Jock Laurie takes over as AWI board chairman
The Board of Australian Wool Innovation has announced the appointment of Jock Laurie, a champion of Australian agriculture, as its new Chairman.
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Lack of funding for ag sector initiatives in NSW budget
NSW Farmers welcomes the NSW Government’s commitment to building strong regions with special emphasis on health and education in the 2021-2022 State Budget, and acknowledges the commitment to date to support farmers.
Farm gate production on track to break $66.3 billion
Australian farmgate production is on track for a record-breaking $66.3 billion year.
Libby Creek recognised in Queen’s Birthday awards
Former President of Angus Australia Libby Creek was recognised in the 2021 Queens’s Birthday awards.
National cattle numbers on feed are on the decline
The number of cattle on feed declined slightly in the March quarter and 7.6% on year-ago levels, reported at 1,005,035 head.
Beef Australia 2021 draws record crowd and 5000 cattle
Despite turning the event around within six months after making the call to forge ahead, Beef Australia 2021 reached new heights with a record crowd of 115,866 people passing through the gates and nearly 5,000 head of cattle competing across the competitions.
Digital integration a boom for nation’s livestock industry
Leading online auction platform FarmGate Auctions has integrated an autonomous in-paddock weighing and data collection system to give the entire supply chain access to real time data on livestock.
Charbray steers win grand champion pen at Beef Australia
Over 1600 head of Australia’s finest commercial cattle were judged at the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) at Gracemere on Sunday May 2 and then sold on Monday 3 May at the Sale of Champions.
Lamb and beef brands among Delicious award winners
Delicious. has revealed the full list of the 2021 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards State Winners, with 127 producers receiving State Awards across Dairy, Earth, Paddock and Sea categories.
Beware of skin disease and poisoning post floods
With vast areas of NSW still impacted by flood waters, landholders are being warned to remain vigilant for increased animal disease risks.
Emergency fodder and animal welfare help at hand during floods
Landholders impacted by devastating flooding across the Hunter and Mid Coast are being urged to register for support including emergency fodder, animal assessment and welfare assistance.
Genetics Australia moves collection centre out of urban sprawl
Genetics Australia has strengthened its position in the herd improvement industry with the acquisition of Total Livestock Genetics.
