New generation of leaders for VFF Livestock Group
THE Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed a new generation of leaders into its livestock arm with the election of Ouyen cattle producer Leonard Vallance as President.
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Dohne breed pioneer honoured with life membership
Dohne breed pioneer Cameron McMaster was honoured with a life membership of the Australian Dohne Breeders Association during the inaugural Global Dohne Conference.
Producers urged to be aware of Q fever
With lambing currently underway, and calving due to start imminently, it is a good time to give some thought to Q fever, and whether you are at risk.
SA budget fails to address livestock issues
Livestock SA president Geoff Power says the State Budget delivered last week has failed to address many urgent and outstanding issues for livestock producers.
Dohne wool wins woolcraft and fleece awards
A fleece from an October shorn flock ewe has won the overall champion Dohne fleece at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show fleece competition.
Beef producers keen to embrace organic production
Macleay Valley beef producers are keen to explore the opportunities for organic beef if a recent workshop offered by Kempsey Shire Council and supported by North Coast Local Land Services is any indication
Nominations called for Livestock SA board
South Australian livestock producers are being encouraged to consider standing for nomination to the Livestock SA board.
Making the most of beef industry opportunities
Young South Australian grass fed beef producer Amanda Giles has urged this year’s NAB Agribusiness Rising Champion finalists to embrace the opportunities offered under the initiative.
Exporters welcome $8.3 million commitment to animal welfare
THE Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council has welcomed the election announcement by Federal Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce, confirming $8.3 million over four years from a re-elected Coalition Government for the implementation of the Livestock Global Assurance Program.
Old Wodonga sale yards put up for sale by Council
The old Wodonga sale yards at Bandiana are being sold by Wodonga City Council.
Vet should never have been sacked says AVA
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has responded to the 7.30 story about veterinarian Lynn Simpson being sacked from her role in the Department of Agriculture in 2013.
Coalition pledges $20 million for rabbit, fox and dog control
VICTORIAN farmers have praised a five-year $20 million Coalition commitment to continue co-ordinating Australia’s battle to control the rabbit, carp, wild dog, fox and other damaging pest control programs.
