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The call that saved farmer's life against all odds
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1723+ words) Daniel Kermode's three dogs sat quietly on the dam bank, watching as he fought to keep himself alive beneath a quad bike, pinned in the water, holding his own head above the surface on his Walcha property." "The buggers sat20 yards…...
Achmea farm insurance launches stud stock insurance portal: insure your bulls and rams in minutes
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (261+ words) Achmea Farm Insurance has launched a convenient way for stud stock buyers to insure their stud animals online. The new Stud Stock Insurance Portal enables farmers to insure their bulls and rams in just minutes " anytime, anywhere. In recent years,…...
Mixed outlook as we head into Christmas
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (274+ words) Jane Bunn - Jane's Weather: Dec 12, 2025 This will slowly progress northeastwards across eastern Australia over the weekend. That means the southeast is at the top of the never-ending temperature roller coaster, and about to head to the bottom - before the next…...
Autumn outlook: Be alert, not alarmed
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (510+ words) Natasha Lobban: Feb 13, 2026 I'm not a meteorologist. I won't pretend to be. Rather I am a cattle producer, and I remember how quickly confidence, and livestock prices, unravelled in 2023 when exceptionally dry forecasts hit the press. So while others are…...
Meet our new weatherman Karl Lijnders
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (402+ words) Natasha Lobban: Mar 27, 2026 Auctions Plus is pleased to introduce Karl Lijnders from Weather Matters as its new weatherman, bringing decades of experience and insight to our national farming audience. Unlike traditional forecasting services, Mr Lijnders emphasises a hands-on, highly engaged…...
Texas Longhorn legends return for ninth Trails West sale
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (581+ words) Texas Longhorns have long been a symbol of the American West, closely associated with cowboy culture and old western films. Today, the iconic breed is also carving out a place in Australia, where a small group of dedicated breeders are…...
INDICATORS: EYCI and feeder heifer prices lift
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) Natasha Lobban: Mar 13, 2026 The Eastern States Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) lifted this week. It was sitting at 897. 15c/kg cwt on Friday morning, an increase of 15. 38c for the week, 42. 77c for the month and 232. 35c on last year. The National Feeder Heifer Indicator…...
Dire warning for food prices with wartime fuel shock
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (37+ words) Auctions Plus There are warnings prices of perishable food could spike by as much as 50 per cent as service stations impose fuel restrictions amid a wave of panic buying....
Auctions Plus strengthens feedlot supply chain with Feeder Optimised
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (270+ words) Newsroom: Mar 9, 2026 As more Australian cattle move into feedlot programs, demand for stock that meets tight feeder specifications continues to grow. At the same time, producers and agents can be unsure whether their cattle meet those requirements. The Feeder Optimised…...
Agriculture hits $100b, but what goes up must come down
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (48+ words) Auctions Plus Agriculture hits $100b, but what goes up must come down Australia's agriculture sector has hit a $100 billion target four years early, but values are set to fall amid trade tensions and a hot, dry start to summer....