Business
Bank vows rates war
NAB last night kicked off a home loan war by pledging its standard variable rate would be lower than any of its big four rivals.
Rates on hold
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has keep its cash rate at 4.25 per cent following its February board meeting.
Crowds flock to Peppin Shaw
THE world's biggest Merino flock ewe competition got under way in the Riverina today.
Bulla expansion will create jobs
BULLA Dairy Foods has reinforced its commitment to the Victorian town of Colac as it starts works on its $8 million innovation centre.
Dollar up on US data
THE Australian dollar is slightly higher this morning, as it continues to trade on strong US data.
Ruralco's outlook strong
AGRIBUSINESS and real estate firm Ruralco Holdings says sales in the first quarter of its fiscal year have been strong.
Dairy growth envy of world
THE global dairy sector and its future solid market growth will be the envy of the food world, according to a new report released today.
Call for high-speed rail
AUSTRALIA needs urgent investment in high-speed rail, according to a former National Party leader.
Cattle
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US beef herd dips
THE US cattle herd has declined more dramatically than expected and is at its lowest level since 1952.
Dairy
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Bulla expansion will create jobs
BULLA Dairy Foods has reinforced its commitment to the Victorian town of Colac as it starts works on its $8 million innovation centre.
Latest Sales
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Leongatha, Feb 6: Prices solid
A YARDING of 2000 cattle at Leongatha's annual heifer sale saw prices up for top lines of female cattle.
There was strong demand for unjoined Merino ewes and wethers at Wycheproof last week. Read more.
Grain & Hay
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Sorghum crops unaffected by floods
THE floods in Queensland and northern NSW are not expected to cause great losses to the nation's sorghum crops.
Horticulture
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Polish expertise in Bendigo
A BENDIGO winemaker is gearing up for this year's vintage after spending six weeks working on vintage in Poland.
Water
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Dam engineers recalled
AT LEAST 13 people will be questioned at a special round of Queensland flood inquiry hearings.
Stud Stock
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Reids' faith in Limousins
AFTER a lifetime of dairying and breeding stud Jerseys, Robert Reid could have been forgiven for hanging up his work boots.
Sheep
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Crowds flock to Peppin Shaw
THE world's biggest Merino flock ewe competition got under way in the Riverina today.
