ONE of the world’s highest profile buyers of Australian beef last week went on-farm in Central Queensland to better understand the work being undertaken by producers to enhance the sustainability of their production systems. McDonald’s Director Global Supply Chain for beef, Andrew Brazier, travelled to properties near Clarke Creek, Middlemount, and Calliope as part of […]
Yorkaringa Farming Trust, Yorkaringa, Wallumbilla, sold Droughtmaster cross steers to 480c, reaching $2431 to average $2209. GR and ML Scott, Ruby Farm, Wallumbilla, sold Charolais cross steers to 435c, reaching $2513 to average $2513. The Charolais cross heifers sold to 478c, reaching $2155 to average $2065. Click to check the original article.
Philipson Holdings, Cornelia Station, Charters Towers, took home the biggest draft, securing 13 bulls at an average price of $7692, closely followed by Tom Sheahan and Co, Valley of Lagoons, Ingham, with 11 bulls averaging $17,272, and Lawnhill Riversleigh Pastoral, Mt Isa, with nine bulls averaging $5,777. Cattle were sold to buyers across the state […]
It’s unlikely when Anlaby Station was established in 1839, its founders would have imagined a runway show gracing its Clydesdale pavilion, threading the glamour of a fashion runway with the sheep property. Each year the latest wool collections are modelled at Anlaby. Photo: Pete Thornton. But it’s this connection between farm and fashion that is […]
Ongoing demand for restocker cattle fueled spirited bidding to a top of $2500/head for a quality Brangus heifer line at Tuesday’s feature female sale at Sarina. Click to check the original article.
THE supply of prime lambs at saleyards has been disrupted once again by the rain, widespread flooding and forecasts of further wet weather. Click to check the original article.
A small sample of light weight yearling steers returning to the paddock made to 622c to average 614c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 531c to 544c with sales to 606c, and restockers paid to 620c/kg for some in the same weight range. Heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 464c […]
THE ALBANESE Government has failed to deliver a clear sustainable biosecurity funding stream in last night’s Federal Budget, prompting an ultimatum from the National Farmers Federation. Minister for Agriculture Murray Watt said the government was injecting $134.1 million into the biosecurity system to ensure Australia remains free of Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin […]
Earlier this month, the Grain Industry Association of WA (GIWA) released its latest crop production estimates, with 23.1mt the current predicted figure. Click to check the original article.
Rams headed to four states from the Melashdan Dorper and White Dorper ram sale at Tumby Bay on Monday. Click to check the original article.
Every year, more technology becomes available to farmers. Click to check the original article.
Bringing together people from all over the country who seek an adventure and a true Outback challenge while raising funds for a good cause, the 2022 Shitbox Rally saw 250 cars – with teams of two in vehicles worth not more than $1,500 – hit the dusty, dirty and mostly unsealed roads between Queensland and […]