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Using a multi-pronged approach to wild dog control when running goats

Using a multi-pronged approach to wild dog control when running goats

Exclusion fencing has given one Queensland couple the confidence to expand their goat enterprise, but it is also resulting in long term pasture and biodiversity benefits.

Fines to protect farmers from illegal activities by animal activists

Fines to protect farmers from illegal activities by animal activists

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the passage of legislation to introduce on-the-spot-fines to better protect farmers from the illegal activities of animal activists.

Almost 2000 cattle reunited with owners after floods

Almost 2000 cattle reunited with owners after floods

Almost 2,000 cattle have been reunited with their owners by a stock team formed by the NSW Government to help North Coast communities recover from the flood disaster.

Livestock agent and producers fined on traceability offences

Livestock agent and producers fined on traceability offences

A Gippsland livestock agent and producer has been convicted and fined $20,300 plus additional costs of $220.80 for actions which had the potential to undermine Victoria’s livestock traceability system.

Farmers call to strengthen national fuel security

Farmers call to strengthen national fuel security

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to global volatility and uncertainty.

Poll shows federal government should focus on defence than net zero emissions

Poll shows federal government should focus on defence than net zero emissions

New polling data released today by the Institute of Public Affairs has found that a significant majority of Australians believe the federal government should be more focused on national defence than meeting a net zero emissions target by 2050.

Third straight year of strong commodity prices but farmers wary of rising inputs

Third straight year of strong commodity prices but farmers wary of rising inputs

Australia’s farmers are forecasting a third straight year of strong commodity prices and intending to spend up big this year, but are wary of the rising cost of key inputs, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.

Producers to have their say on future of grass fed cattle industry

Producers to have their say on future of grass fed cattle industry

Cattle producers are invited to help shape the future of the grass-fed cattle industry by sharing their views on the work priorities of the proposed new national peak body, Cattle Australia.

Paterson family win most outstanding MSA feedlot in NSW

Paterson family win most outstanding MSA feedlot in NSW

New South Wales beef producers who consistently deliver beef of superior eating quality were recognised at the 2022 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards in Armidale.

Disaster declarations for 17 Local Government areas in NSW

Disaster declarations for 17 Local Government areas in NSW

The state’s peak agricultural body has welcomed disaster declarations for 17 Local Government Areas affected by heavy rain and flooding.

Major production losses in flood hit areas

Major production losses in flood hit areas

Farmers in the Northern Rivers are bracing for massive production losses after a massive deluge in the region.

How will the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupt prices and trade?

How will the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupt prices and trade?

The Russia Ukraine conflict will have large ramifications for global and Australian grains and oilseeds markets, and particularly wheat, according to agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.