Future proofing the cow herd in the face of challenging seasonal conditions
Selecting genetics to future proof the nation’s cow herds for those tougher times is focusing on breeding a more resilient female for Australia’s challenging environment.
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Lifting on farm profitability and productivity through pest exclusion fencing
Pest exclusion fencing has enabled a northern NSW family to take advantage of cropping and agistment opportunities to increase on-farm profitability and productivity.
Farmers outline what drought feeding strategies got them through
The lessons learnt by livestock producers on confinement feeding and forage conservation in the drought were under the spotlight in Wagga this month.
Heavy lambs tipped to peak at $13/kg as processors chase the US rainbow
Sheep producers can expect to be rewarded with sustained high prices for their heavy and trade lambs over the next year as Australian processors chase the American rainbow.
Producers strapped in for the ride as the beef engine room shifts south
Southern NSW and Victoria are emerging as the nation’s beef processing powerhouse, sparking an insatiable hunger for cattle as the Australian herd moves into the rebuild phase.
Research paves the way for better crop disease management
Researchers from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unlocked the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of a major soil-borne crop pathogen — an advance that paves the way for better crop disease management in Australian agriculture.
Young beef professionals can now apply for future leaders program
The Angus Australia Foundation, in partnership with specialist agricultural insurer Achema Farm Insurance, has opened applications or the 2026 GenAngus Future Leaders Program (GenAngus), the industry’s leading professional and business development experience for young beef professionals.
Identify key issues impacting grain and mixed farm businesses in 2026
Riverine Plains is excited to once again be hosting Sykesy’s Buraja Meeting on Wednesday, February 4.
Commercially relevant genetics in breed leading package at Yavenvale
The Hereford breed’s biggest single vendor bull sale is set to offer a huge catalogue of commercially relevant sires at the Yavenvale Poll Herefords sale at Adelong on February 18.
Sheep producers now have the highest confidence of all Australian farmers
Confidence in Australia’s farming sector has lifted, as the nation’s farmers hang their hopes on continuing strong commodity prices – particularly in livestock sectors – and better seasonal conditions in a number of regions, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
Market snapshot for store, feeder and slaughter cattle
Markets remain reasonably firm, underpinned by strong export demand while widespread but patchy rain over the past fortnight has helped strengthen confidence, even as central and southern regions still await more consistent follow up falls.
“Reckless” fracking project puts farmers and clean water supplies at risk
NSW Farmers strongly condemns the NSW Government’s threats of compulsory land acquisition to support a multi-billion-dollar mining corporation.
