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Pasture dieback spreads

Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland. In southern Queensland, newly...

New standards welcomed

Farmers welcome new parliamentary amendments to delay timelines for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard legislation, but continue to warn impacts may be felt by...

For rewards, just add water

The rain did not deter vendors from sending the stock to market last week. The rain was a problem at a few properties for...

Sheep from all over

The McDougall and Sons agents yarded 1270 head drawn from the New England, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and Western areas as well as the local producers...

Interim report backs Food and Grocery 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...

Ambassadors workshop ideas

Past, present, and future Rural Ambassadors came together at High Country Droughtmasters in Eskdale on Saturday 6 April to share ideas, experiences and lessons...

Michael Crowley named MLA’s new chief

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced that Michael Crowley will be its next managing director, starting in the role on 27 May. The announcement...

MPs unite behind farmers

Australian farmers welcome the support of Coalition, Greens and independent MPs, who voted together in opposition to the Biosecurity Protection Levy in the lower...

NFF brings mental health to the forefront

Leaders in agriculture and mental health will meet today at a national forum to zero in on farmer mental health and wellbeing and what...

Livestock transport hub launched in Toowoomba

A one-stop shop for livestock transport information has been launched by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) at the combined Queensland and Australian Livestock Transporters’...

Cattle farmers more optimistic, survey says

A survey of Queensland cattle farmers has found an upswing in confidence about the coming 12 months. The Rabobank survey found 28 per cent...

Industry hoodwinked on Biosecurity Levy

AgForce members felt hoodwinked by the Albanese government’s move to rush through legislation imposing a $50 million tax on Australian farmers. Queensland’s peak representative body...

Old Boys brave the rain

The Warwick Cowboys Rugby League club will be hoping for better weather for this Saturday’s Ladies Day at the club but the heavy rain...