Highest on record for lamb slaughter
The latest livestock products data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that last quarter, Australia had the highest lamb slaughter on...
Season’s seeding starting earlier
A Grain Producers SA (GPSA) ‘Seeding and Season Outlook Survey’ has found more than 60 per cent of South Australian growers started seeding in...
Farmers threaten to walk if access to workers is further impacted
Farmers are warning they will change what they grow or even walk away from farming if their access to overseas workers is reduced, new...
Government needs to declare war on fire ants
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on the federal, state and territory governments to urgently ramp up the war on an invasive species...
CSIRO report sows seeds for Australia’s farming future
Australia must act now to accelerate agricultural innovation to achieve productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems by 2050, according to a new report released...
New farm safety campaign
SA Power Networks has recently launched a new advertising campaign aimed at reducing the risk to farmers from power lines on rural properties.
On average,...
Latest variety information on-hand for growers
Growers and advisers across Australia can now use the latest results on the performance of different grain varieties - incorporating results from the 2023...
Interim report backs farmers’ call for mandatory code
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the interim report reviewing the adequacy of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying the recommendations would help...
Michael Crowley named MLA’s new managing director
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next managing director, starting in the role on 27 May.
The announcement...
New toolkit and information to help Trees on Farms
A SERIES of information initiatives aimed at advising potential farmers and landowners interested in the on-farm forest plantation sector is now available as part...
Research investigating ways to put methane reducing technology into the paddock
New research is investigating the potential of a lick-block formula that could help reduce methane emissions from livestock.
This research is part of a collaboration...
Coalition, Greens and independents unite behind farmers: NFF
The country's peak farming body says farmers welcomed the support of Coalition, Greens and independent MPs, who voted together in opposition to the Biosecurity...
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Lois’ lifetime of volunteering
Mount Gambier/Berrin’s Lois Bayre’s legendary fundraising efforts for deserving causes have netted in excess of $150,000 over more then two decades.
Born in Adelaide in...
