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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

Bolton Girls' big Beef success

Flying fox shootings won't be 'free-for-all'

Time again to crown Sausage King

Richmond butcher's sausage 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.

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.

Sheep breeders ignore genetic tools

JAMES Rowe, CEO of Australia's leading sheep research body, says many producers are ignoring management and genetic tools with the potential to significantly lift the productivity and ... 2

Ruralco joins NFF

RURAL services company Ruralco has joined the National Farmers' Federation (NFF) as a full associate member.

Ag fund raises $2b

A NEW company, TIAA-CREF Global Agriculture LLC, has completed a raising of $US2 billion to be invested in farmland in the United States, Australia and Brazil. 1

Incitec fertiliser rejig will pay off: Fazzino

Processors weigh up carbon costs

Gunns boss to follow on

Ex-Gunns chairman's hearing in October

Animal welfare, sustainability focus at vet ...

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Tocal Field Days highlights

Bunda Station purchase opportunity

Cattle fund seeks $100m

KFC switches to local canola

Live ex cyber watch

Rural News Hub

USDA report sparks futures drop
NSW
Cotton yield is still king
QLD
Community angst over DPI closures
VIC
Budget misses ag productivity gains
THERE has been a mixed response to last week's Federal Budget from the WA agricultural industry.
WA
Committee split on CSG
ONE of the seven-member NSW Upper House Committee members appointed to probe the impact of coal seam gas (CSG) in the State is opposed to the committee’s own recommendations.
NSW
Vic leading cattle emission research
VIC
Bolton Girls' big Beef success
QLD
Clare Valley winery wins top bottle
SA

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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 >

Police break up eastern suburbs drug ring

Sydney drug raid turns up exotic reptiles

Paralysed woman uses mind to move robotic arm

Gossip mags caught behind as Clarke says 'I ...

Marilyn's plastered about town but Nicole's ...

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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 ...

Winton Camel Races

21 July 2012

The Winton Camel Races will be held at the Winton Showgrounds on Saturday the 21st July, 2012. The programme comprises eight races including the Camel Plate and Camel Cup. A bookie will be on ...

Gold Fever Festival - Gold Fever Le Tour and Fun Run

11 August 2012

The Annual, Gold Fever Le Tour includes Weir Rd Time Trials starting at 9am, Criterium at Lissner Park at 12pm till 5pm, and Sunday Memorial Ride back to Townsville from Lissner Park at 6:30am. ...

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