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Boosting calf’s immune system in utero

Boosting the immune systems of calves before they’re even born is the focus of new research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation.

Webinar on pastoral livestock nutrition for dry times

Landholders throughout the Western region can gain useful insights on how to best manage the nutritional needs of their stock through an upcoming webinar that will focus on pastoral livestock nutrition for dry times.

Queensland beef roads funding welcomed

The sealing of a section of the Clermont to Alpha Road is a welcome step towards delivering on an important national initiative that will make it safer and easier to transport cattle to markets, AgForce said.

Nutrition levels variable in canola hay and silage

Farmers who made hay from this season’s failed crops are finding variations in feed quality, as tests reveal the value of their fodder, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

China lifts import ban on Australian red meat

​​​The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources welcomes the lifting of the suspension for import inspection of six Australian meat establishments.

Have your say on wild dog management plans

This November, northern NSW residents can have their say in local wild dog management plans and activities by participating in a targeted survey.

Brad Hogg a guest speaker at LIVEXchange

LEGENDARY Western Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has been announced as the guest speaker at the LIVEXchange 2017 Gala Dinner at Crown Towers in Perth on November 16.

Cultural impacts of Aussie red meat exposed

The industry has launched the State of the Industry: the Australian Red Meat & Livestock Industry to articulate the economic and cultural impacts of true Aussie red meat.

VFF disappointed with lack of animal welfare consultation

The Victorian Farmers Federation is the key stakeholder representing agricultural animal industries and is disappointed with the lack of consultation on the establishment of Animal Welfare Victoria.

Livestock producers to have say on stock water issues

South Australian livestock producers are urged to ‘have their say’ on water issues as part of a new, joint project between Livestock SA and Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA).

Driest September on record in NSW

Spring started where the dry winter ended, with below average rainfall across 92 per cent of the state making for the driest September on record in NSW.

Gina Rhinehart buys Willeroo Pastoral in NT

Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd has acquired the 171,000 ha Northern Territory station, Willeroo.