England’s past might have been ‘borne on his back’, but now, thanks to a rediscovered appreciation of his delightful temperament and eco credentials, the future of the Shire horse looks brighter than it has for decades, says Julie Harding. The hitch cart sways hither and thither, every depression and mound prompting it to lurch like […]
“We’re at the stage of holding a voting process to get a board in place for Cattle Australia. AgForce has been very supportive of that, because to operate at the state level, you need a peak industry council operating effectively at the national level,” Mr Hall said. Click to check the original article.
Delegates gather for the first morning’s session at the Roma Sale Yards yesterday MORE than 220 young beef producers from across Australia have gathered in Roma in the past two days to explore the key themes of preparation, performance and perseverance. Now in its 18th year, the Young Beef Producers Forum is a significant industry […]
“Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow” was the theme Click to check the original article.
Boogan banana farmer Frank Sciacca (centre) surveys the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Niran in March 2021. Pictured L-R with farmer Angelo Russo, Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, Cassowary Coast Banana Growers Association president Dean Sinton and Member for Hill Shane Knuth. Picture Michael Chambers Click to check the original article.
Wheat genetic testing could uncover new avenues in stress physiology and help dealing with worldwide malnutrition and hunger by ensuring the healthy intake of staple foods. Click to check the original article.
Harvest contractor Brett Dennis sends a message to Dan Andrews. Click to check the original article.
INVESTMENTS will be needed to keep Australia’s biosecurity system effective and efficient in the face of shifting risks and increased trade, an ABARES report said this week. In an ABARES Insights paper, ‘Where to next for Australian agriculture,’ ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville and senior economist Andrew Cameron said future investments will be needed to […]
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Murray Watt and Troy Setter at a Rural Press Club of Queensland lunch to celebrate National Ag Day in Brisbane today. A $1.2 million grant from the Australian Government will help the livestock export industry support its partners in Indonesia with the roll out of vaccines for foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin […]
Today’s Weekly Grill podcast with host Kerry Lonergan is an end-of-season wrap-up of the cattle and beef markets with regular commentators, Stockco’s Chris Howie and Ep3’s Matt Dalgleish. The pair discuss the 2022 year that was, and what lies ahead. One of the unexpected twists that took place this year was the brief, but dramatic drop in […]
WHETHER it is checking waters, mustering or chasing pests, drones have been on the cattle industry’s radar for years. While many have adopted them and limitless trials have taken place, regulatory hurdles appear to remain an issue. There is a landholder exemption for flying drones to muster livestock, which allows producers to fly without a […]