Tips on buying a bull or ram via online platforms
The impacts of COVID‑19 mean many producers may not be able to attend bull and ram sales this buying season – especially if they need to travel interstate.
Top News
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Border labour force issues need consistent approach
The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the partial relaxation of border restrictions announced by both the New South Wales and South Australian Governments, but warns that Victorian farmers will continue to experience problems with the movement of people and product in both states.
Virtual fencing trial with cattle shows benefits
South Australia’s first virtual fencing trial involving cattle has demonstrated its potential to deliver significant environmental benefits through successfully protecting an area of Eucalyptus saplings along a water course from being grazed on a commercial farm.
Webinar on key elements of carbon farming
Do you have patches of regenerating mulga or similar plant species on your property?
Why have sheep and lamb prices tumbled?
Unlike the sheep market, cattle prices are unmoved and continue to be reported at or close to record levels. Why the divergence in prices across species?
Three large land releases available in NT
NT Land Corporation, in partnership with NT Farmers Association, will soon be calling for expressions of interests for three highly prospective agricultural land developments.
Webinar focus on pastures and conserving fodder
Agriculture Victoria’s beef and sheep networks’ winter/spring webinar series is on again with expert presenters helping farmers answer all the challenging questions to get them through the next few months.
Consumers in crisis gravitate to brands they trust
The unprecedented and unpredictable nature of COVID-19 makes it difficult to report on the complete range of impacts to Australian red meat and livestock industry in an accurate and timely manner.
Blue tongue zone extended by 100km south
The bluetongue virus (BTV) transmission zone has been extended approximately 100 kilometres south and inland following detection of BTV in cattle in the Shoalhaven area during routine testing for the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program.
Online workshop on finance for young farmers
Young farmers can learn the ins and outs of managing money, debt and talking to banks at the Farm Finance – Getting Prepared online workshop hosted by Agriculture Victoria on Friday, 24 July.
Relief from high water prices for livestock producers
South Australian livestock producers will be relieved from high water prices thanks to a State Government commitment to reduce water costs.
Managing the autumn feed gap for livestock
Each year across our region, there is a period of time when pasture quality does not meet livestock energy requirements.
