Helicopter crash claims life of Outback muster pilot
Helicopter crash claims life of Outback muster pilot Click to check the original article.
New funds available for workers accommodation
A new round of loans are available for eligible workers accommodation projects. Click to check the original article.
Lisa Hewitt joins Elders in Queensland and NT leadership role | North Queensland Register
“My upbringing on cattle properties in Queensland has fostered an extensive association with the industry, and I am looking forward to being able to combine this with the experience I’ve been lucky to gain across so many industries throughout my career, to such a diverse and dynamic business, like Elders,” Ms Hewitt said. Click to […]
USDA announces major conservation investment
USDA will invest $500 million in new wildlife conservation efforts over the next five years. The agency plans to leverage all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, through its Working Lands for Wildlife effort. That program targets conservation efforts that improve agricultural and forest productivity while also enhancing wildlife habitat. It utilizes funding from the […]
Season produces 'perfect storm' for feral pig explosion
Chopper pilot James Lahey said they had been flat out with aerial pest eradication since the end of summer. Click to check the original article.
Poison-spraying sensor technology to combat feral cats
A robotic device which sprays lethal poison on feral cats will be deployed in a nation-first strategy to combat the predators. Click to check the original article.
LLS staffing thrust into the spotlight
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall used Parliament to put forward several questions on the notice paper to Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty about LLS jobs numbers. Click to check the original article.
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. launches Cattle Calling docuseries
During the Heritage Fire Tour event in Minneapolis, Minn., the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, debuted the very first episode of the docuseries, “Cattle Calling.” Attendees were the first to experience this highly anticipated release that will provide consumers with an in-depth look at the cattle farming and ranching Industry. The […]
Feed efficiency of Brahman steers: From feed to steak
Efficiency of beef cattle production and reproduction has major implications for stakeholders and the sustainability of the beef industry. Availability and nutritive value of pastures and feedstuffs affect economic and biological efficiencies of maintenance, gain and performance. A recent report published in Applied Animal Science focuses this line of inquiry on Brahman steers in the […]
The Indispensable Role of Mentors and Sponsors in Shaping a Young Person’s Career
Having a successful and impactful career in agriculture isn’t easy, and doing it on your own is even harder, and unnecessary! Without support and guidance, it’s tough to find learning, development and career advancement opportunities. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on my career to date, thinking about all the decisions I made along the way and […]
WA grain on-hand for nervous east coast users | Farm Weekly
“There was a huge crop and, although there is a massive export program in place, there is likely to be good volumes of carryover grain that could be available to send to the east coast in the second half of the year should demand arise,” Mr Fowler said. Click to check the original article.
Drought resilience means flock quality focus, improving soil and adapting feed
The Decide and Thrive project aims to find strategies for drought. Click to check the original article.