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Strict lockdown for North Coast beekeepers in the wake of Varroa incursions appear to be holding the red line against further infections. | The Land

The new infested hives fall within an existing eradication zone, but with a new biosecurity order being made, the eradication zone around the Butterwick group will expand to slightly the west. Tracing is underway to confirm how these sites are linked to previous detections. To bring recreational beekeepers into the biosecurity fold, those affected by […]

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Farm Progress America, August 3, 2022

Max Armstrong reports the continued support for conservation programs. Recently the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association continued its support showing the annual meeting has conservation programs on the list of key issues. That summer meeting sets the tone for key issues the organization promotes, and voluntary conservation programs are a key feature the group wants to […]

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WACFL New Holland State Country Team takes on South Australia | Farm Weekly

The team included former WAFL players, Subiaco trio Justin Joyce, Kukerin-Dumbleyung Cougars, Adam Cockie, Moora Mavericks and Kaidyn Fullgrabe, Cunderdin Magpies, Claremont’s Matt Palfrey, Railways Albany, Perth/Swan Districts’ Matt Rogers, Cunderdin Magpies, Perth/ Peel’s Gerald Ugle, Mines Rovers, Kalgoorlie and East Fremantle’s Kim Schofield, Brigades, Geraldton. Click to check the original article.

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Tea towels tell the story of Queensland

We all have tea towels in our kitchen drawer reminding us of the places we travelled to on holidays but Glenn Cooke’s remarkable collection of 1500 souvenir textiles probably trumps any pile we have stashed. Click to check the original article.

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Eastern Plains Angus to $30,000 averages $20,588 | The Land

JL Wood Pastoral Co, Spring Mountain, Swan Vale paid $28,000 for a 24-month-old son of Landfall Keystone K132, while Roger fuller Singleton, account Tollua Cattle Co, Jerrys Plains also paid $28,00 for a son of Eastern Plains Pitnacree P110. Tollua Cattle Co also paid $16,000 for another Pitnacree son. Click to check the original article.

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More severe weather could be on the way | The Land

The eastern migration of the cold front which earlier in the week buffeted parts of Western Australia with damaging winds and dangerous seas has seen severe weather warnings issued in five states and territories – New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Click to check the original article.

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Why young star athletes need Plan A, B and C

Australia’s athletic DNA suggests tomorrow’s champions are gripped by the current Commonwealth Games. But sporting careers are notoriously short – and as kids around the country feel the first flush of future hopes and dreams, education experts and former elite athletes agree that youth talent development should include knowledge that translates into later civilian employment. […]

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Nitrogen a focus at Northern Australia Crop Research Alliance field day | Farm Weekly

David Cross (left), Northern Australian Crop Research Alliance (NACRA) director, Jim Engelke NACRA director, professor Mike Bell, University of Queensland, Jack Daniel, NACRA research manager, Kaara Klepper, senior manager soils, nutrition, agronomy and farming systems with the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Jodie Pengel, NACRA research agronomist and John Foss, NACRA chairman, at the maize […]

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