A CONTROVERSIAL bill put forward by The National Party to allow the agriculture minister to veto certain carbon projects on agricultural land has passed parliament after the Labor party ran out of time to block it. Nationals leader David Littleproud put the bill forward as the agriculture minister last year, which was opposed by the […]
Improving food security, promoting global growth and cutting emissions can be achieved through the removal of agricultural subsidies and tariffs, according to the latest ABARES Insights report. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the global community needed to find a way for agriculture to reduce emissions while also feeding the world’s population. Jared Greenville “Agriculture […]
Quick comparison against October 2020 Wet with grass – same Lambs hooks $7.20 to $7.60, Sale yard price around $8.00 – same Quality merino ewes hovering between $270 & $350 – same Best heavy cows were $3.20 now $4.40 – up a dollar Quality cows / heifers with calf at foot $3000 to $4000 – […]
There have been some rises in direct consignment cow grid offers in southern Australia over the past week, but the challenges surrounding getting cattle out of waterlogged paddocks and across flooded creeks to plants make the price adjustment something of a moot point. Plenty of processors told Beef Central they have good commitments for cattle […]
Some cotton producers are still trying to get their summer crops off and the drop in yield and quality is affecting the bank balance. Click to check the original article.
Yearling steers in the 200-280kg range returning to the paddock averaged 602c and sold to 628c with yearling steers in the 280-330kg range again to restockers selling to 644c and averaging 605c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market made 596c to average 548c/kg. Heavy yearling steers to feed sold to 576c/kg. Click to […]
He says agricultural and public land alike are under threat of being overrun by Hudson pear infestations, and a focused campaign needs to be coordinated by organisations like the Local Land Services, local government, farmers, mining companies and tourism operators to slow and exterminate this pest. Click to check the original article.
Sarah Bohan walked away from Derby Day with $10,000 in prize money. Click to check the original article.
Live music, art and a bull ride feature on the line-up of entertainment for the town’s newest festival. Click to check the original article.
Federal Government delivers $6m boost to Beef 2024 Click to check the original article.
WATCH: The road closures are expected to play havoc with school pick-ups this afternoon. Click to check the original article.
Leading scientists from around the world have shed light on how flawed data and lack of substantive evidence is being used to shape dietary recommendations that are not only inaccurate, but are likely to harm human health. A healthy diet protects against malnutrition in all its forms, and also protects against non-communicable chronic diseases such […]