In total, more than 100 nominations from across Australia and New Zealand were received for this year’s award program, with finalists competing in six different categories, including Agriculture Service Technician of the Year, Construction & Forestry Service Technician of the Year, Turf Service Technician of the Year, Service Apprentice of the Year, Parts Technician of […]
The Bradford family, Hillcroft Farms UltraWhite stud, Popanyinning, exhibited the supreme Australian cleanskin exhibit ram or ewe at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show at Bendigo, Victoria, last week. With the ram were interbreed judges Paul Routley (left), Almondvale Poll Merino and White Suffolk studs, Urana, New South Wales, Brendan Mansbridge, Brooklyn Park Poll Dorset […]
Two highly prized Brisbane Valley breeder blocks are headed to auction. Click to check the original article.
Pictured at the Townsville Sugar Terminal are, back from left, Serg Pagotto, Noel Mitchell, Simon Hood (Wilmar), Anthony Contzonis, Jordan Mio and Trent Mio. Front from left are: Lyn Mitchell, Annalea Matthews, Jarrod Dal Santo, Carter Dal Santo, Alex Dal Santo, Jimmy Hayllor, Caitlin Mio and Wilmar’s Yolanda Hansen. Picture: Wilmar Click to check the […]
An unreserved clearing sale will be held following the sale of the Roma district property Brolga. Click to check the original article.
In response to Labor’s commitment to an independent ag commissioner, Mr Martin said: “At the moment, there’s a lot of talk about supporting farmers, but in the halls of government the impact of environmental priorities, urban expansion and infrastructure on rural land is not being addressed.” Click to check the original article.
On the supply side, the USDA’s latest forecast is for further decline in wheat production in Ukraine (down two million tonnes from last forecast), Argentina (down 0.5 million tonnes) and the European Union (down two million tonnes). On the upside for production, increases from last forecast were reported in Canada (up one million tonnes), the […]
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
North West Hospital and Health Service is encouraging the community to take regular check-ups at Mount Isa Sexual Health. Click to check the original article.
The Queensland Outback men and women’s teams were selected at a Muster Carnival held at Longreach in mid-June, with players selected from Mount Isa, Longreach, Ilfracombe, Alpha, Barcaldine, Blackall, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Mitchell, St George, Chinchilla, Roma, Muckadilla and Wallumbilla gaining selection. Click to check the original article.
It has Australian Sheep Breeding Values of -0.26 for birthweight, 7.16 weaning weight, 10.86 post weaning weight, 1.11 post weaning eye muscle depth, 0.14 number of lambs weaned, 1.71 lean meat yield, -1.27 intra muscular fat, along with a TCP index of 126.89 and a MCP index of 138.65. Click to check the original article.
The Central Highlands has once again delivered some of Queensland best produce at its Farm to Fine Dining event in Brisbane. Click to check the original article.