Long term strategic investment in drought proofing
Farmers across NSW are calling for urgent government action to to protect the long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry after the state was declared 100 per cent in drought yesterday.
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Farm household allowance scheme extended
Thousands of farming families will receive immediate additional financial support to help them and their communities fight one of the worst droughts of the past century.
CBA comes good on farm management deposits
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has congratulated the Commonwealth Bank on offering drought-stricken farmers the chance to use their Farm Management Deposit accounts as offsets against their mortgages.
Drought transport subsidies worth $190 million
With 99 per cent of the State now in drought the NSW Government has announced further support with a $500 million Emergency Drought Relief Package, taking the NSW Liberals & Nationals total drought support to more than $1 billion.
Compliance breaches on travelling stock routes
A joint operation has been conducted by Local Land Services (LLS) and NSW Police Force to investigate compliance breaches on Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR) in the Riverina region.
WA livestock producers slam ACTU claims
Western Australian livestock producers have slammed the ACTU’s unanimous support of a motion moved by the Australasian Meat Industry Employees’ Union (AMIEU) to end live exports, warning it would see unions cripple WA’s regional industries and supply chains.
Australian trade lambs approach record 800c/kg
Australian trade lambs are approaching a record 800¢ and heavy lambs broke through that mark this week.
New decision support tool for bull buyers
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is leading the development of a new genetics decision support tool to assist livestock producers to select the right bull for their enterprise.
Legendary heritage English Longhorn herd for sale
It’s not every day a 600-strong herd of celebrated English Longhorns becomes available for sale in Australia.
Pay day for beef producers if drought gets ugly
If the drought worsens, cattle prices could skyrocket into record territory in 2019 and beyond, according to market analyst Simon Quilty.
Teys injects $30 million into Naracoorte plant
Australia’s second largest beef processor, Teys Australia, will inject over $30 million into new infrastructure at its Naracoorte plant and offer around 100 new jobs, in a massive boost to the region’s economy.
High demand for superfine wool pushes record prices
Australian merino wool prices have officially hit the fabled $20 a kilogram, in what is another record high.
