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Wool and carcass trait leader in Merino trial

A NSW Merino ram has left its mark on an interstate sire evaluation trial with dominant results for both carcass and wool traits.

Live export trade now far removed from 2011 crisis

Significant improvements have been made in animal welfare but there is more work to do to satisfy critics, according to the Australian Livestock Exporters Council.

Northern Beef Business Mentoring Program launched

Northern cattle producers are invited to sign up to a new program aimed to help them enhance their business with the support of a mentor and other like-minded producers.

Dairy and grain drive downturn in rural confidence

A dry start to autumn in much of the country – coupled with challenges hanging over the dairy industry – have taken their toll on the nation’s rural confidence levels.

Store cattle market to move with seasonal average

There is potential for the store cattle market to move with the seasonal average over coming months.

NH Foods Australia’s premium Oakey Angus Reserve branded beef product claimed first place in the grain fed class at the 2016 Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Branded Beef Competition.

Longreach Limousin female sale tops at $18,500

Longreach Limousins of Marulan,NSW hit a high of $18,500 at its 6th Production Sale for Lot 44, purchased by Annette Tynan of Birubi Limousins, Wagga Wagga.

Western Meat Packers pay $30,000 for smokey hay bale

Western Meat Packers Group has paid a probable world record $30,000 for a round bale of hay when WMPG Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Fuda, made the winning bid at a charity auction at Harvey.

Wagyu Australia to run AuctionsPlus bi-monthly sale

A special Wagyu-only online AuctionsPlus bi-monthly sale run by the Australian Wagyu Association will focus on high quality identifiable commercial Wagyu cattle.

Marcus Oldham invites nominations for beef industry award

Marcus Oldham College and the Australian Beef Industry Foundation (ABIF) are inviting nominations for the 2016 Merial Howard W Yelland Beef Industry Award.

Healthy farm dam workshops for improved water quality

‘Mess is best’ – that’s the secret to a healthy farm dam according to Alison Elvin, farmer and rural educator.

Nominations sought for VFF Livestock President position

THE Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on passionate agriculture advocates to fill several key positions in its executive.