NSW Angus rewards those drought-affected
Two deserving couples affected by the drought in NSW will be given an expenses paid trip to the 2019 Sydney Royal Show by the NSW State Committee of Angus Australia.
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Strategy to retain staff in feedlot sector
Attracting and retaining staff is a key issue for Australian agriculture, and the feedlot sector is no exception.
NSW on high alert over stock water shortages
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update for November indicates that drought conditions have re-intensified across much of NSW, particularly in the west of the state, despite isolated rainfall throughout the month.
Winter crop higher than drought of 2002-03
A dry winter and poor start to spring in most cropping regions has seen forecast winter crop production fall by almost one quarter.
Farmers now more proactive in drought management
Much-needed rains have finally fallen over some of the country’s drought-affected regions, but seasonal concerns continue to hang over the outlook for Australia’s agricultural sector, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
Live export absorbs 15 per cent of cattle turn off
CATTLE Council of Australia has welcomed the release of new research confirming the economic and social imperatives of the live cattle export industry and, specifically, its positive impact at the farmgate.
Expect cow prices to lift 25-50 per cent post-drought
The recent ‘Mapping Australia’s Livestock Future’ workshops hosted by Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and presented by market analyst Simon Quilty provided excellent insight into the forecasts for livestock prices in the coming years.
Cattle on feed rises to 1.13 million head
Cattle on feed at the end of the September 2018 quarter surpassed the record set in the June quarter, rising to 1.13 million head, which was an increase of 6,000 head (or 1%).
Tony Hegarty elected Cattle Council president
CATTLE Council of Australia has elected NSW producer Tony Hegarty as its new president, as incumbent president Howard Smith completed his four-year term at the peak industry council’s AGM.
Woolgrowers vote in favour of 1.5 per cent levy
Australian woolgrowers have voted in favour of a wool levy of 1.5 per cent on wool sales to fund research, development and marketing of the natural fibre.
Average annual wool cut falls by 10 per cent
The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee has updated its forecast for the 2018/19 season to 305 mkg greasy.
Intense drought still affects 19 per cent of NSW
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) State Seasonal Update for October shows the majority of NSW is still in drought despite average to above average rainfall being received over the past month.
