Farmers move stock to high ground as Murray floods
Farmers should continue to move stock to higher ground as the flooding situation continues in the Murray region, according to Murray Local Land Services.
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VFF vows to protect right to farm and cut red tape
VICTORIA’S peak farmer organisation has vowed to make sure the State Government makes good on its promise to cut red tape across the agriculture sector and protect a primary producer’s right to farm.
NTCA pays tribute to Ross Mortimer
It is with sadness that the NTCA advise of the passing of NTCA Life Member and long-time Territory pastoralist Mr Ross Mortimer.
Beef industry investment on radar at ABARES conference
Investing in rural industries, innovation in broadacre cropping and beef production, and intensive and irrigated farming in the Riverina are the key issues on the agenda when Griffith hosts the ABARES Regional Outlook conference on 26 October, with nil registration fees.
Latest agri-tech developments on show at conference
The AgFutures – Innovation and Investment Conference to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-23 November 2016.
New strain of calicivirus found in WA rabbit population
A new strain of calcivirus has been confirmed in rabbits in Western Australia, following detections in other parts of Australia.
New guide to improving perennial pastures
A timely, new guide to establishing perennial pasture offers producers strategies to improve feed supply in response to positive sheep and cattle market signals.
Victorian dairy farmers have access to drought loans
Victorian farmers dealing with and recovering from drought will have access to additional funding for Drought Concessional Loans following strong demand with a total of 59 loans, worth $24 million, approved since October last year.
Trading subdued on US imported beef market
Trading was fairly subdued on the US imported beef market this week, as overseas supplies remain quite tight and US end users report weaker demand in the foodservice sector, according to Steiner Consulting Group’s weekly report commissioned by MLA.
LIVEX Forum to highlight improved animal welfare
WIDELY respected veterinarian and animal ethics expert Dr Teresa Collins will shed fresh light on how science-based measurements can improve animal welfare outcomes at the livestock export industry’s national conference, LIVEXforum 2016, in Canberra on October 26-27.
VFF call to stop public activist campaigns
VICTORIA’S peak farmer group is supportive of RSPCA Victoria’s pledge to cease its activist campaigns against Victorian laws, following a review into the welfare group’s internal operations.
Farmers urged to report flood damage
Farmers are urged to report flood damage as it happens, with the joint animals and agriculture control centre expecting many are waiting to see the full extent of the damage before calling.
