Hayley Kennedy

Hayley Kennedy

Hayley Kennedy is a Journalist within the AuctionsPlus Customer and Digital team. Based in Biloela, Queensland, Hayley brings her extensive experience in agricultural journalism and communications to the business, having previously held positions at Australian Lot Feeders’ Association & Queensland Country Life.

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Property

Nalinga offers rare farm-buying opportunity on Flinders Island

A rare opportunity to secure prime grazing country on pristine Flinders Island has presented itself, with the listing of Nalinga.

Cattle

Malaysia lifts suspension, Indonesia still deliberating on LSD report

Malaysia has lifted the temporary suspension of live cattle and buffalo exports from Australia, but Indonesia remains unmoved on the issue.

Cattle

Riding the market waves with top-quality progeny from Circle 8 sires

The old adage of ‘you can sell anything in a good market, but only quality sells in a bad one’ is well and truly on display in the current cattle market.

Cattle

Biosecurity Levy: greater transparency needed

Producers can now have their say on how the Labor government's controversial new biosecurity protection levy should be applied.

Cattle

The fine art of producing an exceptional Wagyu eating experience

Consistently delivering premium returns and an exceptional eating experience, there’s no doubt Wagyu has earned favour with producers and consumers alike.

Cattle

Outstanding Woonallee Toronto T274 hits breed record $55,000

Another breed record has tumbled, this time at the Woonallee Simmentals bull sale at Tamworth on Wednesday.

Cattle

More bulls and lower average prices make for a buyer's market

The 'doom and gloom' cattle market and seasonal outlook doesn't appear to be putting a huge dampener on the bull market, with early spring sales off to a solid start.

Cattle

LSD detection 'no cause for concern', Indo trade remains open

The detection of lumpy skin disease in Australian cattle in Indonesia has been labelled as "no cause for concern", with government and industry groups reaffirming Australia remains free of the disease.

Cattle

Texas Thunderstruck T383 sells for Australian all breeds record $360,000

The Mayne family has sold Texas Thunderstruck T383 for a whopping $360,000 to set a new Australian all breeds record.

Cropping

Wheat prices rally 18% amid Black Sea turmoil

Wheat prices have rallied back to recent highs following further tensions in the Black Sea, however analysts say the market is a lot less concerned now than it was in 2022.

Sheep & Lamb

Greater focus on lamb eating quality imperative for market growth

The strong global demand for high quality sheepmeat and a sheep flock that has reached its highest level since 2007 has analysts pointing to the huge opportunities for Australian producers, but challenges abound too.

Ag news

Attracting and retaining staff, as govt makes a ‘shambles’ of the workforce

As historically low unemployment rages on, concerns about the labour shortfall in regional Australia and how to attract and retain good staff are reaching a crescendo.

Weather

Drought preparation and fire mitigation crucial ahead of El Nino event

As Australia stares down an impending summer of below average rainfall and possible heatwaves and bushfires, producers are being warned to prepare themselves as much as possible.

Finance

Rates on hold but more pain to come, as experts say cashflow is critical

The decision by the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady this month would have been a relief to many, but producers are under no illusions that we've seen the peak.