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McDonald's launches a veggie burger

McDonald's launches a veggie burger

McDonald's veggie burger not attempting to pass itself off as beef

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Passenger fares on ferry services to Kangaroo Island are being heavily discounted in an effort to encourage visitors to return to the fire-ravaged island.

Solferino heads to auction

Solferino heads to auction

Solferino will be auctioned by Landmark Harcourts in Emerald on March 6.

Red meat retail price spike not expected

Red meat retail price spike not expected

An immediate sharp spike in retail beef and lamb prices is not expected due to the devastating bushfires.

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Ferry fares discounted to kickstart KI tourism

Passenger fares on ferry services to Kangaroo Island are being heavily discounted in an effort to encourage visitors to return to the fire-ravaged island.

Water, feed costs eat into farmgate price advantage

Water, feed costs eat into farmgate price advantage

Australian farmgate milk prices are at levels not seen since the highs of 2013-14 but feed and water costs continue to hit hip pockets.

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

WITH the ongoing drought and bushfire crisis sparking concerns about hay supplies in coming months, AFIA is calling for a national database to provide better insight into stocks and demand.

Tax relief measures announced for fire-affected communities

Tax relief measures announced for fire-affected communities

THE STATE government have announced further tax relief measures for people affected by bushfires in South Australia, including putting on hold debt collection of Emergency Services Levy debts.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Five road trains of hay have arrived in the Cowell district as farmers battle a tough summer keeping their stock fed.

Water, feed costs eat into farmgate price advantage

Water, feed costs eat into farmgate price advantage

Australian farmgate milk prices are at levels not seen since the highs of 2013-14 but feed and water costs continue to hit hip pockets.

Red meat retail price spike not expected

Red meat retail price spike not expected

An immediate sharp spike in retail beef and lamb prices is not expected due to the devastating bushfires.

Tax relief measures announced for fire-affected communities

Tax relief measures announced for fire-affected communities

THE STATE government have announced further tax relief measures for people affected by bushfires in South Australia, including putting on hold debt collection of Emergency Services Levy debts.

Solferino heads to auction

Solferino heads to auction

Solferino will be auctioned by Landmark Harcourts in Emerald on March 6.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Five road trains of hay have arrived in the Cowell district as farmers battle a tough summer keeping their stock fed.

Russian quotas causing jitters

Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

Clear need for fodder register: AFIA

WITH the ongoing drought and bushfire crisis sparking concerns about hay supplies in coming months, AFIA is calling for a national database to provide better insight into stocks and demand.

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Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Five road trains of hay have arrived in the Cowell district as farmers battle a tough summer keeping their stock fed.

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merryville crowned at Canberra

Merino breeders were complimented on the outstanding display of March-shorn sheep at Canberra

Warrnambool quality shines as steer weaners sell to 334c/kg

Warrnambool quality shines as steer weaners sell to 334c/kg

A top quality penning of steer and heifer weaners came under strong competition at the Warrnambool annual premier weaner sale.

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Russian quotas causing jitters

Russian quotas causing jitters

The threat of Russia curbing wheat exports has made some importers nervous and pushed risk premiums into futures prices.

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

Performance review key to achieving goals

Performance review key to achieving goals

WITH uncontrollable conditions at the forefront of farmers' minds due to the unfolding Australian bushfire crisis, it is important farmers review any controllable factors impacting them on a yearly basis.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

What's been happening around the traps in agribusiness

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If the climate is changing, so must we

If the climate is changing, so must we

The Gauge | Tom Marland says to prevent bushfires you have to understand the landscape and the climate.

Travel subsidy needed to kickstart KI tourism: Labor

Travel subsidy needed to kickstart KI tourism: Labor

The state opposition believes a 30 per cent subsidy on SeaLink fares for the next six months is the best way to encourage people to visit fire-ravaged KI.

Govt announces $11m in SA fire assistance

Govt announces $11m in SA fire assistance

The federal and state government have announced $11 million in fire recovery assistance for SA.

PM rolls out the cash in heavy-hitting bushfire response

PM rolls out the cash in heavy-hitting bushfire response

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dramatically upped his bushfire response for the second time in two days

Curbing climate change vital

Curbing climate change vital

Opposition primary industries spokesperson Eddie Hughes talks about the year that was and his visions for 2020.

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KI rallies for its farmers

KI rallies for its farmers

THE immediate assistance for the Kangaroo Island community has been swift and "overwhelming", but helpers on the island say the recovery effort will take many months and ongoing support will be needed.

