A disconnect with the bush
The impending 3G shut off has farmers concerned for their connectivity. Click to check the original article.
Maitland Angus autumn sale delivers best yarding despite a patchy season
First autumn Angus weaner sale at Maitland delivers solid results considering the market. Click to check the original article.
Live sheep ban saga sparks Labor government takedown plan
Industry leaders are working on a targeted campaign to sway voters in Western Australia’s marginal seats. Click to check the original article.
Towns' water on the improve
Ten rural communities are on the way to improved drinking water quality after the NSW Government announced $1.5 million in funding. Click to check the original article.
Time to disrupt linear model of current food system?
Of the food we grow annually, 40% is lost or wasted. Globally, food loss and waste is responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, rates of food insecurity continue to skyrocket. In 2022, nearly 828 million people faced acute food insecurity, an increase of more than 60% since 2019.These numbers are only […]
World feed production remains steady
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tons, a slight decrease of 2.6 million metric tons — or 0.2% — from 2022’s estimates, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Outlook, released by Alltech. The annual survey, now in its 13th year, includes data from 142 countries and more than 27,000 feed […]
Cow-calf margins move higher
By Livestock Marketing Information Center Margin estimates for cow-calf returns moved higher following USDA’s January 1 cattle inventory report. Total beef cows were down an estimated 2.5% but the main driver of higher returns was the very low beef heifer replacements, which reached an all-time low of 4.858 million head. The combined 2023 slaughter of […]
A ‘labour of love’ that’s literally on top of one of Cornwall’s most beautiful surfing spots, on the market for the first time in its history
Constantine Cottage overlooks Constantine Bay, and is a tastefully modern family home in one of Cornwall’s most sought-after locations. I remember holidays in Cornwall. I remember the bad weather, the surfing, the Cornish Rattler, the drive, the traffic. I also remember looking at houses that surrounded the beaches, thinking ‘gosh wouldn’t that be a nice […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms first wolf-livestock depredation
On the morning of April 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a report of a possible depredation incident after a landowner in Grand County contacted officers to report a dead calf. CPW wildlife officers quickly responded, conducted a field investigation, and confirmed a wolf-livestock depredation had occurred. The incident marks the first reported attack […]
‘Approved by FDA’ labeling now enforced for animal drugs
Veterinarians, pet owners and animal producers can now easily determine if an animal drug is FDA-approved. As required by amendments in the Animal Drug User Fee Act and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2018, the statement “Approved by FDA” must appear on the labeling of approved animal drugs in the marketplace. This statement […]
The house in Wales where there are so many bees honey comes out of the walls
At Plas yn Rhiw, urgent roof repairs are being carried out by the National Trust. The only problem? The 50,000 bees that live there. We love bees here at Country Life. In fact, most people, in most places, like bees, unless you are allergic to them. But even still, I would be willing to bet […]
$7500 Ballawina Angus bull tops Mt Barker
Five breeds and seven studs get to $7500 top at Elders Albany Multi-Breed Bull Sale. Click to check the original article.