Katherine Research Station
PO Box 1346, Katherine NT 0851
Phone (08) 8973 9739
Fax (08) 8973 9777
Krs.DPIF@nt.gov.au
ISSN 0394-9823
www.dpif.nt.gov.au
EDITION 317- February 2014
In this edition
New cattle pen trial area at KRS
New cattle pen trial area at
KRS .................................... 1
Neil MacDonald, Regional Director, Katherine Research Station
2013 NT mango orchard
workshop in Katherine ........ 2
Weed Management Branch
welcomes new faces .......... 3
Thatch grass ...................... 4
Gamba grass assistance
program rolling out in
Katherine ............................ 5
KPIAC is still kicking goals
for the Katherine beef
industry............................... 5
Have you seen it? ............... 6
2014 rangelands
management course and
stock course ....................... 7
All the information in the one
place .................................. 7
KRS says goodbye to Heidi
Wright ................................. 8
Attention cattle producers ... 8
Round the region ................ 9
Katherine Research Station has fine new research infrastructure
in the form of a pen trial area with 30 pens and a capacity of 150
head. This will allow us to test cattle growth rates and various
diets with sufficient precision, sample size and repetition to assure
scientific accuracy. This is the only facility of its type in the
Australian tropics and is part of an effort to ensure that Katherine
stays at the forefront of northern cattle research.
The main part of this project was completed before Christmas and
the pens will be used for the first time for a trial on weaners
starting in May.
This trial will establish the nutritional requirements for weaners to
grow at 0.1 kg per day through their first dry season after first
round weaning. Minimum weaning sizes are one area where there
is no consensus, with some stations leaving calves on their
mothers till they are 150 or even 180 kg. Others take them off
much smaller. We favour the smaller end of the scale and wean
strictly from 100 kg.
We have always found that our small weaners grow well on saved
native pastures after ten days on a weaner diet in the yards, along
with weaner training. Despite demonstrating this for a number of
years, this approach is not accepted throughout, and it will just be
anecdotal until we complete this rigorous research and can put
some real figures against the diet.
The trial will involve two weight ranges of weaner heifer, five diets
and three repetitions with five weaners in each pen. At the end of
the dry season, the weaners will go onto wet season pastures and
will be kept until their breeding success and ability to meet market
specifications can be
measured.
This trial is being carried
out in partnership with the
University of Queensland
and will be conducted by a
PhD student from Brazil
by the name of Tiago
Alves Corrêa-Pãtanero de
Silva (I think we might just
call him Tiago) who will
arrive in Katherine in
April.
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New cattle pen trial area at KRS under
construction in late 2013
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2013 NT mango orchard workshop in Katherine
Grant Cutler, Technical Officer, Katherine Research Station
In early December, Katherine Research Station
hosted a Northern Territory mango orchard
nutrition workshop in conjunction with guest
speaker Ted Winston from Tropical Horticultural
Consulting in Queensland. The aim of this
workshop was to provide growers and agribusiness advisors with outlined key strategies
for the development and maintenance of
healthy and productive orchards that can
deliver quality fruit.
The workshop covered most aspects of mango
orchard nutrition from essential nutrients such
as nitrogen and potassium, through to timing of
application during specific annual phenological
events for maximum effectiveness. The role of
four important elements (nitrogen, calcium,
boron and potassium) was discussed in depth,
covering areas from their specific roles in
mango orchards and effect on mango
production to correct application rates and
timing. The summary of this section of the
workshop outlined that nitrogen and calcium act
as building blocks for tree health and fruit
quality whilst boron activates with potassium
and is responsible for the size and sweetness
of the fruit. The final area covered in the
workshop outlined the effect soil pH has on
mango production and the overall health of
mango orchards.
After lunch the group travelled to Piñata Farm
to partake in a particle demonstration of soil
sampling and leaf sampling techniques. The
sampling, under Ted’s supervision, gave a good
demonstration of the recommended procedure
for sampling and the correct areas where
samples should be taken. Soil samples are
commonly taken to determine nutrient levels
within the soil and their availability to the plant.
