Processing visa backlog an 'urgent' need
The current immigration minister has blamed the previous government for delays. Click to check the original article.
Emma Pearson, head of class
2022’s New England Vocational Student of the Year is trainee woolclasser Emma Pearson Click to check the original article.
Pioneering northern cattle veterinarian John Armstrong passes away | North Queensland Register
John’s work was expanded on a contract basis to Queensland Stations, which saw him responsible for TB testing programs across its vast property portfolio including Rutland Plains, Van Rook, Miranda and Strathmore, as well as central Queensland properties Bluff Downs and Dotswood. Click to check the original article.
UFL/IFAS to use artificial intelligence to assess livestock mobility
University of Florida scientists want to assess livestock mobility faster and more accurately, ultimately helping farm animal health and production. To do so, they’ll use artificial intelligence to analyze high-definition video of the animals as they move. Samantha Brooks, a University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences geneticist and associate professor of equine physiology […]
APHIS seeks project proposals for foreign animal disease response
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is continuing to advance animal disease preparedness and response through its farm bill animal health programs. APHIS is seeking project proposals for the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. The agency is also announcing its next round of purchases for the National […]
The perfect wedding jewellery gifts for brides and beyond
With wedding season fully underway, we look to jeweller Cassandra Goad, whose years of experience make her the perfect adviser when it comes to choosing a special piece of jewellery to buy a bride, mother, bridesmaid or page boy, and best men for a wedding day. With wedding season fully underway, we look to jeweller […]
USDA invests further in enhancing key ports
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans June 16 to increase capacity for exporting chilled and frozen agricultural commodities at the Port of Houston in Houston, Texas, to help improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities. In addition, USDA announced an expansion of its existing partnership with the Northwest Seaport Alliance to enhance access […]
Beef Prices Supported by Other Proteins
The question of beef demand for the remainder of this year is an interesting comparison to exceptionally strong wholesale and retail prices in the second half of 2021. In the first quarter of 2022, retail and wholesale beef prices were sharply higher compared to last year. Retail all-fresh beef prices in May were 9.5 percent […]
An award-winning oast barn conversion that overlooks the Swale Estuary in Kent
Distinctive Nouds Oast magically incorporates its conical oast roundels into flexible, beautiful living spaces that harmonise with the surrounding gardens and landscape. Converted in the 1980s to an award-winning design by Lee Evans Architects, Nouds Oast takes advantage of its views towards the Swale estuary by having its kitchen and some reception rooms on the […]
NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial opens with changes to carcase section
Entries are now open for the 2023 NSW Beef Spectacular Feedback Trial. Click to check the original article.
Farm Progress America, June 20, 2022
Max Armstrong shares news of the development of a new potato – the Dakota Russet – which has been under development since 2001. The potato will be used for McDonald’s french fries and Max shares details of the potato and the features making it suited for use for the popular food item. The fast food […]
All-in effort produces outstanding growth
A diverse array of guest speakers informed, entertained and brought a focus to team work and self improvement strategies. Click to check the original article.