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Rail still requires work

While the Fixing Country Rail program has completed some major works, there are still a number of upgrades required. Click to check the original article.

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QLD workshops to focus on solutions for pasture productivity decline

  A SERIES of workshops will be held in brigalow country in Central Queensland and the western Darling Downs next week examining practical experience with farming programs to address decline in pasture productivity. The half-day workshops (details below) will be held in Capella, Banana and Miles, with practical details of successfully completed pasture improvement programs, […]

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North West calendar of events 2022-23 | The North West Star

Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across News South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory and is currently the senior journalist at the North West Star in Mount Isa. Sam enjoys family life on their cattle station with her husband and two kids and competes in local campdraft and rodeo […]

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WA sheep producer reflects on local industry | Farm Weekly

The WA sheep numbers are static and this is unlikely to change due to many reasons including environment, Merino tradition, farming practice, investment in cropping infrastructure, younger farmers, corporate farming, an unpredictable and volatile single wool market, and real comparative economics of grain production and sheep breed net profit/ha. Click to check the original article.

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Bolgart publican unhappy with bin closure | Farm Weekly

Bolgart Hotel owner Craig Wilkins, who took over the business just under two years ago, said there was a spin-off from those casuals being in town, with their friends and family often visiting, meaning more money spent on accommodation, food and drink. Click to check the original article.

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Places to stay at Husker Harvest Days

If you’re heading to Husker Harvest Days, why not make it a family vacation? Pack up the camper, kids and grandparents, and head over to Grand Island, Neb., to catch the three-day show. And there are plenty of places to rest before the big event. Camping sites are available either on the Husker Harvest Days […]

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