All forms of livestock rise
The numbers were again rising for all forms of livestock as we near the coldest time and the least available grass growth of the...
Farm Safety calendar competition launches for 2026
Primary school children across Queensland are being called on to put their creative skills to work for a serious cause, with entries now open...
Winter numbers wear
Agents and vendors had a smaller yarding of sheep and lambs as we progressed into the cooler months, with the frequent showers also leading...
Lack of numbers didn’t hinder market
The cooler times and the intermittent rain has factored into the marketing of livestock this week for the sales. Cattle numbers were down from...
Federal boost to drought resilience
The Federal Government has announced more than $36 million in new support to help farmers and regional communities better prepare for and respond to...
Farm dogs get recognised
Cobber is calling on Australia’s toughest, stock-chasing, hard-running working dogs to battle it out for the title of the hardest working dog, with nominations...
Counting eggs before they hatch
An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.
Dr Mila Meijer from...
Near-record Australian beef production volumes balanced with improving global demand
Australian beef production in 2025 is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef...
Southern states followed in market trends
Livestock Markets were back in numbers this week as we saw rainfall and cooler weather lead to a slow down in selling stock this...
A good line of mutton
Agents and vendors combined to present a smaller yarding to the weekly sale, with 2 of the main buyers not attending only 1694 head...
Smart technology projects to help control scourge of feral pigs
Projects from the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and the University of Queensland will make use of innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve...
Curfews on the sheep delivery
With the introduction of mandatory electronic identification for sheep in January 2025, Southern Downs Regional Council and the Warwick Livestock Selling Agents Association have...
Toowoomba bowlers for The Summit
The Summit
Toowoomba United bowlers will visit The Summit Bowling Club on Friday 17 October and the call has gone out for local bowlers to...
