New on-line tool for reporting fair trading concerns
The ACCC has launched a new online tool(link is external) for the agriculture sector to anonymously report concerns about competition or fair trading issues.
Top News
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Students selected in national meat judging team
Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) students have secured spots in a national meat judging team to represent Australia in the United States in 2018.
Watch out for cobalt deficiency in weaners
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is warning producers that recent rain in many areas of the South West of Western Australia will increase the likelihood of cobalt deficiency in livestock this spring.
Funding available for sheep meat and beef projects
Applications are now open for individuals, organisations and project teams to submit preliminary proposals for funding to support on-farm research, development and adoption (RD&A) projects that benefit sheepmeat and grassfed beef producers.
Grant Maudsley takes the helm at AgForce
A senior executive with experience working with major corporations, running large farming operations, advancing agricultural research and increasing international trade takes the helm as Chief Executive Officer of peak rural industry organisation, AgForce Queensland.
Unpaid labour amounts to 40c/kg of beef production
On the back on historically high cattle prices, ABARES estimates that the cost of Australian beef production for the three year period ending 2015-16 has risen as more producers utilise the increased cash flow on inputs.
Workshops to explain new biosecurity changes
Learn about the new industry biosecurity changes and how to implement a Farm Biosecurity Plan on your farm at workshops across southern NSW.
Master dog trainer to hold workshop for sheep producers
Due to the high demand, Murray Local Land Services is bringing back renowned dog trainer Ian O’Connell to the region for one last one-day workshop aimed at helping sheep producers in reduce labor costs and increase on-farm efficiency.
Angus Pure Beef brand wins grand champion beef exhibit
The Angus Pure beef brand has claimed the 2017 Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards Dick Stone Perpetual Trophy for overall Grand Champion Beef exhibit.
1700 weeks in productivity losses a year due to Q fever
THE livestock industry loses 1,700 weeks in productivity each year and millions of dollars across the supply chain due to a lack of understanding around Q fever, an ongoing campaign being run by Victoria’s peak farmer group will show.
LPA program changes come into effect on October 1
The changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program, which come into effect next month, are simple to implement and will mean livestock producers can stand by what they sell now and into the future.
Pasture variety performance now at the fingertips
For the first time, southern livestock producers will have access to quantitative data about the performance of pasture varieties at their fingertips.
