AFIA director Phil Snowden led the stocktake discussion. AMERICAN livestock farmers value the country’s biannual hay stocks report and visiting United States fodder specialist Jon Paul Driver thinks there would be benefits in Australia doing the same. At the Australian Fodder Industry Association’s 2023 FodderGanza conference helkd last week, a panel session was held on […]
Miranda Rock of the Burghley horse trials chooses a floral masterpiece bought almost 350 years ago by two of her ancestors. Miranda Rock on ‘A Still Life of Flowers in an Urn with Two Figures’ by Giuseppe Recco ‘This painting is one of a pair of magnificent still lifes, bought by the 5th Earl and […]
Photos of those who cracked open a cold one at XXXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill after stud cattle judging on August 11. Click to check the original article.
A NSW Highland stud claimed the champion ribbon, in the first year the breed has been on display at the Ekka in many years. Click to check the original article.
The National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, having become an incorporated association on 11 August 1993. The Alliance began, and has remained, as an important voice for rural, regional and remote Australians, to address their concerns in accessing health care and to bring recommendations and solutions to government and […]
Australian feedlot operators now have access to a cutting-edge tool for early warning of extreme weather events with release of Climate Decision Intelligence by mistEO. The platform uses tried and tested heat load management practices, supported by the most up to date weather modelling information available, taking changing weather patterns into consideration. Backed by AI […]
Yarding 2965 Change -135 Following last week’s correction in prices, there has been a substantial decline in numbers, with agents yarding 2965. Particularly noteworthy is the reduced competition among feedlot buyers for various categories of cattle, especially in the steer weight ranges. Many coloured yearlings intended for feeding faced challenges in finding competitive bids. The […]
Two new grants at Kansas State University will be utilized to help protect global food supplies through the development of vaccines to protect swine and cattle from infectious diseases. Combined, the grants exceed $1.2 million and are funded for a three-year period by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through its Agriculture and Food […]
Judith Maizey has worked as a journalist and communications specialist for more than 30 years mostly throughout Queensland including Townsville, Longreach, Emerald, Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Brisbane. Working for the North Queensland Register, she is always up for a chat and loves a good story. Contact 0417 546 616. E: [email protected] Judith Maizey has worked as […]
Wirchilleba is a quality 8419 hectare mixed organic dryland farming and grazing enterprise. Click to check the original article.
W and M Stretton, Blackbutt, sold Charolais cross heifers 18 months old for $1000/hd. Selwyn Stark, Anduramba, sold Charolais cross heifers 18 months old for $980/hd. Brittany and Brendan Wheildon sold Droughtmaster heifers 16 months old for $900/hd. P and F Eggleston, Toogoolawah, sold Charolais cross heifers 14-16 months old for $850/hd. Click to check […]
Following three years of La Nina and with El Nino possibly forming later this year, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are warning residents and landholders to be prepared for a potentially big bushfire season. Click to check the original article.