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Falls not effecting flow of stock

The markets were still operating as we follow the weather patterns across the state, the Southern Downs has been lucky to see some good...

Weather doesn’t deter market

Agents and vendors combined through the wet climate to present 2485 head to meet the local market. The yarding was a 80/20 split with...

Far and wide stock for firm sale

Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 2908 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The stock was drawn from...

Sale numbers rocket after cyclone

The threat of cyclones and the damage to the markets for a lack of numbers was not seen in this weeks episode as the...

Varroa found in QLD

Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed the preliminary identification of varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in the state for the first time, with initial samples taken from...

Supporting farmers after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced a range of support measures for farming clients affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused severe weather...

Finished article firmly on display

Agents and vendors combined to send a flow of 1146 head to the weekly competition for the sheep and lambs. Lambs topped at $220...

Cyclone plays affect to sale

The cyclone and the weather seemed to try and disrupt every move the stock agents tried; the weekly cattle sale was cancelled on the...

A crafty mix

A Gympie region farming business has developed an innovative way to ensure your paddock's soil health while keeping your livestock fed. Kandanga Farm Store owner...

Yarding larger than expected

Agents and vendors combined to present a larger than expected yarding of 1952 sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The breakup was approximately...

Firm bovine and strong ovine

Livestock markets were on a par to the previous week with 1255 head of cattle making the sale ring, and 1952 sheep and lambs...

A split for the lamb market

Agents and vendors combined to present 2494 head to the local weekly sale, the market was a 70/30 split for the lamb types versus...

Meals on Wheels thanked 60 years

Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels marked its 60th anniversary with a special luncheon, bringing together 150 volunteers to celebrate the organisation’s long-standing commitment to the...