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Producers navigate nation’s north-south weather divide

It truly has been a tale of two seasons in recent months across Australia. Large parts of Queensland have been drenched by heavy rain, with some areas receiving their entire annual rainfall in just a day. Meanwhile, southern regions—stretching from southern New South Wales through Victoria and South Australia—are grappling with one of their driest seasons on record.

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APLUS NEWS TRIVIA: Easter Special

Think you've been keeping up with the latest in agriculture and rural Australia? We've put together a handful of trivia questions ...
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Labor’s live sheep ban “is not the act of a friend”

President Trump has turned the global trade on its head in a matter of weeks with his global tariff agenda.
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Matthew Pearce Claims 2025 ALPA Young Auctioneers Title

Matthew Pearce of GDL Emerald, Queensland, has been crowned the 2025 Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) N...
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APLUS NEWS TRIVIA: Easter Special
Think you've been keeping up with the latest in agriculture and rural Australia? We've put together a handful of trivia questions drawn from the stories, headlines and events covered by APlus News over the past 12 months. It’s our Easter special, so hop to it and test your knowledge—see how you stack up against fellow readers.
Labor’s live sheep ban “is not the act of a friend”
Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton write an opinion article about parallels between Trump's tariffs and the banning of live sheep exports.
Matthew Pearce Claims 2025 ALPA Young Auctioneers Title
Matthew Pearce of GDL Emerald, Queensland, has been crowned the 2025 Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) National Young Auctioneers Champion at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Red-hot return for Santa Gertrudis as the feature breed at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Santa Gertrudis cattle shine as the featured breed at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, with special highlights in the show ring, culinary delights, and a charity auction.
Tariffs on Australia due to ban on beef, pork: US envoy
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has been questioned by a US senator over why Australia faces a 10% tariff.
Millions for farmers after worst harvest in 15 years
Farmers and rural communities who are struggling to survive a worsening drought are getting a multi-million dollar boost to help get them through the crisis.
Beef and lamb tariffs confirmed: What producers need to know
It’s been a turbulent week for Australian agriculture, with US President Donald Trump confirming a 10% tariff on Australian exports - including beef and lamb - during an announcement on Thursday. While widely anticipated, the confirmation has sparked discussion across the red meat supply chain. Attention now turns to what these new tariffs could mean for livestock prices and red meat demand, both domestically and abroad. We’ve spoken with industry analysts to unpack the potential impacts, and what producers should keep an eye on in the weeks ahead.
Turning devastation to determination in Western Queensland
Flood relief efforts bring hope and resilience to outback Queensland communities devastated by weeks of heavy rain and flooding. Discover heartwarming stories and crucial support initiatives that are aiding in the flood devastation recovery.
Trump hits Aussie beef and lamb exports with 10% tariff
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on all Australian products - including Aussie beef and lamb.

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