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Soggy sale for sheep

The weather finally made an impact on the weekly sale, with Vendors and Agents only able to yard a total of 950 head for...

Panic buying in livestock market?

The weather started to play with the logistics of cattle sale supply and followed on to the sheep and lamb sales this week. The...

$2 million boost to combat Queensland’s feral pig problem

Queensland’s battle against feral pigs is set to receive a $2 million boost, with new funding aimed at reducing the destructive pest population and...

Falls not effecting flow of stock

The markets were still operating as we follow the weather patterns across the state, the Southern Downs has been lucky to see some good...

Weather doesn’t deter market

Agents and vendors combined through the wet climate to present 2485 head to meet the local market. The yarding was a 80/20 split with...

Far and wide stock for firm sale

Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 2908 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The stock was drawn from...

Sale numbers rocket after cyclone

The threat of cyclones and the damage to the markets for a lack of numbers was not seen in this weeks episode as the...

Varroa found in QLD

Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed the preliminary identification of varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in the state for the first time, with initial samples taken from...

Supporting farmers after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced a range of support measures for farming clients affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused severe weather...

Finished article firmly on display

Agents and vendors combined to send a flow of 1146 head to the weekly competition for the sheep and lambs. Lambs topped at $220...

Cyclone plays affect to sale

The cyclone and the weather seemed to try and disrupt every move the stock agents tried; the weekly cattle sale was cancelled on the...

A crafty mix

A Gympie region farming business has developed an innovative way to ensure your paddock's soil health while keeping your livestock fed. Kandanga Farm Store owner...

Activists coordinate series of surprise protests around Warwick

Animal activists have carried out a series of surprise protests in and around Warwick amid ongoing investigations into alleged animal cruelty at a Yangan...

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