When Ekka couldn't get its usual vets, an entertainer put her hand up
Jane Manchon has take on a second, more serious role at this year’s Ekka. Click to check the original article.
Special permit for flood affected beekeepers
Beekeepers in flood affected zones will be allowed to move hives to higher ground under a special group permit. Click to check the original article.
Access to finance biggest driver for Tyson Foods’ carbon target
Ian McConnel THE sustainability director of one of the world’s largest meat processing companies says it is likely producers will need to know their carbon number by 2030 – calling for National Vendor Declarations to include the information. Tyson Foods’ Ian McConnel, who is the president of Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, told a Droughtmaster […]
Fundraiser launched for shooting survivor as alleged murderer faces court
An online fundraising platform has been established for the young father who survived the horrific shooting near Bogie between Bowen and Collinsville last week, in which killed his mother, brother and step father where shot dead on the boundary of their remote property. Ross Tighe Ross Tighe (left) was allegedly shot in the stomach and […]
Ekka 2022: Debut Brahman win has new Lismore breeders in tears | Queensland Country Life
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 […]
Grains Australia set to focus on oats and pulses | Farm Weekly
When it comes to oats, the preliminary planning for the basis of a classification system is underway, with the organisation having commenced discussions with InterGrain, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre and the Grains Industry of Western Australia Oat Council. Click to check the original article.
Researchers to investigate cattle tick issues in WA
Scientists from the Murdoch University Harry Butlers Institute’s Centre for Biosecurity and One Health have been awarded $150,000 to better understand the species of ticks on and near cattle farms in Western Australia. They’ll investigate the risk of tick-associated cattle diseases, along with preventing the entry of other threatening species into the state. A detrimental threat […]
Man faces Mount Isa court charged with murder
Mount Isa man Trevor Caulton, 52, has faced court charged with murder after an incident in the city in the early hours of Saturday. Click to check the original article.
Challenge to industry productivity: Let’s strive to make the ‘extraordinary’, ‘ordinary’
THE dramatic differences in feedlot performance between elite cattle involved in this year’s RNA Paddock-to-Palate grainfed performance competitions, and everyday cattle being handled by export processors was highlighted during last week’s awards presentation dinner in Brisbane. Despite atrocious feeding conditions over autumn and winter due to wet weather, the best of the feedlot weightgain performers […]
Aspiring Paralympian's hobby pays off in the Ekka stud beef ring
At 15 years of age, Conondale’s Kael Thompson exhibited a grand champion bull at the Ekka stud beef competition. Click to check the original article.
Concerns over glufosinate resistance detected
Levels of glufosinate resistance uncovered by Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative research. Click to check the original article.
Aspiring Olympian's hobby pays off in the Ekka stud beef ring
At 15-years-old, Conodale’s Kael Thompson exhibited a grand champion bull at the Ekka stud beef competition. Click to check the original article.