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Buckle up for blue ride

Safari suits, chaps, denim jackets or even mankinis ... as long as it’s blue. The Kilkivan Endurance Riders Club will host the inaugural...

Main market increases volume

The main markets increased their volume this week with the cattle numbers increasing as well as sheep and lamb numbers. Pork and poultry...

Lamb and Mutton 60/40 split

Agents and vendors combined to put forward 2070 head for the weekly Sheep and Lamb sale. The market was basically a 60/40 split between...

‘Not a serious response’: Government’s action on fire ant inquiry falls short

The Invasive Species Council says the federal government’s response to the fire ant inquiry is disappointing and seems to miss the point of the...

New Rabbit Board Meets

A new look Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board (DDMRB) met for the first time in Warwick on Friday, 25 October 2024. Appointed on 30...

Lamb numbers dominate the market

Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 1804 head to the weekly Sheep and Lamb sale. The market was dominated with lamb...

Rain and paddock finishing affecting numbers

Sale numbers were back due to a few factors, the rain in some areas and also the lack of paddock finishing for the producers....

New research aims to help farmers manage chronic pain

Farmers are widely regarded as the backbone of the Australian economy, but their demanding work schedules, tough conditions, and long hours can often result...

Start national agriculture day right

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is set to host its annual National Agriculture Day Breakfast on Friday, 15 November 2024. The event, which will...

Growers embark on US trip

A study tour to be held in California this month will give Aussie vegetable growers insight into global innovations and emerging technology to support...

Dry weather sees lighter weight

Rodeo and Campdraft week sees Agents and Vendors yard 1648 head for the local sale, with stock drawn from the Western areas as well...

Nearing the end of selling season

Numerical numbers were very similar as we moved towards the end of the selling season, the weather is still not inspiring confidence with most...

Chinese export ban lifted for John Dee as trade stoush eases

Warwick’s John Dee abattoir can resume selling beef to China as a four-year-long diplomatic trade stoush with Australia’s largest trade partner eases. John Dee and...