ELECTRICITY and gas prices are forecast to remain high for the foreseeable future after warnings of possible outages due to a shortfall in supply in recent days. Yesterday, five states were warned of possible outages by the Australian Energy and Market Operator (AEMO), which manages the Australian Electricity Network. The shortfall was put down to […]
A monthly column written for Beef Central by US meat and livestock industry commentator, Steve Kay, publisher of US Cattle Buyers Weekly CONSUMERS all over the world continue to face food costs that keep getting higher. But like other luxury items such as jewelry and brand-name leather bags, it […]
AN UNSTABLE south-westerly air stream over the past week resulted in persistent rainfall across much of Tasmania and southern Victoria extending into the New South Wales Southern Tablelands. Weekly totals of up to 50 mm were recorded in these areas, increasing to up to 100 mm for West Gippsland and up to 150 mm for western Tasmania. A […]
Cattle Council of Australia president Markus Rathsmann has confirmed he will stand down from the position on July 1. Mr Rathsmann told Beef Central the decision is in line with commitments made last year during national industry discussions to replace Cattle Council of Australia with a new democratically elected national body, Cattle Australia, as the […]
DPIRD development officer Rebecca Butcher is involved in a new Northern Beef genetic improvement project to boost the efficiency and marketability of the northern cattle herd. A NEW project to boost the efficiency and marketability of the northern cattle herd by accelerating genetic improvement has kicked off in the Kimberley and the Pilbara. The three […]
Fancy doing over 3000 push-ups in 24 days? That’s what a Cloncurry man is doing in the Push-Up Challenge for a good cause. Click to check the original article.
A humble Cessna 172 aeroplane has taken pride of place in the outback town of Windorah, thanks to the efforts of the community, led by the Windorah Development Board. Click to check the original article.
NSW Government extends popular farm business resilience program Click to check the original article.
The ‘rise and rise’ of input costs and fallout from the war in Ukraine are weighing on sentiment in Australia’s agricultural sector, with farmer confidence declining in the latest quarter. Results of the quarter two Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released this week, reveal optimism about high agricultural commodity prices and the prospect of a third […]
A further $2 million has been announced to help tackle illegal dumping. Click to check the original article.
The project is set to deliver a reliable drought contingency supply for the Southern Downs communities of Warwick, Allora, Killarney, Yangan and Stanthorpe and provide a permanent water supply to Toowoomba’s Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya communities. Click to check the original article.
It is subjective, but the value in having two independent sheep judges has been immeasurable over many years. Click to check the original article.