Frost expected to cost millions in lost revenue
Hit-and-miss frost across southern NSW and Victoria has farmers watching and waiting to see how the grain and hay markets react.
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Trade lamb price increases marginally
The National Trade Lamb Indicator has fallen to 784c/kg. See our rolling coverage for averages and the yardings of regional selling centres.
Frost-hit crops given the chop
Farmers have started cutting and baling crops, especially canola and barley, for hay after the devastating frost two weeks ago.
Cattle indicators: Everything you need to know
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator and the National Young Cattle Indicator have both dropped in the past week. See the latest figures.
Farmers welcome spring rain
Farmers are tallying up the rain and say recent falls will boost winter crops. See how much has fallen so far.
‘Killer’ frost cruels NSW winter crops
Some farmers are reporting a 100 per cent crop loss after the frost last week. See how the plummeting temperatures affected growers.
Powerhouse cropping area revises yields down
Western Australian farmers say late-season finishing rain is needed to boost winter crops. See the latest crop projections.
Ouyen farmer shares stockyard design tips
Stock handling and flow were not the only factors considered when an Ouyen farmer designed a new set of cattle yards. Safety was at the forefront of his mind.
Using apps in the yards and the paddock
Farmers are embracing app technology to bid at auction, track the weather and record herd performance data.
Farmers ‘upbeat’ at Henty
Large crowds have flocked to Henty Machinery Field Days in southern NSW for the first two days of the event. See some of the faces in the crowd.
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