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EOFY deals focus on tractors, grain sensors, precision ag

New Holland is offering discounted subscription on its Precision Land Management 3 package. Photo: New Holland END-OF-FINANCIAL-YEAR deals are focussing producers’ minds on precision technology, new tractors and grain sensors.  In addition to the Federal Government’s Temporary Full-Expensing Scheme, a beefed-up instant asset write-off, manufacturers are dangling some tax-time sweeteners for cashed-up producers.  New Holland […]

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Dalby sale 28 June 2023: Firm to dearer market for 3235

Yarding 3235 Change +85 Cattle numbers at Dalby remained relatively close to the previous week at 3,235 head. All the usual buyers were in attendance and operating. Most classes sold to a dearer trend. Yearling steers returning to the paddock and feed gained 10c to 15c/kg. Light weight yearling heifers to restockers improved the most […]

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Nature conference aims to make ACCUs work for the farmer

Precision Pasutres’ Hamish Webb explains some of the ins and outs of soil carbon farming. Photo: Mike Terry KEEPING red meat profitable and helping producers better understand the carbon market are two of the main aims for the upcoming Nature Based Solutions conference in Brisbane this July. The conference will start on July 17 with […]

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What do we now know about soil carbon?

IN LIGHT of last week’s large-scale issuance of soil carbon credits to two Queensland producers, it is worth looking at how much is known about the relationship between soil, carbon, agricultural management and the weather. Soil carbon has become an incredibly popular field of study in recent years, with the industry tipping in million-of-dollars to […]

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