'Amazing' sale results for Yarrawonga Merinos
An “amazing” sale of 278 Merino and Poll Merino rams at Harden. Click to check the original article.
Yarrawonga Merino rams top at $26,000
An ‘amazing’ sale of 278 Merino and Poll Merino rams at Harden Click to check the original article.
Old Aprelia sale reaches $3000 high at Southern Cross | Farm Weekly
With the $3000 top-priced ram the Panizza familys Old Aprelia on-property Poll Merino ram sale at Southern Cross last week were Elders, Merredin branch manager Andrew Peters (left), Holly Panizza, Elders, Darkan agent Mitch Clarke, Jacob Panizza, buyer Ted Eiffler, Isaac Panizza, buyer Justin Eiffler and James and Sally Panizza. Click to check the original […]
Julia Creek owners overjoyed at Willinga campdraft win
Horse trainer Luke Bennett travelled seven hours from Dundee, near Glen Innes, with two horses to win the inaugural Willinga at Juandah Plains open campdraft on the weekend. Click to check the original article.
Combining technologies to power up feed efficiency data from individual cattle
Feed efficiency is a critical factor that significantly influences the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of extensive livestock systems. While there are differences between temperate and tropical extensive systems, traditionally, these systems have been disadvantaged due to a lack of real-time data at the individual animal level under real world grazing conditions. Intensive systems, such as […]
Working on the ground important for the success of drought hubs
THE head of one the Federal Government’s eight drought hubs says filling gaps in knowledge and services, rather than re-inventing the wheel, is integral to the success of the program. In 2021, the former Coalition Government announced the eight drought and innovation hubs will form part of its $86m Future Drought Fund – with the […]
End of trade restrictions brings relief, but full details still unclear
The lifting of restrictions on seven export yards by Indonesia is being welcomed with relief across the northern Australia cattle industry, but clarity is still being sought on conditions agreed to by Governments of both countries and how those measures will affect the trade going forward. Orders to Indonesia are expected to begin moving soon, […]
My Favourite Painting: Levison Wood
The explorer Levison Wood chooses a dramatic portrait of war dating back 150 years. Levison Wood on his choice of ‘Remnants of an Army’ by Elizabeth Thompson, Lady Butler ‘Afghanistan has long held a dear place in my heart. I first visited in 2004 as a young backpacker and have returned many times since, both […]
Rolleston pitches in for a decade of community-funded health centre
Rolleston Health Centre nurse Nicole Upton and GP Louise Russell are celebrating 10 years of servicing the health needs of their rural community. Click to check the original article.
MLA launches ‘environmental credentials’ platform for livestock producers
MEAT & Livestock Australia is seeking grassfed beef producers to take part in the piloting of an online platform that is under development in the Environmental Credentials of Australian grassfed beef project. From 22 to 29 September 2023, 16 webinars lasting an hour each will introduce Australian grassfed beef producers to the platform. After participating […]
‘Sustainability indexes’ in focus at Armidale genetics summit
SCIENTISTS from across the world will come together in Armidale this week to discuss the future of “sustainability indexes” in livestock breeding. The one-day Australian Genetics and Breeding Unit Summit on Tuesday will hear from numerous project leaders and discuss expectations of sustainability indexes and methane evaluations for the livestock industry. AGBU is a joint […]
Trade Excellence Awards shines spotlight on deserving students
Apprentice Cody Cherry-Ackerly was “absolutely stoked” when he took home top honours at the TAFE Queensland 2023 Mount Isa Trade Excellence Awards on Thursday, September 7. Click to check the original article.