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Farmers send message renewable energy makes them money

Farmers send message renewable energy makes them money

Farmers came to Canberra on Sunday to send a message that renewable energy makes farmers money, as Farmers for Climate Action released polling showing widespread support for renewables in the regions.

Agricultural sector moves confidently into 2024 with positive outlook

Agricultural sector moves confidently into 2024 with positive outlook

Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead, Rabobank says in its newly-released annual outlook.

Caring for livestock in excessive temperatures a focus of climate talks

Caring for livestock in excessive temperatures a focus of climate talks

Two Australian veterinary experts are taking the lead in Indian climate talks next month that will focus on animals.

Regularly monitor hay stacks from one week after rainfall for signs of heating.

Regularly monitor hay stacks from one week after rainfall for signs of heating.

Recent rainfall may have put hay at risk and farmers need to be mindful that even well-made hay can still be prone to spontaneous combustion.

Rebate available for external antennas, repeaters, boosers and sensors on farms

Rebate available for external antennas, repeaters, boosers and sensors on farms

The federal government’s new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) is delivering significant productivity benefits for Australia’s primary producers, with more than $6.2 million in rebates committed and beginning to flow to help farmers take advantage of agtech and connectivity solutions.

Free online business programs designed to help farmers better manage risk

Free online business programs designed to help farmers better manage risk

Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the face of a variable climate.

Riverina’s best on show for the US’s brightest young farm leaders

Riverina’s best on show for the US’s brightest young farm leaders

Best practice seedstock and commercial cattle and sheep operations in the Riverina have been showcased to the future agricultural leaders of America during a tour this month.

Fertilisers, chemicals and machinery parts all to rise on back of Red Sea tensions

Fertilisers, chemicals and machinery parts all to rise on back of Red Sea tensions

Trade logistics are set to become increasingly challenging for Australia’s agricultural sector with the escalating tensions in the Red Sea disrupting global trade, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

MSA graded cattle generate $463 million in farm gate returns over past two years

MSA graded cattle generate $463 million in farm gate returns over past two years

The 2023 Australian Beef Eating Quality Insights (ABEQI) report has shown the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) program generated $463 million in farm gate returns for producers over the past two years.

Provide adequate shelter for livestock during severe weather

Provide adequate shelter for livestock during severe weather

Livestock owners are reminded to ensure they provide adequate shelter for their livestock if there are severe weather events forecast over the remainder of summer.

Tips and advice on fixing those farm roads after flooding

Tips and advice on fixing those farm roads after flooding

Recent storms have caused soil erosion on farm roads, tracks and driveways across Victoria.