Leaf sampling was also demonstrated as a
method for determining nutrient levels within the
trees themselves. Using both methods allows a
suitable nutrition program to be implemented.
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Overall it was an enjoyable and informative
workshop with thanks going out to the local
producers and agronomists who participated.
Additional and resounding thanks to Ted
Winston for sharing his knowledge. Special
thanks also go to Horticulture Australia (HAL)
and the Australian Mango Industry Association
for funding this activity. For more information on
mango orchard nutrition contact Ted Winston
(Tropical Horticultural Consulting) on
(07) 4068 8796 or Warren Hunt (DPIF) on
(08) 8999 2143.
Ted Wilson (THC) and Sarah Phillips (DPIF) survey leaf samples
taken during the practical field session
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Weed Management Branch welcomes new faces
The Department of Land Resource Management is pleased to introduce three starters to the Katherine
Region Weed Management Branch.
Kirsten Tasker started working with the Weed
Management Branch in August 2013. Kirsten
hails from South East NSW and was previously
working in Ranger and Firefighting roles
throughout NSW and the ACT. Since starting with
the Weed Management Branch, Kirsten has been
busy surveying and managing rubber vine in the
Gulf Country, chinee apple throughout the
Katherine township and other priority weeds in
the Katherine region. In her spare time Kirsten
enjoys motocross riding, so if you see her down
at the motorcycle club, be sure to say hello.
Will Parker joined the Weed Management Branch
in December 2013 after moving to Katherine from
Melbourne. Will has a background in ecological
consulting and catchment management in
Victoria. Since Will’s commencement, he has had
involvement in grader grass herbicide trials and
has been busy getting up to date with the major
weed issues affecting the Katherine region. Since
moving to the NT, Will has been playing AFL for
the Wanderers in Darwin. He is looking forward to
getting involved with one of the local sides in the
Katherine competition this dry season.
The Katherine Weed Management Branch is aiming to extend their services further in 2014 with the
increase in staff, and a focus on pastoral land. Staff will be contacting landholders throughout the
region in the immediate future to organise weed mapping, identification, and control projects. If you
would like to find out more about extension services, contact the Weed Management Branch in
Katherine.
Office
Depot
32 Giles Street, Katherine
Monday–Friday
8.00 am–4.21 pm
Phone 08 8973 8857
11 Crawford Street, Katherine
Friday
1.00 pm–4.15 pm
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Thatch grass
Control this potential weed before it becomes established in the NT
Thatch grass (Hyparrhenia rufa) is a
competitive, introduced grass that was
previously trialled in the Northern Territory as a
pasture species, but is no longer recommended
or used. It is well adapted to fire, and once
established in an area it can increase fuel
loads, resulting in higher fire frequency and
intensity.
Evaluation through the Northern Territory Weed
Risk Assessment System found thatch grass to
be a high weed risk, but that the opportunity
exists for effective control due to its current
limited distribution. In accordance with these
findings, it was recently declared a Class A
weed in accordance with the Weeds
Management Act and must be eradicated.
In the Northern Territory, thatch grass is
restricted to a relatively small number of
locations around Darwin, Palmerston and other
parts of the Top End. Because thatch grass
distribution remains limited, there is still
opportunity to avoid the impacts which are seen
interstate and overseas. The early onset of the
Wet season means that thatch grass should be
controlled now, while it is actively growing, but
before it sets seed. It is readily controlled with
glyphosate herbicides, although it requires a
2% solution, double that required for gamba
and mission grass.
Weeds Branch do not think that thatch grass
has persisted in the Katherine region, even
though it was trialled in the area probably in the
1980s. If you think you may have thatch grass
on your property, please contact the Katherine
Weeds Branch. It is recommended that land
managers learn to recognise thatch grass, so
that it can be treated as soon as possible and
so that spread can be prevented. The Weed
Management Branch can assist with
identification and recommend appropriate
management actions. Phone 8973 8857 or visit
the web site www.nt.gov.au/weeds
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Thatch grass was one of five weed species
declared in 2013, with the other species being:
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leaf cactus (Pereskia aculeata) Class A (to
be eradicated)
fountain grass (Cenchrus setaceus) Class
B (growth and spread to be controlled)
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius)
Class A (to be eradicated north of 18°
latitude) Class B (growth and spread to be
controlled south of 18° latitude)
parrot’s feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum)
Class A (to be eradicated).
