Ban on meat products for personal use from countries with FMD
The Australian Government has banned the importation of meat products for personal use from all countries with foot and mouth disease (FMD).
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Latest in livestock research at Newdegate field days
The latest in livestock research to improve productivity will be on show at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) display at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days on September 7 and 8.
Export earnings predicted to climb to record $70.3 billion
Predicted record farm exports have been welcomed but worker shortages, supply chain congestion and biosecurity threats all remain a serious concern, according to NSW Farmers.
Live updates on all roads in NSW available from October
A new move to allow live updates on all roads in NSW stands to save lives and livelihoods during future natural disasters, according to NSW Farmers.
Steve’s crusade to save endangered quolls from predation
A permeable exclusion fence keeping wild dogs out and allowing Spotted-tailed Quolls to freely come and go from a conservation area is helping the endangered native species population rebuild.
Communities forecast to face another drenching this spring
Farmers are calling for the state government to fast-track adoption of flood inquiry recommendations as communities are forecast to face another round of drenching rain this spring.
Hardwick to upgrade processing plant at Kyneton
Hardwick Processors is set to install a 1 MW (thermal) demonstration scale heat pump and upgrade the electrical supply system at its meat processing plant in Kyneton, Victoria using $838,000 in funding.
Farmers can now protect vulnerable land for biodiversity
Australians will be able to permanently protect their very own square metre of high value conservation land through a platform that enables the purchase of a new Biological Diversity Unit released as the first of its kind.
Good seasonal conditions expected to continue into spring
Good seasonal conditions are expected to continue for much of Australia moving into spring, setting up the livestock industry well for the finished quality of new season lambs and cattle moving through the warmer months.
$10 million biosecurity package announced for Indonesia
The Albanese Government has announced a new $10 million biosecurity cooperation package to assist Indonesia as it responds to the outbreaks of both foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).
Free information sessions on managing disease outbreak
A series of free information sessions are being run across the state to equip landholders with the information they need to effectively prepare and manage an emergency animal disease outbreak, such as foot-and-mouth disease.
Calls for assurances Fuel Tax Credit Scheme will continue
GrainGrowers continues to call on government for assurances that the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme is maintained to ensure our farmers continue to produce sustainable, clean, and nutritious grain.
