Federal Govt breaks hearts of northern cattle producers AGAIN
The National Farmers Federation and Cattle Australia say the federal government has shot an arrow into the hopes of Australia’s cattle industry by rejecting...
Weis funding approved
Programs building agriculture across the Darling Downs will share $38,000 in grants as recipients of the Weis Community Fund..
Funded by Unilever and administered by...
MLA searches for new MD
The search is on for a significant leadership position in the Australian red meat and livestock industry, with recruitment underway for a new managing...
Dora the best accomplice
I left Dear Richie in charge at home on Wednesday and went off to work. When I returned at the end of the day...
Goat fibre entering the rural scene
Goat fibres, including cashmere and mohair are the basis of a new industry development programme being promoted by AgriFutures Australia.
While the Australian agricultural landscape...
Cattle Australia commits to creating national land management and biodiversity standards for beef production
Cattle Australia has committed to developing a national framework for international reporting and land management practices in Australia’s beef production systems following a meeting...
Living rural reduces risk of dementia
A new study from the University of Southern Queensland reveals that Australians residing in rural areas may face a lower risk of developing dementia...
Christmas time on the farm
I went from flat out to a snail’s pace for ten days, which was challenging at times! I also went from four degrees on...
Rural confidence improves slightly in Q4
Australia’s farmers are approaching the end of the year with a hint of improving optimism as rural confidence levels nudge slightly higher in the...
Rural Australians have lower life expectancies
Recent research published in the National Rural Health Alliance’s Rural Health in Australia Snapshot 2023 highlights a disturbing reality: the farther Australians live from...
NFF applauds Nature Repair Bill but there is still more to do
The National Farmer’s Federation (NFF) has welcomed the passage of the Nature Repair Bill as an opportunity to improve land care, but says there...
Federal Govt urged to settle live export case
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a counter offer made to the Commonwealth Government to hopefully close the long-running class action of those left...
Deadly plane catastrophe set for 70 year tribute
“Cleared to 5,000 feet, or 4,000 feet if you wish … report sighting Caboolture.”
“Roger. Roger. Will do.”
The last exchange between air traffic control and...
