Meat scientist's plan to keep goat meat on local plates Can 'goat meat' be differentiated in the market as effectively as beef and lamb. Test
Keep ag in the climate fold, says Mulloon group Regenerative ag the new paradigm: Mulloon Institute Test
'Drought created by mice': plague toll continues to rise Mice plague leaves farmers searching for answers. Test
Stronger regions on the agenda Regional NSW makes up 40 percent of the state's economy and generates one third of its total gross production. Test
Keep ag in the climate fold, says Mulloon group Regenerative ag the new paradigm: Mulloon Institute Test
ProAgni a top 10 finalist in first ever US Beef Alliance 'Startup Challenge' Big opportunity for ag biotech company which developed Australia's first antibiotic-free livestock nutrition product. Test
Bumper Show for Binnaway A bit of rain, but the Binnaway show continued with activities from Friday to Sunday last weekend. Test
Industry celebrates women of agriculture With International Women's Day just around the corner, rural women are being celebrated. Test
Grafton restockers making 746c/kg Phenomenal prices paid for southern weaner cattle had a flow-on effect at Grafton on Test
ProAgni a top 10 finalist in first ever US Beef Alliance 'Startup Challenge' Big opportunity for ag biotech company which developed Australia's first antibiotic-free livestock nutrition product. Test
Bumper Show for Binnaway A bit of rain, but the Binnaway show continued with activities from Friday to Sunday last weekend. Test
Stronger regions on the agenda Regional NSW makes up 40 percent of the state's economy and generates one third of its total gross production. Test
Industry celebrates women of agriculture With International Women's Day just around the corner, rural women are being celebrated. Test
'Drought created by mice': plague toll continues to rise Mice plague leaves farmers searching for answers. Test
Grafton restockers making 746c/kg Phenomenal prices paid for southern weaner cattle had a flow-on effect at Grafton on Test
Ewes flock to hen house in mixed grazing system A holistic approach to the way it is producing and marketing its products has seen Hilltops Free Range expand with sheep and a pasta facility. Test
Hicks Beef top at $20,000 The Hicks family offered 60 Black and Red Composite bulls, Red Angus bulls and Red Angus females for the autumn Hicks Beef Bull Sale at Holbrook. Test
COVID and climate change put focus on food sovereignty Most of the people hungry around the world are those producing export crops. Test
ProAgni a top 10 finalist in first ever US Beef Alliance 'Startup Challenge' Big opportunity for ag biotech company which developed Australia's first antibiotic-free livestock nutrition product. Test
Red tape gone mad: Claims of a live-ex ban 'by stealth' Government flags a 400pc hike in licence costs to pay for regulators Test
Hicks Beef top at $20,000 The Hicks family offered 60 Black and Red Composite bulls, Red Angus bulls and Red Angus females for the autumn Hicks Beef Bull Sale at Holbrook. Test
Why Australian beef should not take on South America ABARES hears from global expert Len Steiner on Brazil, Argentina cattle Test
Grafton restockers making 746c/kg Phenomenal prices paid for southern weaner cattle had a flow-on effect at Grafton on Test
'The prices are so extreme' - Mountain Calf sales don't disappoint The romance of the Mountain Calf Sales in Victoria's high country was real for vendors this year as prices pushed above $2000/head. Test
Cotton to benefit from return to normality Cotton prices should firm in the medium term on the back of a post-COVID-19 increase in demand, but synthetics will take market share. Test
La Nina weakens, but influence likely to continue into autumn The La Nina event is breaking down but farmers hope it has one last kick left and can help deliver good opening rains in the autumn. Test
Golden era for canola to continue Last year saw some epic gross margins for canola producers and ABARES is flagging a sustained run of high prices. Test
Mice causing headache for state's grain farmers Mice numbers are expected to remain at plague levels through autumn, creating a management headache for farmers as they prepare to start new crop winter crop plantings. Test
China trade setbacks leave ag struggling to find new export value Chinese consumers know they have plenty of alternatives if they can't buy quality Australian food products, but the choice is tougher for Aussie exporters. Test
Exports hit $10.1b record, despite surprise fall in grain shipments Exports of rural goods were mixed in January, with grain sales down a significant 15.1 per cent Test
Farmers told to plan for longer traveller arrival ban, fewer workers Overseas visitors are likely to be locked out of Australia for another year leaving agriculture facing serious labour shortages and production cuts. Test
Knowing the consumer is all important: Woolworths Woolies buying boss talks consumer trends, plant-based meat and traceability. Test
Growers look to maximise fertiliser investment Fertiliser demand is high and supply is tight this year so growers nationwide are looking to lock in their requirements, and squeeze every bit of value from the investment. Test
Alternative pre-emergent an exciting option at Cowra A new pre-emergent Group Q herbicide released for use on wheat, barley and canola has New South Wales agronomists and grain growers excited about the coming winter cropping season. Test
Fertigation now readily accessible Yara delivers even more flexibility for farmers applying its YaraRega fertiliser range. Test
Helping farmers manage risks and rewards Managing risks and rewards through a diversity of seasons is important for growers, especially those with unreliable rainfall. Test
The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon The future of livestock grazing is bright if we care about the environment, our health, wellbeing and a strong economy. Test
Milking cows in the heat: How this family farm is future-proofing to manage hot conditions Australia's Clare Valley is known for a lot of things. Wineries and cellar doors are often the first that spring to mind, and others might know of its growing reputation for hay. But dairy cows are not what you are likely to see. Test
Empowering farmers: Business network delivering insights and lower costs Farmers are the ultimate entrepreneurs. They're on their own, managing a complex business and in turn doing business with companies that are vastly larger and have more information and power than your individual operation. Test
