THERE’s been another 15-20c/kg lopped off most direct consignment slaughter cattle offers across eastern Australia this week, as heavier livestock supply pressures the finished cattle market. This week’s blast of sub-arctic conditions, delivering first frosts and even snow, and damaging pasture quality in many areas, has contributed to the rapid rise in numbers being pushed […]
File picture of selling action at Wodonga. Yarding 1050 Change -450 Numbers were similar with almost half the offering cows in all weights and grades. All of the usual export and domestic buyers were at the sale and processors were extremely selective on what they would compete on. This caused a fluctuating market with buyers […]
WITH foot-and-mouth-disease now endemic in Indonesia following last year’s outbreak, more reports are emerging that Jakarta may soon open its market to shipments of cattle from Brazil – but whether such a trade would be viable long-term remains doubtful. Vaccinating small holder cattle for FMD around feedlots in Indonesia. Indonesia currently relies on Australia as […]
Journalist covering Queensland and Northern Territory community, sport and politics. Previously worked as a broadcast journalist at 4ZZZ Radio. UQ Alumni. [email protected] Journalist covering Queensland and Northern Territory community, sport and politics. Previously worked as a broadcast journalist at 4ZZZ Radio. UQ Alumni. [email protected] Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based […]
Also picked by the Youth Rodeo Association to ride for their country are fellow Queenslanders Jake Hawker, Goondiwindi, and Adam Moss, Toowoomba, in the 19 and under bull ride, Cloncurry’s Cade Ferguson taking part in the 15 and under bull ride, and Rex Walker from Miriam Vale, who will be riding in the 13 and […]
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Police have charged two teenagers after two unrelated alleged stealing incidents in Mount Isa over the weekend. Click to check the original article.
Esti Feny takes out Gosford Gold Cup. Click to check the original article.
Don’t miss the Milparinka Gymkhana on July 8. Click to check the original article.
There was a yarding of 2600 head at Biggenden weaner sale last Friday. Click to check the original article.
Three new apprentices have joined the Costa Tomato operations in Guyra. Click to check the original article.
Centrex began life 21 years ago as Centrex Metals, mining iron ore in SA, before switching its focus to phosphate. It is still looking for copper and gold near Goulburn. The Punter has added CXM to his watchlist. Unlike his other fertiliser plays, Australian Potash (APC), Neurizer (NRZ) and Trigg Mining (TMG), Centrex is actually […]