‘I converted the whole business’
Old sheep feeding trailers, interstate agistment and flipping a business has helped a Mortlake beef producer James Knight navigate drought.
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Lamb prices are sky high. Here’s how it happened
Lambs prices are the talk of the town after new records were set at saleyards in Victoria and NSW, as bread and butter producer reap the rewards.
Season countdown: Compare dairy prices
Opening prices are changing by the day with processors stepping up as supply tightens. Here’s the latest prices in an easy-to-read table.
Drought task force announces new freight network, kangaroo control
New drought assistance plans have been revealed for southwest Victoria, while contractors say sourcing cereal hay is becoming “impossible”.
Fierce bidding for feeder cattle at Leongatha
Farmers’ winter punts have paid off today with fierce bidding from interstate buyers, ahead of a possible shortage in spring-drop calves.
A young farmer’s triumph in future-proofing
Shepparton’s Travis Georgopoulos says farming with his family is a career highlight, alongside winning a top apple and pear industry award.
Dairy farmers upgrade to ‘all the bells and whistles’
Hedley farmer Lisa Vening was happy with her technology 10 years ago. She’s since installed robots, a “manure vacuum” and significantly cut labour.
‘Best price I’ve ever got’: Extra-heavy lamb hits $520
Extra-heavy lambs sold close to the national record this week with a standout hitting $520 at Goulburn in NSW. Could this signal a new high for the market?
Peak body calls for beef levy review
Farmers say a review into the beef cattle levy is “long overdue”, with one producer calling for more investment to strategic policy development.
New rain set to lift cattle market
New rain is expected to lift cattle prices and slow supply as farmers continue to offload stock to protect their businesses.
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