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Chris McLennan

National Agriculture Writer

ACM national agriculture writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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Science of tracking golf carts inspires tag to keep tabs on livestock

Science of tracking golf carts inspires tag to keep tabs on livestock

Inventor Darren Wolchyn admits to being guided by farmers in the development of his new tracking gear for livestock.

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Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Digital printing gives wool fabrics a fashion boost

Fashion designers are using the same inkjet printing technology you use at home to create new woollen fabric designs.

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US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

US move to ban using 'meat' on labels of plant-based foods

The US state of Texas is moving to make it illegal for plant-based food products to use the words "meat" or "beef" on their labels.

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Trade jitters - fears China may move next on Australia's gas industry

Trade jitters - fears China may move next on Australia's gas industry

There are unconfirmed reports China may be targeting Australian liquefied natural gas imports as the latest retaliatory move over souring trade relations between the two countries.

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First churches, now town halls are changing hands

First churches, now town halls are changing hands

It's not just town churches which are coming up for sale but town halls as well.

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Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture rates poorly in latest UN report on greenhouse gases

Agriculture has rated poorly in the latest United Nations report on global greenhouse gas emitters.

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Fortunes made with farm sales on the city fringe

Fortunes made with farm sales on the city fringe

Government plans to stop farms on the outskirts of cities being chopped up for housing estates is doing little to slow the pace of sales.

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Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

Activewear labels still keen to source wool direct from Aussie growers

A group of Victorian sheep farmers remains optimistic of forming a direct wool supply deal with two big North American activewear companies after the coronavirus crisis has eased.

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Only a shortage of homes to buy or rent will slow rush to the country

Only a shortage of homes to buy or rent will slow rush to the country

The equivalent of the entire population of Tamworth pulled up stumps to flee Australia's capital cities and move to the country last year.

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Native rights granted over almost 5000 square kilometres in the NT desert

Native rights granted over almost 5000 square kilometres in the NT desert

The traditional owners of two remote Northern Territory cattle stations have celebrated recognition of their native title rights.

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Storm cell dumps 270mm north of Blackall

Storm cell dumps 270mm north of Blackall

Graziers and communities in central and south west Queensland spent Saturday night listening to very welcome rain on the roof, along with storm cells in places that caused flash flooding.

It’s Droughtmasters for ease

It’s Droughtmasters for ease

When professional Rugby player Alex Gibbon, and his fiancee Paige Hodkinson decided to venture into the cattle business two years ago it was the Droughtmaster breed they chose.

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Roma property Pokalong has sold at an Elders auction for a stunning $2.55 million.