Coffs Coast Advocate

CUTE PHOTOS! Twin calves a glimmer of hope from drought

What's better than one baby cow? Two baby cows. Farmer Bindi Branch celebrates rare birth of twin calves.

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10th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

Bindi Branch holds one of the new arrivals.

NSW no longer the land of milk and honey

Besieged by drought in a grim, colourless, cracked-earth expanse, NSW’s oppressive big-sky country is a cruel environment...

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10th Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

Dairy farmer Colin Thompson on his dairy farm Callara near Gooloogong in the central west of NSW. Picture: Toby Zerna

How unwanted clothes are funding two farmers’ feed bills

Too dry to farm dairy, two Blanchview farmers are thinking outside the square so they can continue to feed their cattle.

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09th Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

DOG DREAMS: Shauna and Ken Kelly think of their dogs as part of the family.

Sobering outlook for parched agriculture industry

Cattle and cane producers could lose $377 million in the next financial year

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09th Dec. 2019 5:12 AM

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries released a report warning the agricultural sector could shrink by 5 per cent this financial year, largely due to the continued drought.

Family farms facing extinction as drought grips region

Long-term producer fears when rains finally arrive, there will be no one left standing.

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07th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

LIVING IN HOPE: David Free tries to remain optimistic as the toll of drought wears on him.

NO BULL: CSIRO auctions historic bull semen for charity

Looking to get your hands on some rare genetics for your cattle? This could be the opportunity you’re looking for.

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25th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

NO BULL: CSIRO will be auctioning historic semen for belmont red, tuli, brahman, adaptaur, red angus, afrikaner, simbrah, charbray and other cattle breeds to raise money for charity. PICTURE: ZOE PHILLIPS

Looking for ladies: Cattle prices break two-year record

Queensland is leading the market – but the demand for females could ruin drought-stricken farms

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25th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

Meat and Livestock Australia reported that this month, across the eastern states, the medium cow indicator rose to $2.47 per kg live weight – the highest price since 2016.

Coast woman wins rural women's award by breeding the best

Maree took a leap of faith 10 years ago when she started breeding Brahmans after the unexpected death of her father.

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22nd Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

Maree took a leap of faith 10 years ago when she started breeding Brahmans after the unexpected death of her father.

‘Cheeky’ cow headbutting cars on highway

Vehicles are being totalled as motorists negotiate a dangerous livestock-slalom run with droves of cattle venturing to the...

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07th Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

Top quality on show for inaugural Beaudesert sale

More than 20 years of experience culminated in a new success for Craig and Peta Bell on the weekend.

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29th Oct. 2019 7:10 AM

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