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Farm Progress America, November 28, 2022

Max Armstrong shares that the arrival of some rains have helped relieve some stress to the country’s river system. However Max reports that Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transport Coalition, shares it will take a lot more rain, over more time to fully recover. The rail system is trying to pick up some of the […]

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Ongoing sheep trade high on live exporters' agenda

While the cattle trade was front of mind at the national live export conference in Darwin, sheep live exporters were reassured that the continuation of their industry remains very much on the radar of Australia’s live export industry. Click to check the original article.

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$22,500 working dog bound for St George

On the final day of The Working Dog Challenge, some of the best working dogs were offered under the hammer with buyer interest from across Australia looking to secure a trained, well started, or started Collie or Kelpie. Click to check the original article.

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My Favourite Painting: Oliver Mears

Opera director Oliver Mears chooses a classic anti-war painting: Goya’s ‘The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid’. Oliver Mears chooses The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid by Goya ‘This painting is one of the most powerful expressions of human terror in the face of state brutality it is possible to imagine. For that reason […]

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Memorial to be held for NT livestock industry figure, Norm Fisher

Norman Fisher tragically died in a helicopter crash in East Arnhem Land earlier this month. Photo: NT Buffalo Industry Council A MEMORIAL service will be held this week for Northern Territory cattle, buffalo and crocodile industry figure Norm Fisher, who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month. Along with his wife Marnie, […]

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Transparency needed for carbon to realise potential, says valuer

AS CARBON projects find their place in the country’s agricultural property market, a rural valuer is calling for more transparency from all in the industry to ensure that carbon farming realises its potential. Acumentis national director Lachlan Dunsdon has been on the speaking tour recently, presenting to the AgForce AGM in Mount Isa and recording […]

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Feedgrain Focus: South softens as harvest cranks up

A grower flew a sample into GrainCorp’s Walgett site on Monday for testing in a region where some roads remain closed due to flooding. Photo: Simon Petersons SOUTHERN feed wheat and barley prices have dropped around $10-$15 per tonne in the past week to reflect an improving outlook for harvest and deliveries. The welcome arrival […]

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