Tag: livestock
Dozens unite to help farmers impacted by Keilira blaze
ALMOST 50 volunteers have joined forces at the Keilira BlazeAid basecamp in Kingston to support local properties owners rebuild after last year's bushfire.
Started by...
Lamb restrictions eased as market prices sit at record high
REGULATIONS about what constitutes a lamb at market have changed, with further flexibility in regard to the rupturing of a lamb's permanent incisors.
Under the...
Industry in its prime
A SOUTH East producer has cemented their faith in the prime lamb industry, doubling its stud sheep flock earlier this month.
Situated just west of...
Primary producers ride sheep’s back
SOUTH East livestock producers are experiencing a market price surge fueled by demand for high quality cattle and sheep products.
With farmers yarding the tail-end...
Lost livestock report demand
DISCUSSIONS over two incidents over missing stock at the Glenburnie Saleyards were held behind closed doors at Grant District Council's meeting earlier this week.
Councillors...
Upgraded system to be installed at livestock facility
A NEW security system will be installed at the Glenburnie Saleyards following the upgrade receiving the green light from elected members this week.
The decision...
Strong Woolumbool sale result
IN A vote of confidence in both the sheep industry and the Clothier family's Woolumbool studs as preferred genetic suppliers, buyers pushed the average...
Rising beef industry champion represents state
PENOLA'S Kate Fairlie represented South Australia last month as a state finalist in the 2019 NAB Agribusiness Rising Beef Industry Champion initiative.
A fifth-generation livestock...
Global demand drives record sheep prices
AUSTRALIAN sheep producers continue to achieve record high prices off the back of strong export demand and tightening supply, according to Rural Bank’s Australian...
Saleyards plan unveiled
GRANT District Council has released its 10 year management blueprint and master plan for the Glenburnie Saleyards.
The saleyards is one of the region's largest...
VIDEO: Market confidence boost
AN INVESTMENT of $30m into a regional abattoir is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to livestock producers and stability to the cattle market.
The...
Video sparks outrage over live export industry
APPALLING video footage of Australian sheep suffering at sea has raised concerns about serious animal welfare failures across Australia's live export industry this week.[...]