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Animal protection organisations agree a national strategy to address controversial live lamb cutting (mulesing) is urgently needed

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Last week the Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors (ACWEP), the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia (NCWSBA), and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) united to call for a national coordinated strategy to address live lamb cutting (mulesing). The Australian Alliance for Animals, FOUR PAWS Australia and Humane World for Animals Australia welcome this … Continued

Esk to host Rabobank business transition and succession planning information session

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Primary producers in the Brisbane Valley have the opportunity to develop skills to assist with family farm succession and business transition at complimentary information sessions.   Hosted by the Southern Queensland Rabo Client Council, the practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information session will be held in Esk in early October.   The initiative has been led … Continued

Australian beef exports at record-breaking levels

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A combination of stronger global beef markets, favourable seasonal conditions in key Australian beef-producing regions and higher local cattle inventory is supporting record-breaking production volumes, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.   In its Q3 2025 Global Beef Quarterly, the bank’s RaboResearch division says second quarter Australian cattle slaughter numbers … Continued

Alcoa Corporation to Host Investor Day on October 30, 2025

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PITTSBURGH–BUSINESS WIRE– Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI) (“Alcoa” or the “Company”) will host an Investor Day on Thursday, October 30, 2025, which will be webcast live. The event is expected to include discussions on Alcoa’s markets, operations, strategies, and capital allocation, among other topics. Speakers will include William F. Oplinger, Alcoa President and Chief … Continued

Pan American Silver Reports Discovery of Multiple High-Grade Silver Zones at the La Colorada Mine

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American” or the “Company”) announces new drill results for its La Colorada mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, including multiple high-grade veins that indicate the potential for expansion of silver mineral resources, extension of mine life and improved economics. These drill results build on … Continued

New scholars to make their mark with Nuffield in 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE In a year where extreme weather has made its mark across large parts of the agricultural landscape, Nuffield Australia has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients – including five who’ll study ways to safeguard the industry against climate extremes. With topics ranging from traceability tools and virtual farm replicas to achieving work-life balance on-farm … Continued

Geraldton port zone farmland values driven by wheat yields, but growth set to moderate – new report

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Farmland values in Western Australia’s Geraldton port zone have grown strongly over the past five years, underpinned by wheat yields, but are now entering a period of more moderate growth, according to new research from Rabobank. In its newly-released report Deep Dive: What drives Western Australian grain-producing farmland values, the bank’s RaboResearch division found the … Continued

Pan American Silver Completes Acquisition of MAG Silver

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia–BUSINESS WIRE– Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American” or the “Company“) and MAG Silver Corp. (NYSE American: MAG) (TSX: MAG) (“MAG“) are pleased to announce that Pan American has completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of MAG (“MAG Shares“) pursuant to … Continued

From paddock to plate, locally and globally

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The House of Representatives Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth has commenced a new inquiry into creating sustainable economic growth in rural and regional Australia. The Committee seeks to identify opportunities to promote and support sustainable markets for rural and regional small and medium businesses in all sectors, through enhanced branding, and certification of Australian … Continued