Asparagopsis red seaweed feed shows potential from promising trial results
Feedlot trails previously over 100 days and a recent 300 day trail has shown Asparagopsis to be safe for long-fed cattle like Wagyu to consume over those extended periods A world first trial into the use of the red seaweed Asparagopsis as feed for Wagyu has delivered promising results and further demonstrated the potential of feed additives […]
Flexolt oral lice treatment is a game changer for sheep producers
Battling lice is no longer as time consuming or as hit or miss with the release of a world first oral lice treatment for sheep available now for local producers For the first time, local sheep producers can treat their flock for lice when it best suits them following the release of Flexolt oral lice […]
Beef cattle market remains strong as herd rebuilding kicks in
Local beef production is expected to rise in the second half of 2023 following two seasons of herd rebuilding Australia’s beef production is forecast to rise by 6% through the second half of 2023, with output to sit in line with the five-year production average, according to the latest Rural Bank report. This comes on […]
Saltbush drought resilient shrub in front line defence against El Nino threat
Anameka Saltbush is able to support farmers in dry times as it can provide key nutrients that improve livestock productivity and health Sheep and cattle farmers are planting hundreds of thousands of an elite variety of Oldman Saltbush this winter to supplement feed during dryer conditions heralded by a potential El Nino. Anameka Saltbush is […]
Faresin has developed into feed mixer experts
Faresin make the task of preparing the perfect ration and feeding out more efficient with large self-propelled or trailed models From large-scale self-propelled models for feedlots to quick and nimble models for small to medium farm operations there is a Faresin feed mixer to suit every operation. Faresin’s self-propelled and trailed mixers have been well-established […]
Daniher bale feeder is a farm grown idea that reduces feeding strain
Feed out round or large square bales or loose fodder while sitting in the safety of your vehicle cab with the Daniher bale feeder Pat and Margaret Daniher had so much faith in their farm shed-made bale feeder that they decided to enter the unit into the Henty Field days Agri-Innovators Competition. As it turned […]
Commander Ag-Quip offers leading livestock and grain handling solution
With delivery available to any location across the country Commander Ag-Quip has become a leading manufacturer of grain augers field bins and silos as well as livestock equipment Commander Ag-Quip is dedicated to local manufacture and their all-Australian built range now includes grain augers, field bins, stockyards, shearing shed fit-outs, feed-out bins, grain feeders and […]
Kerin Engineering develops its quality built and cost effective models further
Expect to see a Kerin Engineering model on every farm as they build a Feeder-Grouper a lick feeder and the ideal farm trailer with a crate and loading ramps Kerin Engineering has been serving the Central West of NSW for more than 30 years and can now supply to all regions of the country its […]
Jadan one-person hay handling and stacking solutions range expanded
Purpose designed for carting and stacking bales in our local conditions is the range of models built by Jadan enterprises with the added advantage of farmer experience Based in Cowra, NSW, Jadan Group specialises in equipment solutions designed to make it easy for a single operator and tractor to collect, stack and transport hay. Jadan’s […]
Cattle producers may have to contend with short term price drops
However the longer-term outlook is more positive as a decline in US supply could provide greater export opportunities Analysts are tipping cattle prices will remain under some downward pressure for the next few months, and for many, that’s simply a continuation of the steady decline seen in recent weeks according to Rural Bank. The Eastern […]