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Riverine Plains announces scholarship winners

Riverine Plains Inc, together with the Hanrahan family, are pleased to announce that the 2020 John Hanrahan Scholarship recipients are Sophie Hanna from Walwa, Victoria and Lachlan Quibell from Marungi, Victoria.

Roadhouses to remain open for truckies

Truck drivers, the vital link between farms and supermarkets, can continue their work safely, thanks to new exemptions for roadhouses, made by the National Cabinet.

Keeping buyer at the saleyards virtually

The COVID-19 situation may be causing significant restrictions in buyers’ access to saleyards but StockLive offers an innovative solution with its online auction and livestreaming platform.

ABS Australia cuts all on-farm staff visits

ABS Australia has cut all on-farm staff visits to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Support services in place for food producers

Farms and agribusinesses are continuing to keep Victorian supermarkets stocked and food on tables through the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Webinars for livestock producers in tough times

A series of webinars have been scheduled for livestock producers – offering practical tips to help rebuild on the back of the recent bushfires, drought, floods and storms

Be aware of ryegrass toxicity after rain

Sheep and cattle producers are being advised to keep an eye out for signs of phalaris toxicity which can lead to illness and sudden death in livestock.

Recovery grants for fire affected farmers in SA

The Cudlee Creek Fire Landscape Recovery Grants support rural landholders and farmers in the Cudlee Creek fire scar, who have been fire-affected and are working to protect and restore their natural resources, after the bushfire which started on December 20 2019.

Shearer found guilty of animal cruelty

A 21-year-old shearer from Naracoorte, South Australia has received a 12-month adjourned undertaking and ordered to make a $1000 donation to the RSPCA after pleading guilty to two charges of animal cruelty in the Horsham Magistrates Court on February 24.

Flows down the Barwon River to Bourke

The NSW Government has announced the lifting of Temporary Water Restriction Orders in some parts of the Northern Basin, as targets and critical needs are now expected to be met.

Free livestock water sample testing

Following the success of the initial round of free livestock water testing Central West Local Land Services is extending the service until the end of March.

Review vaccination status in stock after rain

Recent rainfall has brought much needed relief from drought and heat across NSW but the wet weather can also pose risks for livestock.