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Restock starts at Warren

Hot summer hits sheep prices

DPI celebrates at the show

Grathlyn’s surprise supreme ewe success

Agribusiness

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Pastoral land reforms havebecome public brawl: PGA

THE Pastoral Lands Board (PLB) issue has become a public brawl, according to the Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) president Tony Seabrook.

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Agribusiness attracts Qld tourist property group

Property trust owner Sentinel has moved into the agribusiness sector with a $22.8 million purchase of a major chicken farm near Ipswich in southern Queensland.

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Speculation grows of Chinese takeover of Nufarm

The chairman of one of China's biggest glyphosate producers has secured a substantial holding in Nufarm, sparking speculation about a potential takeover on the eve of the crop protection group's interim results.

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NT continues melon disease trials

Northern Territory scientists have committed to a long term understanding of a crippling melon disease.

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Anvil Angus autumn sale to $7000

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Stock & Land Beef Week dates announced

AUSTRALIA’S largest beef field days, Stock & Land Beef Week has today announced its new dates for 2017.

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Rain solidifies softer Ballarat

Twenty millimetres of overnight rain helped steady demand at the monthly Ballarat store cattle sale on Friday, March 18.

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Tenterfield weaner steers top $1291, av $961

The Harold Curry weaner sale saw weaner steers top $1291.50 to average $961.

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Tasmanian weaner demand remains keen

Local Tassie restocker buyers remained firmly in control limiting mainland buying successes to 20 per cent at Powranna on Thursday

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Witherswood Angus to $21,000

AS predicted before the sale, lot four at Witherswood Angus’ annual bull sale at Taminick attracted strong competition yesterday, which drove its price to $21,000.

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Black rules in Angus brands

Murray Grey calls to be included in Angus grids are gaining little traction.

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Hot summer hits sheep prices

Analysts are expecting winter to be the true test of the lamb market’s resilience despite early-2016 prices ignoring harsher financial and weather conditions to stand in line with those of 12 months ago.

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Hats off to the All Saints Corriedales

All Saints College graces the Sydney sheep sheds for the first time with a Corriedale team.

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Exclusive meeting pursues wool exchange

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) chief executive Stuart McCullough has defended an exclusive invite-only woolgrowers event as a “strategic” move aimed at progressing the controversial Wool Exchange Portal (WEP).

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Restock starts at Warren

After fetching $218 for his first-cross ewes in December, restocking was the name of the game last week for Anthony Stonestreet, “Fairview”, Narromine.

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Wool market climb

The Eastern Market Indicator rose 17 cents in US Currency last week - the highest climb for the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) since early August.

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Hats off to the All Saints Corriedales

All Saints College graces the Sydney sheep sheds for the first time with a Corriedale team.

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Exclusive meeting pursues wool exchange

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Wattle Farm and Bauer finish on top

Wattle Farm and Bauer Border Leicester studs win champion ram and ewe awards at Sydney Royal Show.

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Regional Flock Ewe Championship | Photos

The ANZ and NSW SMBA Southern Tablelands Regional Flock Ewe Competition.

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Restock starts at Warren

After fetching $218 for his first-cross ewes in December, restocking was the name of the game last week for Anthony Stonestreet, “Fairview”, Narromine.

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Wool market climb

The Eastern Market Indicator rose 17 cents in US Currency last week - the highest climb for the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) since early August.

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Wattle Farm and Bauer finish on top

Wattle Farm and Bauer Border Leicester studs win champion ram and ewe awards at Sydney Royal Show.

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Regional Flock Ewe Championship | Photos

The ANZ and NSW SMBA Southern Tablelands Regional Flock Ewe Competition.

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Maiden ewes make $164 at Narromine

First cross ewes topped at $164 while Merino ewes made to $141 at Narromine special store sheep sale.

