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CA takes no beef

Australia's peak body representing the beef industry has taken aim at the Federal Government's decision to suspend the Beef Herd Method, a strategy that...

New research to combat cattle ticks

Sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that create the biggest problems for beef producers. Cattle ticks can cost the Australian beef industry more than $160...

Saleyards closure vote rocked 2024

One of Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s most polarising decisions in recent times came when it voted to terminate operations at the Laidley Saleyards at...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 4 December Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 5,604 The supply of stock at Dalby reduced by 1,867 head however still remained the highest in...

Latest from the saleyards

DALBY SALEYARDS Wednesday 27 November Cattle Sale Yarding Numbers: 7,471 Cattle numbers at Dalby climbed to the highest in the nation this week with 7,471 head...

Suspected farm worker exploitation Gatton

Gatton district farms and labour hire companies serving local growers have been the target of raids by federal agencies alleging unlawful conduct in the...

Droughtmaster x Steers hit $1705 at Beaudesert.

BEAUDESERT SALEYARDS Saturday 9 November Agents Bartholomew & Co reported a much dearer market across the board at their Beaudesert sale on Saturday. Both...

UQ Gatton’s gold medal agricultural scientist

Dr Greg Rebetzke has been awarded the 2024 Gatton Gold Medal for his exceptional career as a renowned agricultural scientist and for his contributions...

Prepare now for bushfire season

Now is the time to prepare for bushfire season as the warmer months approach. Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor Tanya Milligan said it was never...

Locals answer to effectively rid of fire ants

Adare landowner Trevor Hold is working to introduce a non-toxic, targeted fire ant elimination strategy to Australian shores, condradicting the National Fire Ant Eradication...

Youth combat big issues in Parliament

93 teenagers and young adults will be presented the opportunity to change Queensland laws in 2025, with nominations now open for the 30th...