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Training in Nepal to help with FMD front-line management

Producers, stock handlers, private and government vets and animal health policy-makers will receive first-hand insight into dealing with Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) thanks to the Coalition Government’s $491,000 investment for training in Nepal.

An extra 266 base stations to help resolve mobile black spots

The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government that the Mobile Blackspots Program will deliver a further 266 base stations to areas where mobile coverage is needed.

Defence buy up threatens Queensland farming families

The Department of Defence’s proposal to buy up significant tracts of land for military training areas had upset many farming families in central and north Queensland, AgForce said.

Questions over foreign ownership of water assets

FARMERS are one step closer to knowing which foreign entities have a stake in Australian water supplies after legislation passed through the Federal Senate establishing a foreign ownership register for water assets.

NTCA seeks to end data drought in remote areas

The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) have joined a group of like-minded advocacy groups to end the data drought by forming the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition.

Young entrants sought for 2017 sheep and wool scholarship

Young people passionate about the sheep and wool industry, and wanting to make a difference, can now apply for the prestigious 2017 Peter Westblade Scholarship.

Simson elected as first female president of NFF

NSW mixed farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected as the President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) at the NFF Annual General Meeting held in Canberra.

Company directors course for grassfed producers

APPLICATIONS are now open for the Australian Institute of Company Directors course, sponsored by Cattle Council of Australia and Meat and Livestock Australia.

Livestock SA calls for urgent action on wild dog control

Livestock SA is dismayed at the lack of action from the South Australian Government for wild dog control in agricultural and peri‐urban areas.

Fire risk to be reduced on travelling stock routes

With rapid growth of grass on Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR) across the Riverina region, Riverina Local Land Services has plans in place to reduce the risk of fire over the coming months.

Murray Darling Basin Authority considers changes to basin plan

THE Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed an announcement by the Murray Darling Basin Authority to consider changes to the basin plan following the Northern Basin Review.

Farm concessional loans drop to 3.03 per cent

Farm businesses across Australia will be able to save thousands of dollars thanks to a cut in concessional interest rates from 1 February 2017.