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I will be publishing an online News Letter to keep all my contacts and network informed of what is happening in the North it will include Markets Livestock special features special talk back interviews and lots more stay tuned.

John and Annette Henwood from "Fossil Downs" Receive award
Posted: Sunday 20th September, 2015
Updated: Sunday 20th September, 2015

John and Annette Henwood from "Fossil Downs" Receive award

This is the first time that Life Membership has been awarded to a commercial breeder
During the 2015 DN Bull Sale held in Rockhampton last week, Life Membership of the Droughtmaster Society was awarded to John and Annette Henwood from "Fossil Downs" in Western Australia. John,…
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Indo to import up to 300,000 more cattle
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2015
Updated: Thursday 17th September, 2015

Indo to import up to 300,000 more cattle

"For the fourth quarter,
Indonesia is expected to import about 200,000 to 300,000 cattle in the final quarter of this year, but is looking to push local production next year. Trade official Karyanto Suprih on Wednesday said…
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China beef exports falter without FTA
Posted: Thursday 17th September, 2015
Updated: Thursday 17th September, 2015

China beef exports falter without FTA

Cheaper competitors include Brazil and New Zealand
  Australia will sell less beef to China next year but more to Japan and South Korea, where free trade agreements are already in place, new export projections show. The forecast that beef and…
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RSPCA must pay $1m for destroying cattle, appeal court rules
Posted: Friday 11th September, 2015
Updated: Friday 11th September, 2015

RSPCA must pay $1m for destroying cattle, appeal court rules

RSPCA staff destroyed 131 Murray Grey cattle at a property near Warrnamboo
Murray Grey cattle. RSPCA staff destroyed 131 cattle at a property near Warrnambool in 2003 after investigating reports of starving animals. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod for the Guardian Judge's…
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Great Result at the 7th Annual Bizzy Invitational Sale
Posted: Monday 7th September, 2015
Updated: Monday 7th September, 2015

Great Result at the 7th Annual Bizzy Invitational Sale

Sale Topper of $11,000
7th Annual Bizzy Invitational Sale Solid interstate demand and continued excellent local support resulted in a successful sale of Bos Indicus cattle in Grafton, NSW on Saturday at the 7th Annual…
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Cattle Replace Bison to Restore US Grassland Health
Posted: Sunday 6th September, 2015
Updated: Sunday 6th September, 2015

Cattle Replace Bison to Restore US Grassland Health

Fort Niobrara maintains a herd of 350 bison on 9,000 hectares.
Once a vital part of the grasslands eco-system, today America's 30,000 remaining wild bison live mostly within enclosures that keep them off private land while cattle herds fill the niche that bison…
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Chinese group to bid for two Australian cattle properties
Posted: Friday 28th August, 2015
Updated: Friday 28th August, 2015

Chinese group to bid for two Australian cattle properties

A$1 billion (US$720 million) and would make the conglomerate the biggest owner of farmland in the country.
China's PengXin Group is bidding for two huge Australian cattle properties which together could cost more than A$1 billion (US$720 million) and would make the conglomerate the biggest owner of…
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China's plans for Territory
Posted: Wednesday 26th August, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 26th August, 2015

China's plans for Territory

A Chinese team from Guangzhou will travel to Darwin to progress plans with the Territory Government to establish a Northern Territory dedicated zone in a planned multi-million dollar eco-safari park…
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USA August live-cattle futures fell 1.05 cents.
Posted: Sunday 23rd August, 2015
Updated: Sunday 23rd August, 2015

USA August live-cattle futures fell 1.05 cents.