Information on these species, as well as the
attached identification sheet and weednote for
thatch grass, is available online at
www.nt.gov.au/weeds
Vinod Chejara, formerly of the Weed Management
Branch, showing the distinctive thatch grass seed heads
that can normally be seen around April or May
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Gamba grass assistance program rolling out in Katherine
Gamba grass was introduced into the Northern
Territory as a pasture grass in the 1930s.
Ensuing research and trials showed gamba
grass to be a highly productive and palatable
fodder in pastoral and agricultural areas of the
Top End. It is acknowledged that gamba grass
can provide valuable grazing in the NT, but it
needs intensive grazing management to ensure
it does not set seed and invade into nonpasture areas.
Gamba grass was declared a weed in the NT in
2010. The Gamba Grass Weed Management
Plan 2010 and declaration zones are currently
being reviewed, but gamba grass is considered
a Class B weed north of the Katherine River,
meaning its growth and spread needs to be
controlled. It is a Class A weed south of the
Katherine River, which means it needs to be
eradicated, although a permit to use a declared
weed may be granted in specific situations
within the Class A zone.
This means that all landholders in the Katherine
Region should be diligent about controlling
gamba grass, especially near Katherine
township. Huge gamba infestations in the
Darwin Rural Area have significantly increased
the risk of extreme dry season fires which can
threaten people and property, and modify the
vegetation communities and biodiversity.
Weeds Branch do not want this situation to
develop in Katherine, where communities and
residents in areas such as along Florina Road,
the Victoria Highway, the Venn blocks and
Stuart Estate would be threatened in cases of
intense fires.
The 2013–14 Gamba Grass Assistance
Program commenced on 26 November 2013.
The program provides free herbicide, planning
and weed management advice, and spray
equipment loans to private properties as a
means to increase the land manager’s ability to
control gamba grass and reduce existing
infestations in affected areas.
The Katherine distribution point is at the Weeds
Branch Crawford Street depot, which is open on
Friday afternoons. This season will also see the
Weeds Branch increasing liaison with
participants in the program to ensure they are
getting the most out of their herbicide.
Please contact the Katherine Weeds
Management Branch (8973 8857) if you require
more information.
Brad Sauer, Katherine District Weeds Officer, ready to
hand out herbicide for the Gamba Grass Assistance
Program
KPIAC is still kicking goals for the Katherine beef industry
The Katherine Pastoral Industry Advisory
Committee (KPIAC) was injected with some
new blood in 2013, with three new members
joining the committee (Carley Bidstrup from
Montejinni Station, Lisa Dyer from Sturt Plains
Station and Robert Venturin from Murranji
Station). Sadly, we farewelled a valued
member, Henry Townsend, and nearly said
goodbye to Tony Searle! Tony has moved
interstate but is still actively involved in the NT
pastoral industry through his consultancy
services, and remains on the committee as a
Top End representative.
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KPIAC meets twice a year, as well as
responding to special out-of-meeting items
through teleconference calls or emails. KPIAC
serves two main roles; to advise DPIF on its
research, development and extension priorities;
and to act as one of the 11 northern Australian
regional beef research committees. Keith
Holzwart, the Chair of KPIAC, also Chairs the
Northern Beef Industry Committee (NBIC)
which is made up of 11 northern producer
group Chairs. NBIC determines which northern
beef projects are funded by MLA. Altogether,
about a month of Keith’s time every year is
spent in these roles, which is an amazing
commitment.
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If you have any burning research ideas, feel
free to contact a KPIAC member, or the
Katherine Pastoral Production team.
