Pinedale sold at auction
Pinedale, a property able to run up to 100 cows and calves, has sold at auction for $1.5 million. Click to check the original article.
Man airlifted after horse fall in central Qld
The young man was mustering cattle on a rural central Queensland property when the incident occurred. Click to check the original article.
Donnybrook fire downgraded to watch and act
The fire is not controlled or contained, but with favourable weather conditions it continues to stay stationary. Click to check the original article.
Maiden Castle, Dorset: An ancient hill fort the size of 50 football pitches
The mysterious and ancient Maiden Castle occupies a vast site in Dorset. Clive Aslet takes a look. Maiden Castle is a mystery — but that was intentional, as part of a defensive strategy. An attacker would have had no idea what lay in store on the further side of the ridge on which the great […]
Hereford breeders Yarram Park and Injemira Beef Genetics clash at Hamilton heifer sale
Agents yarded about 1400 cattle at the mixed-breed Hamilton heifer sale on Thursday. Click to check the original article.
Attica offers growth potential | Video
Attica is a 21,931 hectare cattle property with an estimated carrying capacity of 1800 backgrounders or 900 cows and calves. Click to check the original article.
Photographer's gratitude as dairy farmer offers 'One Tree Hill' alternative
The gate will soon close on a Sunshine Coast photo hotspot, but an alternative has been offered. Click to check the original article.
Stock losses from WA floods could be 'in the thousands'
WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says stock losses could be in the thousands. Click to check the original article.
Significant returns seen in processing sector R&D investments
A RECENT evaluation of the Australian Meat Processor Corporation’s research and development investments from the 2021-22 financial year indicates the red meat processor R&D body is on track to deliver $7.50 to the industry for every $1 invested. The AMPC launched its 2020-2025 strategic plan in June 2019 with a new service delivery model and […]
Diesel price dropped at the end of last year, will it continue?
DIESEL prices have dropped for the first time since August last year, with the average price at the bowser coming back 20c since November. Despite the drop, the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s total regional average is still showing prices at historic highs, with last week’s average closing at 210.3c/L. The high diesel prices have impacted […]
New year feeder cattle prices show further sharp decline
FEEDER cattle prices have come under considerable pressure during the opening stages of 2023, with both paddock trading and saleyards channels exhibiting sharp rates of decline. This continues a trend seen during the closing stages of 2022, as highlighted in this earlier Beef Central article. Bids in the southern Queensland market for flatback heavy feeders […]
Youth justice: Katter calls for more severe minimum sentencing
Maximum imprisonment for juvenile car thieves will increase from 7 to 10 years under increased penalties outlined by the state government in December. Click to check the original article.