Stronger biosecurity powers at international airports as the Commonwealth Government establishes Biosecurity Response Zones
The Commonwealth Government has taken further measuresat international airports, in response to the Indonesian outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Director of Biosecurity, and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Andrew Metcalfe AO made the determination to establish the zones this afternoon, the first time this has been done under […]
Curtin University expert asks if enough is being done to avert the Foot-and-mouth threat to our meat and milk supply
Despite reassurances from the State Government, concern is growing around the potential impact of foot-and-mouth disease on farmers and the supply of meat and dairy after an outbreak of the disease in Indonesia and the detection of fragments of the virus in Australia. In light of this, Curtin University supply chain expert Dr Elizabeth Jackson […]
Cobber Challenge Relay working dog teams set to compete in inaugural event
There are 12 teams of farm dogs that will compete in the Cobber Challenge Relay from across Australia and New Zealand to win the title of hardest working team In previous years, the Cobber Challenge has showcased the efforts of individual working dogs, but the 2022 challenge celebrates the teamwork that goes into running a […]
Victoria overtakes Tasmania as best performing state economy according to CommSec State of the States report
The latest quarterly CommSec data shows Victoria is the best performing economy, ending Tasmania’s long run at the top. After nine quarters at the top, Tasmania has slipped to third position in the rankings of the best performing economies, according to the latest quarterly CommSec State of the States report. Victoria leads the economic rankings, […]
Kubota will spend $3.2bn to build tractor and excavator plants in the US and India
Kubota dealers worldwide simply need more stock to sell and the only option is to build new factories costing 300 billion yen (AU$3.2 billion) The factories Kubota are being forced to build both in the US and India are deemed as urgent to manufacture agriculture and construction models to fill ever expanding dealer orders. This […]
Commander Ag-Quip serves local farmers with leading grain augers field bin and silos
This all-Australian built range includes grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit outs, feedout bins, grain feeders and custom builds This local manufacturer already has a leading range of products down their production line but can also design and change a model to suit a specific job application with a custom build made to […]