The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has put up $75 million for Paraway Pastoral Company to reduce methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Photo: CEFC ONE of Australia’s largest cattle producers, Paraway Pastoral Company, has received a $75 million injection of funds targeting a reduction in on-farm methane emissions. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation commitment, […]

We cannot let the perfect become the enemy of the good. For years the Australian grassfed beef cattle industry has needed reform of its peak industry body. We’ve come close, but so far finishing the job has been evasive and we need that to change. CCA president Lloyd Hick As we go through the restructure […]

A RUN of back-to-back good seasons over the past two years has seen demand for livestock finance significantly increase, according to NAB. NAB Northern NSW State Business Banking Executive, Khan Horne NAB Northern NSW State Business Banking Executive, Khan Horne, said while NAB has been providing livestock finance solutions for more than 160 years, demand for standalone […]

One trend that has had a clear influence on the business environment for Australian livestock producers and agencies in recent years has been the rise of standalone livestock finance facilities. Not so long ago, farmers looking to buy more livestock to capitalise on a feed boost after rain were typically limited in what they could […]

AGRICULTURAL recruitment specialist Mick Hay says he has never seen a more challenging time to fill vacancies in the rural sector, and concedes it is hard to see the situation changing for at least another 12 months. Mick Hay Key messages for employers trying to fill roles during the current skills shortage in his view […]