Fiona Simson signs off as NFF president after seven years
The Liverpool Plains farmer led the peak agricultural body for seven years, through a period of great change, record droughts and record seasons. Click to check the original article.
Cattle prices lower on weaker demand
USDA’s latest “Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook” reported that the weighted-average price in September for feeder steers weighing 750–800 pounds at the Oklahoma City National Stockyards was $255.39/cwt., an increase of $6.65/cwt. from August and nearly $82.00/cwt. higher than September 2022. In the first two sales in October, feeder steers were steady at about $250.50/cwt., […]
Lack of rain has the 2024 sorghum crop at bottom end of production | The Land
The canola market has been in general decline over the last eight weeks, and again, many asking why. With a NSW crop much smaller than last year, there is a belief that values should be trending in the opposite direction. On paper, there should still be an exportable surplus through NSW, and with that market […]
Range Beef Cow Symposium to bring educational opportunities to Colorado
Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences is hosting the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium, December 13 – 14, at The Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The biennial symposium, sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and Animal Science Departments of Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of Wyoming, […]
Red Angus announces new director of commercial marketing
Kelly Smith has been named the director of commercial marketing for the Red Angus Association of America. In this role, Smith will lead the advancement of RAAA commercial marketing and value-added programs. Smith brings a wealth of industry expertise, with more than 35 years of experience in animal nutrition. He has worked in various […]
All we are saying is give fleece a chance
Wool month is the time to consider sleeping in bedding sourced from a local flock, says Giles Kime. Woolroom offers duvets, pillows and mattresses made from wool shorn from flocks at Chatsworth, Derbyshire. The delightful Goodens Gold, an award-winning ale, is made at the Flower Pots brewery five minutes from where we live. On the […]
See what the Channel Country Ladies Day served up at Bedourie | Queensland Country Life
“There are now hundreds of women across regional Queensland who are back home, reflecting on their weekend, each who’ve had a chance to relax, try their hand at something new, got in a shopping fix, listened to some inspiring speakers, done something creative, and have walked away feeling refreshed.” Click to check the original article.
Beef Australia 2024 stud beef nominations draw closer
NOMINATIONS for entries in stud beef competitions at next year’s Beef Australia 2024 event in Rockhampton next May are opening soon. Up to 30 beef breeds representing a vast spectrum of British, European, Bos Indicus, Sanga and tropically-adapted genetics are expected to compete during the two-day stud beef judging extravaganza. The Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud […]
A ‘country house in London’ for sale in Hampstead, complete with quirky murals
Located in one of London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, this Grade II-listed property could set you back £11,000,000 — and that’s before you revamp it. After the best of both worlds? You may just find it with Frognal Rise House, a rare opportunity to own ‘a country house in London’. But you’ll need deep pockets. Set over […]
McTaggarts host grand Elders catch up
The McTaggarts welcomed EPEA members to a barbecue lunch under sunny spring skies. Click to check the original article.
Bega's brands bouncing, but costs and global outlook are hurting
Bega Group is “streamlining” its international sales and local milk processing operations to focus on its branded grocery and dairy products. Click to check the original article.
NCC Brahman sale delivers value buying at on-property sale
At least 70 per cent of lots sold for $10,000 or less at NCC’s annual on-property bull and female sale at Inverrio, Duaringa, on Tuesday. Click to check the original article.