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Old Aprelia sale reaches $3000 high at Southern Cross | Farm Weekly

With the $3000 top-priced ram the Panizza familys Old Aprelia on-property Poll Merino ram sale at Southern Cross last week were Elders, Merredin branch manager Andrew Peters (left), Holly Panizza, Elders, Darkan agent Mitch Clarke, Jacob Panizza, buyer Ted Eiffler, Isaac Panizza, buyer Justin Eiffler and James and Sally Panizza. Click to check the original […]

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Combining technologies to power up feed efficiency data from individual cattle

Feed efficiency is a critical factor that significantly influences the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of extensive livestock systems. While there are differences between temperate and tropical extensive systems, traditionally, these systems have been disadvantaged due to a lack of real-time data at the individual animal level under real world grazing conditions. Intensive systems, such as […]

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Working on the ground important for the success of drought hubs

THE head of one the Federal Government’s eight drought hubs says filling gaps in knowledge and services, rather than re-inventing the wheel, is integral to the success of the program. In 2021, the former Coalition Government announced the eight drought and innovation hubs will form part of its $86m Future Drought Fund – with the […]

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My Favourite Painting: Levison Wood

The explorer Levison Wood chooses a dramatic portrait of war dating back 150 years. Levison Wood on his choice of ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Thompson, Lady Butler ‘Afghanistan has long held a dear place in my heart. I first visited in 2004 as a young backpacker and have returned many times since, both […]

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‘Sustainability indexes’ in focus at Armidale genetics summit

SCIENTISTS from across the world will come together in Armidale this week to discuss the future of “sustainability indexes” in livestock breeding. The one-day Australian Genetics and Breeding Unit Summit on Tuesday will hear from numerous project leaders and discuss expectations of sustainability indexes and methane evaluations for the livestock industry. AGBU is a joint […]

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