Outside markets are also having an effect on trade in cattle futures
U.S A. cattle futures slid Friday, ahead of a closely-watched federal supply report expected to show beef production picking up in the months ahead. August live-cattle futures fell 1.05 cents, or…
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Palgrove was very good sale
Posted: Saturday 15th August, 2015
Updated: Friday 21st August, 2015

Palgrove was very good sale

On Offer: 121 Charolais bulls and 24 Ultrablack bulls.
Palgrove Sale is well under way and this is the result so far Lot 8 tops so far at Palgrove Sale selling for $35,000 to Frank Sorragan Well what a day & what a sale... 100% clearance 136 Bulls…
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Halls Brahmans,
Posted: Wednesday 19th August, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 19th August, 2015

Halls Brahmans,

The stud was established on Caiwarra bloodlines
Ben & Jaye Hall's stud, Halls Brahmans, originated from Jaye's parents, Noel & Dallas Daley, herd of Caiwarra Brahmans. They have been out on their own breeding bulls now since 2005 when…
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Indonesia's 200,000 and 300,000 head of cattle in the last quarter
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2015
Updated: Tuesday 18th August, 2015

Indonesia's 200,000 and 300,000 head of cattle in the last quarter

Correct the nation's beef shortage and drive down prices.
Indonesia's new trade minister reportedly wants to import up to 300,000 head of cattle to correct the nation's beef shortage and drive down prices. Indonesia's new trade minister, Tom Lembong,…
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George & Fuhrmann Sales For 2015
Posted: Tuesday 30th June, 2015
Updated: Tuesday 18th August, 2015

George & Fuhrmann Sales For 2015

Specialize agents working together to meet your requirements.
When our office commenced back in 1976 we committed ourselves to offer a unique standard of service to all our clients that far exceeds their expectations of livestock and Real Estate. GNF's…
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Bizzy Brahman Invitational Bull & Female Sale
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2015
Updated: Tuesday 18th August, 2015

Bizzy Brahman Invitational Bull & Female Sale

5th September
Bizzy Brahman Invitational Bull & Female Sale 5th September Brahman bulls are sold annually at the Bizzy Invitational Bull & Female Sale at Grafton To view all lots and photos click on…
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42nd Annual Ironbark Hereford Bull Sale
Posted: Tuesday 18th August, 2015
Updated: Tuesday 18th August, 2015

42nd Annual Ironbark Hereford Bull Sale

They are a magnificent line of bulls. Adrian Spencer
42nd Annual Ironbark Hereford Bull Sale 2015 Ironbark Herefords Bull Sale We feed a significant number of our own steers and Ironbark-blood steers for the domestic and export trade and we have a…
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Cattle Duffing will rise
Posted: Monday 17th August, 2015
Updated: Monday 17th August, 2015

Cattle Duffing will rise

Cattle duffing has been around since the days of Captain Starlight
Cattle prices at an all-time high now is the time to be on the lookout for cattle duffers. Cattle duffing stories, and tales of thieves praised as heroes, have been told around the camp fires on…
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3 DECKS SOFT BRAHMAN & DROUGHTMASTER NO. 4 HEIFERS
Posted: Friday 14th August, 2015
Updated: Friday 14th August, 2015

3 DECKS SOFT BRAHMAN & DROUGHTMASTER NO. 4 HEIFERS

Good Quality, Quiet well handled
Approx 3 decks Store condition Number 4 Soft Brahman & Droughtmaster Heifers 250 - 310 kg, average 265/270 kg Chance Mated Large % polled Good Quality, Quiet well handled, Future Breeders or…
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For sale Approx. 6 Decks,
Posted: Monday 27th July, 2015
Updated: Thursday 13th August, 2015

For sale Approx. 6 Decks,

Very quiet when handled Cows.
Approx. 6 Decks, yet to be sorted but should be 1/2 Cows & Calves and 1/2 Cows PTIC, Comprising of mixed aged Cows with X-bred Calves. Cows are predomently Brahman Cows, they are mostly 3 - 8…
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WANTED: 400 REGISTERED GREY BRAHMAN HEIFERS
Posted: Friday 17th July, 2015
Updated: Monday 10th August, 2015

WANTED: 400 REGISTERED GREY BRAHMAN HEIFERS

1 - 4 months in Calf
WANTED: 400 REGISTERED GREY BRAHMAN HEIFERS 1 - 4 months in Calf Please quote all lines $1,800.00 p/hd + GST For further details, please contact: Troy Trevor - Queensland Rural M: 0408 502 576 …
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Cockroaches and Mexicans across the border
Posted: Wednesday 29th July, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 29th July, 2015

