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Farm Progress America, September 28, 2023

Mike Pearson tells us about the state of the farm economy as a result of a survey. As the combine begin to roll in the upper Midwest, bankers are not hiding they are uneasy about the economy. A recent survey from Creighton University shows most bankers expect the economy to soften soon. The Rural Mainstreet […]

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Drier than median October to December likely for much of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology’s latest three month climate outlook statement indicates October to December rainfall is likely to be below median for much of Australia. For October, below median rainfall is likely to very likely (60 percent to greater than 80 percent chance) for most of Australia, apart from north-western WA and southern Tasmania. October […]

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UNE starts first tertiary succession planning course in Australia

The courses are designed for planning and advisory professionals who engage with clients involved in family settings and businesses who need specialist transition and succession planning advice. Photo: supplied THE hit television series ‘Succession’ has become a global sensation in recent years, however, the themes raised by the show remain a taboo discussion for many […]

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A deep-dive into Australia’s female slaughter ratio

Click on image to enlarge   WHILE the proportion of female cattle involved in national slaughter has been on the rise as seasonal conditions have worsened across eastern Australia this year, there’s also evidence of dramatic variation from one state to another. The extent of female kill is typically presented as the Female Slaughter Ratio […]

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