Watch: tradie saves angry snake without dropping his ice-cream
Just another day in the Australian bush. Click to check the original article.
Maroon producers claim Beaudesert show and sale honours
A total of 1062 head were yarded for this year’s show and sale. Click to check the original article.
Ballarat quality shines in pleasing result
SUMMARY: 4420 yarded EYCI: 751c/kg Feeders: +29c/kg Steers: 600-700kg: $2000-$2590, av 354c/kg; 500-600kg: $1840-$2390, av 404c/kg: 360-500kg: $1400-$2180 av 435c/kg; 280-360kg: $1300-$1770 av 465c/kg Offering for the last time before retirement and passing his operation to the next generation Pat Mangan, Geelong sold Hereford-Shorthorn steers by Garnshiel and Belmore Bulls from Ironbark cows. WHILE prices […]
Cattle numbers on feed notch up five years above one million head
WHILE remaining a little below the same time last year, cattle numbers on feed in December remained above one million head for the twentieth consecutive quarter. Released this morning, results from the December quarter survey conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia and the Australian Lot Feeders Association showed total head-count in Australian yards at 1.145 […]
New antioxidants found in beef, chicken and pork
University researchers in Japan have reported the discovery of new antioxidants in beef, pork and chicken that they say may help in relieving fatigue and preventing dementia. Imidazole dipeptides (IDPs), which are abundant in meat and fish, are substances produced in the bodies of various animals, including humans. The physiological mechanism by which IDPs exhibit […]
Quality grazing property sold for $10,047/acre
A quality New England NSW grazing aggregation has sold at auction for $10,047/acre. Click to check the original article.
How young NSW country drivers can get $5000 to update their car
Younger drivers in regional NSW could be given $5000 to help them buy a safer car, in a move the premier hopes will save lives in the bush. Click to check the original article.
What campdrafting was like in the 1970s, 80s and 90s
Campdrafts have come along way since then and two iconic western Queensland campdraft committees are planning milestone celebrations in 2023. Click to check the original article.
High fuel prices, low cattle exports hit Wellard half-year result
A DROP in Australian cattle export volumes to a more-than 10 year low and climbing fuel prices were reflected in the financial results of publicly listed livestock shipping operator Wellard Limited reported to the ASX on Friday. Wellard Limited announced an A$7.2 million loss for the half year ending 31 December 2022. Wellard said its […]
Does Queensland need a new species of dung beetle? | Queensland Country Life
“Sourcing another beetle will be difficult, complicated and horrendously expensive because of the protocols of firstly identifying a beetle, then managing to get it into the country which is very arduous process and then once in, it has to go through breeding-up stages,” he said. Click to check the original article.
Barooga Station hits the market | Video
The Jarrett family’s historic 495 hectare NSW property Barooga Station has hit the market. Click to check the original article.
Steers crack $1860 at Toogoolawah store cattle sale
A yarding of 1087 head greeted buyers to last Friday’s sale. Click to check the original article.