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THE live export industry is bracing for more controversy with cruelty footage set to be aired tonight on ABC television.

LSS in new live ex fracas  

THE live export industry is bracing for more controversy with cruelty footage set to be aired tonight on ABC television.
Joyce in portfolio spat
Joyce in portfolio spat
Namoi posts upbeat results
Namoi posts upbeat results
ACAJ elects new leaders
ACAJ elects new leaders

Cold shoulder for supermarket carve-ups

A PROPOSAL to allow court-ordered carve-ups of supermarket chains as a penalty for abusing market power is unlikely to become reality. 6:20 AM 2 A PROPOSAL to allow court-ordered carve-ups of supermarket chains as a penalty for abusing market power is unlikely...

New board appointments for GRDC

NEW board appointments to guide the investment and research efforts of the GRDC to generate the best return for growers have been announced. 1:21 PM NEW board appointments to guide the investment and research efforts of the GRDC to generate the best return for...

Labor hoses down biosecurity flare-up

BILL Shorten and former Ag Minister Tony Burke have scotched suggestions biosecurity should be moved from the agriculture portfolio to immigration. 9:30 AM BILL Shorten and former Ag Minister Tony Burke have scotched suggestions biosecurity should be moved from the...

Cap and Pipes back on track

THE NSW Cap and Pipe scheme is flowing freely again, following today's $15.9 million commitment from NSW Water Minister Kevin Humphries to match federal funding. 21 Oct 14 THE NSW Cap and Pipe scheme is flowing freely again, following today's $15.9 million commitment from NSW Water...

NFF CONGRESS 2014

Ag Green Paper 'against govt grain'

A RAFT of proposals in Joyce's Ag Green Paper are unlikely to ever see the light of day because they conflict with government philosophy or are unaffordable. A RAFT of proposals in Joyce's Ag Green Paper are unlikely to ever see the light of day because they conflict with...
Palmer prods pollies' panel
Shorten remembers Whitlam at NFF
Infrastructure dollars failing farmers
United we stand, says NFF

BARNABY Joyce will today release the Green Paper for the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, focusing on improving farmgate returns.
Green Paper finally on the table BARNABY Joyce will today release the Green Paper for the...
THE potential of Indonesia as an export market for Australian produce mustn’t be submerged under the hype around China, says Simon Talbot.
'Golden era' for ag - if we play fair THE potential of Indonesia as an export market for Australian...
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Clearly, CMT and Jock are envious of growers taking a calculated risk and forward selling. They
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Agree with Fiona - this property is not cheap. Another thing - Mitchell grass is good - but 20
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Two highly successful Australian owned companies that publically state that they want to source
2014 Taree Show The Maniing River Agricultural and Horticultural Society held its 136th show on October 11 and 12.
ALPA celebrates 10 years Stock and station agents gathered in Sydney for the annual general meeting, conference and dinner.
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PODCAST: Freeing up landholder frustration Qld's Rural Woman of the Year Lauren Hewitt talks about reforms to the State's leasehold laws.
PODCAST: Overcoming the barriers to change NSW's Rural Woman of the Year Pip Job wants to help farm families leave positive footprints.

LSS in new live ex fracas

THE live export industry is bracing for more controversy with cruelty footage set to be aired tonight on ABC television. THE live export industry is bracing for more controversy with cruelty footage set to be aired tonight on ABC television.
Ag green paper rejects ARDB push
Labor hoses down biosecurity flare-up
Namoi posts upbeat results
Cold shoulder for supermarket carve-ups

Funds Flow: $15.9m boost resurrects cap and pipe scheme

IN A win for landholders across the Great Artesian Basin, the federal government has resurrected the popular Cap and Pipe the Bores Scheme after four months in limbo.16 Oct 14  1 IN A win for landholders across the Great Artesian Basin, the federal government has resurrected the popular Cap and...

CSIRO’s new business savvy CEO

THE CSIRO has appointed a new CEO, Dr Larry Marshall, who carries a wealth of business experience in his lab coat. 09 Oct 14  1 THE CSIRO has appointed a new CEO, Dr Larry Marshall, who carries a wealth of business experience in his lab coat.

Lamb supply remains firm

NATIONAL lamb supply, as reported by MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service, was fairly steady week-on-week, at 133,125 head. NATIONAL lamb supply, as reported by MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service, was fairly steady week-on-week, at...
Lambs leap online
Wool slips back 7c/kg
Aussies pip Kiwis for world Merino title
Lamb supply lifts on varied prices

Bella Lana Merinos top $4200

IN A near total auction clearance rams topped at $4200 at the Brien family's Bella Lana Merino ram sale at Wellington.17 Oct 14 IN A near total auction clearance rams topped at $4200 at the Brien family's Bella Lana Merino ram sale at Wellington.

One Oak dispersal tops at $30,000

THE One Oak Merino stud dispersal ends an era for Graham and Mary Wells, One Oak Merino stud, Jerilderie, with stud sires selling to a top of $30,000.16 Oct 14 THE One Oak Merino stud dispersal ends an era for Graham and Mary Wells, One Oak Merino stud, Jerilderie, with stud...

