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Wagga sale 4 March 2024: Breakdown slows sale

Yarding 5400 Change -1180 Following a significant breakdown earlier today, only a portion of the expected 5300 cattle have been successfully sold. Despite the challenges, all the usual buying groups were present at the market, along with additional buyers from Queensland. Early on, agents faced difficulties as they struggled to maintain a continuous flow of […]

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February beef exports continue growth surge, reaching 93,834t

AUSTRALIA’S expanding beef production this year is reflected in February exports, which were up more than 23,000 tonnes or 33 percent on the same period last year. Exports to all markets hit 93,834t, the biggest February number since the drought turnoff period in 2019, and come on top of a flying start to the year […]

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Welcoming the cattle world to Australia’s beef capital

  International visitors will make a welcome return to Rockhampton this year after COVID restrictions prevented overseas guests from attending the previous triennial Beef Australia expo in 2021. Event organisers are pulling out all stops to ensure the Beef 2024 program provides a memorable and worthwhile experience for all delegates travelling from other countries. Long-time […]

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Researchers create lithium batteries with cow hair

Crayons, lubricants, candles, soaps, lipsticks, shaving creams, deodorants and toothpaste are just some of the many by-products that can come from cattle. Researchers from Argentina believe they may soon have one more to add to that already long list: litium batteries. Scientists at Conicet, Argentina’s National Scientific and Technical Research Agency, and the National University […]

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Wagin Woolorama Art Competition 2024 | Farm Weekly

Other supporters and donors generously supporting the event by way of class prizemoney included Wagin Panel and Paint, Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson, the Wagin Palace Hotel, GA and WM Abbott, Sue Piesse, Jessica Hamersley, Beaurepaires and JF and YH Sharpe. Click to check the original article.

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