Tag: farm

National cattle herd to reach decade high

The Australian beef industry and cattle herd are well positioned to capitalise on changing global supply dynamics in 2023, according to Meat and Livestock...

Regional business to take on global market

Beachport Liquid Minerals has appointed a new chief executive as the pioneering liquid livestock supplements company prepares for a push into overseas markets. The appointment...

Agriculture businesses share sustainable practices knowledge

Cutting-edge sustainable agricultural businesses in the South East were recently showcased to Indonesian senior government and industry leaders. The visit occurred through an Australian Awards...

Feral deer in sights

As part of a national program to reduce the impact of feral deer across Australia, a draft National Feral Deer Action Plan is now...

Tech streamlines livestock handling

The red meat industry now has access to the electronic National Vendor Declaration (eNVD) Livestock Consignments app, a new tool designed to increase adoption...

Farm plastic recycling drive

Animal health business Zoetis is working with Australian dairy farmers and veterinarians to contribute to a greener environment and help local communities. Zoetis has partnered...

Biosecurity challenge

An Australian-first plan to defend the cattle industry against lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been launched. Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Murray Watt outlined eight...

Weeds spring up across Limestone Coast properties

With an increasingly wet, warm spring the Limestone Coast is seeing an increase in the prevalence of weeds. Limestone Coast Landscape Board Landscape Operations team...

Dedicated line keeps farmers connected

Anew, dedicated phone line will allow farmers across the country to quickly and easily connect with the Rural Aid counselling team. The direct line will...

Lamb supply on the increase

Large increases in new season lamb supply across most states last week as well as intense processor demand has seen prices for the influx...

Horror story a farm safety warning

SA Power Networks has launched an emotional farm safety campaign featuring Bradley Richardson, a victim of a terrible electric shock incident. Bradley’s story is a...

Sheep industry plans for future

More than 50 key stakeholders from across the Australian sheep and wool industry met in Melbourne last week for the inaugural meeting of the...

Growers get to root of disease identification

South Australian agronomists have an excellent opportunity to build or refresh their expertise on soilborne diseases, which can cause significant losses in cereal crops...

Ag resilience investment

An additional $100,000 has been invested by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board into the region’s agricultural industry groups to build resilience in primary production...

Faithful farm dogs have their day

Member for MacKillop Nick McBride certainly subscribes to the old maxim that “every dog has his day”. Last week he released a light-hearted photograph to...