Macca's exporting Aussie beef

FAST food giant, McDonald’s, now exports more Australian beef than it uses in its 930 local restaurants.1:00 AM FAST food giant, McDonald’s, now exports more Australian beef than it uses in its 930 local restaurants.

Cattle yardings, prices down

AFTER good falls of rain most markets saw a significant drop in numbers yarded, and prices eased as a result.20 Oct 14 AFTER good falls of rain most markets saw a significant drop in numbers yarded, and prices eased as a result.

Managing cows for calving

THE emerging trend this selling season of sourcing heifer bulls as producers look to control calving difficulties in tougher seasons, has prompted warnings that sires are only part of the story. THE emerging trend this selling season of sourcing heifer bulls as producers look to control calving difficulties in...
Cracker prices for cows
Pine Creek powerhouse impresses
Dollar deals solid demand
Cross ideal for vealers

After the deluge: crop damage in WA

FLOODING and hail has caused widespread crop damage in large parts of Western Australia.21 Oct 14  17 FLOODING and hail has caused widespread crop damage in large parts of Western Australia.

GRDC's cropping investment key

A COMPREHENSIVE overview of investments that are helping drive the production of the grains industry has been released.16 Oct 14  4 A COMPREHENSIVE overview of investments that are helping drive the production of the grains industry has been released.

Wheat yield potential slips

A MAJOR crop forecaster has slashed its yield projections for the national wheat crop to 22.3 million tonnes, with the potential to drop as low as 22mt. A MAJOR crop forecaster has slashed its yield projections for the national wheat crop to 22.3 million tonnes, with...
Cargill takes Viterra to court
No 'magic bullet' for weed control
Around the crop circles
New board appointments for GRDC

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Star rating for quads imminent

THE Quad Bike Performance Project is nearing completion and a national star rating system for quad bikes is planned for release in the New Year. THE Quad Bike Performance Project is nearing completion and a national star rating system for quad bikes is planned...
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Robots sow seeds of farming future

FORGET farm kids as gate openers, the robotics team from Australian universities were challenged to design and build robots capable of guiding themselves through a 'farming area' obstacle course.13 Oct 14 FORGET farm kids as gate openers, the robotics team from Australian universities were challenged to design and...

Innovation a top feature at Henty

FARMING smarter was a key theme at the Henty Farm Machinery Field Days, which began on Tuesday.25 Sep 14 FARMING smarter was a key theme at the Henty Farm Machinery Field Days, which began on Tuesday.

Gold Coast glitter attracts Ausveg again

QUEENSLAND will host a trifecta of national vegetable conferences with Ausveg confirming it will head back to the Gold Coast for its 2015 national gathering.21 Oct 14 QUEENSLAND will host a trifecta of national vegetable conferences with Ausveg confirming it will head back to the...

Onion levy legend's industry award

A WELL known Tasmanian has been acknowledged with a prestigious onion industry award.16 Oct 14 A WELL known Tasmanian has been acknowledged with a prestigious onion industry award.

Canowindra farm ticks all the boxes

THROUGHOUT his ownership of 'Sunnyvale' over the past 21 years Paul Laurie has demonstrated that one of the property's main assets has been its versatility. 19 Oct 14 THROUGHOUT his ownership of "Sunnyvale" over the past 21 years Paul Laurie has demonstrated that one of the...

'Uliman' scale-down

A MOVE to wind up a long-standing three-way family partnership has triggered the listing of a well-known Purlewaugh Valley property in prime Northern Slopes grazing country.18 Oct 14 A MOVE to wind up a long-standing three-way family partnership has triggered the listing of a well-known Purlewaugh...

Tinkler to finalise Patinack sale
Dirt-cheap stations alarm farmers
Buyers line up for Mormon farmland
Macquarie spinoff targets agri
Debt-distressed rural Qld making strong spring sales
Iconic KI farm up for grabs
Far West scale-down
Receivers list barramundi farm

Spotlight on equality

YOUNG women in rural Australia have a new platform to discuss the issues facing them, and a chance to take those issues right to the top of Australian politics. YOUNG women in rural Australia have a new platform to discuss the issues facing them, and a chance to take those...
Banking fresh food
Good prognosis for doctors
Hawkesbury small farming expo to delight
Sydney's inaugural ute muster

Narrabri locals step up for annual show

IT'LL be business as usual for the 2015 Narrabri Show following a successful meeting to appoint a new executive committee on Monday night. IT'LL be business as usual for the 2015 Narrabri Show following a successful meeting to appoint a new executive...
Buy a Bale to the 'farm' rescue
Cap and Pipes back on track
NSW's $350m Murray-Darling cash splash
Hunter horses triumph over coal

Eliminating the stigma in Dad's honour

DETERMINATION to make a change was the driving force to the creation of 6Nil, the campaign developed by siblings Maddie and Will Gay to raise $250,000 for Lifeline Australia.26 Sep 14  2 DETERMINATION to make a change was the driving force to the creation of 6Nil, the campaign developed by siblings...

Nuffield’s bright new scholars

27 Sep 14  1 ELEVEN NSW farmers have been named Nuffield Scholars for 2015.

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