Steers top $2260 at Wodonga, females to $2960
Prices were firm at NVLX Wodonga despite ‘wintry’ conditioned cattle on offer Click to check the original article.
Pastoral College for sale as industry looks to fill training void
A MAJOR agricultural training precinct is going on the market after it was closed by the Queensland Government in 2019. The Longreach Pastoral College finished operations after the “Coaldrake Review” recommended the government close it and a similar college at Emerald – which sparked outrage from the local community. The college is flanked by a […]
NSW Farmers criticise “political point-scoring”
NSW Farmers Biosecurity Chair Ian McColl has criticised politicians and pundits stoking outrage about foot and mouth disease, saying it is a serious issue that needs unity, not division. The Balinese outbreak of FMD – a highly-infectious disease that could cost Australia $80 billion – is rightly concerning, Mr McColl (righ) said, but he warned […]
More effective biosecurity needed in face of high risk, says PRA
This position statement has taken note of the statements by Bali resident and long-time cattle industry vet Dr Ross Ainsworth. He believes that the risk of foot and mouth disease entering Australia is now 50-50. PRA chair Shay Dougall It is far better to stop Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) entering Australia against the mammoth […]
AACo adds irrigated crops to its station re-investment drive
Shareholders awaiting dividends are told investing in AACo’s $1.2 billion asset base will utilise land efficiently and sustainably boost beef herd numbers Click to check the original article.
State's chief vet 'quite happy' with Melbourne Royal Show animal plan
Victoria’s top vet says the situation with FMD and the Melbourne Royal Show is being reviewed daily. Click to check the original article.
Judges and entry numbers settled for Ekka stud beef competition
It’s been more than 1000 days since cattle have been shown at the Ekka. Click to check the original article.
Swimming: Abbey Harkin set for busy program at Commonwealth Games after disappointing World Championships | The Land
One week out from the multi-sport event getting underway in Birmingham, Harkin has revealed she’ll represent Australia in all three breaststroke distances (50, 100, 200 metres) as well as the 200m individual medley. A spot in the women’s 4x100m medley relay could also eventuate. Click to check the original article.
Standing ovation for Ukraine farm leader at Melbourne grain conference
Ukraine Grain Association president Mykola Gorbachov. THE movement of grain out of Ukraine has been reduced to an evacuation rather than an export program as Russia’s invasion continues to throttle shipments out of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, according to Ukraine Grain Association president Mykola Gorbachov. As a guest speaker at the Australian Grains Industry Conference […]
Celebrating 140 years of Birdsville racing
A look back at the rich history of the Birdsville races. Click to check the original article.
Why isn’t Lumpy Skin Disease spreading? The answer is blowin’ in the wind
The presence of Lumpy Skin Disease was officially confirmed in Riau province in east-central Sumatra on the 22nd of March 2022. This suggests that it could have been present a month or so earlier before it was formally identified and then notified to the OIE. The disease can spread rapidly and is transmitted by insect […]
Indigenous students explore mining at South32 careers day
Scholarship students from the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation have learned about employment pathways in the mining industry in a Careers Experience Day at the South32 Cannington mine. Click to check the original article.