Cockroaches and Mexicans across the border

"I wish Lawrence Lancini was about in the old days we wouldn't be all fly blown now."
Cockroaches and Mexicans across the border just don't know when to give up what a load of crap their latest jolt to stop Queensland having a grand final in the allegations of salary cap cheating was…
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The Jewel of the Kimberley looks to have been sold
Posted: Sunday 26th July, 2015
Updated: Sunday 26th July, 2015

The Jewel of the Kimberley looks to have been sold

It is a showcase of prime beef breeding.
The Jewel of the Kimberley looks to have been sold Fossil Downs has been on the market for the first time ever having been continuously owner-operated for 133 years from 1882. It is a showcase of…
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Struan Station sold at auction in Rockhampton
Posted: Wednesday 22nd July, 2015
Updated: Thursday 23rd July, 2015

Struan Station sold at auction in Rockhampton

Situated 67km south of Comet and 58km north on Rolleston
Struan sold at auction in Rockhampton Struan has sold for $15.9 million  bidding started at 12 million the successful bidders were Sam and Jane Barton Huntley Droughtmasters, the under bidder…
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RED BRAHMAN BULLS & PRUEBRED FEMALES FOR SALE - GIPSY PLAINS
Posted: Thursday 25th June, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 22nd July, 2015

RED BRAHMAN BULLS & PRUEBRED FEMALES FOR SALE - GIPSY PLAINS

Excellent temperament
155 RED BRAHMAN BULLS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE - GIPSY PLAINS - CLONCURRY. Ring Clayton on 0419779460... Not their usual Arnie Schwarzenegger style with the dry seasons here but they are in very good…
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Fitzroy River Haulage
Posted: Friday 17th July, 2015
Updated: Monday 20th July, 2015

Fitzroy River Haulage

Having the same hay growers for the last 25 years
Dealing with the same hay growers for the last 25 years. Wide range of hay and chaff available. Constant supply and quality. Phone to discuss what is available for your requirements. Mitch Hair and…
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Davis Cup a winner for Darwin
Posted: Sunday 19th July, 2015
Updated: Sunday 19th July, 2015

Davis Cup a winner for Darwin

Darwin has been a smashing success.
Davis Cup a winner for Darwin The historic BNP Paribas Davis Cup quarterfinals tie in Darwin has been a smashing success. Played for the first time on Australian soil in many years, the quarterfinals…
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U.S. Cattle Futures Settle Mixed As Cash Trade Unfolds
Posted: Sunday 19th July, 2015
Updated: Sunday 19th July, 2015

U.S. Cattle Futures Settle Mixed As Cash Trade Unfolds

Declining cash cattle prices reported throughout the day.
U.S. Cattle Futures Settle Mixed As Cash Trade Unfolds The cattle market this week has been tethered closely to activity in corn futures, which, in turn, have been jolted by changing forecasts for…
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You can now afford the quality cattle you need!
Posted: Wednesday 15th July, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 15th July, 2015

You can now afford the quality cattle you need!

Investabull Leasing is here.
You can now afford the quality cattle you need! It has finally arrived, the one-stop shop to handle all your needs in the cattle industry with no capital outlay. Investabull Leasing is here. …
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David Heath speaks out on the 50,000 head quota
Posted: Thursday 9th July, 2015
Updated: Wednesday 15th July, 2015

David Heath speaks out on the 50,000 head quota

Lucky there are other markets to supply.
Few things that strike me here and the first is the 'shock' by our industry leaders! If memory serves me right, first quarter numbers were just 50,000 head. Perhaps this was the initial feel of the…
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Racing at its Best
Posted: Monday 13th July, 2015
Updated: Monday 13th July, 2015

Racing at its Best

Ramornie winner bred on pattern speed
Ramornie winner bred on pattern speed ROCK ROYALTY, winner this week of one of Australia's most prestigious country sprints, the $150,000 Ramornie over 1200m at Grafton in new track record time of…
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Million Dollar Fish NT Style
Posted: Sunday 12th July, 2015
Updated: Sunday 12th July, 2015

Million Dollar Fish NT Style

Bringing the total prize pool to $1.75 million.
Million Dollar Fish provides a million reasons to book a holiday in the NT A holiday in the Northern Territory could make someone a million dollars richer following the launch of an Australian…
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