Member
Keith Holzwart (Chair)
Tony Searle
Allan Andrews
The 11 regions of the northern Australian beef research
committee
As well as providing valuable feedback to DPIF
throughout the year regarding new and ongoing
projects, the committee also had a big win.
Keith’s persistence ensured the support and
funding of a collaborative genetics project lead
by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit of
University of New England (AGBU) and
including Queensland’s Department of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QDAFF)
and NT DPIF. This project involves the
Selected brahman herd and aims to increase
the accuracy of current fertility trait Estimated
Breeding Values (EBVs), and potentially
develop new fertility EBVs. The ultimate goal of
the project is to lift weaning rates in northern
Australia through improved genetics in the
major tropical breeds.
Mick Underwood
Helen Armstrong
Steve Petty
Shane McWhirter
Jay Mohr-Bell
Carley Bidstrup
Lisa Dyer
Robert Venturin
Graeme Fagan
Company
Avago Station
Searle Pastoral
Management Services
Consolidated Pastoral
Company (CPC)
Riveren Station
Gilnockie Station
Northern Development
Company
Indigenous Land
Corporation (ILC)
Mathison Station
Montejinni Station
Sturt Plains Station
Murranji Station
Department of Land
Resource Management
Have you seen it?
Thinking of investing in some new technology in
2014 but don’t know where to start? Well, Sally
Leigo and the CRC-REP team have taken all
the hard work out of it for you.
Whether you’re thinking of something pasture
or cattle related, this review will help you decide
which product is the most relevant to you and
your desired outcome. The review has grouped
each product on the basis of operation and
purpose for easy comparison. Groups include:
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Each product reviewed has information
detailing its application, features, requirements
and availability. Readers may be surprised by
the number of do-it-yourself mapping and cattle
record keeping programs currently available.
Overview of technology products for the beef
industry of remote Australia is available for free.
Download it from http://bit.ly/RXm5fB
remote pasture monitoring
pasture modelling
mapping programs
management software
remote monitoring of cattle
herd modelling
remote management
livestock management software.
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2014 rangelands management course and stock course
Expressions of interest
An interactive course developed for station staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
in the area of land and production system management in the VRD/Katherine or Sturt
Plateau regions.
What: 1½–2 day course covering pasture species; dynamics and management; weed
management and poisonous plants; animal nutrition; and biodiversity
Where: On-station
When: March–May, dates on request from stations
For more information or to organise a course on your station, please contact:
Trudi Oxley
Jodie Ward
(08) 8973 9763
(08) 89739 730
Trudi.Oxley@nt.gov.au
Jodie.Ward@nt.gov.au
All the information in the one place
FutureBeef is a collaborative program for the
northern Australia beef industry with partners
Northern Territory Department of Primary
Industry and Fisheries (DPIF); Queensland
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry (DAFF); Western Australia Department
of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA); and Meat &
Livestock Australia (MLA).
What does this mean for you?
The aim of the FutureBeef program is to
support sustainable and profitable productivity
gains for northern beef producers by building on
and complementing:
This month’s hot topics:
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investment and outcomes of past and future
research, development and extension
(RD&E) conducted by FutureBeef partners
and industry
the sharing and collaborative development
of information, knowledge and resources to
more effectively service industry
delivery of ‘National Beef Production RD&E
Strategy’ outcomes.
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It means that all the information you might
require for managing beef cattle in northern
Australia is all in the one place! Whether you
require information on supplementation
strategies, calculating forage budgets, or
effective vaccination procedures, there’s only
one place to go: futurebeef.com.au
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release of Guidelines for the development of
extensive cattle stations in northern
Australia, insights from the Pigeon Hole
Project
calculating forage budgets—a series of four
YouTube tutorials with Col Paton
an update of the Fixed Time Artificial
Insemination and Polled Gene Marker Test
Producer Demonstration Site underway at
Lakefield Station and Avago Station.
For the latest project results and upcoming
events, follow us on Twitter or like us on
Facebook.
