Rural

20 July 2026

Australia farmland at risk of ‘ecological collapse’

AUSTRALIA’S farming landscape may need to undergo sweeping changes to avoid what one researcher describes as an “ecological collapse”, with new University of Adelaide research arguing that large areas of farmland could eventually need to be restored ...

19 July 2026

Feeders and Weaners continue to sell to strong rates at Toogoolawah

737 head were yarded at Toogoolawah this week which saw heavy feeder steers and heifers continue to sell to very strong rates. Restocker and quality weaner steers were also strongly sought after to remain fully firm on recent sales. Cows and calves a...

13 July 2026

A cautious outlook for QLD farmers

QUEENSLAND farmers are entering the second half of 2026 with renewed confidence following widespread winter rain, but rising production costs and forecasts of a dry spring are expected to test the agricultural sector in the months ahead. Bendigo Bank...

13 July 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 691 head of cattle. Limited heavy export cows came to hand selling to firm rates, second grade and store cows sold to dearer market. Feeder steers and heifers sold very well in line with current m...

13 July 2026

Cattle markets Woodford

286 HEAD were sold Monday the 6th July at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale. The market continued its strong trend, with store cows in demand and quality weaners giving vendors a great return. Bruce Page, Peachester, sold Hereford cross weaner st...

13 July 2026

$75,000 boost for biosecurity defense

The Queensland Government has committed $75,000 to biosecurity preparedness exercises designed to test how key agricultural industries would respond to potentially devastating disease and pest outbreaks, including bird flu, emergency animal diseases ...

6 July 2026

Women redefining farms

A new Adelaide University study is challenging traditional ideas about women in agriculture, finding many involved in farming businesses do not identify as “farmers” despite playing vital roles in their operations. Published in the Journal of Rural S...

6 July 2026

12mth old Charolais Steers sell to $2310/hd at Toogoolawah

A SMALLER yarding of 675 head at Toogoolawah this week saw PTIC Charbray heifers sell to a top of $2880. A nice line of Droughtmaster x feeder bullocks came to hand and were fully firm. Top quality restocker and weaner steers were again very strongly...

6 July 2026

Cattle markets – LAIDLEY

715 HEAD were sold Thursday 25th June at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale. The market continues to remain strong, with all descriptions meeting strong competition. Secondary cows, weaner steers and heifer rates continue to increase. Cameron & Bel...