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Rain has brought welcome relief to much of the state this week | Photos

New Whiteface multi-vendor record set at Wodonga

Central West Beef Week | Photos

Monthly dog worming key to saving livestock

Agribusiness

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Struggling GrainCorp divisions will pull through

GrainCorp managing director Mark Palmquist believes his company's business mix is right, despite disappointing half year results for three business units.

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‘Super’ drone may save costs

When it comes to remote-controlled helicopters, the one they’re trialling at the Tamburlaine vineyard at Borenore is somewhat larger than the ones you can pick up at Jaycar.

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GrainCorp hit by China's tightening grip on infant formula market

China's tightening of infant formula regulations has hit Australia's biggest agribusiness GrainCorp.

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Fast boat to China for budding ag exporters

NSW Farmers sets up shop in Shanghai.

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Beef

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Weaner steers top $1290 at Carcoar

Cattle prices on the rise at CTLX store sale.

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New Whiteface multi-vendor record set at Wodonga

Records were broken for the Whiteface breed at the 51st National Hereford Show and Sale at Wodonga this week.

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Roll out of next-gen meat science

Meat science technologies make their way into commercial reality.

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Central West Beef Week | Photos

Action from cattle studs during Central West Beef Week.

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Violet Hills bulls reach $9000

Bull tops sale for $9000 at Violet Hills Charolais stud at Rydal.

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Processing sector’s power under the spotlight

A key issue being raised in the red meat senate inquiry is the fact that retail beef prices have risen while livestock prices have not.

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ALP backs Beef Week with $3.1m pledge

Bill Shorten has committed $3.1m to the Beef Week event in Rockhampton

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Buyers put throttle down at lamb market | Video

Buyers put the throttle down at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale to boost prices for extra-heavy categories.

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How to make more from sheep

The latest module in the popular and practical Making More from Sheep program is now available online.

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Softening Aussie dollar causes wool market jump

The Australian dollar continued to soften and wool prices reacted accordingly last week

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Monthly dog worming key to saving livestock

The cost of not worming working dogs monthly costs livestock industry millions of dollars annually.

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Peace of mind wins over cost

The cost of not maintaining a strict worming program outweighs the expense.

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How to make more from sheep

The latest module in the popular and practical Making More from Sheep program is now available online.

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Softening Aussie dollar causes wool market jump

The Australian dollar continued to soften and wool prices reacted accordingly last week

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Wool weight tops Berridale ewe event

Stamping itself as one of the premier events on the NSW Merino calendar, the Berridale Merino Ewe Competition proved the worth of breeding top class Merino sheep on the Monaro.

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Next gen livestock consultants in training

Future livestock consultants are being equipped with the skills and tools to use the latest genetics technology.

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Monthly dog worming key to saving livestock

The cost of not worming working dogs monthly costs livestock industry millions of dollars annually.

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Peace of mind wins over cost

The cost of not maintaining a strict worming program outweighs the expense.

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Wool weight tops Berridale ewe event

Stamping itself as one of the premier events on the NSW Merino calendar, the Berridale Merino Ewe Competition proved the worth of breeding top class Merino sheep on the Monaro.

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Next gen livestock consultants in training

Future livestock consultants are being equipped with the skills and tools to use the latest genetics technology.

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Dorper auction raises funds for RFDS

A RAM with plenty of thickness attracted spirited bidding at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Dorper ram auction at the Broken Hill Agfair.

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Berridale Merino Ewe competition – Day Two | Photos

Another warm and sunny day on the Monaro allowed the Merino ewes on display to show their full and characteristic potential.

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Rain has brought welcome relief to much of the state this week | Photos

Rain brought smiles to many farmers across the state this week and The Land photographer Rachael Webb was there to catch the action.

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Buyers put throttle down at lamb market | Video

Buyers put the throttle down at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale to boost prices for extra-heavy categories.

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Central West Beef Week | Photos

Action from cattle studs during Central West Beef Week.

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Autumn day fine for Gulargambone show

Big day for Gulargambone locals.

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Woodlawn cup

Alumni and parents of students who attend Woodlawn College, Lismore, gathered for an afternoon of socialising recently.

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RIRDC plans move to Wagga

The Board of Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation visited Wagga Wagga, in preparation for the planned move to the Riverina of the organisation.

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Lack of export demand limiting grain chasing

The rain dances have finally paid off with some very timely and pleasing falls over the past week.

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High prices for huge chickpea crop

NSW is on track for a bumper chickpea crop as high prices prompt farmers to increase their planting areas.

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CountryMinded defends role in GRDC promotion

CountryMinded founder Peter Mailler has rejected accusations a GRDC forum gave him a political platform

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On Farm

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Farm spec quad to shake things up

CFMoto offers loads of accessories on new 500cc quad

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Seed Hawk rig just right for big program

Seed Hawk seeding rigs just right for NSW contractors

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Any direction the way ahead

A Central West NSW farming business has taken delivery of one of the first Claas Xerion 4500 tractors equipped with a variable cabin in Australia.

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Utility the word in new series

Massey Ferguson’s new eight model MF7700 Series tractor range offer power from 102 kilowatts to 187kW.

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Case IH puts spotlight on 2016 Quadtrac

Full 360 degree LED lights for night work is just one of the upgrades to Case IH’s 2016 Steiger Quadtrac range.

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Attention on seed singulation

While there is progress in developing broadacre cereal seed singulation technology, on the ground the reality may still be a decade away.

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Utility range builds on appeal

New Holland’s newly-released three model Series TT4 utility tractor range replaces the original series introduced in 2005.

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No challenge in ripping it up

Traction and good ride were top of mind for Berri-based orchard services contractor when they added the Challenger tractor to the fleet.

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Property

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“Murrumbo” has proud pedigree

For only the third time in more than 50 years, “Murrumbo” in the Upper Hunter is on the market.

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Best of both worlds

Proximity and productive potential are two factors which are driving interest for Central Tableland property “Enola”.

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Go for grapes at Holbook

If you’re partial to a dash of Shiraz then this property might be the one for you.

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Doonkoona negotiations continue

Doonkoona at The Gums was passed in for $2.2 million at an Elders auction in Dalby.

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Dairy

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Madigan: cash relief for dairy farmers now

Dairy farmers need urgent help from government including cash support says Senator John Magigan

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Fitzgibbon demands banks help ease dairy farmer pain

Joel Fitzgibbon has called on banks and the federal government to ease pressure on dairy farmers in crisis

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Dairy receives nitrogen boost

Dairy Australia will receive about $1.5 million from the Australian Government to support research into nitrogen use efficiency.

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Lion cuts farmgate milk payments, too

National milk processor Lion Dairy and Drinks will revise down its farmgate price for almost 10 per cent of its southern states milk suppliers.

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Joyce takes action on dairy crisis

Minister Barnaby Joyce has implemented measures to help ease pressure on struggling dairy farmers.

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Lack of export demand limiting grain chasing

The rain dances have finally paid off with some very timely and pleasing falls over the past week.

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Windsor turns Wombat Trail into Yoyo Tour

Rather than a Wombat Trail, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will be on a yoyo tour in the 2016 election

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Prepare for “Brexit” volatility

Anticipation for the “Brexit” vote continues to build and economists around the globe are worried.

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