Poll Boonoke is Australian Supreme Merino Ram of the Year
The March-shorn NSW Champion Ram from Poll Boonoke, Conargo, is believed to be the first short wool to win the title. Click to check the original article.
Concept and design works underway for Mine Workers Memorial | The North West Star
“A purpose of the memorial will be reflecting the massive improvement in safety in the local mining area, by comparing the reduction in fatalities in the industry over recent years, due to the emphasis on safety in the industry,” Advisory Committee Chair Tony McGrady said. Click to check the original article.
Aussie White lamb making mouths water with taste | Queensland Country Life
“These include limiting chemical usage to protect microbial life, growing a diverse selection of plants to encourage biodiversity, and utilising livestock in a way that mimics nature to cycle nutrients, encourage plant growth and increase organic matter,” she said. “Healthier soil means healthier plants, which equates to healthier animals that produce a more nutritious product […]
Working dog auction sells to $15,900 top | Farm Weekly
Prices hit a high of $15,900 in the working dog auction at last weeks Rabobank WA Sheep Expo & Ram Sale at Katanning for this three-year-old brown and tan desexed female, Shimmy Downs Tanner, when it was knocked down to Craig Heggaton, Kojonup. With Tanner after the sale were Westcoast Wool & Livestock WA sheep […]
Livestock producers set to gain greater access to pain relief products
Numnuts founder Robin Smith holds a Numnuts applicator. THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has supported broader access to the lamb and calf pain relief products lidocaine and oral transmucosal meloxicam, in the process rejecting the appeal arguments of the Australian Veterinary Association. However, the AVA intends to continue its fight to return the formulations – […]
Berries, bananas and cattle equipment set to benefit from new grant funding
These are just the latest agricultural expansions set to take place under the RED Grants. Click to check the original article.
Isa Rodeo defends wristbands, gold seating and ticket pricing | Opinion | North Queensland Register
“There has been no ticket price increase since 2019. Friday adult ticket $65 includes- full day and night of the largest and the best rodeo in the country, free cooking demonstrations, free roving entertainment, free night concert starring national headline acts and leading country stars – (Guy Sebastian concert in Brisbane tickets start from $95) […]
Half a million for a Holden?
A very rare Holden is hitting the market this weekend. Click to check the original article.
Bentonite, biochar bind pimelea toxin but barriers still remain | Queensland Country Life
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
Heavy cattle in demand | Prime market update
Strong demand for heavy cows and bullocks at saleyards highlights the shortage of these descriptions across much of the state. Click to check the original article.
McKinlay Shire hopeful to secure a locally-based doctor for outback town
McKinlay Shire Council has its fingers crossed to secure a locally-based doctor in the small outback town of Julia Creek. Click to check the original article.
Traditional African breed up for bids in Australian first
The multi-vendor sale will be conducted online via AuctionsPlus. Click to check the original article.