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Leween Poll Dorset tops $1200 six times at Kendenup | Farm Weekly

With one of six $1200 rams sold in the sale is Nutrien Livestock Mt Barker representative Jordan Dwyer (left), Leweens Maddi Shepherd, Leween stud co-principal Tim Shepherd, holding the first ram to make $1200, buyer Fiona Hall, SL SJ & FK Hall, Kendenup, Suzanne Hall and Leweens Kate Shepherd. Ms Hall paid the sales highest […]

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Farm Progress America, October 23, 2023

Mike Pearson examines the state of the cattle industry here in the USA. After 3 years of drought and high feed prices, many cattle producers have thrown in the towel and the cattle herd has reduced to 28.9 million head– the smallest herd in 61 years. Consumers have been flush with cash and willing to […]

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My favourite painting: Felix Francis

The thriller writer Felix Francis chooses a classic image by Munnings that ‘perfectly sums up the excitement of horse racing’. Felix Francis on his choice of ‘Start at Newmarket: Study No 4’ by Sir Alfred Munnings ‘Mankind has painted horses since the Stone Age, but only with the invention of photography have artists been able […]

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Business award salutes processor ACC’s three year business transition

A MAJOR change of direction by Australia’s largest family-run beef supply chain saw Australian Country Choice recognised at the Lord Mayor of Brisbane’s Business Awards held on Friday night. The Queensland-based company was saluted for its operational transformation that included a shift to a multi-client customer base, a move towards premium Wagyu and Angus cattle […]

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Growers call for government to enact Wheat Port Code reforms | The Land

GPA southern director, Andrew Weidemann, said the January 31 extended deadline would help farmers who would be busy with harvest late in the calendar year, but added this would mean nothing if the government did not follow through on its statement that stakeholder feedback will help determine the Code’s future role and operation. Click to […]

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