Competition top issue for farmers, food code review chance to get it right
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a second review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct.
The NFF has...
Sheep and Goat eID rebate now open
As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, the State Government has opened applications for its eID device...
Pests and weeds on the rise
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest...
UniSA study checks-in on farmers’ wellbeing post flood disaster
Farmers rely on good weather to grow crops and sustain livestock, so when the Bureau of Meteorology issues an El Niño warning, it’s a...
Live sheep phase out panel granted extension
An extension has been granted to the independent panel overseeing advice on how and when the government will phase out live sheep exports by...
Mouse bait spreading project underway
In order to help Australian grain growers, a research project is underway to help reduce crop losses due to mouse damage by optimising bait...
Government must consult farmers on superannuation changes: NFF
Australia’s peak farming body has warned that superannuation changes announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers could cool investment in agriculture, unless the detail is worked...
Emerging technologies overshadowed in Senate biosecurity report: Illumina
DNA sequencing technology could create a step change in Australia’s biosecurity, protecting agriculture industries and the country’s unique wildlife, according to global genomic company...
Don’t sacrifice food security for energy security: NFF
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling on Australian energy ministers to make sure the transition to renewable energy is overseen by a national...
Countdown is on to agriculture’s big day
Australian agriculture’s biggest day of the year is on Friday 18 November, when the nation comes together to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
After a two...
Australian joins Global Methane Pledge
Australia will contribute to a collective ambition to reduce methane emissions worldwide by 30 per cent by 2030.
The Federal Government, in signing the Global...
Market Reports September 28
Yarding: 628 Change: 171
MOUNT GAMBIER CATTLE
Wednesday, September 28
Numbers reached 628 head of live weight and open auction cattle at Mount Gambier today.
The usual...
Running for a cause returns
THE Coonawarra Running Festival is scheduled to make a return this November, after going on hiatus in 2024 due to lack of funding.
The fundraiser...
