Coastal livestock producers prepare for dry times
The North Coast Local Land Services District Veterinarian team have offered advice to livestock producers to help them deal with the unusually dry season being experienced on the North Coast.
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Slaughter and feeder cattle exports almost one million head
After two consecutive years of back-to-back record live cattle exports, 2016 has witnessed a significant decline in shipments, underpinned by tight supplies, high prices and emerging in-market challenges.
World’s biggest cattle station to be stocked with whiteface
The decision to stock the world’s biggest cattle station, Anna Creek, with Hereford and Black Baldy cattle was a huge vote of confidence in the whiteface market, according to breeders.
Forage crops will boost production and manage weeds
Summer showers could offer graziers the opportunity to grow forage crops, which boost production and manage troublesome weeds, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) scientists.
Research into methane emissions in livestock
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has received another accolade for innovative world-first R&D through reference in the prestigious Journal of Animal Science.
Cattle to lose out to military training areas in Qld
An expansion of military training areas in Central and North Queensland could see more than a hundred thousand head of cattle lost to the state’s beef industry and farming families that have managed properties for generations forced off their land, AgForce warned.
Livestock producers take up quad bike rebate scheme
LIVESTOCK producers are taking a proactive approach to farm safety this Christmas with beef and sheep farmers leading the pack in taking up the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme.
Kidman sale to Australian Outback Beef approved by Treasurer
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has approved a proposal for the sale of S. Kidman & Co. Limited (Kidman) that will increase the level of Australian ownership of the Kidman group of properties.
3D printed meat soon to be on the menu
Three-dimensional printing technology for red meat products could present the next big advancement in value adding to the Australian industry, following new research published by Meat & Livestock Australia.
Diagnostic testing for brucellosis improved with $100,000 funding
Australia’s reputation as a clean, green exporter will soon be strengthened thanks to the Coalition Government’s $100,000 investment in better diagnosing Brucellosis—funding provided as part of the $4 billion Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.
Stud stock specialists awarded for client commitment
Elders’ zone west stud stock duo, Tim Spicer and Nathan King have together been recognised in the Company’s One Elders Awards for their teamwork and commitment to clients.
Q fever awareness campaign to be launched next year
FARMERS will get a knowledge booster from an extensive awareness campaign into the risks of Q fever, to be launched early next year by the Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Group.
