'Stagnant or going backwards': rural health in poor state
A new report has found rural health is still far behind the cities. Click to check the original article.
Muster Dogs star mentors aspiring ag students in CQ
Clermont grazier Frank Finger discusses the role of working dogs in Australian cattle and sheep properties and the importance of agricultural education. Click to check the original article.
What's behind Wagga Wagga saleyards' record-breaking yardings?
Saleyard supply bounces in preparation for Christmas. Click to check the original article.
Far North Queensland Experiences Record Rainfall Due to Cyclone Jasper | 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. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you’ve got a story idea for me. Based at […]
Beef council hunts for new leader
Dr John Taylor is stepping down after 35 years with one of Australia’s leading beef research bodies Click to check the original article.
Confidence in Lumpy Skin tests ‘critical’ – NT Cattlemen’s Association
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been front and centre of the attention of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) over the past 18 months as it has continued to move across south-east Asia closer to the northern Australian coastline. Despite this increasing risk, until recently there was limited LSD diagnostic testing available for the northern […]
WANT Cotton opens NT cotton gin at Katherine | North Queensland Register
However, executive chairman, Tim Watson, said while the North Queensland catchment could easily become a big cotton industry base, Namoi recently opted to pause its timeline for its gin development, concentrating its efforts and spending on the $65m Kununurra plant. Click to check the original article.
New buyers at Gracemere sale
The last sale of the year saw some quality runs of cattle with the usual repeat buyers and three processors in attendance. Click to check the original article.
Leading scientist says the carp herpes virus is needed
Destroying carp will save our native fish from extinction Click to check the original article.
FM&IA Annual General Meeting Reflects on Past Year and Honours John Henchy’s Legacy | Farm Weekly
It was decided Mr Henchy’s executive officer role will for the next 12 months be shared between executive committee member Ken Brown, operating in a part-time capacity and the rest of the executive team – chairman Brad Forrester, vice chairman Tim Boekeman, and members Peter Nunn, Anthony Ryan, Matt Jones, Michael Bailey, Mike Hutton and […]
Bull rider Ky Hamilton’s historic win at US National Finals Rodeo | North Queensland Register
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. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you’ve got a story idea for me. Based at […]
Crucial Episode 3 report withheld
Another crucial live sheep export report has been declared a Cabinet Document denying farmers, supply chain members and the public the ability to see its contents. Click to check the original article.