Northern pastoralists bunker down at homesteads
She’s coming: Pastoralists prepare for powerful Tropical Cyclone Ilsa Click to check the original article.
Australian landowners engage new biological control agents for problem weeds | The Land
Researchers from CSIRO – Australia’s national science agency, Agriculture Victoria (AgVic), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF) and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) have collaborated with counterparts across the globe to conduct native range surveys and identify potential biocontrol agents for importation into Australian quarantine. A truly global project, Australian researchers […]
Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro project Paradise Dam access draws criticism from Bundaberg irrigators | Queensland Country Life
The report outlines how the Mt Rawdon project will require the construction of a dedicated pipeline from Paradise Dam to the mine pit, so that 15,295 ML of ‘reserved’ water from the Burnett River in the Bundaberg Water Supply Scheme and 6,300 ML in the Upper Burnett Water Supply Scheme can be accessed. Click to […]
An exquisite prawn pasta dish to make the most of the new season’s asparagus
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson is as excited as the rest of us by the first asparagus of the season. ‘Asparagus means we are fully on our way with spring,’ says Melanie Johnson, as she shares her favourite ways with this delicate and delicious seasonal vegetable. It’s enough of a delight that even the […]
Trade steers average 350c/kg at Murgon
The next Sale at Murgon is on April 26. Click to check the original article.
Eugowra and Rylstone young guns win Sydney Royal grain, fruit and vegetable judging
Lachlan Haynes and Sam Batten have capped off a big week by winning the young grain, and fruit and vegetables judging competitions at Sydney Royal. Click to check the original article.
Inflation is expected to stay high, will ag benefit?
PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia chief executive officer Tom Seymour. WHILE many believe the latest surge in inflation has peaked, the long-term outlook is suggesting that general high prices are here for the next five-to-10, which could have an interesting impact on agriculture. The issue was discussed with multi-national accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers at last month’s Northern Territory Cattleman’s […]
Methane breath testing to tackle emissions
A University of Adelaide-led study will investigate if mixing a variety of compounds, including biserrula, into cow feed that contains seaweed, can reduce the amount of methane produced by livestock. The study will also breath test livestock to record methane levels using a low-cost device that will make it more accessible for farmers. The burps […]
Coles first-mover in lowering retail beef prices, following cattle market trend
THE nation’s second-largest supermarket retailer, Coles, has become the first-mover in lowering retail beef prices in response to the decline in feeder cattle prices seen since later last year. Coles yesterday activated price discounts on six popular retail beef items, as part of its ‘Dropped and locked” campaign, which the company has aligned with cost-of-living […]
Home security grants of up to $10k available for seniors
Are you a homeowner aged 60 years or over? You may be eligible to claim government assistance to strengthen your home security as part of a program being trialled in Mount Isa, Cairns and Townsville. Click to check the original article.
Restockers compete for store cows at Silverdale
There were not a lot of feeders and restockers offered. Click to check the original article.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with truck in Jindabyne
50 year-old male motorcyclist died following a crash with a truck in Jindabyne Click to check the original article.