How to tell apart a native rat from a pesky rodent
A new identification guide from South Australia walks through how to tell protected native species apart from feral rats and mice, and why that matters under local wildlife laws.
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Community groups funded to help manage feral cats
Western Australia has awarded $500,000 to five community groups to help manage feral cats and protect threatened wildlife.
Conference to explore commodity outlooks, climate, innovation and food security
Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, the Bureau’s flagship annual conference taking place on March 3-4 at Hotel Realm, Canberra and online.
Crop research creates potential to boost yields while slashing nitrogen use
Australian researchers have created tiny compartments to help supercharge photosynthesis, potentially boosting wheat and rice yields while slashing water and nitrogen use.
Beef Australia appoints Bethany Rands to chair Next Gen Committee
Beef Australia has announced Bethany Rands as the newly appointed Chair of the Next Gen Committee.
Meat Elite Australia snaps up $16,000 record priced ram at Pepperton dispersal
One of the nation’s leading indexing Poll Dorset rams set a new record top price of $16,000 at the dispersal of the Pepperton Poll Dorset and White Suffolk stud, selling to Meat Elite Australia.
Golden moment for Barellan as teamsters become legends with 62 horse team
A million dollars’ worth of horses and harness, an historic wool waggon and three of the nation’s best teamsters captured global attention in setting a new Australian and world record for 62 horses in harness pulling a laden tablebtop wool waggon at The Good Old Days Festival.
Superannuation tax overhaul is a win for farming families
News the Federal Government will overhaul its proposed superannuation tax has come as a win for farming families in NSW.
Get your entries in for the Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce show
Dairy producers from across the country will have a unique opportunity to have their products assessed by some of the industry’s top experts as entries open for the 2026 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show.
Alternative antibiotic treatments for mastitis wins award for young researcher
A young Charles Sturt University researcher at the forefront of tackling antimicrobial resistance in the dairy industry has earned international recognition of her innovative work.
Young, female ‘agri-prenuers’ undertake agri-tech adventure
Young, female agri-prenuers from across regional Queensland have come together at the 2025 GrowHer competition to claim their Gatton AgTech Showcase prizes.
Significant declines in Merino fleece and skirtings catch most sellers off guard
Merino fleece experienced wild MPG movements across selling centres. While premiums for the 1618.5 µ categories were evaporating, this could partly be explained by differences in selection, storage location, or a realignment of price disparities between centres from previous weeks.
