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Nikki Reynolds has worked in the media for 27 years and is interested in agribusiness and rural affairs. She joined The Weekly Times in 2022 as business editor.

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Brocklesby NSW, AUSTRALIA - Daily Telegraph - April 11th, 2023:Justin Everitt farmer from Brocklesby NSW.Grain producers are looking forward to politics being taken out of their industry and some producers are already beginning to think about increasing the size of their barley crops now that China appears to be open for business once moreBYLINE - Simon Dallinger

Push for port code to tackle costs and bottlenecks

Farmers and industry leaders are pushing for reforms to the Wheat Port Code, saying sweeping changes are needed and the code should be mandatory.

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FOCUS: Roy Hamilton CroppingRoy Hamilton on his cropping farm at Rand NSW. PICTURED: Roy Hamilton CroppingPicture: Zoe Phillips

Where the rain fell in January

Rain has been scarce in a lot of places in Victoria at the start of 2025, but one region has been fortunate. We break down the best totals.

Livestock

Overseas interest boosts market for medium-micron wool

Medium-micron wool prices have risen as global market boosts Australian sales. See what happened at the auctions this week.

Weather

Farmers brace for hot spell

Temperatures are set to climb even higher from Saturday. See where some of the hottest places will be.

Livestock

Auctioneer Paul Dooley of Tamworth pictured with Ross Milne of Elders during the Yarram Park sale. Picture: Nicole Cleary

Your guide to the autumn bull buying season

Seedstock producers are optimistic for this year’s bull sales after strong prices for weaners. And some will be offering more than last year.

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Water bombing aircraft have been called to a large fire at Carrathool in the NSW Riverina. Picture: NSW RFS

Evacuation extends for Grampians

A fire is burning out of control at Carrathool in southern NSW, while more residents near the Grampians must leave. See the latest updates on the fires.

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26 AUGUST 2024. GIlgandra graincorp. Picture: Natalie Salloum

List: Grain and oilseed prices

Canola prices have increased to $830/tonne in Victoria and wheat is tracking higher at $351/tonne. See how grain and oilseed prices are performing this week.

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Harvest of canola at Bruce and Heather Talbot's property in Western Australia. Picture: Supplied

Canola growers weigh high prices against dry conditions

Canola prices are at the best levels in five years, but dry conditions are making farmers cautious about planting. Many are waiting for rain before making sowing decisions.

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Dry cotton crop on Rosemary and Paul Nankivell's property Yarraman on the Liverpool Plains. Supplied.

Warm weather boosts crops, but water prices climb

Warm weather is benefiting rice and cotton crops in NSW and northern Victoria, but rising water prices also loom.

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Poppy crop crop at Moriarty. PICTURE CHRIS KIDD

Tassie poppies on the cusp of harvest

Poppy growers on the Apple Isle are about to start harvesting. See how the state’s 6000ha crop is holding up.

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