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What makes a Cash Cow?

WITH northern Australia home to the majority of the national breeding herd, it's fitting that a research project on an equally epic scale comprising more than 78,000 head is producing some fascinating insights into cattle fertility across Queensland, the Northern Territory and the north-west of Western Australia.

State News

Cotton yield is still king

Comongin, Quilpie, sells for more than $3.1m

Dairies facing more challenges in Qld

Bolton Girls' big Beef success

Just the Trickett for Beef entertainment

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Coles in yoghurt deal

FOR the second week running grocery retailing force Coles has revealed new contract arrangements with Tasmanian producers to lock in supplies for its expanding private label range. 2

Grain industry split on WEA future

GRAINGROWERS are sending mixed messages to Canberra about the future of wheat export marketing arrangements currently being decided in Parliament.

Skins market crash worst in 10 years

WITHDRAWAL of Chinese and eastern European buyers from the skin market has caused the fall in lamb and sheep skin prices of $8 to $10 a head on average, and even up to $20 a head.

Ocean temp made floods worse

ABNORMALLY high ocean temperatures off the coast of northern Australia contributed to the extreme rainfall that flooded three-quarters of Queensland over the summer of 2010-11, scientists report. 6

Is the carbon price right?

Is Australia's carbon price too high compared with other major countries, or will it be all right in the end? 2

Aus, NZ to join World Farmers'

Ruralco joins NFF

Ag fund raises $2b 3

Animal welfare, sustainability focus at vet ...

Incitec fertiliser rejig will pay off: Fazzino

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Tocal Field Days highlights

Outback Barbarians tour the USA

Bunda Station purchase opportunity

Cattle fund seeks $100m

KFC switches to local canola

Rural News Hub

USDA report sparks futures drop
NSW
Bolton Girls' big Beef success
QLD
Producers 'dodge' SA Water
SA
Budget misses ag productivity gains
THERE has been a mixed response to last week's Federal Budget from the WA agricultural industry.
WA
Strong season end for Gippsland dairies
VIC
Flying fox shootings won't be 'free-for-all'
QLD
Lupin growers flogging a dead horse
FARMERS are becoming increasingly convinced they are flogging a dead horse when it comes to growing lupins.
WA
Welfare requirements for abattoirs
Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
NSW

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Opinion >

Ag spared slashing, but still no vision

Swan's song in the key of austerity

‘You don’t know what you got ‘til its gone’ 10

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Metro & Regional >

Big shake-up for The Wiggles

'It is her duty to look good and fit': ...

The Voice sacking triggers The Conspiracy ...

Conservatives want Third World Australia: ...

$1b worth of illicit drugs seized in past ...

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World News >

Militarising Cocos Islands will be betrayal, says former ambassador

Australian found dead in Colombian hotel: ...

EU council attacks Israeli settlements

Ex-Murdoch chief faces phone-hack charges

Canberra 'must pick strategic godfather'

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Poll

Q: Are you pleased with the outcome of the Federal Budget?

Yes, very happy

(7.7%)

Yes, a little bit

(14.5%)

No, not really

(23.7%)

No, not at all

(54.1%)

Total Votes: 545
Poll Date: 07 May, 2012

Local Notices

Leukaemia Foundation Mossman District Branch Airing of the Quilts

19 May 2012

The Mossman District Branch invites you to a Quilts and Craft extravaganza in Mossman on Saturday, 19 May and Sunday, 20 May at the Indoor Sports Centre. Prepare to be amazed by the quilts and ...

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival

27 May 2012

The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is celebrating its 16th anniversary on Sunday 27th May 2012. Entry is free. A dinner dance will be held on Saturday night 26th. The festival is well known for ...

Hannaford Gymkhana and Family Fun Day

23 June 2012

Hannaford Gymkhana and Family Fun Day. Kids Corner, Sheep races, jumping castle, barrel race calcutta, and a new goods auction. Free entry and camping. Horse events start at 8:30am. Contact ...

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