Lack of time given to fire fighters
Volunteer rural fire fighters deserve to be heard to respond to proposed amendments to the Fire Service Act 1990 relating to the Rural Fire Brigade. Click to check the original article.
Coonamble and local buyers dominated the Dunedoo store sale
A total of 650 head were yarded at the monthly Dunedoo store sale. Click to check the original article.
Farmers Across Borders Seek Donations amid Drought to Deliver Feed | Farm Weekly
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Nutrien Livestock Muchea cattle sale sees positive results | Farm Weekly
After buying black steers for Kalgrains, Mr Flemming also purchased coloured steers for a feedlot, including eight Hereford weaners averaging 360kg from AV & ME Barndon, Moonyoonooka, at 278c/kg and $1001 and four Speckle Park weaners weighing 358kg from Warra Farm, Koorda, at 292c/kg and $1045. Click to check the original article.
LNP announces replacement for Gregory seat | Queensland Country Life
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Horses return to Towers Jockey Club following three year hiatus
Towers Jockey Club welcomes patrons back to the track. Click to check the original article.
NSW Farmers has warned it will walk away from sheep, goat eID | The Land
Last week, the Queensland government announced its funding package for the roll-out of eID with $6.34 million that will provide a 50 per cent sliding scale rebate to producers, saleyards and meat processors to help with the cost of readers and eID devices. It also includes a 50pc rebate up to $1600 per property identification […]
Programs demonstrate U.S. beef’s versatility for China’s foodservice sector
With China projected to be the global leader in foodservice growth through at least 2026, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is accelerating efforts to expand U.S. beef utilization in targeted restaurant segments and markets in China. With funding support provided by the Beef Checkoff Program and USDA’s Market Access Program, promotional campaigns for U.S. […]
APHIS strengthens animal health surveillance with UME investigation funding
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is collaborating with the National Animal Health Laboratory Network to bolster national animal health preparedness. The $1 million funding will support rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events, or UMEs, in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging threats. This proactive approach to […]
Milk brands swap shelves in Sydney but Woolworths says it's got Norco's back
The loss of Norco branded milk on Woolworth’s Sydney shelves will be offset by increased supply of Norco dairy products to northern stores. Meanwhile there will be greater exposure for other emerging Aussie brands. Click to check the original article.
NCBA, CattleFax partner on new culling resource
A new resource developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and CattleFax helps cattle producers maximize profitability from their culling decisions. “Right Way. Right Time. – A Guide to Cull Cattle Management” is now available at www.ncba.org. With effective planning, cull cattle can be a significant source of revenue and should not be overlooked. In […]
Texas, Oklahoma battling large wildfires
Multiple counties across Texas and Oklahoma are battling several large wildfires after dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and increased wind speeds this week resulted in increased risk of wildfire activity. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is the largest, has burned 850,000 acres and is 0% contained as of Wednesday evening. It is also the second-largest […]