Rural

8 February 2026

Cattle markets

283 head were sold today at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale. Cows eased slightly, in line with the current market trend, while steers met strong competition from western buyers. Christine Rowe, Laceys Creek, sold pens of Charbray weaner steers ...

8 February 2026

Five-year plan to bring Qld’s scallops back

THE State Government is developing a science-backed, five year rebuilding strategy to restore Queensland’s saucer scallop stocks. Under the Government’s scallop rebuilding strategy, commercial scallop fishing is recommended to resume in some parts of...

3 February 2026

A sustainable food future for 2032 and beyond

THE future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope as leaders work to future-proof thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic and social benefits. Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, in partnership with the C...

3 February 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 747 head of cattle. A quality yarding of cows came to hand and sold to last weeks firm rates. Heavy steers and ox saw strong competition selling to fully firm rates. Trade and pasture heifers rema...

3 February 2026

Cattle markets

640 HEAD were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale today. Cows continue to sell to strong rates, with the medium and lighter cows particularly strong. Feeders, backgrounders and weaners all sold to strong rates, with several new buyers in ope...

2 February 2026

Backgrounder steers in strong demand at Toogoolawah

SHEPHERDSON and Boyd reported a top-quality yarding of 1,453 head at Toogoolawah on 23 January. Heavy feeder steers remained firm, while the more tropical-type steers were slightly easier. Backgrounder steers sold into a very strong market with a lar...

27 January 2026

The future of farming takes centre stage

Asia-Pacific’s leading agrifood innovation event, evokeAG., has launched its 2026 program and startup cohort, setting the stage for two days of robust debate, cutting-edge technology and big-picture thinking about the future of agriculture. The event...

27 January 2026

New year, new focus on health

As the new year begins, rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to take a moment to check in on their health — and make preventative care a priority for the year ahead. Whether it’s booking a routine check-up or following up on a lingering ...

27 January 2026

A sustainable food future for SEQ for 2032

THE future of food in South East Queensland is under the microscope as work begins to future-proof thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic and social benefits. Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and the Council of Mayors (...