Following Labor’s first budget, which saw a number of cuts to programs previously announced by the Coalition, David Littleproud says the government has “ripped the guts out of regional communities”. PLUS the Four Daughters sisters talk to Jessica Radel, a young woman who is blazing a trail as head stockwoman on Wave Hill station in […]
By Brett Terhaar, DVM, Elanco Beef Technical Consultant Back in school, doing homework was a necessary evil. You disliked doing it, but it generally helped prepare you for a test that would come later. Those that didn’t do their homework were lost when it came time to find out what they learned. Those that took […]
Max Armstrong discusses what it means when he learns about farms that are multi-generational. Max turns his attention to farmers that are first-generation operations and tells the story of a producer in his 50s today who weathered the challenging times. This farmer succeeded at starting out thanks to support from his local community. Max Armstrong’s […]
Tonight’s genetics review is the last for the 2022 season. Columnist Alastair Rayner will return in late January to preview the Autumn 2023 bull selling period, and will continue to file reports through next year. In the meantime we sincerely thank the many bull breeders Australia-wide who have supported Beef Central’s genetics coverage with advertising […]
Baycliffe Farm has survived aeons, yet comes up for sale in 2022 looking quite probably as good as it has ever done. Penny Churchill reports. Think of a country farmhouse and you tend to think of homes that are, well, a little rough around the edges. That couldn’t be farther from what’s on offer at […]
He says agricultural and public land alike are under threat of being overrun by Hudson pear infestations, and a focused campaign needs to be coordinated by organisations like the Local Land Services, local government, farmers, mining companies and tourism operators to slow and exterminate this pest. Click to check the original article.
“Growing up, I used to like spending the day out with my brothers in the sun, talking as we walked the rows of cotton, chipping. Initially, I had the best job – Dad entrusted me to walk at the back carrying the water bottle and to sing out if anyone missed a weed. I’m not […]
Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning Cooperative (CHRRUP) has created a solution to help farmers digitize … Click to check the original.
“It was a high pressure race. They all wanted to be there. He got into rhythm mid-race. I was happy where we were. He let go with a great turn of foot at the start of the straight. I was vulnerable late, that last 100m felt like 400m but felt credit to all involved with […]
The Government of Mexico recently issued a decree reflecting an agreement with a number of private companies aimed at reducing prices for basic foods, including some pork and beef cuts. The decree includes an effort to attract additional suppliers to the Mexican market, building on a decision earlier this year to suspend duties on most […]
Wade and Sandy McFadgen from Moreton Bay Rock Oysters explain how they are using the power of AgTech in their Oyster … Click to check the original.
Country Life’s cultural columnist Athena bemoans the lack of care shown for what remains of one of the first Norman castles in England. On a very hot day back in July, Athena climbed to the mound or motte of Cambridge Castle, still — but only just — the best vantage point from which to view […]