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Rural Futures Taskforce tackles remote living challenges

Farmers and rural leaders from across Australia have today set up a new taskforce – the Rural Futures Taskforce – tackling the big issue of economic and community development for rural, regional and remote communities.

Wild dog trappers can now tender for work

Experienced wild dog trappers can now tender for contract work, to assist with the control of wild dogs in South Australia.

Qld down to 57 per cent drought declared

Farming families in more than half of Queensland are still battling the devastating impact of drought while primary producers in some areas are now entering the recovery phase following welcome summer rainfall, AgForce said.

Elders returns $41.4 million profit after tax

Elders Limited released its half year results for the six months to 31 March 2018, delivering improved statutory and underlying profit, while maintaining above target return on capital.

Workshops on livestock feeding options

Beef and sheep producers in the Seymour and Wangaratta areas are invited to explore and plan their options for feeding livestock through winter at two morning workshops being held at Seymour and Wangaratta on Thursday and Friday, 14 and 15 June, respectively.

Call to act on mislabelling of meat substitutes

VICTORIA’S PEAK LIVESTOCK BODY urges industry and government to act immediately on the mislabeling of meat substitutes, to protect the livelihood of farmers and the expectations of consumers.

Beef Australia 2018 posts gate figures of 100,000

Beef Australia 2018 has set some impressive figures including 100,368 visitors through the gates over the week, while 1,200 registered international delegates from 43 countries attended the expo.

Sorting out feed from the chaff in drought rations

Choosing the wrong feedstuffs to supply livestock through the drought can do more harm than good, and producers are reminded to consider the specific needs of the stock they are feeding.

Prograze course for southern highlands farmers

The opportunity for Southern Highlands land managers to participate in the highly regarded PROGRAZE® course is here.

Beef industry progress to be debated at Rocky

Industry leaders and representatives from global food and banking giants will tackle the question ‘Sustainability for the Australian Beef industry… why?’ at a seminar at Beef Australia.

Feeding options for drought affected farmers

Agriculture Victoria is supporting East Gippsland primary producers currently experiencing and managing dry seasonal conditions with workshops this month.

Feed planning advice available after fires

One-on-one feed planning advice is now available to assist landholders affected by the March fires assess their fodder requirements through a feed budget.