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Quality weaners in demand from restockers at Moreton

Quality weaners in demand from restockers at Moreton

Export cattle and quality grass fed trade cattle saw excellent competition with values improving on the previous two sales. Click
Richmond Shire Council ‘left in the cold’ by flood camera operator after services were switched off ahead of wet season | North Queensland Register

Richmond Shire Council ‘left in the cold’ by flood camera

“The Richmond Shire community is frustrated, which is completely understandable, but but once you’ve explained to them that the DIT
Council calls on community to help while flood cameras are out of action

Council calls on community to help while flood cameras are

A Richmond councillor has requested a “community broadcast” be sent out asking the community to take any pictures of water
Katter fears Alice Springs alcohol ban could shift problem elsewhere

Katter fears Alice Springs alcohol ban could shift problem elsewhere

Robbie Katter was concerned an alcohol ban in Alice Springs could shift problems elsewhere. Click to check the original article.
Lunchbox food wastage among big issues for parents

Lunchbox food wastage among big issues for parents

Research revealed 87 per cent of parents say their child is often or sometimes bored of their school lunchbox items.
Soil workshops in WA this week

Soil workshops in WA this week

Respected scientist with an impressive soil ecologist record is hosting seminars in regional WA this week. Click to check the
Wool traceability and disease defence concerns unite wool industry groups | The Land

Wool traceability and disease defence concerns unite wool industry groups

Nine months of discussions between industry influencers, Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors (ACWEP), Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX), Australian
Robot dingo built by James Cook University’s Area 61 for cattle research | North Queensland Register

Robot dingo built by James Cook University’s Area 61 for

While cattle have anti-predator defence behaviours that regularly dissuade wild dog attacks, unlike sheep and goats, the robots could help
Weaner steers sell to 556c at Biggenden

Weaner steers sell to 556c at Biggenden

There were 1620 head of cattle offered at Biggenden on Monday. Click to check the original article.
Bid to reduce herbicide reliance

Bid to reduce herbicide reliance

“….It’s becoming an arms race against weeds, which develop resistance to herbicides, especially when used regularly,” says AHRI’s Ken Flower.
Investor enthusiasm for potash evaporates

Investor enthusiasm for potash evaporates

Australia’s would-be sulphate of potash producers face a few hurdles. Click to check the original article.
Sunwater scheme delivers 8000 megalitres of new water

Sunwater scheme delivers 8000 megalitres of new water

The additional water follows successful efficiency improvements carried out on the supply scheme over the past four years. Click to