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AgForce has commended both sides of politics for their vision in taking a fresh look at the pre-war Bradfield Scheme, saying it had the potential to relieve the biggest handbrake on the agriculture industry – a lack of reliable, affordable water.
Drought-hit farmers, small businesses and rural towns are set for an immediate cash injection to keep stock fed and watered, keep businesses open, keep locals in work and pump funds into local economies.
A second international visitor has been refused entry to Australia as international animal health experts warn of the continuing spread of African swine fever through Asia and the world.
The number one topic of discussion in global meat circles over the past couple of months has been the ongoing spread and impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) across China, and into other key pork markets such as Korea and the Philippines.
A new study has revealed the ‘water-scarcity impacts’ associated with popular foods in the Australian diet, including beef and lamb.
Australia is facing the prospect of a winter crop of just 27.7 million tonnes – the smallest since 2007/08 – as ongoing severe drought conditions continue to take their toll on many of the nation’s main cropping regions, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank.
The National Farmers Federation met with Prime Minister, Scott Morrison to discuss both what more could be done to assist farmers and communities managing this drought and a long-term policy to guide the nation’s response to future droughts.
Australia’s grain ‘balance sheet’ is set to materially tighten over the next decade, with increasing demand for grain to feed livestock – coupled with growing human consumption – well outstripping projected supply, according to a recently-released industry report.
A new weather radar which promises to improve weather and rainfall forecasts for the Wimmera and Southern Mallee has taken a major step towards completion with the installation of the radar antenna and dome atop its 22 metre cylindrical tower.
Coinciding with Meat & Livestock Australia’s annual conference, Red Meat 2019, the Cattle Council AGM will be held on November 20 at the Powerhouse Hotel, Tamworth, NSW.
The permanent Kangaroo Harvesting Program to help manage kangaroo populations in Victoria has been welcomed by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group.
China is on the cusp of becoming Australia’s largest beef export market in 2019, with little sign of demand abating anytime soon, as Chinese consumers shift away from pork to other proteins in the wake of African Swine Fever, according to a leading animal protein analyst visiting from China.
