Two bulls top at $11,000 at Waitara Angus sale Two year-old and yearling bulls totalling 38 averaged $5790 at 10th sale Friday, August 19. Test
Reduce harvest pressure and control weeds Looking toward harvest, the pressure is on to get the timing right to maximise yield and grain quality. Test
A measured approach Mid-August is when I realise spring is almost here and as usual I’m somewhat unprepared. Test
Rusty finish in Louth Cup win A huge crowd cheered Rusty Motorbike to victory in the Louth Cup earlier this month. Test
Reduce harvest pressure and control weeds Looking toward harvest, the pressure is on to get the timing right to maximise yield and grain quality. Test
Quality of clip counts at Ram Expo A feature of the annual Elders Riverina Ram Expo is recognising the preparation and presentation of the Merino clips for sale. Test
Knowla Angus bulls reach $21,000 at Gloucester Angus bulls sold to a top of $21,000 at the eight annual Knowla Livestock on-property sale at Gloucester on Saturday. Test
State of the art equine property hits market One of Tamworth’s finest equine properties, Cavallino Estate, has hit the market, making way for a Quarter Horse enthusiast (or two) to nab themselves a specially modified complex. Test
Photos of the week Some of the highlights from The Land photographer and journalists across the state this week. Test
Knowla Angus bulls reach $21,000 at Gloucester Angus bulls sold to a top of $21,000 at the eight annual Knowla Livestock on-property sale at Gloucester on Saturday. Test
Jobs go in Lion’s $23m juice site upgrades A major upgrade to the Lion Dairy and Drinks juice business will see 50 jobs lost at its Daily Juice Company processing plants in Leeton and Sydney. Test
Rusty finish in Louth Cup win A huge crowd cheered Rusty Motorbike to victory in the Louth Cup earlier this month. Test
State of the art equine property hits market One of Tamworth’s finest equine properties, Cavallino Estate, has hit the market, making way for a Quarter Horse enthusiast (or two) to nab themselves a specially modified complex. Test
A measured approach Mid-August is when I realise spring is almost here and as usual I’m somewhat unprepared. Test
Photos of the week Some of the highlights from The Land photographer and journalists across the state this week. Test
Jobs go in Lion’s $23m juice site upgrades A major upgrade to the Lion Dairy and Drinks juice business will see 50 jobs lost at its Daily Juice Company processing plants in Leeton and Sydney. Test
Santa cross cow herd stands the test of time A Santa Gertrudis cross bred cow herd has been in place at Mr Owen (OJ) Wallace’s beef breeding operation at Giants Creek near Sandy Hollow in the Hunter Valley for over 35 years now. Test
Jobs go in Lion’s $23m juice site upgrades A major upgrade to the Lion Dairy and Drinks juice business will see 50 jobs lost at its Daily Juice Company processing plants in Leeton and Sydney. Test
Ruralco tips solid future after profit shock and savings drive A cost cutting drive across Ruralco’s diverse farm services network is not expected to mean widespread cuts to agency operations, although some branches and Total Eden water equipment offices are under the microscope. Test
Rural women’s leadership program applications closing Applications for the E-Leaders Grow, Innovate and Sustain program close Friday, August 19. Test
Sign up an intern today Horticulture's peak body is calling on businesses to host an intern as a way to support the next generation of employees. Test
Knowla Angus bulls reach $21,000 at Gloucester Angus bulls sold to a top of $21,000 at the eight annual Knowla Livestock on-property sale at Gloucester on Saturday. Test
Shorthorns seed profits For the first time, the Shorthorn breed has become the number two breed for semen sales with ABS Australia for the 2015-16 financial year. Test
Sandon Glenoch’s record ave The Boshammer families celebrated their 25th anniversary fixture in the best possible way. Test
ACCC beef and cattle market study rolls on Forums are now wrapped up, with draft findings due next month. Test
Thousand Guineas a winner Since kicking off last September the JBS Australia owned Shorthorn branded beef product “Thousand Guineas” is starting to become popular and well excepted among leading chefs. Test
Santa cross cow herd stands the test of time A Santa Gertrudis cross bred cow herd has been in place at Mr Owen (OJ) Wallace’s beef breeding operation at Giants Creek near Sandy Hollow in the Hunter Valley for over 35 years now. Test
