Townsville aviators to NSW flood rescue
Helping stranded property owners in central west NSW has been a rewarding experience for two Air Force aviators. Click to check the original article.
Beef supply chains Mort & Co and Hancock Ag win national export awards
THE beef industry has cleaned up at the 60th annual Australian Export Awards, with Hancock Agriculture and Mort & Co winning separate sections. Hancock’s 2GR Wagyu brand took out the agribusiness, food and beverage category and Mort & Co won the regional exporter category. Consolidated Pastoral Co was a finalist in the agriculture category and […]
Meet the eight candidates standing for Cattle Australia’s southern region
FARMER, KNEWLEAVE PARTNERSHIP I am a partner and day-to day manager of Knewleave Partnership, a 410ha grazing operation on the outskirts of Geelong running a performance recorded commercial Angus herd and a Merino flock, and a partner in Nicon Rural Services, a rural consultancy business run with my husband Cam Nicholson. I hold a Bachelor […]
COVID response earns ACC national award
A HIGHLY focussed response to the COVID threat has earned Queensland integrated beef processor and supply chain Australian Country Choice major recognition in the foremost national workplace health and safety awards. ACC chief executive Anthony Lee last night accepted the top award for leadership at the prestigious National Safety Awards of Excellence, held in Melbourne. […]
New Varroa detection expands red zone
A new varroa mite detection has forced the NSW Department of Primary Industries to expand the red zone as field officers continue hive inspections with beekeepers across the state. Click to check the original article.
Correct cattle identification is a must-do
Cattle owners are reminded to apply the correct coloured identifiers to their cattle. Click to check the original article.
Local charged for police station arson
A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly torching three police vehicles. Click to check the original article.
Softer trends for average cattle at Grafton, firm prices for better bred
During a time of store cattle price correction, Grafton’s average trended down but quality lots made good money. Click to check the original article.
Angus breeders featured in annual NAB calendar
Mayne attraction: Ben and Wendy Mayne from Texas Angus as they appear in the 2022 NAB Calendar. The NAB regional and agribusiness calendar has become a popular annual showcase of leading primary producers from around Australia each year. Among the 13 agricultural businesses showcased in the 2022 Christmas edition launched in the NSW Hunter Valley […]
An eye to profitable grazing
A Toowoomba-based company is providing free satellite pasture mapping to MLA voters from December. Click to check the original article.
Bowie gives WA cattle industry a voice
An Angus breeder from WA’s South West is at the helm of the inaugural Cattle Australia board. Click to check the original article.
Challenges galvanising northern cattle producers and exporters from Darwin to Vietnam
Hoa Phat feedlot manager Nguyen Van Ngon with Tom Dawkins, MLA’s Tien Nguyen and David Connolly inspecting slaughter bulls shipped from the NT. BIOSECURITY threats, market disruptions and the dangers of misguided government policy are helping to galvanise relationships across Australia’s northern livestock export industry, according to NT Cattlemen’s Association president David Connolly. Mr Connolly […]