Remember the phrase earning your keep? Whether that was doing household chores as a child or bringing in a salary to contribute to the finances, many have a role in bringing value to the family. In a similar way, beef cows earn their keep by raising a calf annually, say the veterinarians at the Kansas State […]
As American agriculture grapples with scarce labor and increasing costs, one solution could lie in precision agriculture applications that can maximize output while reducing costs. Crop and livestock producers have the opportunity to supercharge operational efficiency with advanced precision technologies such as data analytics, connected equipment, robotics and automation. The lack of affordable, reliable broadband […]
Max Armstrong shares insights on the Farmer Veteran Coalition – farmvetco.org – which is the nation’s largest non-profit helping veterans and active duty members in the armed forces to embark on a career in agriculture. The organization recognizes that agriculture offers veterans purpose, opportunity and physical and psychological benefits. Max offers more insight into the […]
Renewable energy power for country town THE official opening of the Shark Lake Renewables Hub in Esperance today marks the official completion of the Esperance Power Project. Horizon Power partnered with Australian-owned energy specialists, Pacific Energy, to deliver the Esperance Power Project that will power Esperance with up to 50 per cent renewable energy. The […]
A new rating tool will help consumers judge the reliability of builders and developers amid a string of high-profile company collapses. Amid a string of construction company collapses a new rating tool will help Aussie tradies and homebuyers avoid getting caught in the crisis. Created by global rating firm Equifax with support from the NSW […]
Jane Wheatley pays a visit to Orwell House, currently for sale via Savills, and tries to picture what life might be like under this roof. Two years before a single foundation stone was laid at Orwell House, architect Andrew Herring set about creating the green space that would become the heart of this sleek modern […]
RED HOT: John Luck, Mount Mort, and his champion pen of steers at the Toogoolawah weaner sale with Dick Boyd, Shepherdson and Boyd. WEANERS were in strong demand at Shepherdson and Boyd’s rain delayed annual Toogoolawah weaner sale on Friday. The sale of 1881 steers and 1301 heifers dominated by top quality Charolais infused types […]
Sally Butt, Butt Livestock, with Steve and James Faulder, Yass, and their best presented heifers of 12 Angus heifers which sold for $1890 QUALITY was down but prices were up at the final special weaner sale of the season at SELX, Yass, today. All up, 3017 cattle were yarded and steers reached a top of […]
NSW State Sheep Show day one results Photos by Hannah Powe & Kate Loudon The 149th annual NSW State Sheep Show was held at the Dubbo Show today with some 268 exhibits taking to the mat representing seven breeds during day one of the event. Judging continues tomorrow for the Merino feature breed, Suffolks, Corriedales […]
Ladies from across the region gathered in Emerald on Friday for the annual Central Highlands ‘ladies of the land’ luncheon, hosted by Wincott. Event organiser and Wincott chair, Gail Spargo, welcomed guests in her opening address, which kicked off the day’s proceedings. Hosted at the Capricornian, guests who attended were treated to a delicious meal, […]
PRICE and supply of feedgrains has rapidly approached crisis point over the past ten days, with credible reports suggesting a number of smaller southern Queensland feedyards have recently run out of grain altogether. Logistical challenges in getting grain off-farm or into a feedyard after the recent extreme wet weather, combined transport and logistics issues, on […]
Luxurious F Zeen, in Kefalonia, is the perfect place to soothe body and soul. F Zeen is an elevated 5 star retreat. Located on the fable island of Kefalonia in Greece, F Zeen is proof that luxury is about simplicity, having space to breath and living a sustainable life in balance with nature. And it’s […]