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Livestock markets update

Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week… Agents had a...

More than 13,000 workers now on Fair Farms

The Fair Farms program - funded by the Federal Government and in its third year - is celebrating a worker-focused milestone: more than 13,000...

Farmers welcome farm biodiversity scheme

Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a national scheme paying farmers to improve biodiversity and protect remnant vegetation. CEO...

Independent panel finalises proposed new national poultry standards

An Independent Poultry Panel has finalised the development of proposed new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, which have now been made...

This week on the farm

Looking out the window as I write, the sky is grey and heavy with intermittent showers – not to mention intermittent internet as well....

Australian mining working with livestock industry to prevent incursion of foot-and-mouth disease

The Minerals Council of Australia has teamed up with the Livestock Industry Taskforce to promote mining industry best practice to prevent the incursion of...

Cost the issue, says Mayor

Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi has commented on the state of the dairy industry, and the issues local farmers are facing. “My personal view is...

Poultry sales thriving in Stanthorpe

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, poultry sellers have observed an increased interest in locals buying from them, particularly chickens. On a Sunday once a month, the...

Climate damage costing Queensland farmers

Farmers for Climate Action notes Deloitte has measured the cost of the deadly, climate-driven Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr...

Livestock markets update

Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week… Cattle numbers fell,...

Livestock markets update

Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week… Reasonable numbers were...

Showcasing our agriculture leaders

Passionate innovators and key influencers in the agricultural sector will once again be recognised through the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader...

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RADF grants approved

A military history website, a public art exhibition to be part of the next Jumpers and Jazz festival and next week’s Border District Eisteddfod...