A look at seeding through our readers' lenses
With many seeder already back in the shed, we wanted to see what you’re up to now. Click to check the original article.
Four-wheel-drive tractor lands in WA
The TTV transmission allows drivers to set vehicle speed, with engine and transmission working together to deliver the power required, in auto mode. Click to check the original article.
US corn yields under serious pressure | The Land
The standout was Iowa, the country’s biggest corn-producing state, which came in at 83pc cent good-to-excellent, down three points across the week. Kansas and Ohio, the sixth and eighth-largest producing states, respectively, came in at the lower end of the rating range. Kansas was rated at 55pc good-to-excellent, also down three points compared to the […]
Cows and calves sell to $2900 at Biggenden
There were 1600 cattle offered at Biggenden on Monday. Click to check the original article.
Recruits join the Farm Weekly team
Fresh faces join the Farm Weekly crew. Click to check the original article.
Irish study flags prospect to breed more methane-efficient cattle, for the same level of productivity
A recent Irish livestock research project has shown that some beef cattle can produce up to 30 percent less methane emissions, on average, for the same level of productivity. Led by Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, the research project brought together scientists from the University College Dublin and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation. […]
Keppel Brand buys Hidden Valley Harvest’s warehouse facility at liquidation auction in Yeppoon | Queensland Country Life
“Myself and the Coalition government had committed nearly $11 million in funding to Keppel Brand from the Northern Australia Development Grant Programs to construct a new manufacturing facility which included state of the art processing, refrigeration and packaging equipment performing portioning, battering, breading, coating of beef and other value adding products. Click to check the […]
Weekly genetics review: Leasing bulls? Some points for consideration before you do
THE decision to purchase a new bull is often shaped around factors including the budget of an operation and the scale of breeding program. For many smaller herds, especially in southern states, purchasing a new sire is often seen as a challenge. Smaller-scale producers often see the outlay of an often under-utilised new bull, as […]
Three steps to buying better bulls this spring
SPRING bull sales are gearing up across northern Australia and, in the face of seasonal challenges and market demands, the integrity of high-performing sires has never been of greater importance for profitable beef businesses. Here are three steps producers can take to optimise their sire purchases and ensure the bulls they invest in are fit […]
The Charters Towers butchery providing quality meats straight from local paddocks
The butchery is on a mission to source and process 100 per cent locally produced beef and pork. Click to check the original article.
Man trapped under cow freed, rushed to hospital
Massive emergency services response after incident on Wagga’s outskirts. Click to check the original article.
UPDATE: Man trapped under cow freed, rushed to hospital
Massive emergency services response after incident on Wagga’s outskirts. Click to check the original article.