Outloading sorghum near Goondiwindi last week and destined for a container packer. Photo: Dave Beare WHEAT and barley prices have fallen by up to $22 per tonne in the past week as domestic values factor in the softer global market, and sell-side pressure is seen for the first time since sowing started in April. On […]
‘A jumble of rewilding and beaver dams’ won the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show best in show, and Charles despairs both of the judges and his own attempts to pick a winner. Last week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was much better than I expected. The emphasis was upon plants and how to grow them. You […]
Country mum reflects on challenges of giving birth in the bush. Click to check the original article.
Disconcerting for visitors, distressing for owners and terrifying for delivery people, having a dog that constantly barks at strangers is a common problem — but one that can be dealt with surprisingly quickly. Ben Randall explains more. Picture the scene. Your dog is sitting happily in your front drive, minding its own business, and all is […]
Elders Dorrigo’s John Carey said the wet and cold weather had impacted the presentation of the cattle offered, but demand and prices were strong. Mr Carey said the sale had been planned to be held in mid-May, but wet weather had forced a postponement. Click to check the original article.
Nationals in the new senior shadow cabinet are, clockwise from top left, Perin Davey, David Littleproud, Susan McDonald, Barnaby Joyce, Bridget McKenzie, Kevin Hogan. The make-up of the Federal Opposition frontbench was announced by Liberals leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud in Brisbane on Sunday afternoon. The Nationls have secured six members in […]
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire — the seat of the Duke of Marlborough — is one of the outstanding palaces of Baroque Europe, and was planned as both a residence and national monument. John Goodall revisits this extraordinary building; photographs by Will Pryce for Country Life. Towards the end of the day on August 13, 1704, John Churchill, Duke […]
Australia’s east coast has been plunged into an energy crisis just as winter takes hold. Click to check the original article.
Plan to lure more people to fishing along WA’s coast. Click to check the original article.
Diversification is the key for South West farmers Click to check the original article.
Bigga-based White Suffolk stud, Rocdell, has claimed it all in the White Suffolk ring at this years NSW State Sheep Show. Click to check the original article.
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 […]