Murdoch Uni to defend intercollegiate meat judging title
The strategic importance of WA’s agricultural colleges in developing career pathways has been highlighted ahead of next month’s Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Competition,
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Young producer makes inroads in Asian beef markets
A young Hereford breeder making inroads into Asian beef export markets has urged producers to consider beef a value product rather than a commodity.
Shorthorn National tops at $42,000 and sets new record
The 57th National Shorthorn Sale has again smashed it’s own record average, selling to a top of $42,000, with a 93% clearance and an outstanding overall average of $8,149, an increase of $1,935 on last years record average.
Cattle producers be aware of flood mud scours
North Coast Local Land Services District Veterinarians have issued a reminder about the importance of monitoring cattle for Yersiniosis or Flood Mud Scours.
Water security, foreign investment on agenda at forum
THE small rural town of Rochester will become a federal election battleground next Wednesday when the Victorian Farmers Federation holds its third candidates forum.
Vic farmers can access $30 million in dairy recovery loans
Victorian farmers can now access the Commonwealth’s $30 million Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans through Rural Finance, after the caretaker Coalition government provided the necessary documentation.
All exporters to review processes in supply chains to Vietnam
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is undertaking an investigation into video footage of abhorrent animal cruelty at an abattoir not approved to receive Australian cattle in Vietnam.
AVA calls for ESCAS improvements after live export crisis
Australia’s peak veterinary organisation, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), has described the vision of Australian cattle being bludgeoned in a slaughterhouse in Vietnam as shocking and completely unacceptable.
Candidates battle for position on VFF Livestock Group
THE VFF Livestock Group will elect a new council at the annual VFF Conference in July, with the main contest being for the position of Vice President.
Eeles awarded for efforts on raising Q-fever awareness
Branch manager of Elders Echuca, Wayne Eeles, has been recognised on a national scale for his efforts in raising awareness about Q-Fever disease.
Rabobank to help flood affected Tasmanian farmers
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced support measures for farming clients affected by the severe storms and floods in Tasmania and other parts of eastern Australia.
Call for dairy recovery concessional loans by ADF
With approximately 4,000 dairy farmers impacted by unprecedented market shocks in recent weeks, Australian Dairy Farmers has called on the Federal and State Governments to stop playing politics with dairy farmers’ livelihoods.
