Karen Bailey

New South Wales

Markets Analyst and Journalist at The Land (Australia)

Markets editor/analyst/journalist. Covering grains, oilseeds, wool, cattle, sheep and lambs, goats and horticulture markets.

Articles

Dining with 15 inspiring Young Woman finalists at Sydney Royal Show | Photos

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Pictures by Karen Bailey. The 2025 finalists in The Land Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman Competition were celebrated at a dinner in Sydney on Wednesday night to mark the start of their time at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Integrity and honesty drive the deals done by Moss Vale agent Josh Fenech

2 months ago | southernhighlandnews.com.au | Karen Bailey

Josh Fenech, Jim Hindmarsh and Son, Moss Vale. Picture by Karen Bailey. This will be Josh Fenech's second time in the competition, so he's got the advantage of experience behind him when he steps onto the stage in Sydney this year. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Integrity and honesty drive the deals done by Moss Vale agent Josh Fenech

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Josh Fenech, Jim Hindmarsh and Son, Moss Vale. Picture by Karen Bailey. This will be Josh Fenech's second time in the competition, so he's got the advantage of experience behind him when he steps onto the stage in Sydney this year.
Building a career in his home town is focus for Forbes agent Lachlan Miller

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Lachlan Miller, Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon and Company, Forbes. Picture by Karen Bailey. Building respect as an agent and ensuring he always acted in the best interest of his loyal clients was Lachlan Miller's top priority when it came to his career aspirations at Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon and Company, Forbes.
Marketing at its best on show for ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

The 2024 Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association NSW Young Auctioneer, Darcy Howard, MCC Chudleigh Dobell, Forbes, in action during last year's competition. Picture by Rebecca Nadge. A jacket, tie and super shiny boots will be the order of the day for 19 young agents when they step on the stage for the 2025 Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association Young Auctioneers Competitions at Sydney Royal Show on April 11.
Help from mentors key to the success for Forbes auctioneer Jack Whitty

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Jack Whitty, Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon and Company, Forbes. Picture by Karen Bailey. Jack Whitty's had a passion for livestock for as long as he can remember, and his enthusiasm for the agency industry is evident in the fact he joined Kevin Miller, Whitty, Lennon and Company, Forbes, when he was just 16 years old.
Preparations for Young Auctioneers Competition started early for Adam Boyd

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Adam Boyd, Elders Wagga Wagga. Picture by Karen Bailey. Adam Boyd of Elders Wagga Wagga is one of the older finalists in the ALPA NSW Young Auctioneers Competition at 24, but this will also be the first time he has made it to the state finals.
Respect is the name of the game for Inverell young auctioneer Darcy Brennan

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Darcy Brennan, Lehman Stock and Property, Inverell. Picture by Karen Bailey. A first-time competitor in the state finals, Darcy Brennan of Lehman Stock and Property, Inverell, is an Inverell boy through and through.
Passion for studstock drew Bathurst young auctioneer to an agency career

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Ryan Carpenter, Nutrien Bathurst. Picture by Karen Bailey. Ryan Carpenter of Nutrien Bathurst grew up in the Hawkesbury, where his parents bred stud Limousin cattle and he enjoyed showing them.
Knowledge of news and markets essential for Dubbo auctioneer Sam Thomas

2 months ago | theland.com.au | Karen Bailey

Sam Thomas, Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo. Picture by Karen Bailey. Sam Thomas, Nutrien Milling Thomas, Dubbo, has agency in his blood, having both a grandfather and father who are agents in Dubbo.