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...
Preventing dieback
Graziers are urged to keep an eye out for pasture dieback, which is continuing to spread to new areas of Queensland.
The Department of Agriculture...
The public consults on water
Public consultation for the Southern and Darling Downs Draft Regional Water Assessment took place in Stanthorpe on Thursday, 30 November, followed by Warwick on...
Farmers empowering farmers
Over 30 local farmers, agronomists, financial advisors and consultants got together at the Farmers Helping Our Own Workshop in Goondiwindi on Wednesday, November 15,...
Fodder for bushfire affected producers
Emergency fodder is on the way for primary producers impacted by devastating bushfires, with Rural Aid and the State Government partnering-up to ensure fodder...
New research to combat costly crop viruses
A chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry is the focus of a 5-year project being led by The...
