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Poll Boonoke ram to Tambo for $17,000

Poll Boonoke ram to Tambo for $17,000

Repeat buyers turned out in force at the Poll Boonoke/Wanganella ram sale

Young ewes reach $390 at PPH&S Pinnaroo sale

Young ewes reach $390 at PPH&S Pinnaroo sale

Pens of 1.5-year-old ewes at the PPH&S Pinnaroo offshears sale on Friday made exorbitant money.

Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

In a family farmhouse in the north west of NSW, many brides' dreams have come true thanks to one of the state's most in demand dressmakers.

Biden's methane pledge watched closely by US cattle industry

Biden's methane pledge watched closely by US cattle industry

The US cattle industry is closely watching President Joe Biden's next steps after he signed a pledge with the European Union to cut global methane emissions by almost a third in less than a decade.

Young ewes reach $390 at PPH&S Pinnaroo sale

Young ewes reach $390 at PPH&S Pinnaroo sale

Pens of 1.5-year-old ewes at the PPH&S Pinnaroo offshears sale on Friday made exorbitant money.

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs will supercharge the development of a multi-billion dollar export industry.

The real race is to develop fake fat, not just fake meat

The real race is to develop fake fat, not just fake meat

There has been an apparent breakthrough in the global race to copy meat in the laboratory.

Lifestyle to sell this dairy farm

Lifestyle to sell this dairy farm

Dairy farms aren't normally sold with 'lifestyle' as the main feature but this Nambrok property has been set up for simple, efficient management.

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Better shearing shed facilities, more opportunities for learners and changes to shearing times could all be factors in building up a more secure shearing work force, Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie has said.

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs will supercharge the development of a multi-billion dollar export industry.

Biden's methane pledge watched closely by US cattle industry

Biden's methane pledge watched closely by US cattle industry

The US cattle industry is closely watching President Joe Biden's next steps after he signed a pledge with the European Union to cut global methane emissions by almost a third in less than a decade.

Lifestyle to sell this dairy farm

Lifestyle to sell this dairy farm

Dairy farms aren't normally sold with 'lifestyle' as the main feature but this Nambrok property has been set up for simple, efficient management.

Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

In a family farmhouse in the north west of NSW, many brides' dreams have come true thanks to one of the state's most in demand dressmakers.

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Addressing the challenge of securing shearers

Better shearing shed facilities, more opportunities for learners and changes to shearing times could all be factors in building up a more secure shearing work force, Australian Wool Innovation chairman Jock Laurie has said.

Dublin saleyard road safety upgrades complete

Dublin saleyard road safety upgrades complete

UPGRADES to the entrance of the South Australian Livestock Exchange and Carslake Road have been completed, as part of the $11 million Dublin Saleyard Access Upgrade.

Industry ready to seize sustainability opportunities

Industry ready to seize sustainability opportunities

Rather than seeing sustainability accreditation as a burden, the grains industry should be set to grab new chances it presents.

The real race is to develop fake fat, not just fake meat

The real race is to develop fake fat, not just fake meat

There has been an apparent breakthrough in the global race to copy meat in the laboratory.

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Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Kirkardy avocado orchard makes $4.17 million | Video

Bellthorpe district avocado orchard Kirkaldy has sold at a Ray White Rural auction for $4.17 million.

Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Neighbours buy Aratula irrigation properties | Video

Baloo and Gwingana - two top irrigation properties in the Aratula district - have sold to neighbouring landholders.

Flashback Friday - Jan/Feb 1964

Flashback Friday - Jan/Feb 1964

In the first two months of 1964, the Angulong Angus stud at Delamere held a reduction sale, while skeleton weed was discovered on a Port Vincent property.

Agribusiness

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More land purchased for Cape Hardy port project

More land purchased for Cape Hardy port project

EPCBH has purchased 400 acres next to the Cape Hardy Multi-User Port Precinct.

Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Buoyant times on-farm create critical formative era

Time ripe for succession planning as farmer sentiment surges

Hard work helps create long-lasting legacies

Hard work helps create long-lasting legacies

Looking through a present-day lens back into history, it's easy to identify businesses or individuals that have left a legacy.

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Milk's modern marketing effort misses those old ad good time vibes

Where are those clever marketing campaigns and good vibes which gave milk the advertising oomph it needs today?

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Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs revealed

Seven national hydrogen hubs will supercharge the development of a multi-billion dollar export industry.

Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

Tasmanian government takes new direction for salmon industry

The Tasmanian government will place an immediate 12-month moratorium on offshore salmon farm expansion before it stops granting new leased areas in the state from January 1, 2023.

Biden calls for global methane cuts

Biden calls for global methane cuts

US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to join the United States and European Union in a pledge to cut methane emissions.

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

'Matter of life or death': Telecommunications issues to be voiced

Regional communities encouraged to share their views on phone and internet coverage issues.

Australia in nuclear sub deal with UK, US

Australia in nuclear sub deal with UK, US

Australia will build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a landmark security pact.

