Queensland Country Life
Saturday, May 4, 2024
People of Beef: Beef 88 winners to return to show ring
Rob Sinnamon reflects on his time at Beef events. Picture: File
Isabella Hanson • 33m ago
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Elders reveals imminent sale of Gin Gin saleyard complex
Elders announced in January they would be ceasing cattle auctions at their Gin Gin saleyard complex. Picture: Elders
Ellouise Bailey
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Senate committee will not receive container levy legal advice
Jason Gregory
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A Senate inquiry must report on the biosecurity protection levy without seeing the govenrment's container levy legal advice. File photo.
Study on PFAS in livestock on farms using biosolids
Judith Maizey
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Dr Shervin Kabiri of the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine with soil samples. Picture: supplied
Louis Dreyfus ignores Olam's big price offer for Namoi shares
Andrew Marshall
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Namoi Cotton's share price has jumped after Olam's latest bid offer. File photo.
Date given for reopening of Peak Downs Highway 'not good enough'
Belyando Produce owner Nick Manly and manager Daniel Allen are among those severely impacted by the highway closure. Picture: Supplied
Sally Gall
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Turf business denies fire ants were in turf supplied to Oakey army base
Alison Paterson
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A Logan turf business owner has denied he supplied Oakey army base with product infected with Red Imported Fire Ants. Picture: Supplied
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Basin carbon project to test LNP emissions reduction support
Jason Gregory
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It appears likely the federal Liberals party room will stand against a pilot carbon capture and storage proposal for the Great Artesian Basin, reflecting widespread public condemnation of the plan.
Offers sought on 3534 acre property in five freehold titles | Video
Mark Phelps
Redbank is a sizeable 1430 hectare property in five freehold titles. Picture supplied
Post Nuffield and grazing butcher enterprise, Rob Cook focuses on family
Rob Cook and his wife Sarah have lived incredibly fulfilling lives despite Rob being bound to a wheelchair. Picture by Ellouise Bailey
Ellouise Bailey
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Meet the Queensland Country Life Red Meat Achiever of the Year finalists
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Finalists Queensland beef producer Adam Coffey and Matt Dalgleish from Episode 3. Pictures supplied.

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ABARES reports well below average April rain
Gregor Heard
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Significant hectares of the winter crop have been planted dry across the country. File photo.
Toyota RAV4 tops Australian April new car sales
Paula Thompson
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The Toyota RAV4 has topped Australian new car sales in April. File picture
Agribusiness buzz in brief
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More Australians plan to buy electric or hybrid vehicles than petrol or diesel cars. Photo Shutterstock

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Two of the biggest farm sales this year just happen to be neighbours
With 1072mm of rain, choice soils and large scale, the sale of Greenham's big beef property on the north-west coast of Tasmania is expected to attract overseas interest. Pictures from LAWD.
Chris McLennan
Offers sought on 3534 acre property in five freehold titles | Video
Mark Phelps
Redbank is a sizeable 1430 hectare property in five freehold titles. Picture supplied
Quality Quirindi country focuses on profitability, land stewardship
Mark Phelps
Makiwa has been meticulously developed with a strong focus on both profitability and land stewardship. Picture supplied
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Homestead split from farm for successful sale of both near Ballarat
Chris McLennan
The surrounding farm took in 115ha of productive grazing country. Pictures and video from Elders Real Estate.

