THERE’S a small, but growing trend happening in commercial feedlots feeding light cows to add weight and condition before slaughter. The trend was last seen during the 2019-20 drought, and was also commonly seen during the previous drought cycle back in the early 2010s. Northern-bred composite cows on shortfed programs in a Darling Downs feedlot […]
Fresh sweetcorn is an annual treat that is at its best; Melanie Johnson shares a recipe to make the most of it. ‘Delicate kernels burst with sweet, buttery flavours of golden sunshine,’ says our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson of sweetcorn. The recipe below makes a fine use of them, but you may well just […]
After a strong start, Millah Murrah Angus’ 35th annual sale only got better with Signpost S304 hitting a $200,000 top. Click to check the original article.
The Gibson’s practices reflect the intrinsic link between soil and ground cover health, effective animal management, and financial profitability. Click to check the original article.
After a strong start, Millah Murrah Angus’ 35th annual sale only got better with Signpost S304 hitting a $200,000 top. Click to check the original article.
Yarding 3375 Change -1388 Most of the regular export buyers were in attendance and operating selectively, however one major feed and trade buyer was absent from the buying panel. Yearling steers to restockers and feed averaged 10c to 15c/kg less. Light weight yearling heifers to returning to the paddock held firm while the medium […]
Rams went to five different states. Click to check the original article.
RURAL communities are returning serve after animal activists used regional billboards to campaign against livestock production earlier this year. Property Rights Australia is producing a series of billboards to explain the reality of what is happening in rural and regional landscapes, president Jim Wilmott said. “The time has come to rally rural and regional […]
There is no respite for store cattle prices but recent storm rain has boosted buyer confidence to some degree at Grafton. Click to check the original article.
RAI CEO Liz Ritchie said the Big Movers 2023 report has found an additional 54,000 millennials headed for the regions during the latest Census period (2016-2021) compared to the previous Census period (2011-2016). “For so many years we’ve heard stories about young people from regional communities leaving the country to undergo further study and take up […]
The Zoetis Foundation has announced that it will distribute $2.6 million during its second round of 2023 grants, supporting six initiatives to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals. The Zoetis Foundation has selected grantees that will help provide greater access to education and mental wellness resources, provide veterinary education […]
The depth of his Strawberry Hill Stud dispersal underlined John Singleton’s valuable contribution to Australia’s Thoroughbred industry. Click to check the original article.