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Export opportunities emerge for Australia as world hurtles towards famine

Export opportunities emerge for Australia as world hurtles towards famine

When the world’s largest wheat exporter invaded the world’s fourth largest wheat exporter in February, a new geopolitical era was born with opportunities for Australia in exports and trade relationships.

Murray Watt appointed as new federal agricultural minister

Murray Watt appointed as new federal agricultural minister

AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the Government’s appointment of Senator Murray Watt as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Farmers urged to convert surplus grass to cash

Farmers urged to convert surplus grass to cash

Southern NSW producers have been encouraged to convert their surplus pasture into cash through an innovative liveweight gain program run by processor, HW Greenham & Sons.

Looming disease threat my impact cattle prices but also presents opportunities

Looming disease threat my impact cattle prices but also presents opportunities

The nation’s beef producers have been urged to “get their house in order” around timely decisions to sell livestock as Foot and Mouth Disease sweeps through the Indonesian archipelago.

Pressure on farmers to reduce methane and have the free steak knives too

Pressure on farmers to reduce methane and have the free steak knives too

Agriculture is likely to see an uptake in methane abatement action based on market pressures pushed back to producers.

Climate policy number one issue in key rural seats

Climate policy number one issue in key rural seats

Climate and environment policy was the number one issue in the key rural NSW seats of Gilmore, Page and Eden Monaro, exit polling conducted exclusively for Farmers for Climate Action has revealed.

Spatial technology gathering data on wild dogs at Winton

Spatial technology gathering data on wild dogs at Winton

Best practice trapping, ground and aerial baiting, and a $100 bounty for each wild dog scalp delivered to the Rural Services manager is contributing to a zero tolerance of wild dogs in the Queensland shire of Winton.

Industry scorecard on animal care, economic resilience and stewardship

Industry scorecard on animal care, economic resilience and stewardship

The performance of the beef industry against key markers of sustainability and the leadership role Australia is playing in the global discussion surrounding sustainable agriculture will come into focus at the launch of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) Annual Update in Sydney on Thursday, 16 June 2022.

Labor government must focus on future of agriculture

Labor government must focus on future of agriculture

NSW Farmers CEO Pete Arkle says the future of agriculture must be a focus for the incoming Labor government.

Cost increases to continue to be felt across farm sector from Ukraine-Russian war

Cost increases to continue to be felt across farm sector from Ukraine-Russian war

Cost increases will be felt right across Australia’s farm sector in 2022, driven by expected further hikes in energy and, to some degree, fertiliser prices as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

Going Ahead with Goats sale to go ahead despite flooding

Going Ahead with Goats sale to go ahead despite flooding

Due to heavy flooding at Longreach in Queensland, the FarmGate Auctions Going Ahead with Goats sale will be held online only from May 18.

NFF voting guide cuts through spin for farmers

NFF voting guide cuts through spin for farmers

In an election campaign of hits and misses for farmers and regional Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation has revealed how the major parties stack up against its election priorities, rating them in a Policy Voting Guide.