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Indian farmers' timeless chickpea harvest

It is a million miles away from Australia's modern chickpea industry, but across India, farmers are currently harvesting their crops.

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Seven companies now locked into SoP race

Seven companies are looking to tap into the market for the SoP market.

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Insolvency latest in string of blows to growers

The Lempriere Grain collapse is just the latest in a long line of grain buyers that have gone broke owing growers significant sums of money.

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What's in a name? The great crabhole debate

There are some terms and phrases getting Aussie farmers hot under the collar. Which do you favour?

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Grass threat is no fairy tale

A western Victorian community is frustrated at a lack of action over control of fairy grass, which it says is causing safety issues.

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China hits Canada with canola bans

Chinese bans on key Canadian canola exporters is unlikely to open the door for more Australian exports due to low production last harvest.

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CBH invests in next gen of rural leaders

Training offered to emereging rural leaders by WA's CBH is aimed to not just benefit the company, but the entire WA rural sector.

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SoP fertiliser trial officially launched

Australian Potash Ltd's Sulphate of Potash for WA Farmers (SOPWA) research project has been officially launched.

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Seven companies now locked into SoP race

Seven companies are looking to tap into the market for the SoP market.

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What's in a name? The great crabhole debate

There are some terms and phrases getting Aussie farmers hot under the collar. Which do you favour?

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CBH invests in next gen of rural leaders

Training offered to emereging rural leaders by WA's CBH is aimed to not just benefit the company, but the entire WA rural sector.

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A crushing start to the year at Yathroo

Having already completed the spreading of super on his pastures, the second-generation farmer is looking to tick the next thing off his list.

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Farmers urged to rethink on stubble burning plans

Farmers have been encouraged to consider options other than burning paddocks in the lead up to seeding this year.

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Grass threat is no fairy tale

A western Victorian community is frustrated at a lack of action over control of fairy grass, which it says is causing safety issues.

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China hits Canada with canola bans

Chinese bans on key Canadian canola exporters is unlikely to open the door for more Australian exports due to low production last harvest.

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SoP fertiliser trial officially launched

Australian Potash Ltd's Sulphate of Potash for WA Farmers (SOPWA) research project has been officially launched.

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US-China tensions could impact Australia

We don't know if the fall-out of the US-China trade war is going to be good or bad for Aussie grains, we just know it's going to be big.

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US making Australian lamb exports great again

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish discusses Australia'a position in the global export market.

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How big is too big?

The average weight of ewes in all breeds of sheep has increased significantly in the last 30 years, but how big is too big?

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Australia's sheep industry in strongest position in decades

The decline in Australia's sheep numbers has ultimately benefited the industry.

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Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Australia's new definition of lamb will help farmers make more when they export Australian lamb.

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How big is too big?

The average weight of ewes in all breeds of sheep has increased significantly in the last 30 years, but how big is too big?

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Why Melissa sent Kerry packing

Sheepmeat processing baron, Roger Fletcher, put his foot down when billionaire Kerry Packer offered his daughter a job as an abattoir manager.

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High cost of summer pneumonia

Summer pneumonia is a disease not uncommon to sheep producers, but with no vaccine readily available in Australia, precautions to prevent the outbreak are often the best option.

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Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

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Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Australian sheep producers spend an estimated $93 million per year on sheep drenches and knowing that they are working can provide peace of mind for many wool producers.

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High cost of summer pneumonia

Summer pneumonia is a disease not uncommon to sheep producers, but with no vaccine readily available in Australia, precautions to prevent the outbreak are often the best option.

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Targeting traits of economic importance

Industry frontman Matthew Coddington says greater progress towards breeding objectives can be achieved by targeting traits that are highly heritable.

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Lamb's new definition on par with competitors

Australia's new definition of lamb will help farmers make more when they export Australian lamb.

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Good wool cut starts with good ram selection

South Australian Merino breeders get the best value out of their feed by concentrating on the ewes that are productive.

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Australia's sheep industry in strongest position in decades

The decline in Australia's sheep numbers has ultimately benefited the industry.

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Producers urged to get a wriggle on and submit worm samples for research trial

Australian sheep producers spend an estimated $93 million per year on sheep drenches and knowing that they are working can provide peace of mind for many wool producers.

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Targeting traits of economic importance

Industry frontman Matthew Coddington says greater progress towards breeding objectives can be achieved by targeting traits that are highly heritable.

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Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

The Stock Take | Mecardo's Andrew Woods crunches the numbers on the Australian wool clip declared non-mulesed.

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Non-mulesed volumes continue to trend higher

Research continues in artificial breeding

Sheep industry celebrates at CRC final conference

Breeding the future terminal sire

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Lift cattle tax to fight animal activists says Top End beef chief

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Easing grain prices offer lotfeeders relief

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the market for lotfeeders.

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Feeders lift their rates at Wodonga

Export processor-backed feeder orders have upped the ante on suitable cattle to feed at Wodonga store cattle sale

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More rain rockets EYCI up to 494 cents

More rain across wide areas of NSW and Queensland have provided a much needed boost to cattle producers and stemmed the flow of breeding females to slaughter.

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Meatless Mondays are a load of bull

Brisbane-based meat scientist, Professor Louwrens Hoffman, says Meatless Mondays will have little impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

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Anticipation backs higher Mortlake bids

The season remains very dry in Western Victoria with plenty of stock receiving meals on wheels

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Cheaper but solid prices for Powranna weaners

Prices eased across the board at the third of Powranna's annual weaner sales.

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The Coopers Couch

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

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The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

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The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Property

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Extensive summer flats with potential

This slightly undulating to flat country is set among red gum, jarrah and paperbark trees on primarily peaty, Bassendean sand flats.

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Blue ribbon investment in Busselton

There are opportunities of ocean views and world recognised Ramsar conservation protected wetlands, where more than 80 species of birds migrate annually, ensure these blocks are truly special.

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Get great vistas at a perfect location

This 80-hectare property offers wonderful vistas of the Esperance port and town as well as the beautiful Southern Ocean.

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Ample room, awesome view at Hopetoun

It is rare to bring a property of this extent and location to the market, according to the agent of this Hopetoun property.

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Feeders lift their rates at Wodonga

Export processor-backed feeder orders have upped the ante on suitable cattle to feed at Wodonga store cattle sale

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Interest in pecan nuts draws plenty

Check out the photos from the Pecan Farming Info Day at Mundubbera, Qld.

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100 activists 'invade' southern Queensland feedlot | Video

Police were called to a feedlot in southern Queensland yesterday after more than 100 animal activists swarmed across the property.

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Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale Station and Laudham Park are being offered through an expression of interest process.

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Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Although cheaper, Tasmanian cattle breeders are being well paid compared to their north island neighbors.

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Weather

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Rabbit Flat smashes national heat record

Rabbit Flat in the Tanami Desert cools down. Well, it's all relative

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Lack of water hitting Ravensthorpe hard

Federal Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud has heard from farmers, grower groups and land managers about the lack of water in the Ravensthorpe region.

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Different fronts deliver mixed outcomes

A PERSISTENT trough blanketed parts of the central eastern Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Southern Coastal areas last week, delivering mixed outcomes for those areas.

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Gusts of 275kmh from the explosive cyclone's core

A few days ago most people in the Top End were wishing for a cyclone.

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