High prices impact health
The National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council has echoed concerns raised by the Australian Greens with the results of their recent consumer survey revealing 56...
New pathology position aims to train and retain rural scientists
Emily Baartz, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, has embarked on a new professional journey at the Warwick Hospital Pathology...
Ag confident for 2024
Australia’s agricultural sector is “moving confidently into 2024”, with an overall positive outlook for the nation’s farmers and agribusiness industries in the year ahead,...
Tasting Aussie beef
Australian beef producers could lead the world by developing ‘flavour profiles’ for premium products similar to those used in the wine industry, according to...
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...
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More pig control needed
Councillor Ross Bartley has called for an increased emphasis to be placed on the control of feral pigs in the Southern Downs region.
Referring to...
