt Australia as anticipated

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China's aggressive trade tariffs have cost the Australian economy millions of dollars, but the damage isn't anywhere nearly as bad as originally anticipated.

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Howard warns against watered down gun control but rural MPs speak out

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John Howard has warned against watering down gun laws 25 years on from the Port Arthur massacre, but rural MPs have reminded their city counterparts that guns were an essential tool for those living on the land.

Nation's first drought research hub set up for north NSW and south QLD

Nation's first drought research hub set up for north NSW and south QLD

The first of eight national drought research and resilience hubs has been set up for northern NSW and southern Queensland.

Australia may take China to WTO over wine

Australia may take China to WTO over wine

Australia's wine export dispute with China could reach the World Trade Organisation.

New website fills missing link between ag 'research' and 'development'

New website fills missing link between ag 'research' and 'development'

The new website will allow researchers, farmers and investors - both local and international - to connect and collaborate.

China trade tactics didn't hurt Australia as anticipated

China trade tactics didn't hurt Australia as anticipated

China's aggressive trade tariffs have cost the Australian economy millions of dollars, but the damage isn't anywhere nearly as bad as originally anticipated.

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Western NSW pastoral land worth $30m changes hands

Western NSW pastoral land worth $30m changes hands

More than $30 million worth of rural property has changed hands in western NSW over the past three months.

Six tips for country towns to cope with influx from the cities

Six tips for country towns to cope with influx from the cities

An experienced urban planner has some suggestions for country towns welcoming their new arrivals from the city.

Housing estates occupy what was once farm land around our cities

Housing estates occupy what was once farm land around our cities

Farm land on the outskirts of our capital cities is still vanishing despite government protestations they are trying to stop it.

Price record set at stunning Western District auction

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The Western District is joining the Wimmera with some sensational selling prices for farm land.

Good Wimmera results continue with almost $10,000 a hectare

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The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch

All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK.

Dairy youth up for the challenge

Dairy youth up for the challenge

Talented dairy youth took to the cattle arena to compete in the Semex dairy youth challenge on Saturday.

Katelyn Atkins wins dairy cattle parader competition

Katelyn Atkins wins dairy cattle parader competition

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Secure mixing system reduces risk

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Wild dogs quickly figure out fences designed to stop them, readers say

Wild dogs quickly figure out fences designed to stop them, readers say

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Opinion

The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way

The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way

2021 conference represents the first opportunity in a long time to discuss the current landscape of the Victorian dairy industry

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

Fund to build drought resilience and soil carbon

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