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Vote deadlocked in election of Australian Dairy Farmers president
South Australian dairy farmer Rick Gladigau (at left) and western Victorian dairy farmer Ben Bennett (at right) are seeking to be Australian Dairy Farmers president. File pictures
Carlene Dowie • 44m ago
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Opinion
Amputee farmer fuming over licensing discrimination
Peter Mailler • 1hr ago
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Peter Mailler is a grain and cattle farmer on the NSW/Queensland border.
This week's top picks for the hottest farms on the market
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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Holmwood is 259 hectares of highly productive country with a 140 megalitre irrigation licence. Pictures supplied
Australia commits to sustainable ag at climate conference
Dakota Tait • 2hrs ago
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Picture by Shutterstock.
Analysis
The furphy of private bids
The furphy of private bids
Nathan Cattle, Clear Grain Exchange • 2hrs ago
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Lots of country in a reliable patch of north-west Victora for sale
Chris McLennan
Pfeiffersis being offered for sale in four lots - totalling 1002 hectares (2476 acres). Pictures and video from DMD Real Estate
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Banking on post offices to keep country towns alive
Stephanie Gardiner
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Australia Post says it is interested in expanding its financial services in regions of need. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

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Lots of country in a reliable patch of north-west Victora for sale
Pfeiffersis being offered for sale in four lots - totalling 1002 hectares (2476 acres). Pictures and video from DMD Real Estate
Chris McLennan
Bid of $6660 per acre wins farm auction in Victoria's Wimmera
Chris McLennan
The Minyip farm block has been share farmed for several decades. Pictures from Ray White
This week's top picks for the hottest farms on the market
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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Holmwood is 259 hectares of highly productive country with a 140 megalitre irrigation licence. Pictures supplied
Family-style macadamia operation delivering lifestyle and income
Mark Phelps
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Mountain View is a large, family-style macadamia operation providing both lifestyle and income. Picture supplied
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Mid North auction success in SA with large paddock sold for $1.15m
Chris McLennan
Mid North auction success in SA with large paddock sold for $1.15m

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Beef
Australians achieve world-first export of live sheep to PNG
The Meatmaster sheep settling in to their raised igloo shed in Papua New Guinea. Pictures supplied.
Sally Gall
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What farmers think of climate change doesn't matter: Here's why
Shan Goodwin
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If livestock producers fail to deliver on reducing their carbon footprint, will they have a future? Picture via Shutterstock.
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Sneak preview: MLA's new beef and lamb ad campaign
Shan Goodwin
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Sam Thaiday and Sam Kekovich square off on beef and lamb but come to the conclusion both are delicious, in MLA's new ad campaign.
 

 

Agribusiness
Agribusiness buzz in brief
Melissa Fletcher, Fletcher International Exports. File photo.
Andrew Marshall
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AI leads the `here and now' ag tech impact on farms
By Ross Paterson and Mathavan Parameswaran
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RSM Australia's Breaking New Ground report highlights the breadth of innovation and a real agriculture sector appetite to adopt new technology. Photo supplied.
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.
Dairy
Vote deadlocked in election of Australian Dairy Farmers president
South Australian dairy farmer Rick Gladigau (at left) and western Victorian dairy farmer Ben Bennett (at right) are seeking to be Australian Dairy Farmers president. File pictures
Carlene Dowie • 44m ago
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Dairy leaders say new basin plan must not destroy farmers and communities
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Australian Dairy Industry Council chair Rick Gladigau says the dairy industry has serious concerns about the Murray Darling Basin plan changes. File picture
ACCC gives green light to Coles plan to buy Saputo factories
Carlene Dowie
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Coles branded milk is processed at factories at Laverton North, Vic, and Erskine Park, NSW. File picture
Sheep & Goats
Farmers welcome WA Premier's live ex defence
The National Farmers' Federation has welcomed the Premier's support. File image.
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Changes to RWS set to be unveiled in new year
Victoria Nugent
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The Responsible Wool Standard is being combined with seven other Textile Exchange fibre standards.
What has caused sheep meat market woes: MLA
Victoria Nugent
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Ripley Atkinson addresses MLA Updates in Bendigo. Photo: Shan Goodwin.
Cropping
The furphy of private bids
Analysis
The furphy of private bids
Nathan Cattle, Clear Grain Exchange • 2hrs ago
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Lots of country in a reliable patch of north-west Victora for sale
Chris McLennan
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
Politics
Australia commits to sustainable ag at climate conference
Picture by Shutterstock.
Dakota Tait • 2hrs ago
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Farmers welcome WA Premier's live ex defence
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The National Farmers' Federation has welcomed the Premier's support. File image.
Govt 'shifted the goalposts' on basin plan: Littleproud
Dakota Tait
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Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the government's overhaul of the Murray-Darling Basin plan. Picture supplied.
Machinery
Fingerprints could tell us all about our food
Dr Nina Welti is hoping to put together a map of Australian food production. Picture supplied.
Dakota Tait
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Free
Claas marks significant milestone with production of 200,000th tractor
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Claas is celebrating 20 years in the global tractor market.
Ford Ranger tops October car sales
Paula Thompson
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The Ford Ranger was Australia's biggest selling car in October. Picture file
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Exploring the top 9 high-demand job opportunities for MBA graduates
Here we examine the top nine employment prospects for MBA graduates in 2023. Picture Shutterstock
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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
FNQ sunn hemp trials show big potential
Cane grower Neil Maitland is excited by the possibilities for the rotational and cash crop.
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Cane grower Neil Maitland, Aloomba in an abundant crop of sunn hemp which has huge potential as a nitrogen-fixing rotation crop. Picture supplied
Top red wine varieties that are grown in Australia
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Australia serves up a seriously awesome selection of red wine varieties, from Shiraz to Grenache wine, each bringing its own distinct vibe and character. Picture Shutterstock
Markets
When does the herd 'officially' enter a liquidation phase?
Analysis
When does the herd 'officially' enter a liquidation phase?
Ken Wilcock
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Another fight is looming over grower payments to AWI
Chris McLennan
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George Millington, Emma Weston and Neil Jackson have been appointed directors of Australian Wool Innovation.
Analysis
Slaughter and exports both surge
Ken Wilcock
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Slaughter and exports both surge