Q Fever school vaccination program supported by QCL readers
Readers supported a school-based roll-out of a Q fever vaccine. Click to check the original article.
Junior judging showcased at Woolorama
Well done to all the students who participated as judges across multiple sections at Wagin Woolorama 2024. Click to check the original article.
Water compliance barriers highlighted in Government report | The Land
Based on 124 survey responses and 28 written submissions, the report raised issues such as the cost of compliance, availability of duly qualified persons (DQPs), greater flexibility in water user compliance, helping water users understand their obligations and the coastal compliance deadline. Click to check the original article.
Peanuts and sesame under the microscope in Qld as high value crop options | Queensland Country Life
The annual field day, which focuses on new crop options to maximise returns in broadacre rotations, is hosted by the Northern Australia Crop Research Centre of Excellence, a partnership that brings together researchers from CQUniversity with farm machinery leaders RDO Equipment Australia, farmers from the Central Highlands Cotton Growers & Irrigators Association, Grain Producers Australia […]
Strong meat consumption, evolving consumer trends in latest US Power of Meat report
THE number of Americans who describe themselves as meat eaters (80pc) and the number of households that purchase meat (98pc) remain steady from last year, while the number seeking to decrease meat consumption has declined by 20pc since 2020, according to an important annual consumer survey released yesterday. The 19th annual US Power of Meat […]
When North Queensland turned P!NK
The capital of North Queensland became “Pinksville” as (very full) trains, planes and automobiles, not to mention dusty utes, Toyota wagons and bush buses, poured in from all corners of the north for the final two concerts of singing superstar P!NK’s 2024 national Summer Carnival tour. 60,000-plus fans clad in more shades of pink than […]
Dustyn Fitzgerald and Simon Kinbacher head to ALPA National final | North Queensland Register
The other national finalists are Michael Purtle, Purtle Plevey Agencies, Manilla, NSW, Justin Oakenfull, Elders Rural Services, Inverell, NSW, Harrison Cozens, Elders Rural Services, Albury, Vic, Ned Balharrie, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Ballarat, Vic, Jack Guy, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bordertown, SA, Josh Pahl, SAL, Naracoorte, SA, and Austin Gerhardy, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Manjimup, WA. Click to […]
U.S. share of world exports continues to slide
By Richard Brock, Brock Associates You have to wonder who if anyone is paying attention to what is happening to the U.S. share of world corn and soybean exports. They have been in a long-term slide now for 30 years. In 1994/95 the U.S. had 82% of the world’s corn exports. It’s now 26%. Soybeans […]
Labor mocks ag with animal noises in WA Parliament
“I will just ask people to not make farmyard noises, thank you,” says speaker to WA Govt MPs. Click to check the original article.
The 'unknowns' at play with beef's potential in the US
Despite the surge in imports, the USDA Indicator price for Australian 90s last week rose further. Click to check the original article.
Wheat markets continue downward trend
Growers are still searching for domestic and export demand. Click to check the original article.
Rawlinna station Manager Jimmy Wood said the 30,000 Merinos were all OK after flooding. | Farm Weekly
Mr Wood, his two dogs and mailbag were flown to neighbouring Kanandah station by a helicopter last week, after rising water cut off power supplies and caused flooding inside and outside buildings, including staff accommodation and the main homestead. Click to check the original article.