Rural

Another record broken at Cowra as national indicators climb

By DAN RYAN with MLACowra’s saleyard record has been broken for the third time in recent weeks, with the Miekeljohn Partnership and JJ Dresser and Co. reclaiming top honours. The pen of heavy prime lambs sold for $468.20 on Wednesday, August 6...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

NSW launches ultimate biosecurity guide to weed control

NSW Chief Invasive Species Officer, Scott Charlton, launched the latest NSW Government weed management guide at the 23rd NSW Weeds Conference in Port Macquarie, on August 5. Welcomed by more than 280 biosecurity specialists at the event, the popular...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Staying in sheep - what the numbers are saying

While the Australian sheep industry has faced its fair share of challenges over the decades, switching enterprises isn’t always the best move. Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Staying in sheep - what the numbers are saying

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Growers winning war on weeds

With GRDCA new report reveals that Australian grain and cotton growers are achieving productivity gains by investing in smarter, long-term weed management strategies, proving weeds can be beaten. A decade on from the last national estimate, new CSIRO...

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17 Aug 2025

Rural

Numbers varied, high attendance at Saleyards

Commentary by MLACOWRANumbers drifted lower and quality was more varied than previous sales along with not as much weight offered on the heavy lambs. There were mainly trade and heavy weights penned along with 250 new season lambs. All the buyers...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

Securing your future: Call for water users to fight for fair policy

With pressures mounting on water users in NSW, Lachlan Valley Water Inc (LVW) is urging water users across the Lachlan Valley to renew their memberships - or join for the first time - as the organisation continues its critical work protecting the...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

200 Farms and Counting: Rural Aid Marks Major Recovery Milestone

Rural Aid has proudly reached a major milestone this month, with its 200th farm receiving vital support as part of the charity’s Farm Recovery Event currently underway in Coraki, in the New South Wales Northern Rivers. The event, running through...

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10 Aug 2025

Rural

NSW Farmers: Biosecurity trumps all on beef imports

NSW Farmers have backed calls for an independent scientific panel to review federal authorities’ decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports into Australia. NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said there was no room for error...

Dan Ryan >

03 Aug 2025

Rural

200 Farms and Counting: Rural Aid Marks Major Recovery Milestone

Dan Ryan >

10 Aug 2025

Rural

NSW Farmers: Biosecurity trumps all on beef imports

Dan Ryan >

03 Aug 2025

Rural

Canowindra to host Yard Dog Championships

Working dogs and their handlers from around NSW and Victoria will be travelling to town this weekend for the Canowindra Yard Dog Championships - with State titles on offer at this event for the first time. As of Thursday, 10 July, there were 70 dogs...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Limited supply pushes prices at Cowra sheep yards

Commentary by MLA Market reporter, Angus WilliamsNumbers were back by 1870 for a yarding of 2680 lambs. Quality was good, with mostly trade and heavy lambs in condition penned. All the regular buyers were operating and the market sold dearer...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Wet weather doesn’t dampen cattle market at Carcoar

Commentary by Meat and Livestock AustraliaIn cold and drizzly conditions numbers dropped to 3500 head. The quality was good for this time of year and mostly weaners were supplied along with a limited supply of yearling with most just over 12 months...

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27 Jul 2025

Rural

Cowra Hosts Dorset Championships

Cowra has played host of the 39th NSW Dorset Championships held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June at Cowra Showgrounds. Both sheep and handlers alike braved cooler conditions to witness some of the best breeding and quality our regional...

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20 Jul 2025

Rural

Young AgTech stars visit Ag Institute

Cowra students visit DPIRD site

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29 May 2025

Rural

Australian beef production volumes balanced with global demand

Near-record Australian beef production volumes balanced with improving global demand

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29 May 2025

Rural

Young AgTech stars visit Ag Institute

In a major step toward building a future-ready workforce in agriculture, on Friday 16 May, 80 students from six local schools have attended the Cowra Agricultural Institute for an engaging AgTech Immersion Day. The event, delivered through...

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29 Jun 2025

Rural

Australian beef production volumes balanced with global demand

By RabobankAustralian beef production in 2025 is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2025. The annual report, by the agribusiness banking...

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29 Jun 2025

Rural

Moove over, virtual fencing is coming

The state government has announced virtual stock fencing will be legalised across the state providing landholders with a new effective way of controlling cattle. The NSW Member of Parliament for Orange, Phil Donato, has been championing the benefits...

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15 Jun 2025

Rural

Farmers front renewables inquiry

Energy developers must fairly engage with the community and properly address the impacts of renewable projects on regions, NSW Farmers has told a state inquiry. Last Tuesday, the state’s peak farm body appeared at a NSW Government inquiry into...

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01 Jun 2025

Rural

Moove over, virtual fencing is coming

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01 Jun 2025

Rural

Time to turn up on drought

Farm leaders are calling on the state and federal governments to step up on drought support as conditions continue to deteriorate for many farming families in NSW. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said latest government figures indicated 18 per...

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01 Jun 2025