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...
Together our voices are louder
It’s a proposal staggering in its scope, but also with the potential to destroy one of Australia’s most precious water resources.
I’m speaking about the...
Campbell and Grayson star
Peter Campbell and Julie Grayson have starred in this past week’s Warwick Croquet Association Play games.
Grayson defeated Lesley Grayson and Margaret Lawton 20-15...
