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Goulburn first-cross ewes to $280

National rabbit plan rethink

Gold canola quality solid, but prices slip

Bush stands out in tourism awards

Agribusiness

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Katter's bid to stop rural 'fire sales'

KAP Leader and Kennedy MP Bob Katter says he has the "unscrupulous" lending practices of banks in his sights.

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Moon Lake buys VDL

AUSTRALIA'S biggest dairy, the Kiwi-owned Van Dieman's Land Company in Tasmania, has sold for $280 million.

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Glyde new MDBA chief

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Deputy Secretary Phillip Glyde has been confirmed as the new MDBA CEO.

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ACCC rejects Brookfield's Asciano plan

Competition watchdog chairman Rod Sims has denied he is opposed to vertical integration after turning down a plan by Brookfield Infrastructure to tackle regulatory concerns with its $9 billion Asciano takeover.

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Beef information day at Jindalee

Over 230 beef producers and industry representatives hear current market conditions and future outlook

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Tick of approval for live-ex

LIVESTOCK handling legend Temple Grandin gave the Australian live export industry the “all clear” after a supply chain tour.

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Baking up a biodynamic powerhouse

For Simon Brownbridge farming cattle is a lot like baking.

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Beefing up the export chain

Confidence in the northern beef industry is being backed with money.

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Palm plantations offer new cattle market

South-East Asia’s palm oil plantations could offer Australian cattle producers a new and valuable live export market, Ross Ainsworth believes.

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Satisfactory cattle demand at Hamilton

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China's 'cloning factory' to produce cattle

This "cloning factory" is set to produce one million calves a year and genetic copies of the family pet.

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Mullan family buys Quailerup West

IT was the end of one chapter and the start of new one for the Quailerup West Merino stud last week when it was announced it had been sold.

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Wool market moves sideways

It was another week of sideways movement for wool with the AWEX EMI dipping three cents to close at 1246 cents a kilogram.

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AWI ramps up RD&E spend

Australian Wool Innovation has long been criticised for its 60:40 percentage spending split of wool levy funding between marketing and RD&E.

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Goulburn first-cross ewes to $280

Goulburn first-cross ewe sale topped at $280

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Medium and heavy trade lambs $8 better at Wagga

Restockers and meat processors jostled to secure trade lambs at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale.

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Wool market moves sideways

It was another week of sideways movement for wool with the AWEX EMI dipping three cents to close at 1246 cents a kilogram.

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AWI ramps up RD&E spend

Australian Wool Innovation has long been criticised for its 60:40 percentage spending split of wool levy funding between marketing and RD&E.

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Second-cross lambs rise to $116

The annual circuit sale has confirmed the Yass district as a source of cross-bred lambs suitable for finishing.

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Wagga market $5 to $8 dearer | Photos | Video

Demand kicks in at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale.

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Goulburn first-cross ewes to $280

Goulburn first-cross ewe sale topped at $280

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Medium and heavy trade lambs $8 better at Wagga

Restockers and meat processors jostled to secure trade lambs at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale.

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Second-cross lambs rise to $116

The annual circuit sale has confirmed the Yass district as a source of cross-bred lambs suitable for finishing.

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Wagga market $5 to $8 dearer | Photos | Video

Demand kicks in at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale.

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Changes mooted to keep WA wool centre

Ensuring WA retains its selling centre and improving woolgrower returns is behind efficiency improvements mooted for the Western Wool Centre.

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Merger among wool selling options

A merger of the Australian Wool Exchange and Australian Wool Testing Authority was among the recommendations made at the Australian Wool Innovation annual general meeting last Friday.

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Forty year milestone for winemakers

Academics and wine makers are celebrating a 40 year milestone for the industry.

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Wagga market $5 to $8 dearer | Photos | Video

Demand kicks in at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale.

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Au revoir to Michael Petey

The Land's long-time photographer Michael Petey hangs up the camera as he heads into retirement.

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Updated: Pinery blaze destroys 87 homes

Lower North fire contained, risks still present

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PETA video targets wool industry

PETA is urging consumers to “ditch wool” following the release of new video of mistreated sheep.

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Gold canola quality solid, but prices slip

Canola prices have now fallen by $30/t in the past month.

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Man loses arm in harvest accident

A man has lost his arm in a harvest accident at Lake Cargelligo

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Wheat prices under pressure

Wheat prices have eased during November, and are now at their lowest levels since late September.

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Trials hope to salvage some stored grain

Trials have begun to see if some of the heat-damaged and smoke-tainted grain stored on fire-ravaged farms across the Esperance zone, can be salvaged.

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Trimble's big data move

LEADING precision agriculture and software company Trimble, has bought Canadian agricultural consultant network, Agri-Trend in another move in the ever evolving big data game.

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Technology aplenty in machine awards

While the volume of technology on show at the Agritechnica expo in Germany is staggering, award judges managed to narrow down the offerings in the tractor segment to announce winners in a range of categories.

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Farmers seek zero-turn efficiency

Farmers have moved from tractors to zero-turn ride-on mowers for grass maintenance.

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Heavyweight disc plough will do the job

Countrywide Industries has released possibly the heaviest disc tandem plough on the market.

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Big plays in tech segment

THE move to a high tech agricultural environment continues apace with recent agreements and acquisitions cementing intent of key players in the machinery segment.

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Ag technology writ large

AGRITECHNICA offers an insight into the future of farm equipment - some of which may make its way to Australia.

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All Claas in Euro factory

IF you’ve ever wondered how Europe mounts a claim to be the premier manufacturer of quality farm equipment while operating in a high cost economy and paying wages at least comparative to Australia, and with a unionised workforce to boot, a visit to Claas’ Harsewinkel, Germany harvester plant offers a few clues.

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Fendt wins tractor of the year

THE Fendt Vario 1050 has taken out the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2016 at this week's Agritechnica expo held in Hannover, Germany.

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Property

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Double Monaro listing

Two adjacent properties in the Bredbo area present an ideal farming opportunity.

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Attractive vineyard opportunity

Lambert Vineyards, Wamboin, is for sale.

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T.A. Field snaps up NSW properties

THE Salter family has sold its 3340-acres grazing property Doughboy Mountain, north-east of Armidale, NSW, to family agricultural business, T.A. Field Estates for $7.65 million.

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ACE milks $8m Vic dairy deal

EUROPEAN pension fund-backed ACE Farming has quietly snapped up a dairy farm near Yarram, in South Gippsland, primed for development opportunity for about $8 million.

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NSW farmer new ADF president

Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) has elected Simone Jolliffe as the peak advocacy and lobby group’s incoming President.

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Axarlis to give dairy oration

Stella Axarlis will give the second National Centre for Dairy Education (NCDE ) oration tomorrow.

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Sharing while caring the aim

Dairy high flier Jim van der Poel believes in the merits of an early farm succession plan.

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Chinese dairy company to hit ASX

A Chinese dairy company has announced an ASX listing.

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Dairy industry honoured at awards

The Australian dairy industry wins a Food for Sustainable Thought award.

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Weighing up ag co-ops

THE agri-producer cooperative theme is rightfully gaining increasing attention in the public forum, writes MARK ALLEN.

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Ownership register a tool, not a hinderance

Foreign investment registers are needed if Australia is to manage its assets properly.

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Why Kidman ruling makes sense

FEDERAL Agriculture and Water Resources Minister BARNABY JOYCE writes about why he supports the ruling on S. Kidman and Co's sale.

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