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Beef
Elders reveals imminent sale of Gin Gin saleyard complex
Elders announced in January they would be ceasing cattle auctions at their Gin Gin saleyard complex. Picture: Elders
Ellouise Bailey
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Study on PFAS in livestock on farms using biosolids
Judith Maizey
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Dr Shervin Kabiri of the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine with soil samples. Picture: supplied
Charters Towers students benefit from beef-focused training school
Ben Harden
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More than 50 students particpated in the two day training school. Picture supplied All Souls St Gabriels
Young beef dynamo Nancy Crawshaw on pulling together to lift the whole industry
The 2024 Zanda McDonald Award NZ winner Nancy Crawshaw on her family's Angus stud.
Shan Goodwin
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Rockhampton working dog sale builds momentum
Ben Harden
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Demand for quality working dogs have grown in recent years due to staffing shortages. Picture: Ben Harden
Mort & Co expands reach with acquisition of Yarranbrook feedlot
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Yarranbrook feedlot has a licenced capacity of 25,000 head. Picture supplied by Mort & Co.
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People of Beef: Beef 88 winners to return to show ring
Rob Sinnamon reflects on his time at Beef events. Picture: File
Isabella Hanson • 33m ago
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Clunie Range Angus: A brand to be most proud of
Matt Sherrington
The Guest family are proud of their business growth, and how the quality of their Clunie Range Angus genetics has improved in the past decade alone. Picture supplied
Droughtie society unveils new $50k national bull sale incentive
Ben Harden
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The Droughtmaster society has unveiled a new and unique slot auction style concept that will be introduced at this year's National Bull Sale in September. Picture: Lucy Kinbacher
Markets
Prices for prime cattle surge by up to 25c/kg at Emerald
Prices for prime cattle surge by up to 25c/kg at Emerald
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Prices for finished cows improve at Gracemere
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A pen of Brahman heifers offered by RC and CC Ferris of Goodwood red Brahmans sold for 294.2c/kg, averaging 207.5kg to return $610.47 per head, with Ray White Livestock Rockhampton agent Matthew Olsson. Picture supplied by CQLX
Increased competition for weaners at Silverdale
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Increased competition for weaners at Silverdale
Rural Life
Post Nuffield and grazing butcher enterprise, Rob Cook focuses on family
Rob Cook and his wife Sarah have lived incredibly fulfilling lives despite Rob being bound to a wheelchair. Picture by Ellouise Bailey
Ellouise Bailey
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Just got married? Welcomed a bub? Tell us all about it!
Have you tied the knot recently? We want to know about it! Share your photos in the form below.
Three ways to object to a land valuation rise on your property
Alison Paterson
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Department of Resources State Valuation Service Lands Division south west region area manager John Thomas urged concerned landholders to call the valuation hotline for a confidential discussion. Picture: Supplied
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ABARES reports well below average April rain
Significant hectares of the winter crop have been planted dry across the country. File photo.
Gregor Heard
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Lockyer Valley Growers Expo 2024 gearing up for June
The Gatton Research Facility will host plenty of vegetable variety trials for the event in June.
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The Lockyer Valley Growers Expo at Gatton provides the opportunity for the vegetable industry to inspect new variety lines, along with technology and machinery displays. Picture by Ashley Walmsley
Insecticide gets new APVMA registration
Gregor Heard
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Sucking insects, such as green peach aphid, can cause problems for farmers. Photo from Cesar.
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Maximise returns on agricultural machinery and equipment sales at Ritchie Bros. end-of-year auctions
Showcase your equipment to a diverse group of potential buyers at the Ritchie Bros. upcoming end-of-year auctions. Picture Ritchie Bros.
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5 best female-friendly Iceland accommodation for a safe and special trip
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The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
UV benefits for meat production and storage: The chemical-free solution
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Whether it is a domestic coolroom for long-term storage, butcher shop, abattoir, in fact wherever food is being stored and refrigerated, this unit is essential for its positive benefits. Picture supplied
Politics
Senate committee will not receive container levy legal advice
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A Senate inquiry must report on the biosecurity protection levy without seeing the govenrment's container levy legal advice. File photo.
Jason Gregory
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Indigenous group joins chorus of voices speaking up for the GAB
Judith Maizey
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Josh Gorringe of Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation. Picture: supplied
Firies urged to fight on after legislation rammed through
Sally Gall
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Rural fire brigade management is urging volunteers not to quit in the wake of the structural changes made by the governement. Picture: Supplied
Deer industry to pay just $265 towards bio levy as farmers do it 'very hard'
Jason Gregory
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The deer farming industry is overwhelmingly composed of mainly mixed farmers chasing a side hustle. Picture supplied.
Machinery
Toyota RAV4 tops Australian April new car sales
The Toyota RAV4 has topped Australian new car sales in April. File picture
Paula Thompson
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Tech and ag giants joins forces
Paula Thompson
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Case IH and New Holland have teamed forces with Intelsat to boost global connectivity. Picture supplied
Telcos say 4G network will impress, but will farm gear be ready?
Andrew Marshall
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Replacing the 3G mobile network frequency with 4G technology is expected to provide improved voice quality and faster download speeds. File photo.