Stop chasing zero emissions in agriculture, climate expert warns
Speaking at the Upper Murray beef producers forum Professor Mark Howden, ANU, said targets of zero are not needed for every greenhouse gas. Click to check the original article.
Former ‘Nasho’ Allen Dean honoured at Tinaroo rifle shoot | North Queensland Register
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
Qld bulls fly 7000km to improve genetics and livelihoods
Australian cattle genetics are now helping rural families in the south east Asian country of Cambodia climb out of poverty. Click to check the original article.
A deep-dive into what the UK Free Trade Agreement means for Aussie beef
BEYOND all the rejoicing and political chest-beating around Saturday’s announcement about Australia’s new Free Trade Agreement with the UK, it’s worth taking a deeper dive into what the agreement actually means, and how the new trade is likely to play out in coming years. The UK beef market will be open for business for Australia […]
Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 10 May 2023
A strong cold front crossed south-eastern Australia from the 5th to 7th, bringing snow, hail and graupel to elevated areas. Weekly rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm were recorded in far east Gippsland (VIC), and 25 to 50 mm in western TAS and south of the Dividing Range in VIC and southern NSW. Weekly rainfall totals […]
FFN On Tap Melbourne – May Wrap Up
The first FFN on Tap event of the year was held last night at the Imperial Hotel on Bourke Street, Melbourne, and was attended by approximately 40 young ag-enthusiasts. The event was sponsored by Greenham, a Victorian-based beef processor, and featured a passionate and engaging presentation by Dr Sarah Bolton, Greenham Dairy Beef and […]
Roma sale 9 May 2023: Numbers drop to 7700
Yarding 7700 Change – 2056 A further 7,700 head were yarded at Roma this week. The majority of cattle yarded were from local areas and Western Queensland. Overall quality was very good but most cattle were starting to show the affects of a dry start to winter with restockers preferring to buy out of […]
Federal budget defers Emu Swamp Dam funding again | The North West Star
In December, he said the estimated cost for the project had recently increased to more than $240 million; much more than the original $84 million price tag and said “it’s important to remember, funding hasn’t been cancelled, only deferred while all options for water security in the region can be determined…” Click to check the […]
Gallery: Mount Isa celebrates 100 years with reunion dinner
Mount Isa Mines Entertainment Centre welcomed residents both past and present on Saturday night as it played host to the city’s 100 Years Gala Dinner. Click to check the original article.
Fed budget to set up 'defining decade' for rural Australia
Fed budget to set up 'defining decade' for rural Australia Click to check the original article.
Farmers to help pay for new $1b biosecurity program
Farmers to help pay for new $1b biosecurity program Click to check the original article.
Federal budget defers HIPCo, Hughenden off-stream water storage funding | North Queensland Register
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]