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Farmers call for co-ordinated national plan on drought

Hundreds of farmers across Australia are demanding a coordinated national plan to support the agricultural industry to address climate challenges, following an expert report warning severe droughts were expected to become more frequent especially across southern Australia.

Fact sheet to help with irrigation decisions

A new fact sheet has been developed to help irrigators make informed decision on utilising irrigation water this summer.

Andrew Kelly rising star of livestock export industry

LANDMARK International operations manager Andrew Kelly has been recognised as a rising star of the livestock export industry, winning the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council’s Young Achiever of the Year Award.

More advanced warnings of heatwaves

The Bureau of Meteorology has activated an upgraded Heatwave Service.

Have your say on new meat export rules

People in the meat trade are being urged to have their say about new rules ​for exporting meat products.

Drought assistance for Gippsland farming communities

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting drought affected communities in East and Central Gippsland and helping farmers across Northern Victoria prepare for tougher conditions ahead.

Crop production to be down 53 per cent

A new ABARES update provides a perspective on the drought, including rainfall deficiencies and its effects on crop production, livestock markets and farm incomes across the nation.

Unfair and unsustainable farm rating system

The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Liberal Nationals announcement that it will prioritise an independent inquiry into farm rates in Victoria if the Coalition wins government at the upcoming state election.

Non-pastoral use guidelines stifles development

Changes to the Non-Pastoral Use guidelines put in place by the Gunner Government will stifle economic development in the Northern Territory by adding an unnecessary layer of administrative burden on applicants.

Jim Cudmore presented with ALFA life membership

The prestigious ALFA Life Membership Award has been awarded to Jim Cudmore,the Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award to Ben Attewell of ACC’s Brindley Park Feedlot and the Excellence in Feedlot Education Medal, awarded to Jane Reid of Jindalee Feedlot.

Anna Spear wins emerging leader award

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) chief operating officer Anna Speer has been recognised as a trailblazer, with vast potential, in the food and agribusiness sector as the 2018 recipient of the trans-Tasman Rabobank Emerging Leader Award.

Risk of bloat with lush pastures on coast

Warming temperatures and increased moisture levels (if you have been fortunate enough to receive some useful rainfall) correspond with the growth of lush grasses and legume pasture species.