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<title><![CDATA[Poll Dorsets make $1600 at Barwon]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[POLL Dorset rams were in top demand at the Yates family’s Barwon on-property sale.
A mix of new and repeat buyers pushed values to a top of $1600.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sheep sale]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sheep report from MLA’s NLRS
DATE: February 2
YARDING: 42200
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cattle sale]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cattle report from MLA’s NLRS 
DATE: February 6
YARDING: 2655
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Top $8000]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[BORDER Leicester rams topped at $8000 at the Retallack on-property sale at Ariah Park.
Stud principals, Graham and Isabella Grinter sold the ram to repeat buyers Shane Fealey and family, “Overton Park”, Oaklands NSW.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Double Dan a hit in Wagga]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE duo that makes up the popular equestrian entertainment act known as Double Dan were in Wagga recently to perform shows and hold a clinic.
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Joined first-cross ewes make $252]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[JOINED ewes topped at $252 at the annual Barellan First-Cross ewe sale on Friday.
In a show of support for the prime lamb industry, 5440 head went under the hammer to average $190 a head with buying support coming from throughout the Riverina and Southern NSW.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cashing in on cross breeding]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A BEEF cattle farmer is cashing in on the benefits of hybrid vigour in a lucrative cross breeding operation at Mangoplah.
Well-known Riverina agronomist, Don Kirkpatrick, “Maxwell Park”,  has used the highly successful genetic mix of Shorthorn and Angus for 18 years.
Through turbulent beef markets and dramatic seasonal changes he said the low-maintenance herd had consistently performed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Following the crop overseas]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Don’t cry for me Argentina?
There are reports from South America that the crops are not up to scratch. 
The Argentinean corn crop is now forecast to be anywhere from 18 to 23mmt.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report was still pegging the Argentinean crop at 26mmt.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Putting on kilos for a top cause]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A MURRAY Grey steer weighing more than 400 kilograms will be auctioned at the Royal Canberra Show on February 23 to raise funds for prostate cancer.
The steer donated by the Elizabeth Fields Murray Grey Stud at Yass has been prepared by the Rodd family from Wagga and there are high hopes he could raise $5000 or $6000.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dynamic list of topics at event]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Grassland Society of NSW will hold its annual conference from July 24 to 26 at Charles Sturt University, Wagga.
The theme for the event is Managing a Grazing Business for Profit in the Agricultural Landscape. 
As farmers would attest, agriculture operates in a diverse landscape, with businesses having to cope with changes in soil, topography, climate, and markets just to name a few.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Supermarket discounts to hurt growers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Riverina Citrus chairman, Frank Battistel is concerned about who will ultimately benefit from the announcement that Coles will heavily discount fruit and vegetables. 
“The question really is who will end up paying for these discounts in this latest price war?” Mr Battistel said.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SOAKED]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[DRENCHING rain has been met with mixed reactions from farmers.
For livestock producers there was a mood of optimism during Monday’s wet cattle sale at the Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre (WLMC). And for others the summer rain was simply an added burden in controlling weeds before the upcoming sowing of the winter crop.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading genetics make top dollar]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[PROGENY from the Armdale and Armdale-Park Poll Dorset studs continued to shine at the Armstrong family’s on-property auction on Friday.
Both ewes and rams made a top price of $1500 with the rams returning an average of $811 and the ewes averaged $592. Landmark auctioneer, Andrew Wishart and, Elders auctioneer, Steve Ridley sold the catalogue to a mix of new and repeat buyers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Land buyer guide]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[People considering buying a rural property now have access to a simple guide that highlights the things they need to check before purchase.
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has recently published a factsheet titled “Precautions when buying rural land” which covers some of the issues to consider when purchasing a rural property.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Outlook bright for beef]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Industry body Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) released its bi-annual forecast for the sector, predicting beef and veal production will grow to a record 2.197 million tonnes (carcase weight) this year. 
That is a 2.3 per cent jump from the previous year, due mainly to improved seasonal conditions which have led to heavier-than-average carcase weights.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crunch the numbers for a lucrative lamb business]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) sheep and wool livestock officers are frequently approached for an opinion on market issues such as price forecasting and supply patterns. 
While difficult given the unpredictable nature of our lamb industry we can use estimates and software to estimate the profitability of finishing store lambs (16-18kg HSCW) to trade or export weight categories over the approaching months.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Canadian perspective]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A CANADIAN grain merchant has seen her first cotton crop during a whirlwind tour of regional NSW.
Sherry Woods is a marketing adviser for FarmLink Marketing Solutions in southern Manitoba who has looked at farms near Wagga, in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, Hillston, Euabalong West, Condobolin, Forbes, Young and Cootamundra in the space of a few days.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gymkhana a highlight for riders]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A GYMKHANA with a full card of traditional activities provided plenty of thrills and excitement.
One of the highlights of the second Millers Flats Open Fun Day was watching the talent in the over 60s competition which featured some of the region’s best-known drovers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kill off yield robber]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW research is set to put southern NSW farmers on the front foot when controlling the yield-robbing canola disease blackleg.
The latest information will be outlined at a conference on February 7 and EH Graham Centre research liaison officer – communications, Toni Nugent says the timing couldn’t be better to fit in with growers as they start to think about the upcoming winter cropping season.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Emissions low in wool trials]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WOOL production could be using even less carbon than researchers initially thought.
Woolgrowers, scientists and carbon specialists known as the Wool Carbon Alliance (WCA) have reviewed research on wool’s role in the natural carbon cycle and have declared advancements in methodology of carbon accounting has led to an up to 80 per cent smaller carbon footprint for wool.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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