Life & Style

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Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

Unbridled passion: Magic of weddings created in Gurley

In a family farmhouse in the north west of NSW, many brides' dreams have come true thanks to one of the state's most in demand dressmakers.

Rural media stalwarts given RMC Icon honour

Rural media stalwarts given RMC Icon honour

Two trailblazers in the SA rural media scene, Liz Harfull and John Illsley, have been recognised for their tireless efforts across their careers.

Life lessons learned in 'world's largest classroom'

Life lessons learned in 'world's largest classroom'

For bush families, remote learning been a normal part of life for seven decades, with the School of the Air turning 70 this year.

Beyond Words Counselling shows healing power of horses |PHOTOS

Beyond Words Counselling shows healing power of horses |PHOTOS

Counsellor Elle Petersen and her horses are helping both adults and children learn great life lessons and also open up during therapy. Her business, Beyond Words Counselling, has relocated to Naracoorte.

Barr destined for career with working dogs

Barr destined for career with working dogs

Pinnaroo-based dog breeder and trainer Peter Barr knew from an early age that'd he make his hobby a career.

Survivor tipped to be filmed in Charters Towers

Survivor tipped to be filmed in Charters Towers

Speculation is rife in the Gold City and on social media that Charters Towers has been chosen as the next destination to host the Australian Survivor television series.

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Charity Luncheon to raise funds for Dolly's Dream

Katherinites will have the chance to put their glad rags on while also raising money for charity at the Dreaming Under the Sun Luncheon this weekend.

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Staying ahead of herbicide resistance

Staying ahead of herbicide resistance

Herbicide-resistant ryegrass in canola is providing an ever-present challenge to farmers to keep on top of.

SA young women get set for Country to Canberra virtual event

SA young women get set for Country to Canberra virtual event

Two rural SA women have won Country to Canberra's annual Leadership Competition, for their impressive entries about ways females can empower one another and their communities in times of change.

Tourism vouchers again up for grabs

Tourism vouchers again up for grabs

Two more rounds of the Great State voucher scheme are being offered.

Robotic milking myths busted

Robotic milking myths busted

There is an expectation that robotic dairy installations will increase in the next couple of years.

ICPA federal conference gets new date

ICPA federal conference gets new date

The event will be back later this year after it was postponed in July.

Field days focus on deep ripping in tough season

Field days focus on deep ripping in tough season

Three MSF field days will be held in SA over the coming weeks, with a focus on deep ripping.

Graziers to talk perinatal depression online

Graziers to talk perinatal depression online

A 'Walk with Me' talk next month addresses the impact of isolation among farming families.

Opinion

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Life lessons learned in 'world's largest classroom'

Life lessons learned in 'world's largest classroom'

For bush families, remote learning been a normal part of life for seven decades, with the School of the Air turning 70 this year.

AgriFutures looks to the skies and beyond for innovation ideas

AgriFutures looks to the skies and beyond for innovation ideas

AgriFutures Australia is working with farmers to trial technology solutions to common issues.

Native birds can be encouraged with construction of simple nesting areas

Native birds can be encouraged with construction of simple nesting areas

Comment: Get a dry nesting site set up for native bird species this spring.

Cattle grazier questions government preparedness for second harvest in pandemic

Cattle grazier questions government preparedness for second harvest in pandemic

COMMENT: The biggest manageable threat to this year's harvest is politics.

Letters to the editor - August 26

Letters to the editor - August 26

See who's been writing into the Stock Journal this week.

Horses

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Birdsville races postponed to next year

Birdsville races postponed to next year

Organisers say they made the difficult decision in response to the ongoing border situation.

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Fountain of Youth sale prices improve on back of solid demand for quality performance horses.

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Will ag reach its $100b target? | POLL

Will ag reach its $100b target? | POLL

The value of Australia's annual agricultural production is tipped to exceed $70b for the first time - but will the rapid growth last?

Should Merino breeders use ASBVs more? | POLL

Should Merino breeders use ASBVs more? | POLL

Sheep consultant Jason Trompf says more stud and commercial Merino breeders needed to embrace Australian Sheep Breeding Values.

Have your say on border restrictions | POLL

Have your say on border restrictions | POLL

Eighteen months into the coronavirus pandemic, transporters and cross-border community members are still being caught out by unexpected restriction changes or confusing directives.

Is Twiggy's attack on beef processors fair? | POLL

Is Twiggy's attack on beef processors fair? | POLL

ANDREW 'Twiggy' Forrest has angered the local beef industry, after claiming the whole of the beef processing industry in Australia and worldwide "really don't have great standards when it comes to the final 50 metres of an animal's life".

Is more nuclear consultation needed? | POLL

Is more nuclear consultation needed? | POLL

Resources Minister Keith Pitt has confirmed Napandee, owned by the Baldock family, is his preferred site for a nuclear waste dump, but more consultation will be conducted before the decision is made official.