Graham Centre Beef forum | Photos With demand for cattle seemingly inexhaustible, the 2016 Beef Forum, was a timely chance for producers and industry specialists to assess the latest information on sustainable beef production. Test
Quality of clip counts at Ram Expo A feature of the annual Elders Riverina Ram Expo is recognising the preparation and presentation of the Merino clips for sale. Test
Aussie Whites a fertile choice for Yetman flock The Baker family runs a commercial Australian White operation on “Doonkami", Yetman. Test
Wool forward trading regulated WOOL forward trading has undergone a reform, as the industry jumps on the front foot to global pressure to regulate practices in over-the-counter (OTC) derivative market. Test
Photos of the week Some of the highlights from The Land photographer and journalists across the state this week. Test
It’s time to vote for your favourite | Photos Vote for your pick in the top 10 of the Glove Box Guide to Mental Health photo competition. Test
Throwback Thursday: Agriculture in 1978 | Photos The Land takes you back to October 1978 to have a look at some of the photos that made the paper. Test
Reduce harvest pressure and control weeds Looking toward harvest, the pressure is on to get the timing right to maximise yield and grain quality. Test
Uncertainty with irrigation Come September the Northern Murray Darling Basin Authority will hand recommendations to Barnaby Joyce regarding future water allocations and for affected communities the milestone can’t come quick enough. Test
Crops lose out at Lockhart The delugehas wrought havoc at Lockhart, in the Riverina, where locals are copping losses from sodden soil. Test
Mobile way to contain grain Adding efficiency to bulk grain loading with a cost effective mobile container loading system Test
TMA appoints new director The Tractor and Machinery Association has appointed Gary Northover as executive director replacing Richard Lewis. Test
Auto calf feeder offers insight An automated calf feeder delivers calves exactly what they want when they need it Test
Liquid trial on fast approach Equipment dealer Emmetts is set to demonstrate in-crop liquid applicators across Victoria and South Australia in coming weeks. Test
Planning to save on features Farmers tailor their enterprises to suit their land, climate and business knowledge. Test
Drones take flight again Organisers of this year’s AgQuip will have an active agricultural drone demonstration area for the first time. Test
State of the art equine property hits market One of Tamworth’s finest equine properties, Cavallino Estate, has hit the market, making way for a Quarter Horse enthusiast (or two) to nab themselves a specially modified complex. Test
Time's up for historical "Cullingral" One of the Upper Hunter’s landmark homestead properties, “Cullingral”, at Merriwa, is back in play. Test
Consumer group questions whether extra funds from branded milk reaches farmers We're spending more on milk to help struggling dairy farmers but how much money reaches them? Test
Coles to launch Farmers Fund milk as branded sales soar Coles will attempt to repair the reputational damage caused by $1 a litre private label milk by launching a new milk brand next week that will funnel cash into a hardship and innovation fund for struggling Victorian dairy farmers. Test
Don’t drop guard on dairy animal welfare Farmers are being urged not to lose sight of livestock welfare priorities as they battle to stay profitable. Test
Lion shuts Asia dairy unit but plans intact Food and beverage company Lion Co is changing tack on its Asian expansion strategy, pulling the plug on a new standalone unit and integrating it into the core dairy and drinks business. Test
Murray Goulburn loses $100m Woolworths contract Murray Goulburn has lost a $108 million Woolworths contract to competitor Bega Cheese. Test
Poppies a good move – why not hemp seed? The Land says: With poppies on the way, is it time to push hemp food along? Test
True blue Hay Plains winter benefits breeders It’s exciting times for Merino breeders said Hay Merino Breeders Association president Graham Morphett, Booligal, NSW, when contacted this week. Test
Is the ECYI a good indicator? Cattle best suited for the local and supermarket trade were red hot at many selling centres over the past week, culminating at Pakenham Monday, where prime supplementary fed Charolais steers, 423 kilograms liveweight sold to a record top of 403.2c/kg. Test