Clermont market eases
Cattle were drawn mainly from the local supply area as well as the Alpha and Aramac regions. Click to check the original article.
Hunter dry sticks tight
Dry conditions won’t go away in the Upper Hunter as one local member calls on the NSW Government to expand its resilience support program. Click to check the original article.
AA Co 200 years: Genetics history divided into four eras
As part of the Australian Agricultural Co’s 200th anniversary this year, Beef Central is publishing a series of articles documenting features of the company’s eventful and often colourful history. The first of these will dig into the history of the world’s largest cattle producer’s beef genetics. In a four part series starting today and continuing […]
National Feedbase Summary 13 March 2024
THE national rainfall averages for February as reported by the bureau of Meteorology were close to the 1961 -1990 average. However, the falls recorded in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, and small areas of south-eastern Queensland, southern New South Wales and the Top End of the Northern Territory were below the monthly average. […]
Zanda McDonald Award 2024 winners crowned at 10-year milestone event
Tessa Chartres and Nancy Crawshaw TWO exceptional young women have been crowned as the 2024 winners of the coveted trans-Tasman agricultural award, the Zanda McDonald Award, at a special 10-year celebration evening. Australian Tessa Chartres and New Zealander Nancy Crawshaw have taken out the top honours with the award that recognises and supports future leaders […]
Northern NSW producers alerted to cattle tick fever
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have reminded producers to be alert following the confirmation of tick fever on cattle properties in northern NSW. NSW DPI Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute laboratory tests confirmed two positive cases of tick fever, Babesia bovis, from samples supplied by LLS district veterinarians (DV). North […]
Roma sale 12 Mar 2024: Numbers jump to 8706
Yarding 8706 Change +3559 A quality line up of cattle penned which were drawn from NSW and with large consignments from the usual supply districts. All the regular processors feedlotters and backgrounders present and active but buyers selective on quality. Yearling steer were 10c to 20c/kg easier across the board. Yearling steers under 200kg topped […]
Chris Howie: Keep an eye on the forward marketing opportunity
Chris Howie Cattle Ballarat’s TB White & Sons, Livestock manager Xavier Bourke, Everett Sealy & Bennetts Director, Pakenham, Jarrod Bennetts, Jack Kelly, JJ Kelly & Co, Mortlake all had a very busy February along with the many other agencies in the cattle and sheep yards. The weaner sales had all yards at capacity and every […]
Mackay tackles cane labour shortages
CANEGROWERS Mackay is helping to retain industry workers and create new careers through a 15-year strong initiative Click to check the original article.
Henry's takeaway message from QRDC grains update
The importance of applying nitrogen correctly in farming practices was the message North Star farmer will implement, Click to check the original article.
Ledwith family’s Kolindale stud, Dudinin, wins supreme Merino. | Farm Weekly
The 2024 Wagin Woolorama supreme Merino exhibit was awarded to the Ledwith familys Kolindale stud, Dudinin. With the grand champion Poll Merino ram and champion strong wool Poll Merino ram were sponsors Nathan King (left), Tim Spicer, Lauren Rayner and Jeff Brown, Elders stud stock, Jodie Rintoul, Farm Weekly, Kolindale stud connections Louis, Daniela, Mathew […]
Dirt n Dust Festival Returns to Outback Queensland | The North West Star
The jam-packed long-weekend of fun and entertainment sees the tiny North-West Queensland town explode from a population of 400 people to 3,000 locals and tourists taking part or just spectating in Australia’s toughest & muddiest adventure runs, horse races, rodeos and the iconic Australia’s Best Butt Competition. Click to check the original article.