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End of era for cattle exporter SEALS

ONE of Australia’s longest standing cattle exporters, South East Asian Livestock Services (SEALS) has voluntarily surrendered its export license, drawing to a close a famous chapter in the northern live trade. Sid Parker (centre) and John Kaus (right), pictured at a presentation of NTLEA life memberships to Mr Kaus and David Heath (left) in 2013. […]

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Live-sheep trade submission by WA government criticised | Farm Weekly

“Meanwhile, here in WA, we are already seeing the impacts of the proposed ‘phase out’, with farmers transitioning out of sheep enterprise, livestock sale prices have more than halved, slaughter space is at capacity with three to four-month waiting periods for bookings, and with the recent Federal government decision to disallow Qatar Airlines application for […]

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Livestock and product downturn lowers Elders’ earnings outlook

AGRIBUSINESS Elders Limited has downgraded its earnings estimates for the financial year ending 30 September due to lower rural product sales, livestock prices and sale volumes, and increased gross margin pressure on crop protection products. Elders told the Australian Stock Exchange this morning that underlying earnings before income tax is now expected to be between […]

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Feedgrain focus: Price moves mixed as south shapes up

PRICE moves for feedgrain were mixed and moderate last week as quality as well as yield prospects weighed on grower decisions about what stock to sell, and limit willingness to commit on new crop. The split season continues, with dry and unusually high daytime temperatures pushing cereal crops to early maturity in the last weeks […]

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Sedan Dip draws crowds to mark 75 years | Queensland Country Life

With an action-packed program including the campdraft, races, rodeo, gymkhana, fashions of the field, wine bar, kids’ entertainment, live music and caterers, the Sedan Dip program is recognised as one of the most popular events in the north and has a large following on the social calendar. Click to check the original article.

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Obituary Richard Carey | Queensland Country Life

Anyone who knew Richard Carey knows that he adored his wife Sue, and their family, that he was a straight shooter, that his word was as strong and true as his remarkably robust handshake, that he was determined, innovative and considerate, and that he loved horse racing. Click to check the original article.

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