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Over 1.3 million hectares affected by floods in NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services are urging primary producers to report all damage following flooding.

Whiteface steers claim medals in Sydney Royal beef challenge

Hereford and Hereford cross steers have claimed silver and bronze medals in the prestigious 2016 Sydney Royal Beef Challenge.

CCA’s restructure agenda to be discussed at AGM

AN exciting new era for Cattle Council of Australia is on the agenda at the organisation’s 2016 Annual General Meeting.

Indonesia lifts restrictions on secondary beef cuts

The Indonesian Government has lifted restrictions on imports of secondary cuts of beef and offal, imposed in 2015, restoring opportunities for our farmers and exporters of boxed beef.

Talis Twilight steals the limelight at Melbourne Royal

Junior heifer Talis Twilight L962 stole the limelight by winning supreme whiteface exhibit of the 2016 Melbourne Royal Show.

Rick Lee takes reins as new Ruralco chairman

Ruralco has announced Rick Lee has been appointed Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ruralco.

LIVEX forum to drive timely discussion on livestock export

LIVEXforum 2016 promises to drive timely discussion and debate amongst livestock export industry representatives with a comprehensive conference program built around the theme of ‘Striking the social balance: Regulation, Accountability and Profitability’.

Sheepmeat Council disappointed in ear tag decision

The Australian sheep and goat industries are disappointed with the Victorian Government’s announcement that it will require all sheep and goats born in Victoria after 1 January 2017 to have an electronic ear tag.

Fonterra to sell Wagga Wagga business to Blue River

Fonterra Australia has announced its intention to sell its Wagga Wagga business to Blue River Group.

Latest pest animal control techniques to be outlined

Producers can hear about the latest pest animal control techniques from Stephen Wilson, the Biosecurity Officer for Murray Local Land Services on August 31.

Beef markets on agenda at AgForce field days this week

Drought policy, beef markets, rural crime issues and national parks will all be on the agenda during multi-topic field days AgForce is hosting in North West Queensland this week.

New BJD approach now in force for cattle producers

Producers are now required to manage Bovine Johne’s Disease under a new approach introduced recently across the country.