Talk of the Town: Introduction to the school room
Teaching kids in the most remote parts of the bush definitely has its challenges. Click to check the original article.
Best Father’s Day gifts, from ‘the ultimate experimental whisky’ to gadgets, hampers and more
There are many ways to show your Dad that you love and appreciate him. There’s breakfast in bed, an offer to mow the lawn, a big hug and the offer of the last biscuit. Or you could just buy him something that he definitely doesn’t need, but we’re pretty sure he’ll want. Happy Father’s Day! […]
Steakholder Foods advances towards mass production of 3D meat
Steakholder Foods, an international deep-tech food company at the forefront of the cultivated meat industry, announced June 9 that it has completed the upgrade of its industrial-scale 3D bio-printer. The integration of electronic cards and printheads with a fully-digital ink delivery system now enables high-throughput printing for a variety of species through hundreds of printhead […]
Do heifers have more potential value than steers?
When going out to tag calves, most cow-calf producers would prefer to find a new bull calf rather than a heifer. This is logical given that the bull calf, which in most cases will become a steer, will weigh more, and bring more money per pound when selling at weaning than his heifer herd mates […]
It’s the price relationships that matter
The high cattle prices have certainly caused a buzz. It’s difficult to tell someone what you saw a group of cattle sell for without cracking a grin or shaking your head in near disbelief. In 2014, the market did something I had never seen it do before. This made me curious. I looked at other commodities […]
Property Talk: ‘Storm clouds’ gather on the horizon for house prices
The housing market is showing signs of improvement but ‘stubbornly high’ inflation is expected to take its toll, Annabel Dixon discovers in RICS latest survey. It felt like the housing market had a slight spring in its step recently, didn’t it? Monthly house prices reported by the likes of Halifax and Nationwide appeared to climb […]
Solid results at Richmond all-breeds bull sale
Cattle prices may be falling this year but vendors at Richmond’s all-breeds bull sale found solid demand for the 41 bulls offered on Friday. Click to check the original article.
A desire to spend more time outdoors has led to ag career for this young gun
Young gun Zali Spencer thrives on sharing her knowledge with farmers and supporting them in any situation – be it good or bad. Click to check the original article.
Darling Downs grain farm sold for $5237/acre | Video
Well located Darling Downs grain property Wiamea has sold at auction for $2.65 million. Click to check the original article.
Diversity in leadership program includes 12 women to help close gender gap | The Land
The women included in the Diversity in Leadership program are; Amanda Moohen, Lucy Knight, Bron Christensen, Majella Nolan, Georgina Pengilley, Jaime Manning, Jessica Knight, Kathleen Johns, Meridie Jackson, Naomi Wilson, Stephanie Terry and Zarmeen Hassen. Click to check the original article.
Where is the funding on eID NSW government?
As the Southern Australian government this week revealed its funding plan for electronic identification tags for sheep and goats, NSW Labor government remains silent on what it will commit. Click to check the original article.
The best regional art galleries in Britain, from Cornwall to Orkney
Wherever you are in Britain, you’re never far from an interesting gallery. Here we present an eclectic round-up of 45 places to see art outside the big cities. Jump to a region with these links: Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, St Ives, Cornwall Many of the sculptures are where Hepworth placed them herself, in […]