Flooding at Kynuna Station homestead on the headwaters of the Diamantina catchment. Photo: Twitter/X IN THE wake of ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily bringing big rain to parts of north-west Queensland, flooding is starting to head south towards the channel country. Beef Central understands the main flood is going down the Diamantina River after more than 500mm […]
Local journalism serves as the heartbeat of rural and regional communities across Australia, reporting on stories many big metro outlets do not cover, keeping regions connected and informed and holding power to account. But nor has it been smooth sailing in recent times, with the closures of dozens of long-established local mastheads raising fears that […]
HOW often do you service your ute, tractor, or harvester? Or how often would you go for a run or do physical exercise? Why wouldn’t you also do maintenance on your mind’s fitness? After 30 years in the Australian meat industry, working in packing rooms, trading rooms, exporting, food and value-add service, processing, logistics, quality […]
With the threat of a disastrous El Nino seemingly much reduced, the Punter has paid $5.50 a share for 400 NUF. Click to check the original article.
A sorghum crop planted at Breeza in mid-September and close to harvest. Photo: NSW DPI Agronomy NORTHERN markets for wheat and barley have dropped this week amid lacklustre export demand and comfortable coverage for domestic consumers. In the south, prices moved have been mixed and moderate, with export more active by comparison. “Markets are feeling […]
Veterinarians and animal health personnel are responding to the detection of anthrax on a beef property in the Shepparton region, where five beef cattle have died. Agriculture Victoria said that following the report on the evening of 8 February, the property was quarantined, and all livestock have been vaccinated. Neighbouring properties have also been informed. […]
University programs secures top price ram as a tool for students. Click to check the original article.
SAFEMEAT outgoing executive director Andrew Henderson agrees it’s only a matter of time before Australia introduced MRLs for PFAS in a range of food products including meat. Click to check the original article.
Under the deal struck with North Star Pastoral and Sydney-based agricultural investment company WealthCheck, AAM’s Diversified Agriculture Fund took on the grazing and farming rights of the 147,300 hectare (363,986 acre) Maryfield on the Barkly Tableland and 521,883ha (1.3 million acre) Limbunya in the Victoria River district. Click to check the original article.
KAP’s candidate for Cook steps aside to rebuild his farm. Click to check the original article.
At the Yuna update, a panel session on amelioration will feature Stephen Davies, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Bindi Isbister, Agrarian, and Peter Newman, Planfarm, and will discuss what happens to ameliorated paddocks in low rainfall years, with specific examples from the 2023 season. Click to check the original article.
Jason Daley, Haigslea, sold Angus steers two years for $1700. Droughtmaster cross steers two years account Robert and Debbie Taylor, Kerry, sold for $1590. Shaun Fischer, Eagleby, sold Santa steers two years for $1500. Charbray steers account Steve Moriarty, Canungra, sold for $1500. Click to check the original article.