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Scholarship for youth in regenerative agriculture

If you work or are involved in the beef industry, believe it’s important to regenerate our soils and retain moisture, want to learn more about natural sequence farming practices, and are an Australian citizen aged over 25, then the Lachlan Hughes Foundation Scholarships are open to you.

Grants to improve access to water for livestock

Livestock owners on the North Coast will be able to access a NSW government-funded program to improve stock water access and infrastructure following a tough year in the north of the state.

Consider heat stress when transporting stock in summer

Livestock transporters are reminded they have a responsibility to minimise the risk of heat stress in livestock being transported this summer, whether it’s an interstate journey or a trip into the local saleyard.

Ear marks and brands may be made optional

Western Australian livestock owners, industry and the community are encouraged to provide feedback on a proposal to make earmarking and branding of stock optional.

NSW producers urged to vaccinate stock for anthrax

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have urged farmers to vaccinate cattle and sheep against anthrax, to prevent the disease which can kill livestock.

Get approval before clearing boundary fences of vegetation

Central West Local Land Services has reminded landholders to make sure they contact the land manager for approval before clearing vegetation on public land including Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs).

Revised business case needed for Murray basin rail project

The Victorian Farmers Federation is disappointed with the Victorian Government’s revised business case for the Murray Basin Rail Project, and is calling for the entire business case to be released to enable farmers and industry to fully understand the future of the project.

Striking balance between koala’s and property rights

NSW Farmers welcomes the passage of amendments to the Local Land Services Act by the NSW Legislative Assembly.

Plan the journey and get the paperwork right

Agriculture Victoria has created a livestock transport checklist to help farmers prepare and plan their trips.

Drought not forgotten despite forecast of La Nina conditions ahead

The drought should not be forgotten, despite forecasts of a rainy summer ahead, Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) President Tony Hegarty said.

Grain storage options examined in webinars this week

With many grain producers across NSW looking at an early and possibly bumper crop this spring, Local Land Services is this week offering two free webinars addressing on-farm storage options.

Webinar series to focus on water trading decisions

Agriculture Victoria is running a series of irrigation webinars over spring, and the first will run on Wednesday, September 30 with a focus on water trading.