Be aware of vitamin deficiencies in livestock
It is important to remember, even if the current dry seasonal conditions wane, many farmers will still be feeding-out to livestock due to the lack of nutritious pastures.
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Implications for protected plant trigger mapping
AgForce will conduct a series of practical, interactive sessions across south east Queensland to explain recent changes to protected plant trigger mapping and their implications for local producers, as well as providing a snapshot of the State Government’s proposed Reef regulations.
Impact of animal activism submissions needed
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on all farmers, supply chain businesses, and agricultural professionals to make a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Activism before it closes in two weeks.
Cobber Dog Challenge underway with 12 entrants
Twelve dogs from six states have been selected to compete in the Cobber Challenge to crown Australia’s hardest working dog.
Victorian farmer convicted of animal cruelty
A cattle farmer from Mooroopna North was recently convicted of animal cruelty charges in the Shepparton’s Magistrates Court for failing to appropriately care for his cattle.
Rabobank cuts variable base rate on rural loans
Rabobank Australia has announced it will reduce the variable base rate on its rural loans by 0.20% per annum.
Landholders charged for emergency tags at saleyards
Local Land Services is reminding graziers and their selling agents that all animals must be tagged before sending to saleyards.
Farm water reticulation workshops
The East Grampians rural pipeline is on its way, and to ensure farmers can reap the benefits of this new infrastructure, Agriculture Victoria will hold farm water reticulation workshops at Ararat, Tatyoon and Willaura next month.
Farmers to have their say on new trespass Bill.
Farmers, agricultural businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to have their say on a new Bill to protect the privacy of Australian farmers and producers against the unlawful actions of animal activists.
Roadshow on new water metering rules
The NSW Government will host a roadshow across regional NSW in July and August to explain new non-urban water metering rules that are being rolled out over the next five years.
Water market to be explored at irrigator workshops
The Victorian Farmers Federation is hosting irrigator workshops with independent water consultancy Aither for farmers in Mildura, Kerang, Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah, and Benalla throughout July.
Farm asset threshold increased to $5 million
More farmers will be able to access vital assistance when they are going through tough times, with the Coalition Government introducing legislation to maintain the net farm asset threshold for Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at $5 million.
