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What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

What does activism mean for the feedlot industry?

ALFA president Bryce Camm discusses the industry response to animal activists.

John Stewart, driver of TBEC, dies aged 86

John Stewart, driver of TBEC, dies aged 86

BTEC was the most complex animal health program ever undertaken in Australia.

Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Tough grain trading conditions and a dry summer scorched earnings in the final weeks of GrainCorp's 2018-19 first-half

Nats boss backs MP after trips abroad end

Nats boss backs MP after trips abroad end

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

Landmark wants to build a `best of breed' business structure using good management and systems ideas from both companies when it acquires Ruralco

Potential activists sighted across SA's Mid North

Potential activists sighted across SA's Mid North

SA producers breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month, when animal activist activity was confined mainly to the eastern states.

Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Sharp rise in live cattle exports

Live cattle exports from Australia rose 21pc to 271,428 head in the first quarter of 2019.

Agribusiness

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Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Drought and trade war tensions cost GrainCorp $40m

Tough grain trading conditions and a dry summer scorched earnings in the final weeks of GrainCorp's 2018-19 first-half

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

How the Landmark-Ruralco merger will work in the bush

Landmark wants to build a `best of breed' business structure using good management and systems ideas from both companies when it acquires Ruralco

Coles locks in $2 tinned fruit deal with SPC

Coles locks in $2 tinned fruit deal with SPC

Coles will introduce a new $2 private label range for preserved fruit in 825 gram cans sourced from northern Victorian growers

Tax policy must support farmers

Tax policy must support farmers

Opinion: National Farmers' Federal CEO Tony Mahar outlines what farmers need when it comes to tax policy.

Politics

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Nats boss backs MP after trips abroad end

Nats boss backs MP after trips abroad end

Climate plan won't 'cost' economy: Shorten

Climate plan won't 'cost' economy: Shorten

Shorten denies his climate clan will be a cost to the economy.

Labor kicks off rural campaign with innovation fund

Labor kicks off rural campaign with innovation fund

Opposition pledges $25 million for forestry, food industry research and development

'Jetset George' refers own expenses for review

'Jetset George' refers own expenses for review

Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen says his travel has all been above board.

Fertile ground for upstarts as major parties'go big' in bush

Fertile ground for upstarts as major parties'go big' in bush

Local issues will matter more than ever, but Labor and the Coalition are stuck in a rut

Property

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Rush for grass drives western Queensland land sales

Rush for grass drives western Queensland land sales

A need for grass may have driven much of the frantic property sale activity that has taken place in the Winton-Longreach district in the first few months of the year but agents say the purchases have the dual purpose of a long-term investment.

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Kialla Homestead asking $3.9 million | Video

Toowoomba district property Kialla Homestead covers 151 hectares and has the added benefit of irrigation.

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Killarney's high country grazing | Video

Mount Colliery will be auctioned by Colliers International in Brisbane on May 3.

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish sold before auction | Video

Condabilla Fish at Condamine has sold prior to auction, which was scheduled for Friday.

Ceres Agricultural placed in voluntary administration

Ceres Agricultural placed in voluntary administration

Troubled farm business Ceres Agricultural Company has been placed in voluntary administration.

Skyline offers contemporary living | Video

Skyline offers contemporary living | Video

The Rosevale property Skyline will be auctioned in Brisbane on May 10.

Life & Style

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Love soars at Wynarka

Love soars at Wynarka

The sky was the limit for Clinton De Michele's proposal to girlfriend Casey Gregory, flying her above her family farm to ask for her hand in marriage.

Full steam ahead for 'Annie' the 108-year-old Tasmanian tractor

Full steam ahead for 'Annie' the 108-year-old Tasmanian tractor

The tractor has been puffing along the Bass Highway for the past two-and-half days

Qld truckie claims Yowie bashed his bonnet

Qld truckie claims Yowie bashed his bonnet

A Queensland truckie claims he eye-balled a hulking 3-metre tall Yowie in broad daylight.

Industry fears as vets leaving in 'droves'

Industry fears as vets leaving in 'droves'

The Lincoln Institute survey found nearly 90 per cent of veterinary business owners and managers reported unprecedented difficulty filling vacancies.

Still interested in that $100 pub?

Still interested in that $100 pub?

"We’re terrified because we’ve put a lot of energy and money into getting this up and we’re hoping the Australian public will respond."

Check out Temora's quacking quest

Check out Temora's quacking quest

How do you lure doctors to your town? You break into dance and make a music video.

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

Cam Nicholson is passionate about providing advice to boost farmers’ profitability and productivity, and one of the keys tools he uses is determining the personality types of his clients.

Events

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Denmark college wins school challenge

Denmark college wins school challenge

The WA College of Agriculture, Denmark, has won this year's Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate schools challenge.

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the photos from ABARES 2019

All the action at the ABARES Outlook conference in Canberra.

Full steam ahead for 'Annie' the 108-year-old Tasmanian tractor

Full steam ahead for 'Annie' the 108-year-old Tasmanian tractor

The tractor has been puffing along the Bass Highway for the past two-and-half days

Barrel racers will ride in memory of Lisa Coates

Barrel racers will ride in memory of Lisa Coates

Tarcutta event set to draw in barrel racing competitors.

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

What are the four personality types of Australian farmers?

Cam Nicholson is passionate about providing advice to boost farmers’ profitability and productivity, and one of the keys tools he uses is determining the personality types of his clients.

Big ideas set to light up evokeAG

Big ideas set to light up evokeAG

Blue-sky thinkers with the best ideas in agriculture are preparing to converge on Melbourne's evokeAG event.

Doing our bit at home

Doing our bit at home

The New England Soldiers' Club, a place for all members of the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Forces, camped at Armidale Showground in 1916.