Simon Chamberlain

New South Wales

Regional Journalist at The Land (Australia)

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Beacon of the Narrabri community dies, funeral service in Tamworth

1 day ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Rob Southwell, formerly of Narrabri, died on Friday, May 9 in Tamworth after a short illness. Picture supplied by his familyA former Narrabri resident who had a long career in furthering the interests of rural Australia and was described as a beacon in his community has passed away.
Forward contracts of $9/kg for heavy lambs locks in spring deliveries

1 day ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Min Northey and Bill Thurling, Baronlonga Pastoral, Kikiora, near West Wyalong, sold the top price pen at Wagga with 137 Tarella White Suffolk/ Belswick Merino-blood lambs at an estimated carcase weight of 40kg for $339.20. Picture by Helen DeCostaForward contracts of $9 a kilogram for lambs are being issued for late winter in early spring, as competition from "everywhere" seeks candidates for the processing chains.
Finish line in sight for cotton pick in the southern valley and northwest

2 days ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

George Duddy, Hudson, Blackville and his contract picker, Harry Elms, Breeza, harvesting dryland cotton on Mr Duddy's property. Picture by Simon ChamberlainDespite the worrying drought conditions in the Riverina and southern areas of NSW, irrigated cotton growers on the Murrumbidgee system have been blessed by a good season and associated yield increases.
From Hughenden to Armidale: A wool industry veteran's journey

2 days ago | armidaleexpress.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

John Teitzel at a Nutrien Weaner sale in Armidale, NSW. He's seen the highs and the lows of the wool industry. Picture by Simon ChamberlainThe move from Hughenden, in north west Queensland, to Armidale was more than a lifestyle change for John Teitzel, it was a climate change and one he says, despite the passing of the years, still proves to be a challenge. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Photos | World Angus Expo draws crowd from around Australia, the world

3 days ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

View +12 PhotosPictures supplied by Eri Jinnaka, RabobankThe Tamworth leg of the World Angus Forum, the World Angus Expo, was described as a fantastic success and a delight to the organisers.
John Teitzel: four decades in Armidale and still getting used to the cold

4 days ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

John Teitzel at a Nutrien Weaner sale in Armidale. He's seen the highs and the lows of the wool industry. Picture by Simon ChamberlainThe move from Hughenden, in north-west Queensland, to Armidale was more than a lifestyle change for John Teitzel, it was a climate change and one he says, despite the passing of the years, still proves to be a challenge.
Werris Creek producers hit $305 with second-cross Poll Dorset lambs

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Craig Pike, Moema, Werris Creek, with his second-cross lambs that made $305 at Tamworth on Monday. Also pictured is his agent, Ben Goodman, Ian Morgan Livestock. Picture supplied by Michelle MawhinneyLast week, Craig Pike, Moema, Werris Creek, was pretty happy when his Poll Dorset-sired, second cross lambs made $286.
Reach the peak: Angus Forum's pen of three heifers goes to Summit Livestock

1 week ago | goulburnpost.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

The pen of three heifers judges, PJ Budler, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, Roger Evans, Tamworth and Dr Dan Shike, University of Illinois, USA and the exhibitors of the champion pen, Hayden and Jazmine Green, Summit Livestock Partnership, Roslyn. Picture by Simon ChamberlainMatched against some of the biggest names in the Australian Angus breed, Hayden and Jazmine Green, Summit Livestock Partnership, Roslyn, have peaked at the World Angus Forum, exhibiting the champion pen of three heifers.
Fort Worth to Tamworth: A world of livestock experience from PJ Budler

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

PJ Budler, Fort Worth, Texas, USA during the judging of the pen of three heifers at the World Angus Forum, Tamworth. Picture by Rebecca NadgeAustralian Angus breeders' focus on foot quality will stand it in good stead worldwide, and open market opportunities in countries like the United States for outcross genetics.
Wet autumn conditions and oversupply push prices down at Singleton sale

1 week ago | theland.com.au | Simon Chamberlain

Roger Fuller and Hamish Fuller (right), Fullers Livestock and Property, Singleton, with Max Howlett, Glendon, who took the award for the best presented pen of steers. Picture suppliedPrices for steers and heifers eased compared with prices set pre-Easter at the Hunter Valley weaner sale, Singleton.