A barrier to MSA for the goat industry could be money
Support for a grading system for goat meat appears to be widespread in the industry, but a barrier to its introduction appears to be money. Click to check the original article.
Residents frustrated by transmission project acquisition | The Land
It is fair to say John and Rae Gormly are not happy their small property Rocklomond, near Gulgong, is going to essentially be cut in half by high voltage transmission lines as part of the the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Project. Click to check the original article.
Elders agent Clarrie Heinemann, 'last of the legends' farewelled
There were pink shirts aplenty at the funeral for long term stock and station agent Clarrie Heinemann. Click to check the original article.
Crews getting on top of Pilliga fire, wary of forecast lightning storm | The Land
Initial blazes in the region were sparked by lightning during a storm on December 8, fought by Rural Fire Service (RFS), National Parks, and Forestry crews. In the past 24 hours, they have been joined by a team from the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, which has been working to re-introduce bilbies and some other highly endangered […]
Resistance management in cotton a soft approach
Alternative helicoverpa management in cotton a game changer for industry Click to check the original article.
Warwick Livestock Saleyards update on course | Queensland Country Life
On Thursday morning at the Warwick Council Chambers, council staff including project management officer, Ron Van Haren, manager corporate services Belinda Armstrong and director customer and organisational service Leon Love, gave a media briefing on the project. Click to check the original article.
Dalby sale 13 Dec 2023: Numbers back for last sale of year
Yarding 4554 Change -3099 The supply of stock at Dalby for the last sale of 2023 reduced by 3,000 head to 4,554. Cattle were drawn from South Australia, NSW, Western Qld plus the regular supply area. All the usual buyers were present however not all processors operated on a market that could not maintain the […]
North Australia Beef Research Council begins search for new chair
The North Australia Beef Research Council is on the hunt for new leadership following the three-year tenure of Dr John Taylor. Dr Taylor, who has had a long history with NABRC and more than 35 years’ experience in research and development and higher education across Australia’s rangelands, stepped down from the position of NABRC chair […]
Many “have missed significance” of COP28 agrifood announcement
For the first time a major global declaration has been signed putting food production and consumption at the centre of national pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The declaration was launched at the COP28 global climate policy summit in Dubai last week, with more than 150 countries around the world signing on, including Australia. (COP […]
Mount Isa residents relieved as Bonza introduces affordable flights | The North West Star
The mayor said they had been calling for competitive pricing for Mount Isa fares since the Parliamentary Inquiry into airlines in 2018. It looked into the operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities, and the challenges impeding fairer pricing for those communities. Click to check the original […]
Rural firey concerned how renewables could impact fire fighting ability
A rural firefighter says communities should be concerned about how renewable projects could impact fire fighting abilities. Click to check the original article.
Katherine cowboy, Jack Jones, shines at Junior World Rodeo finals | The North West Star
Competing in the World Final Mini Bull Ride for 12 to 13-year-olds, Jack – speaking exclusively to the Katherine Times from Las Vegas – said he felt like he had achieved something he’s always wanted to do, but his focus wasn’t on the glitz and glamour of the world stage. Click to check the original […]