The great grain shed revival? The 2020/2021 harvest has now solidified itself as a true bin buster for many parts of the east coast, and will no doubt be reflected on for many years to come. Test
Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative. Test
Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management. Test
See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart. Test
The bet that drove countless postholes A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers. Test
Model aims to combat flush and bust If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought. Test
This oil is gold for Aussie producers GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants. Test
When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers. Test
Simple designs, packed with features Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia. Test
What comes next in the vaccine rollout? After 11 long months of lockdowns, social distancing and mask-wearing, Australia's national COVID-19 vaccine rollout officially starts on Monday. Test
Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care The rollout will kick off next week and the most vulnerable citizens in the regions will be first in line. Test
How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia "It could be quite a variable rollout depending on where you are," the Regional Health Minister said. Test
Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat' "This is not people travelling from Sydney to Brisbane, it's people who live 15km from their mailbox and 120km from town." Test
Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash For many in the farm sector the pandemic year has been great for business and job opportunities. Test
'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research As Australians wait for access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the peak body representing pharmaceutical companies says funding for research is vital. Test
'Peace of mind' spurs on enrollments in NSW boarding schools COVID-19 enforced border closures have caused parents to reconsider NSW boarding schools. Test
Regional NSW in new 'orange' zone, allowed back into Victoria Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a new traffic light system for crossing the border Test
Bumper Show for Binnaway A bit of rain, but the Binnaway show continued with activities from Friday to Sunday last weekend. Test
'Living skin' of the rangelands is focus of NSW trial An exciting new soil health initiative is encouraging producers to identify practical, cost-effective approaches that regenerate the rangelands. Test
Karu flock wins Don Brown Harold, Philip and Meg Crouch, three generations on Karu, Condobolin, won the 41st Don Brown Condobolin Merino Ewe Competition after being placed second last year and winning in 2019. Test
Hoods flock wins Parkes two years running Eight flocks presented their maiden ewes in tip-top condition at the 2021 Parkes Doug Bicket Memorial Maiden Ewe Competition. Test
Lamb's first drink is critical to its early development Bianca Agenbag has won a science award for her efforts to learn more about the early development of lambs by focussing on colostrum. Test
ProAgni a top 10 finalist in first ever US Beef Alliance 'Startup Challenge' Big opportunity for ag biotech company which developed Australia's first antibiotic-free livestock nutrition product. Test
Ewes flock to hen house in mixed grazing system A holistic approach to the way it is producing and marketing its products has seen Hilltops Free Range expand with sheep and a pasta facility. Test
Prices up, but Aussie lamb remains affordable High Australian lamb prices has little effect on export market as demand remains competitive on global front. Test
Methane-powered tractor about to hit the world market New Holland's T6 methane-powered tractor is almost a commercial reality. Test
Green light given for this year's Henty Machinery Field Days Organisers have pushed the go button on this year's Henty Machinery Field Days. Test
Deere announces biggest new product release in a decade John Deere has announced the release of new sprayers and spraying technology and updated tractors and air seeding tools. Test
Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm. Test
Drone operator ready to launch night raids on NSW mice plague A Queensland drone operator wants to cross the border to launch night raids on NSW's mice plague. Test
Moving from the city to country can have added dangers City residents rushing to move the country are being warned to choose properties carefully because of the risk of severe weather or bushfires. Test
End of an era for Upper Hunter icon A rich chunk of NSW pastoral history has hit the market in the shape of an Upper Hunter landmark homestead property, to wind up five generations of extended family ownership. Test
City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ Australia's largest bull genetics supplier has fallen victim to Melbourne's urban sprawl. Test
'Time to move on' after five generations on the one farm Tim Sloman is matter of fact about being the last of his family to farm the picturesque Dunvegan property at Dundee in upper NSW's New England. Test
Chinese demand for liquid milk surges Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the coming decade. Test
Certainty and systems underpin business growth for Victorian dairy farm When it comes to business, Jade Clymo refuses to accept the status quo. Growth has driven the success of his family farm and underpinned his passion for the dairy industry. Test
OPINIONPeople are at the heart of dairy Human element key to effective restructure of the industry Test
Call to overhaul DA board elections A call by dairy business analyst David Beca to overhaul the Dairy Australia board election process has been taken on board by the organisation, who will meet with him this month. Test
Fonterra lifts NZ price as global prices rise Fonterra has lifted its forecast farmgate milk price range in New Zealand in the wake of another strong result in the Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday night. Test
Stronger regions on the agenda Regional NSW makes up 40 percent of the state's economy and generates one third of its total gross production. Test
LiveCorp calls for collaboration to protect key markets in face of high cattle prices A collaborative approach is needed to ensure key cattle export markets are maintained. Test