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KRS says goodbye to Heidi Wright
In April 2012, Heidi Wright came to join us at Katherine Research Station as the Operations Officer for
FutureBeef, the DPIF’s extension collaboration with Qld, WA and MLA. The initial three month contract
required Heidi to not only create but also apply and teach others about the FutureBeef social media
communication strategy. This was no small undertaking, but Heidi managed to achieve this and more
as the rest of us at KRS stood back in amazement. Before long, Heidi’s
contract had been extended and her list of responsibilities quickly grew.
Some of Heidi’s duties included creating displays for the Katherine
Show, co-ordinating the 2013 Farm and Garden Day, producing, filming
and editing the soon-to-be released weaner handling DVD, website
development, and media work, to name just a few.
It is with sadness that the staff of KRS and FutureBeef team members
from across northern Australia say goodbye to Heidi as she and
husband James Wright (formerly Gulf Savannah Regional Coordinator
for Territory NRM) move to the family property in northern NSW. We
would like to wish Heidi and James all the very best for the future.
Attention cattle producers
Have you moved cattle into the Parkhurst Tick Infected Zone (red) in the Darwin region for
export or agistment?
If so, could any of these cattle be returning to your property?
Have you organised for a Livestock Biosecurity Officer to:
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clean inspect these cattle
have a supervised treatment with an Amitraz plunge dip before leaving the Parkhurst Tick
Zone?
Please contact a Livestock Biosecurity Officer in Darwin to organise an inspection prior to movement.
Phone (08) 8999 2030 or (08) 8999 2034
Importing untreated cattle can not only lead to quarantine and strict movement restrictions for your
property, but also puts the rest of the cattle industry at risk and limits effective chemicals available for
plunge dips and the end of Bayticol® use. Importing untreated cattle is an offence under the Livestock
Act and may result in prosecution.
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Round the region
KRS staff were recently treated to a demonstration of the capabilities of new technology.
1. Up close with a drone
2. An example of how a drone can be used in agriculture. This drone has the capacity to survey
crops remotely as it has video cameras built in and the ability to feed real-time footage back to a
headset
3. Trish watching the live footage from the drone through the headset
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DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES
Pastoral market update
Live cattle exports via Darwin Port—January 2014
# Please note that the ‘NT CATTLE’ figures are NT cattle exported through the Port of Darwin only—some NT cattle are exported through interstate ports.
Destination
TOTAL CATTLE (including interstate)
2012
Brunei
Previous
YTD
year
31/1/13 31/1/14
2013
1-31
JAN
# NT CATTLE
Previous
month
2012
Previous
YTD
year
31/1/13 31/1/14
2013
Difference
1-31
JAN
Previous
month
Difference
4,639
4,043
0
0
0
0
0
4,639
4,043
0
0
0
0
0
Indonesia
201,748
282,022
27,647
11,923
11,923
67,031
-55,108
189,994
243,978
24,047
6,423
6,423
61,351
-54,928
Philippines
27,324
22,403
0
0
0
2,416
-2,416
26,337
15,063
0
0
0
2,416
-2,416
460
0
0
0
0
0
0
460
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
0
0
800
0
0
0
0
10,018
14,952
1,299
0
0
0
0
10,018
12,094
1,299
0
0
0
0
2,801
35,396
0
1,414
1,414
0
+1,414
2,801
32,806
0
1,414
1,414
0
+1,414
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
246,990
359,616
28,946
13,337
13,337
69,447
-56,110
234,249
308,784
25,346
7,837
7,837
63,767
-55,930
Sabah
Sarawak
W-Malaysia
Vietnam
Egypt
TOTAL
-15,609
-17,509
January at a glance
TOTAL Live Cattle Exports through Port of Darwin
2013 v 2014
Cattle Head
 13,337 head of cattle through the Port of Darwin
during January—56,110 fewer than December
and 15,609 fewer than January 2013
