Wet conditions shifts Elken Downs auction to October 19
Elken Downs will now be auctioned by Ray White Rural in Gunnedah on October 19. Click to check the original article.
Benefits of live exports to northern Australia quantified
Australia’s live cattle export trade contributes $1.4 billion to the national economy and employs 6,573 people, with more than 80 percent of direct value being contributed by northern Australia. The region also contributes 74 percent of the farm gate value of the trade. A new report commissioned by research bodies LiveCorp and Meat & […]
Weroona delivers crops, lambs and cattle | The Land
Improvements include a quality set of 150 head capacity steel cattle yards, 400 head capacity sheep yards, a two stand raised board shearing shed incorporated in a 18x12m shed with three phase power, a 24x12m hay shed, workshop, a stable complex, and a 110 tonne silo. Click to check the original article.
Dartmouth Dam spilling
Dartmouth Dam spilling for the first time in 26 years. Click to check the original article.
Bloat risk lowers as spring pastures strike
AS CONSTANT rain continues to fall across large parts of New South Wales and Queensland, spring pastures seem to be striking and moderating the number of bloat cases in both regions. A cold and wet winter raised some concerns about a heightened bloat risk this spring in Southern NSW and Victoria. Bloat often occurs when […]
Even more petrol price pain is imminent
Higher petrol prices are looming with the end of the fuel excise cut. Click to check the original article.
Clermont vet calls final race after more than three decades trackside at Twin Hills meet
An equine enthusiast, race calling legend and much loved Clermont veterinarian has left the announcer’s box for the final time. Click to check the original article.
Outgoing GrainGrowers boss excited about new future | Farm Weekly
There was also a change for the GrainGrowers National Policy Group (NPG) where, rather than only being permitted to serve two consecutive terms of three years, NPG members may serve up to three consecutive terms of three years, to allow for “longer term engagement and retention of corporate knowledge, as well as alignment with director […]
Kay’s Cuts: Little relief in sight in US drought
A monthly column written for Beef Central by US meat and livestock industry commentator Steve Kay, publisher of US Cattle Buyers Weekly DROUGHT continues to afflict the US cattle and beef industry. Significant rains in Texas recently alleviated pasture conditions there, but they have only got worse in many parts of […]
Weekly rainfall update + rain outlook 28 September 2022
A LOW-PRESSURE system developed off the south-eastern Queensland coast on the 22nd, with onshore flow bringing locally intense rainfall to coastal areas, much of it falling in 3 hours on the evening of the 22nd. Weekly totals of 50–100 mm were recorded over the New South Wales Northern Rivers District and parts of south-eastern Queensland, with […]
Roma sale 27 Sep 2022: Heifer highlight
Yarding 5400 Change -700 Numbers dipped to 5,400 head at Roma this week. Cattle were mostly drawn from local areas including two feature consignments of medium weight yearling heifers. Overall quality was good and additional buyers from NSW and the Central Highlands helped keep the market strong to slightly dearer for the quality penned. Light […]
Tattykeel Australian White ram sets $240,000 record
Tattykeel Australian White stud has just smashed its own record, selling a ram for a mind-boggling $240,000. Click to check the original article.