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Analyst Simon Quilty to study GHG reduction in overseas ag schemes

ENSURING Australia’s meat production sector remains competitive while reducing greenhouse gases in the global carbon economy are potential benefits of a Churchill fellowship to be undertaken by industry analyst Simon Quilty. From February to May this year, Mr Quilty will travel through New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland and the United Kingdom, […]

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 18 Jan 2023

A LOW pressure trough resulted in thunderstorms and locally heavy showers across northern Australia; onshore flow produced moderate to locally heavy rainfall in north-east Queensland. Weekly totals greater than 100 mm were recorded in large parts of Queensland; within these there were regions that received more than 200 mm for the week, while large areas in […]

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Bull breeders first to embrace new Immune Ready vaccination platform

BULL breeders engaged with upcoming autumn and winter 2023 bull sales will be among the first cattle industry stakeholders to adopt the new Immune Ready vaccination platform. A number of industry-leading stud enterprises are making provisions to embrace the new Immune Ready animal health program, including this Immune Ready logo and identity in their sale […]

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Northern export prices following feeder market lower

Export steers in the NT. Picture: Tom Dawkins, NTLEA A THREE-year run of record high prices for northern export feeder cattle appears to be drawing to a close as increased cattle supply following successive years of herd rebuilding and reduced demand in key markets put downward pressure on rates. The first cattle import permits for […]

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