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Pastoralists less rights than native title holders says NTCA

The Gunner Government will drive away investment with its ideological introduction of veto powers in to the non-pastoral use (NPU) permit system, the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association said.

Quad bikes result in six emergency visits per day

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is imploring farmers to use extreme care when using quad bikes, install an operator protection device (OPD) and consider alternative, safer farm vehicles.

Farmers not sufficiently supported in drought

The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the ongoing discussions surrounding the creation of a National Drought Strategy but insists farmers currently enduring drought are not sufficiently supported.

Cobber Challenge draws 11 top working dogs

The 2019 Cobber Challenge has 11 dogs from across Australia competing to win the title of Australia’s hardest working dog.

Roundtable finalists future drought strategy

The third Drought Roundtable has wrapped up with a meaningful contribution towards a finalised drought strategy that’s fit for the future.

Disagreement on Basin Plan disappoints VFF

The release of the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Communiqué three days after the meeting took place shows a high level of disagreement between the Basin States and Commonwealth Governments.

Improving pasture growth this spring

With less than favourable conditions across a lot of the state, many farmers have gone into winter with less pasture in front than desired.

Tougher new penalties for farm invasion

Tough new penalties which can jail those who incite farm invasion and harassment are a step closer, with the passage of the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 through the House.

New Inspector-General to police Basin Plan

A new Inspector-General will soon be policing the roll-out of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and will make sure all water users are following the rules.

Study looks at efficiency of drones for data capture

A two-year University of Adelaide project funded by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust used drone imagery to measure biomass, growth rate and greenness at trial sites in the wheat belt of South Australia.

Issues likely to affect grain crops this spring

Farming systems group Riverine Plains Inc will host its annual In-season Update at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort on August 8.

Maximising yields and quality in hay this season

Wimmera farmers and advisers should mark their calendars for one of four hay workshops being delivered by Agriculture Victoria and Wimmera Farming Network in mid-September.