Highest marks in trial for Mumblebone sire A NSW Merino ram has left its mark on an interstate sire evaluation trial with dominant results for both carcass and wool traits. Test
Urangeline East’s big wheat boost Third-generation farmer Graeme Morey's focus on cropping, with a rotation of canola/wheat/barley/canola is designed to spread market, disease and weed risk. Test
Fresh view on farming from new Rural Banker New Rural Bank boss, Alexandra Gartmann, has a list of customer-building opportunities she wants to explore, including linking off-farm equity partners with farm enterprises and giving young ag players a chance. Test
Country roads cash rolls in from Budget Government to support regional freight and drought preparation Test
Global rain affects crop hope With good falls of rain widespread across the states wheat belt, crops sown are responding with increased vigor and farmers are hopeful of a good harvest. Test
Elders cutting last ties with ill-fated years The 176-year-old Elders Ltd is discarding the final links to a failed conglomerate structure built up in the boom years prior to the global financial crisis (GFC). Test
Australian wool’s Vietnam affair AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s marketing subsidiary The Woolmark Company has set an ambitious target to absorb three per cent of Vietnam’s $27 billion textile export market within four years. Test
Global rain affects crop hope With good falls of rain widespread across the states wheat belt, crops sown are responding with increased vigor and farmers are hopeful of a good harvest. Test
Tech-savvy agros to thrive in small data age The death of agronomists has been greatly exaggerated. Test
Fresh view on farming from new Rural Banker New Rural Bank boss, Alexandra Gartmann, has a list of customer-building opportunities she wants to explore, including linking off-farm equity partners with farm enterprises and giving young ag players a chance. Test
Elders cutting last ties with ill-fated years The 176-year-old Elders Ltd is discarding the final links to a failed conglomerate structure built up in the boom years prior to the global financial crisis (GFC). Test
Urangeline East’s big wheat boost Third-generation farmer Graeme Morey's focus on cropping, with a rotation of canola/wheat/barley/canola is designed to spread market, disease and weed risk. Test
Australian wool’s Vietnam affair AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s marketing subsidiary The Woolmark Company has set an ambitious target to absorb three per cent of Vietnam’s $27 billion textile export market within four years. Test
Tech-savvy agros to thrive in small data age The death of agronomists has been greatly exaggerated. Test
Lifetime in Junior Farmers recalled George Henry Bennett who was awarded the OAM for services to agricultural education and rugby union, can recall the moment he considered a career in agriculture. Test
Elders cutting last ties with ill-fated years The 176-year-old Elders Ltd is discarding the final links to a failed conglomerate structure built up in the boom years prior to the global financial crisis (GFC). Test
Fresh view on farming from new Rural Banker New Rural Bank boss, Alexandra Gartmann, has a list of customer-building opportunities she wants to explore, including linking off-farm equity partners with farm enterprises and giving young ag players a chance. Test
Elders in trading halt Shares in big farm services company Elders have stopped trading on the Australian Securities Exchange. Test
TC Diamond Lacey top heifer At the Dectomax National Shorthorn Show and Sale, Jessica Ashby, Bundaleer Shorthorns, Gulnare, South Australia, bidded top money of $8500 for TC Diamond Lacey (P) (AI) (Roan), on behalf of Brian Mann, Manaroo Shorthorns, Walbundrie. Test
Shifting Western Plains land use demographics Farmers now have options following the rain this month. Test
New record for EYCI, courtesy of rain The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator hit a record 607.75 cents per kilogram carcase weight today as cattle supply tightens further. Test
Offal claims ‘off the mark’ Beef processors hit back at claims producers are getting a raw deal on the meat grading front. Test
Push for grassfed producer body steps up a gear Grassfed producers are unified in their push for seed funding to get a directly-elected representative body off the ground. Test
Producers air beef grief Toowoomba beef industry forum hosted by ACCC hears concerns from producers and processors about industry issues. Test
Highest marks in trial for Mumblebone sire A NSW Merino ram has left its mark on an interstate sire evaluation trial with dominant results for both carcass and wool traits. Test
Reproduction potential a key 2014 Nuffield Scholar Tim Gubbins believes the future of the sheep meat and wool industry could be brighter with a greater focus on reproductive potential. Test
Alpaca wool industry boost The future for Australian alpaca fleece producers has received a positive boost, with federal funding now secured to provide professional wool classer training for breeders. Test
Australian wool’s Vietnam affair AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s marketing subsidiary The Woolmark Company has set an ambitious target to absorb three per cent of Vietnam’s $27 billion textile export market within four years. Test
