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Hay crops at risk of blotch this year due to wet conditions

The WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging hay growers to check their crops for signs of Septoria avenae blotch, with the wet conditions providing the perfect environment for the disease to flourish.

ICMJ virtual careers fair to go ahead next week

The ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns won’t stand in the way of the next generation of meat industry professionals finding their dream job, with the return on August 10 of the ICMJ Virtual Careers Fair.

Oaten hay warning on red leather leaf disease

Oaten hay growers are being warned to keep an eye out for red leather leaf with recent wet weather providing the ideal environment for the common foliar disease to flourish.

Flood appeal funds donated to BlazeAid for fencing

Funds raised through the NSW Farmers Flood Appeal have been donated to BlazeAid to assist with the task of replacing fencing destroyed by major flooding in April.

VFF sought assurances from JBS over pig processing

The Victorian Farmers Federation Pig Group has sought assurances from JBS Australia that Victorian pig farmers will still have access to the same processing services under its proposed acquisition of Rivalea Holdings.

Industrial hemp shows promise as livestock feed

Industrial hemp has shown promise as a potential high yielding, multi-purpose, summer feed option for livestock following results of a pilot project.

Young Boer bucks make $400 in online sales

Goat listings on AuctionsPlus over the last two weeks have seasonally decreased, with a total 978 head offered.

Levy payer register for cattle producers under development

Cattle Council of Australia has welcomed news that Meat & Livestock Australia has started the development of a Levy Payer Register for cattle producers.

Queensland’s stock route network to be upgraded

AgForce has applauded a long-awaited Government decision to upgrade Queensland’s stock route network.

Dogs affected with liver disease after eating Gippsland pet food

Owners who have unwell dogs that were fed fresh or frozen raw pet food bought between 31 May and 3 July should contact their veterinarian immediately.

New effluent disposal facility at Mt Gambier saleyards

A new livestock effluent disposal pit at the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards is now available to all livestock transporters.

Lot feeders encouraged by ALFA to provide shade

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has announced an initiative to encourage all feedlots to provide cattle with access to shade.