Farm Weekly
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Working dogs tested in national titles
Aoidh Doyle and Whisper Snip, Victoria, won both the Australian Yard Dog Championship and The National Kelpie Field Trial Championship (pictured). This is the first time this has occurred with the same combination.
Belinda Morrissy • 1hr ago
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Great Southern to host agronomy showcase
Dr Ben Biddulph, (second from left), on a scouting trip to Albany for the agronomy conference with Agronomy Australia executive officer Dr Sue Knights (left), treasurer Dr Sarita Bennett, secretary Dr Andrew Fletcher and executive support Jemma Brown.
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Drop in money for processing cattle hard to explain but likely now shifting
Shan Goodwin
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The heavy steer indicator has dropped significantly in the past month but is now showing a slight turnaround. Source MLA.
Scholarships to benefit regional students
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GMA Garnett Groups Kalvin Ryan-Holmes and Leanne Scally, with scholarship recipient Jane Barndon (centre).
Small amount of optimism in southern area
Belinda Morrissy
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Ben Creek posted this photo on the Farm Weekly Facebook page last week with the caption Started 20th on pasture and lupins. A nice cool drop from the heavens would be lovely #plant24 South of Boyup Brook/Mayanup.

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Property
FarmBuy Real Estate
Grazing property with real estate potential hits $2.5m at auction
Mark Phelps • 2hrs ago
A 198 hectare grazing property with real estate potential has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $2.5 million. Picture supplied
Clash over land use as Mallee mine hearings end
Chris McLennan
Harvesting under way on the Cannie Ridge in the southern Mallee. Picture from Kerrie Cunning.

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Clash over land use as Mallee mine hearings end
Harvesting under way on the Cannie Ridge in the southern Mallee. Picture from Kerrie Cunning.
Chris McLennan
Great Southern to host agronomy showcase
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Dr Ben Biddulph, (second from left), on a scouting trip to Albany for the agronomy conference with Agronomy Australia executive officer Dr Sue Knights (left), treasurer Dr Sarita Bennett, secretary Dr Andrew Fletcher and executive support Jemma Brown.
Small amount of optimism in southern area
Belinda Morrissy
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Ben Creek posted this photo on the Farm Weekly Facebook page last week with the caption Started 20th on pasture and lupins. A nice cool drop from the heavens would be lovely #plant24 South of Boyup Brook/Mayanup.
Machinery
Case IH rewards excellence across national dealer network with annual awards
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Larwoods Ag director Mathew East is congratulated by CNH managing director for Australia and New Zealand Brandon Stannett and CNH business director - agriculture ANZ Aaron Bett on winning the Case IH Dealer of the Year award for one to two branches. Picture supplied
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Harvestaire pivots to big export market
Rhys Tarling
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Mitchel Findley-Keskinen wielding a top sieve for either a Case or New Holland header.
Controversy over backing for high-priced electric 'ute'
Chris McLennan
The electric Ford F-150 Lightning has arrived in Australia. Picture: Ford.
Sheep & Goats
Chinese processor calls for universal wool packaging standards
The need for universal wool packaging was raised at the recent IWTO Congress. FILE PHOTO.
Victoria Nugent
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Producers seek more government support
Tamara Hooper
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Esperance farmer David Vandenberghe speaks with growers and industry at the 2024 ASHEEP & BEEF Autumn Field Day.
Second highest quarter for sheep transfers
Brooke Littlewood
West to east sheep transfers reached the second highest quarter one levels on record this year.
Agribusiness
Elders picks former Wallaby and investment banker for board team
Former Wallabies rugby union talent, Damien Frawley, signs with Elders. File photo.
Andrew Marshall
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TPG and Optus sign $1.6bn mobile network sharing deal set to shake-up regional communications
Jason Gregory
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TPG and Optus sign 11-year mobile network sharing deal set to shake regional communications.
Woolnorth's massive dairy operation shrunk to half its size before sale
Chris McLennan
Tasmania's Woolnorth dairy operation still has substantial land and dairy assets despite the recent farm sales. File picture.
Politics
Pensioner travel card value to increase
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Transregional bus. Picture via Public Transport Authority.
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Bonza in turmoil as regional airline cancels flights nationwide
Jason Gregory
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All Bonza services have been "temporarily suspended". Picture supplied.
Firearms bill a wolf in sheep's clothing
Rick Mazza, Former Agricultural Region Mlc
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Former Agricultural Region MLC Rick Mazza believes there is a minefield of unintended consequences within the State governments toughened firearm stance.
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My Dad's old paddock book... sufficient for its day. But what are the 'must haves' of livestock systems in the digital era?
Although handwritten paddock books were sufficient in the past, modern livestock management systems require digital records. Picture supplied
Scott Ferguson
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Rural setting a big drawcard
Scots student Angus Bauer, Tambo, has quickly settled in at the Darling Downs school. Picture supplied
Journey to generational bred Charbrays has proven a success
Georgia Cameron
Huntington Charbrays, Matt Welsh with Charbray bulls ready for display at Beef Week. Picture supplied
Inspiring young women for 132 years at RGGS
The school's executive team of Clair Applewaite, Stacey McCarthy, Dr John Fry, principal, Kara Krehlik, Sammy Cobon, and Kasey Mitchell. Picture supplied
RaboResearch insights direct from the US at Rockhampton for Beef 2024
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Rabobank's team of world-leading RaboResearch analysts will be at Beef 24. Picture supplied
Rural Life
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FWFWW Ep9: Paint, pineapples, ponies and parental guidance recommended
The lads get to choose a date "designed" by their ladies, plus a new farmer comes to town... sort of.
Ashley Walmsley • 4m ago
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Farmer Joe locks his girls in the chook pen until they can figure out who has the best chance. Actually, they are just collecting eggs and having a peck at each other. Picture supplied
FWFWW Episode 8: It's draining time with Doctor Sheep
Julia Wythes
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Doctor Sheep has arrived to drain the sheep. Picture by Channel 7
Dairy
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Woolnorth's stunning location featured in video to attract buyers
Chris McLennan
The north-west Tasmanian coast is pounded by the Roaring Forties and is said to enjoy the cleanest air in the world. Pictures and video from Nutrien Harcourts.
Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm
Managing risk: Dairy farmer Jade Clymo with his son Fynn and their new Entegra barn. Picture: Supplied
Studstock
Droughtie society unveils new $50k national bull sale incentive
Ben Harden
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The Droughtmaster society has unveiled a new and unique slot auction style concept that will be introduced at this year's National Bull Sale in September. Picture: Lucy Kinbacher
Travelling 4458km is nothing when it comes to exhibiting at Beef
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Harry and Denyss Alers are travelling from WA to Beef2024. Picture: supplied
Special Features
Cattle market upside tipped for later in the year
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Bank analysts are tipping a lift in cattle prices towards the end of the year. Picture by Karen Bailey.
Mixed rainfall impacts supply and demand at sheep and lamb markets
Leann Dax
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Colin and Adam Black, Caltowie, SA, were having a look at sale conditions at Mount Pleasant, SA, last month. Picture by Kiara Stacey