Mohair to 2740c/kg Kid fleece sold to a top of 2740c/kg at the Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation auction in Narrandera. Test
Reproduction potential a key 2014 Nuffield Scholar Tim Gubbins believes the future of the sheep meat and wool industry could be brighter with a greater focus on reproductive potential. Test
Alpaca wool industry boost The future for Australian alpaca fleece producers has received a positive boost, with federal funding now secured to provide professional wool classer training for breeders. Test
Lamb prices make spike of $228 at Wagga | Photos | Video A buoyant lamb market was enough to drive values for extra-heavy categories to a high of $228 twice at Wagga. Test
Australian wool’s Vietnam affair AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s marketing subsidiary The Woolmark Company has set an ambitious target to absorb three per cent of Vietnam’s $27 billion textile export market within four years. Test
Mohair to 2740c/kg Kid fleece sold to a top of 2740c/kg at the Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation auction in Narrandera. Test
Lamb prices make spike of $228 at Wagga | Photos | Video A buoyant lamb market was enough to drive values for extra-heavy categories to a high of $228 twice at Wagga. Test
Wool supply slips, prices firm A short pause in an otherwise solid march has taken little gloss off a strong five-week wool price plateau. Test
Wild dog worm leaves researchers tongue-tied News that a worm once considered a rare occurrence in Australia has been discovered in more than 60 per cent of wild dogs in parts of the country should not be a reason for domestic and working dog owners to panic, according to a Charles Sturt University researcher. Test
Gallery: Bacon Week sizzles at Sydney launch Social snaps from the Australian Pork Bacon Week launch in Sydney. Test
Highlights from the Sydney Markets Race Day | Photos Almost 300 people gathered at Royal Randwick on Saturday to celebrate the annual Sydney Market Race Day. Test
NSW Polocrosse Club Championships Hunders of polocrosse players hit the fields at Coolah for the NSW Polocrosse Club Championships hosted by Cassilis Polocrosse Club on the June long weekend. Test
AuctionsPlus birthday bash | Photos 30 years since the establishment of an online livestock marketing platform - today known as AuctionsPlus - was celebrated with a gala dinner in Sydney. Test
Mallawa festivities | Photos Hundreds flocked to the Mallawa Races to catch the six race program on Saturday. Test
Urangeline East’s big wheat boost Third-generation farmer Graeme Morey's focus on cropping, with a rotation of canola/wheat/barley/canola is designed to spread market, disease and weed risk. Test
Global rain affects crop hope With good falls of rain widespread across the states wheat belt, crops sown are responding with increased vigor and farmers are hopeful of a good harvest. Test
Reducing crop inputs with variable rate spreading Farmers in the state's north are saving money by using satellite data and NDVI imagery. Test
Rainy prospects lift winter crop forecast to 42.3m tonnes A better than average start to the cropping season in many areas has boosted yield prospects for the 2016-17 winter crop by about seven per cent. Test
Solid start for FarmFest | Photos Clear skies and a chilly breeze greeted attendees on day one of the CRT FarmFest field days. Test
Positive mood at CRT FarmFest | Video A great deal of optimism was seen on day one of CRT FarmFest. Test
Tumbarumba agribusiness opportunity If you dream about making your own wine, cider or fruit juice, a fruit processing facility at Tumbarumba has everything you need to get started. Test
Gunns say ‘so long, Bylong’ Stud cattle and equestrian identities Jim and Sue Gunn are selling “Wigelmar”. Test
Large Riverina vineyard hits the market A chance to secure a large scale commercial vineyard in Darlington Point has arisen. Test
Hundreds march in support of dairy farmers | Video | Photos Hundreds have marched from Federation Square to Parliament House in Melbourne calling for a government solution on the dairy crisis. Test
Coalition delivers dairy support package Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has announced a package of support measures for dairy farmers hit by late season price cuts. Test
Wisconsin robot dairy delivers Wisconsin's Knigge family is showing how robots are playing an increasingly important role in the US dairy industry. Test
Dairy support package brewing Talks with dairy farmers and industry has helped evolve the federal government's response to the milk price crisis. Test
Coles milk brand gets sour reception Farmers have met a decision by Coles to create a milk brand that will deliver funding for the struggling industry with cynical laughter. Test
Shifting Western Plains land use demographics Farmers now have options following the rain this month. Test
Why your attitudes to technologies in foods depends on your attitudes to the world around you At last! A significant credible report has come out and stated definitely that GE crops present no more risk to human health than conventionally bred crops. Test
Paying for the masses needs a good plan Those who draw their income from the government must be reminded of where their wealth is generated. Test