Informer: Diplomacy in the Pacific back on the government agenda
Pacific diplomacy is back up on the government’s agenda as climate is expected to be a major talking point. Click to check the original article.
Weekly rainfall update + rain outlook 13 July 2022
At the start of the week an East Coast Low off the New South Wales coast, that had already brought heavy rain from the Hunter to the Illawarra, decayed into a trough and moved northwards bringing further heavy rain Significant flooding occurred in catchments, from the Illawarra to the Mid North coast, still saturated from […]
Victorian processor ALC explores sale prospect
Australian Lamb Company boning room at Colac Victorian sheepmeat processor the Australian Lamb Company may be seeking a buyer, metro finance media reports suggest. The Australian has reported that ALC has placed itself up for sale as it looks to capitalise on the soaring global demand for protein supply. It says financial advisor PwC is […]
Staff to be recognised in new Mount Isa District Police Awards | The North West Star
“We wanted to look at community focused staff that are coming to work, day in day out and going above and beyond whether that be making a positive contribution to the workplace, volunteering in the community off duty, being part of a local club, our criteria is very broad,” he said. Click to check the […]
How simply managing cows can reduce methane emissions
AS THE beef industry faces increasing pressure to reduce methane emissions, a New South Wales producer has been looking into some practical ways of reducing footprint by managing cows in a commercial operation. Plenty of options are starting to arise in the world of methane reduction – including seaweed supplements and carbon farming to offset […]
The Duchess of Cornwall: ‘I have a profound sense of being at home in the countryside’
In her leader article in the 13th July 2022 issue of Country Life, guest editor HRH The Duchess of Cornwall talks about her love of being out in the country, her childhood in the South Downs, the darker side of Britain’s rural idyll and the farmers, fishermen, butchers and artisans who are the backbone of […]
Queensland growers strike oil with southern crop
Queensland growers are tapping into one of the south’s most popular winter crops. Click to check the original article.
AUSVETPLAN says orange juice ingredient can inactivate FMD
AUSTRALIA’S Federal Government has seemingly overlooked its own AUSVETPLAN on exotic disease incidents by claiming a powerful and irritating chemical was preferred for decontaminating footbaths. The Federal Government has been under pressure from farmer bodies to implement footbaths for travellers coming to Australia from Indonesia to lower the risk of contaminated soil bringing Foot and […]
Widespread flooding impacts a large part of the lower Hunter region | The Land
“NSW DPI and Local Land Services are providing emergency assistance to landholders and communities with animal welfare-related issues resulting from the floods, including animal assessment and veterinary assistance, euthanasia and burial of animals, emergency fodder, care of animals in evacuation centres,” a NSW DPI spokesperson said. Click to check the original article.
Camilla’s Country Life: A sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes television documentary about The Duchess of Cornwall’s Country Life guest-edit
Watch a trailer for the upcoming ITV documentary about The Duchess of Cornwall’s guest-edited issue of Country Life, which comes out on 13 July 2022. We’re thrilled and honoured that The Duchess of Cornwall has guest-edited the upcoming 13 July 2022 edition of Country Life. During that process, a documentary crew followed The Duchess and […]
Kay’s Cuts: Chicken = ‘Survival food’, beef = ‘Meat treat’ among US consumers
Food inflation is eating into Americans’ budgets and reducing consumer confidence in the economy, US columnist Steve Kay reports in his latest Kay’s Cuts monthly contribution for Beef Central. Many of the patterns now being seen among US consumers are also being observed in the Australian market. BEEF might be King […]
Invasion law was a win for farmers: Jackson
In his final week as NSW Farmers president, Mr Jackson reflects on his time in the top job. Click to check the original article.