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SHEAR LUNACY: Shearer's Daughter speaks out about PETA Ad Campaign | Graphic Images

A former Nyngan resident was horrified to discover some of her city friends believed the most recent PETA anti-wool campaign, so decided to take things into her own hands.

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Meerkats thrilled with some early Easter presents | Photos, Video

EASTER came early for the meerkats at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, who were absolutely thrilled with their gift of four papier mâché Easter eggs.

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Royal champions | Photos

Some of the champions from around the grounds at the Sydney Royal Show.

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Around the Royal show ring | Photos

Some of the sights from around the grounds at the Sydney Royal Show.

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Action from the Sydney Royal Show

Follow our live coverage from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

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Photos of the week

Some of the highlights from The Land photographer and journalists across the state this week.

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Probing for knowledge

The use of soil moisture probes can help croppers make better agronomic decisions according to an SA-based consultant.

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Industry plans tea tree levy

Tea tree oil producers are being asked to have their say on the introduction of a levy to fund industry research and biosecurity.

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Payment term changes delight producers

Grower groups are hoping GrainCorp's decision to shorten payment terms for grain stored on-farm will lead to a ripple effect across the industry.

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Keep rhizobium healthy

Ninety per cent of pastures containing legumes have less than adequate nodulation.

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Farm World set for classic

Farm World expo set for a classic show with new events added.

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Weeds on eve of destructor

Harvester integrated Harrington seed destructor draws closer

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Industry criticism grows as food declared safe by Minister

AGRICULTURE and Food Minister Ken Baston reaffirmed WA's reputation for safe food, in response to claims WA's biosecurity is being threatened by a government staff freeze which has prevented it from hiring key staff.

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Payment term changes delight producers

Grower groups are hoping GrainCorp's decision to shorten payment terms for grain stored on-farm will lead to a ripple effect across the industry.

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Coulton backs glyphosate

NSW Nationals MP Mark Coulton has defended glyphosate saying the push to ban Roundup has been gaining momentum over the last few years - despite its proven safety - and is largely coming from international green groups and their local affiliates who don't like Monsanto.

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Built for broader acres

New range of air carts from Flexi-Coil to satisfy the biggest croppers

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A wool and CO2 winner

Canberra district woolgrower found to have sequestered 11 times more carbon over 40 years than he produced from livestock and energy use.

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Melon event focuses on disease R&D

DISEASES were front-of-mind for the 230 or so delegates that attended the 2016 Bayer Australian Melon Conference and Field Days in Mildura this month.

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Merino country on the market

After almost 50 years of ownership the Kelman family have decided to sell their beloved “Forest Hills”.

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First time offered in 140 years

Intense local interest surrounds the recent listing of the well-known and historic Cootamundra property “Ferndale”.

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Own a slice of the Murrumbidgee

Imagine waking up to your very own bend of the Murrumbidgee River each day.

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“Mount Mill” returns to market

Hearts are racing once again following the listing of Coolah’s prized cattle station, “Mount Mill”.

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Mycotoxin management website updated

Animal health company Alltech has updated in its Knowmycotoxins.com website.

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Lienert launches Blueprint with roadshow

Blueprint, a new feed management program for ruminants, is being launched by animal health company Lienert.

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China dairy industry continues to grow

Technology is driving China's continued sharp rises in milk production.

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Murray dairy’s changing face

Water policy changes in the past decade that have led to a massive reduction in water available for irrigation have dramatically changed the face of dairying in the Murray region.

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Marathon milk can last for three weeks in the fridge

Lactose free, organic, permeate free, gluten free, light, easy to digest - there is no end to choices when buying the white stuff that comes from cows.

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Investor security in age old healthcare sector

ONGOING domestic and global market volatility has prompted me to delve into a defensive sector – Australian healthcare.

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Gold glitters as The Punter rues mistakes

The Punter, bless his cotton socks, has made some horrendous mistakes recently.

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An unfair load to bear for small operators

When confusion and apprehension precede the introduction of a new law, democracy has failed.

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