New farmer permit allows border crossing
The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the announcement of the farmer permit called for last week to ensure the movement of people and products into parts of New South Wales.
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Confidence in lot feeding sector remains strong
Cattle on feed numbers reported a 7% decline in the June 2020 quarter to 1,010,192 head, according to the latest feedlot survey.
Processor capacity scaled back for six weeks from today
Processor workforce capacity in Victoria will be scaled back for six weeks from Friday, as new restrictions are introduced in the state as part of stage 4 lockdown requirements.
50 year old ram semen compared to modern sires
The progeny of 50-year-old frozen ram semen have been assessed for visual, wool and carcase performance and trialled against contemporary Merino sires in use in the industry, at Balmoral Breeders’ 2018 Merino Sire Evaluation trial in Victoria.
Farmers call to protect nation’s food bowl
The Victorian Farmers Federation has held emergency talks to implement necessary steps to protect agriculture and the state’s food supply chain from the impact of Victoria’s coronavirus crisis.
Disaster recovery grants of $75,000 for SA farmers
SA primary producers impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires will benefit from expanded eligibility for the $75,000 disaster recovery grant.
Dark chapter closed on live cattle export trade
The Morrison Government has brought to a close a dark chapter in Australia’s history with its decision not to appeal the Federal Court’s decision in the matter regarding the 2011 shut down of the live cattle export trade.
Comprehensive weather app launched
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is giving Australians greater access to the world’s most extensive weather and climate observation network through a new app that has already attracted 10 million user sessions in two weeks.
Ag freight and logistics critical in border closure
The Victorian and New South Wales Governments are working together to ensure the vital agriculture industry can continue to operate while borders are closed.
Henty Machinery Field Days cancelled for 2020
The Henty Machinery Field Days Board regrets to announce the 2020 event will not proceed this year due to COVID-19.
Vendors allowed back to nation’s saleyards
Australia’s livestock industry is pleased to welcome vendors back to saleyards and selling centres across Australia.
Justice served for live cattle export supply chain
Justice has been served for farmers and supply chain businesses whose livelihoods were decimated when the Federal Government recklessly shut down the trade of live cattle to Indonesia in 2011. In the Federal Court, Justice Steven Rares found former Agriculture Minister, Senator Joe Ludwig acting on behalf of the Federal Government, had committed the offence […]
