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New supply of AdBlue secured for Australia farmers

National Farmers Federation Chief Executive Tony Mahar says the Federal Government and suppliers have provided advice that there is sufficient supplies of the diesel additive, AdBlue.

High commodity prices, low interest rates and good seasonal conditions for 2022

Australian farmers are predicting the “magic combination” of high commodity prices, low interest rates and good seasonal conditions will continue in the year ahead – sustaining a continued high level of confidence across the sector.

Global beef market set to tighten further in 2022 as US herd contracts

The global beef market is set to tighten further in 2022, driven in significant part by continuing contraction in the US cattle herd, Rabobank says in its just-released global Q4 Beef Quarterly report.

Murchison vermin cell a step in rebuilding WA’s sheep flock

The completion this month of the Murchison Regional Vermin Cell means 55 pastoral leases and 6.5 million ha are now enclosed with a wild dog proof vermin fence that over time will enable a return to small stock production.

Disaster assistance now available in 13 flooded NSW shires

NSW Farmers President James Jackson has thanked the state and federal governments for listening to calls for additional natural disaster declarations.

Call for natural disaster declarations to allow relief funds to flow

NSW Farmers is calling for natural disaster declarations to allow relief funds to flow as torrential rains continue to soak vast parts of the state, causing widespread flood damage.

Wool growers vote to maintain levy at 1.5 per cent

Wool growers vote to maintain levy at 1.5 per cent

Australian woolgrowers have voted to maintain a levy of 1.5 per cent on wool sales to fund research, development and marketing of the natural fibre.

AgForce fights back against fake meat labelling

AgForce has spoken out for “truth in labelling” at a Senate investigation into manufactured plant-based products masquerading as meat.

Farmers to benefit from new extreme climate outlook maps from BOM

Growers and graziers will benefit from new extreme climate outlook maps made available by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Land use agreement gives green light to WA barrier fence

The long-awaited extension to the historic WA State Barrier fence is due to begin next January to create a 660km boundary protecting south-eastern farming properties from the impact of wild dogs.

First farm selected by explorer William Lawson to be offered at auction

LAWD has announced the sale of Macquarie, a significant piece of Australian history, the first farm and homestead west of the Blue Mountains, selected by explorer William Lawson.

Barbara Madden elected new president of ALFA

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has welcomed four new faces to the Council and a change in office bearers, including a newly elected President and Treasurer.