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Alexandra Bernard

Reporter · AU

Indexed articles, last 90 days
100
Latest publication
Oct 1, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Farm Weekly
Top 5M sites
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Alexandra Bernard

    'Australians are great adopters': why an innovation win is credited to clients (opens the original)

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    Australian farmers being so keen to adopt new innovations has been key to success for Optiweigh founders Bill and Jacqui Mitchell. Their practical innovation on the family farm has led the Armidale couple to be awarded the NSW winners of the Westpac Innovation in Agriculture category in the Australian Agriculture Awards. The Mitchells developed Optiweigh, an autonomous in-paddock weighing system that has changed the game for producers both in Australia and internationally. Being named the state

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Alexandra Bernard

    Average increase for Richmond Merinos as buyers chase eye muscle depth and growth (opens the original)

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    Rams were sold as far south as Tasmania during the Richmond Merinos on-property ram sale at Quandialla on Tuesday, September 29. At the fall of the hammer, 99 of 110 rams on offer were sold to a top-price of $20,000 and for an average of $2505 to buyers from NSW, South Australia and Tasmania. This was considerably higher than last year's top of $7000 and average of $2385, with further rams sold immediately following the auction. Troy and Sarah Rose, Martin Brothers, Cassilis, secured the top-pri

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Alexandra Bernard

    How a first-gen farmer built a thriving hay, contracting and cattle operation (opens the original)

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    Sam Palma bought his first farm at 26 years old in 2022. Fast forward four years, and the first-generation Moama farmer now owns multiple properties and runs a thriving hay and contracting business, S. Palma Pastoral, alongside running cattle. Having been inspired by his mother's side of the family farming in Victoria, Mr Palma wanted to get into farming himself. "When I was old enough and had enough money to get into farming myself, I bought this farm and we've been going ever since," he said.

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Alexandra Bernard

    'Shorthorns kept me alive': bittersweet end to stud breeding for Gillian Leeds (opens the original)

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    Gillian Leeds credits her Shorthorn cattle for getting her through some of the toughest times in her life. Now, it's a bittersweet farewell to the industry as the Jerilderie breeder is dispersing Leeds Shorthorns, marking the end of a 90-year legacy for the family. Mrs Leeds grew up at Broome, Jerilderie, then part of Yanko Station, which her grandfather and parents managed, surrounded by horses, cattle and sheep. Shorthorns have a long legacy and strong historical connection for the family, wel

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Alexandra Bernard

    'Shorthorns kept me alive': bittersweet end to stud breeding for Gillian Leeds (opens the original)

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    Gillian Leeds credits her Shorthorn cattle for getting her through some of the toughest times in her life. Now, it's a bittersweet farewell to the industry as the Jerilderie breeder is dispersing Leeds Shorthorns, marking the end of a 90-year legacy for the family. Mrs Leeds grew up at Broome, Jerilderie, then part of Yanko Station, which her grandfather and parents managed, surrounded by horses, cattle and sheep. Shorthorns have a long legacy and strong historical connection for the family, wel

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