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Strong livestock prices provide relief for drought-affected farmers, says NSW Farmers Association

Resilient beef and sheep prices have provided a dose of relief for many farming enterprises amidst a severe drought across most of eastern Australia.

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NLIS tags are a must

As lambing season gets under way in Victoria, producers are reminded to ensure they are compliant with National Livestock Identification System sheep and goat requirements.

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Workshop makes sense for producers

Livestock producers around Mansfield are invited to attend a free workshop that will address key tips and tools to manage livestock health and biosecurity.

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National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

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Locals dominate at Strong Wool Fair in Benalla

Yarrawonga’s Esdale Lincoln Stud has taken out top honours at the 32nd Annual Strong Wool Sheep and Wool Fair, awarded Supreme Champion Interbreed Exhibit.

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Risk warning for stock feed

Livestock producers who are using alternative feed sources as a strategy to manage dry seasonal conditions are urged to be aware of potential risks.

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Conditions will be key

With the Australian cattle herd at a 20-year low, this year’s beef market will be heavily influenced by seasonal conditions, with a strong upside if seasons improve, according to a new industry report.

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Seeking to inspire

Northern Victorian agriculture educator Leon Carter does not just want students to become good farm workers; he wants to inspire them to be community leaders.

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Fence funding

South Australia’s decades-old dog fence is set for a $25million upgrade under a re-elected Coalition government.

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Be on lookout for lead

Do you know what is laying around on your property that could be toxic to your livestock?

Jeff Cave
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Brumby DNA twist

DNA testing will be used in the fight to save the Barmah brumbies, with supporters saying new analysis proves the horses are a unique breed.

Alana Christensen
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Keep an eye on cancer signs

Eye cancer, a tumour on the eyelid or eyeball, is the most common form of cancer in cattle, and in the early stages can be mis-identified as pink-eye.

Jeff Cave
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Success at Sydney show for Yambuna stud

Yambuna stud Redgums Red Angus has tasted success on its first trip to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning Champion Interbreed Bull last Monday.

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Lamb sale helps hospital appeal

The Ogden family from Wanalta has once again dug deep to support the Royal Children’s Hospital, donating 10 lambs for sale last week.

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Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

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Wool test detects pregnancy

Researchers from Western Sydney University have found a new, non-invasive way to detect pregnancy in Merino sheep through the analysis of reproductive hormones in wool.

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Merino field day

Merino studs from across Victoria will compete for an inaugural and exclusive state title at Marnoo, east of Horsham in the state’s west, in August.

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Processors bracing for pain

Australia’s meat processing industry is bracing for further hardship as the impact of natural disasters continues to send shockwaves through the supply chain.

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Undera footballer hospitalised with brain bleed

An Undera footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town last Saturday.

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Echuca mother charged with murder walks free

THE Echuca mother charged over her daughter’s death in 2008 has walked free from court. Tania Walker, 35, charged with child homicide of 23-month-old Angela Bannister, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates Court on Tuesday for a bail application which...

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Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

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2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

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