 2014 total cattle figures indicate 16,609 head
fewer than last year. NT cattle 17,509 fewer than
2013
Live Cattle Exports through the Port of Darwin
(previous 10 years)
70,000
65,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
2013
400,000
2014
350,000
Cattle Head
6
300,000
NT Live Cattle Exports through Port of Darwin
2013 v 2014
250,000
200,000
150,000
50,000
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Cattle
NT Cattle
Cattle Head
100,000
70,000
65,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2013
2014
PREVIOUS 8 YEARS
Total Cattle, Port of Darwin
2006
227,648
2007
283,046
2008
364,944
2009
347,314
2010
295,605
NT Cattle, Port of Darwin
2011
269,617
2012
246,990
2013
359,616
2006
223,407
2007
247,281
2008
295,539
2009
304,818
2010
272,749
2011
253,797
Other livestock exports via Darwin Port (includes NT and interstate stock)
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2012
234,249
2013
308,784
Pastoral Market Update – January 2014
Destination
2013
Buffalo
2014
1-31
JAN
Camels
2014
1-31
JAN
2013
0
2013
Goats
2014
1-31
JAN
2013
Horses
2014
1-31
JAN
2013
Sheep
2014
1-31
JAN
2013
Pigs
2014
1-31
JAN
Brunei
400
0
0
0
0
1080
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Indonesia
201
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Philippines
199
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
W-Malaysia
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sabah
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sarawak
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
800
0
0
0
0
0
1080
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
National cattle prices—W/E 31/1/2014
HEAVY STEER
MEDIUM STEER
Estimated dressed weight price (cents/kg)
SALEYARDS
NSW
QLD
This week
321
323
Last week
298
290
Year ago
326
320
Estimated dressed weight price (cents/kg)
O.T.HOOKS
SA
SALEYARDS
AV
(Aust)
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
nq
318
322
315
Nq
323
nq
291
322
315
Nq
323
nq
299
322
315
nq
313
QLD
This week
303
301
nq
Last week
288
283
293
Year ago
334
325
nq
MEDIUM COW
SA
AV
(Aust)
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
300
317
308
Nq
320
288
317
308
Nq
320
314
314
300
Nq
309
TRADE STEER
Estimated dressed weight price (cents/kg)
SALEYARDS
O.T.HOOKS
NSW
Estimated dressed weight price (cents/kg)
O.T.HOOKS
SALEYARDS
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
This week
205
247
241
215
252
283
235
253
Last week
198
221
233
209
252
283
235
253
Year ago
277
273
208
263
265
285
220
252
O.T.HOOKS
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
NSW
QLD
SA
AV
(Aust)
This week
314
314
284
Last week
330
308
280
310
327
340
310
321
316
327
340
310
Year ago
364
nq
257
321
336
325
308
310
313
LIVE EXPORT QUOTES
Estimated live weight price (cents/kg)
LIGHT STEERS
(260-360 kg)
Darwin
Broome
Prices courtesy of
Meat & Livestock Australia
LIGHT HEIFERS
(260-360 kg)
Darwin
Broome
This week
230
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Currency exchange rates
Key currencies
Current
Previous month
3 months ago
1 Year ago
Pre-devaluation
1AUD =
3.2.2014
1.1.2014
1.11.2013
1.2.2013
01.07.1997
Brunei Dollar
1.10745
1.10893
1.15885
1.27334
1.076
Indonesian Rupiah
10,629.9
10,640.5
10,564.4
10,101.6
1830
Philippine Peso
39.4786
40.0574
40.8904
42.5191
19.84
Malaysian Ringgit
2.92247
2.94686
2.98597
3.20701
1.9
Euro
0.64871
0.64998
0.69005
0.7621
N/A
US Dollar
0.87484
0.88040
.94868
1.04451
0.752
Vietnam Dong
18,248.3
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Katherine region events calendar
Event
Location
Date
Mango Research, Development and
Extension Forum
NT Cattlemen’s Association Conference and
AGM
Katherine
and Darwin
20-21 March
warren.hunt@nt.gov.au
Darwin
27-28 March
www.ntca.org.au
Australian Rangeland Society Conference
Alice
Springs
12-16 April
www.austrangesoc.com.au/site
Kidman Springs Field Day
VRD
13 August
trisha.cowley@nt.gov.au
Please email us with details of events happening in your area: jodie.ward@nt.gov.au
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