Hancey combines sales of 20,000 cattle and million acre property
Broome’s Livestock manager Kelvin Hancey has been named as Elders’ Annual Performance Award winner for 2015.
General
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Primary producers to have more say in how levy funds are used
The Coalition Government has introduced legislative changes to enable the development of levy payer registers, which will give primary producers more say about how their levy funds are used.
Livestock Biosecurity Network awarded for improving industry practices
The Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN) has been awarded an Australian Biosecurity Award for its work in improving the industry’s on-farm biosecurity practices.
Moves to wind back trading contracts would damage cattle industry
AgForce Queensland has rejected calls by the AMIEU to restrict live cattle exports. AgForce Cattle President Bim Struss said any moves to wind back hard-won international trading contracts would do long-term damage to the cattle industry and the Queensland economy.
Hopes of rural Australia rest on shoulders of Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby Joyce is a well-known advocate for the regional Australia.
Effective industry representation in red meat sector welcomed
Further progress on effective industry representation in the red meat sector has been welcomed by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce. Minister Joyce said the decision by the red meat industry to contract a specialist to look at new and innovative revenue streams, cost
Melbourne University celebrates biggest intake of agricultural students
The University of Melbourne has made a record number of first-round offers for its Bachelor of Agriculture program in 2016, with almost 200 domestic students invited to enrol this academic year. According to Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) data, a total of 198 students have been offered places in this year’s intake, up from 148 last year.
Above average rainfall forecast for February to April in southern Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released a very positive rainfall outlook for southern Australia for the February to April period. Rainfall is likely to be ‘above average’ across most of the southern half of the country, with the strongest chances in the south east.
Farmers invited to have their say on cutting red tape
Farmers and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on regulation affecting Australia’s agriculture sector, with the release of an issues paper as part of a Productivity Commission inquiry that will look at ways to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden across agriculture. Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, said the Coalition Government […]
New strain of rabbit calicivirus under draft decision
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently released a draft decision to register a new naturally occurring overseas strain of rabbit calicivirus to boost the existing RHDV1 strain.
New national graduate mentoring program launched for vets
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has launched a new national graduate mentoring program to help veterinary students make a successful transition to the profession. AVA CEO, Graham Catt, said being a veterinary graduate vet can be challenging, particularly in the first year.
NSW Farmers call for innovation hub at new Sydney airport
NSW Farmers has called for a world-leading sustainable food production precinct and innovation hub within the planning framework for the new Western Sydney Airport. The association made this recommendation, amongst others, in its submission to the draft Environmental Impact Statement currently on exhibition.