Retail campaign assists bush businesses

Retail campaign assists bush businesses

A social media campaign to increase sales in regional stores has turned into a juggernaut, with big benefits for bush retailers, including those in SA.

Seven apps you need in your back pocket

Seven apps you need in your back pocket

Here are a bunch of apps designed to help out farming life.

10 rural Instagram accounts you need to follow

10 rural Instagram accounts you need to follow

Got some spare scrolling time this summer?

Testing ride raises vital funds for sick kids

Testing ride raises vital funds for sick kids

A GROUP of 26 intrepid cyclists have thrown their support behind families with a sick or injured child by riding 1000 kilometres through regional South Australia to raise more than $350,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Sampson ready to educate next gen

Sampson ready to educate next gen

Monarto's Grace Sampson has always loved agriculture, but in recent years, her passion to inspire the next generation to become involved in the industry has grown stronger and stronger.

TOP 10: The most popular Stock Journal stories of 2019

TOP 10: The most popular Stock Journal stories of 2019

As we wrap up another year, let's have a look at the stories that had you clicking throughout 2019.

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Latest grains research revealed at Balaklava

Latest grains research revealed at Balaklava

Outcomes from recent grains research and development will be revealed at a GRDC forum in Balaklava next month.

Yankee Shout brings industry together

Yankee Shout brings industry together

The 86th annual Yankee Shout was held at the Adelaide Oval yesterday.

Agribusiness members converge on Free Eyre project meeting

Agribusiness members converge on Free Eyre project meeting

The Adelaide launch of Free Eyre's Peninsula Ports project was held on Tuesday evening, where the benefits and economics of the project were outlined to about 30 farmers, agribusiness industry members and shareholders.

Rural media accolades to Stock Journal

Rural media accolades to Stock Journal

Stock Journal picked up a few accolades at the recent SA Rural Media Awards.

Watch the action live from the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

Watch the action live from the National Shearing Competition | Video, Photos

See all the action live from the National Shearing and Wool Handling Competition in Dubbo.

Farmers march on Canberra over the MDBP | Live

Farmers march on Canberra over the MDBP | Live

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to "Can the Plan".

Latest Save Our Mates roadshow wraps up

Latest Save Our Mates roadshow wraps up

After the latest roadshow wrapped up last Friday, the Save Our Mates travelling mental health campaign has been highly successful, according to founder and speaker Anthony Hart.

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Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Long-term plan helps businesses thrive

Most agribusiness owners have a longer term vision of what they are trying to achieve. The ones that don't may not be in the game for the long haul.

If the climate is changing, so must we

If the climate is changing, so must we

The Gauge | Tom Marland says to prevent bushfires you have to understand the landscape and the climate.

Advisory boards encourage new ideas

Advisory boards encourage new ideas

In the days of farming as a "lifestyle", the idea of having someone from outside the business giving suggestions and advice was, in the most part, a foreign concept.

Let's get some flaming sense into bushfire control

Let's get some flaming sense into bushfire control

Politicians love declaring national parks but hate spending enough money so they don't become havens for bushfires.

Ongoing drought takes toll on SA producers

Ongoing drought takes toll on SA producers

As Primary Producers SA executive chair Rob Kerin looks back on 2019, he sees a year where drought took its toll on a large number of producers.

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Should KI ferry travel be subsidised? | POLL

Should KI ferry travel be subsidised? | POLL

In the wake of Kangaroo Island's devastating bushfires, Labor wants to see KI ferry travel subsidised by 30pc, while the government has said it will consider all options to encourage tourism.

Is criticism of ScoMo's fire response fair? | POLL

Is criticism of ScoMo's fire response fair? | POLL

In this week's reader poll, we want to know - do you think the recent criticism of Scott Morrison's response to the bushfires is fair, or has the PM been harshly judged for events beyond his control?

Will the dairy code create balance? POLL

Will the dairy code create balance? POLL

A new code of conduct for the dairy industry has been released but will it perform as intended?

Will an ag and environment department work? | POLL

Will an ag and environment department work? | POLL

In cutting down the total number of federal government departments, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has brought agriculture and the environment into the same department. Do you think it's a smart move?

Have you experienced delivery delays this harvest?

Have you experienced delivery delays this harvest?

Long turnaround times at the local silo can be incredibly frustrating at harvest.