Foot-and-mouth disease is a threat that demands more action for producers
If you are watching the current FMD threat and think your view is playing in slow motion – it isn’t – it’s the lack of real action that is relaying that feeling Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is highly contagious and a deadly health threat to all split-hoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, deer and pigs. […]
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 […]
Sheep numbers and sheepmeat production is expected to increase even further
Sheep producers are in a strong position due to a larger flock and strong demand from the US and other export markets Sheepmeat production is forecast to rise in the second half of the year according to the Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook report. The report goes on to say that supply so far […]
Cattle numbers provide basis for beef production to rise in the second half of 2022
Consumer demand is expected to remain firm, while restocker demand is strong but overall cattle prices could marginally ease in second term of 2022 Local beef production is forecast to increase by 4.5% during 2022 according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), as reported in the Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook. This result is […]
Wool supply is set to rise as the national flock increases to 70 million head
With increased supply of wool and steady demand it is expected the best news on price is for it to hold steady With sheep flock size expected to grow beyond 70 million head in the coming year it continues a trend of growing sheep numbers following the easing of the 2019 drought. During 2019 domestic […]
UTF Australia will custom build a flat-bed or tipping trailer to your specs
The trailer you have always wanted is readily available now from local family company UTF Australia Based on a family farm in WA the Clarke family are manufacturing one of the most popular trailers for farm operations and take pride in building models that are unique to their company. The current range of UTF’s flat-bed […]
Abbey Feed Wagons offer the perfect Total Mixed Ration solution
Abbey feed mixer wagons with feed carrying capacities from 10 to 33cub.m are now available Abbey feed mixer wagons are now readily available in our local market with models ranging from single augers with 10cub.m feed capacities, right up to twin auger models with 33cub.m feed capacities. With such a wide range of models to […]
UTS researchers develop an AI system for monitoring cage-free hen health
A monitoring system that tracks the movement and behaviour of cage-free hens is expected to improve their health and welfare Australians are big consumers of eggs, and many like their hens to roam free on green pastures, or at least large sheds, rather than being kept in cages. However, this cageless freedom can also result […]
WMI Feeders include operator feedback in the design for a world beating result
With one of the highest ground clearances in the industry and bale rippers that are immune from direct damage has placed WMI Elite round bale feeder in strong demand WMI Feeders has reached a 700 unit sales tally with the help of two export sales as the company’s models gain well deserved recognition for their […]
Cattle age determined by analysing tail hair now a proven method
A way to determine the age of cattle by analysing their tail hair has become as a “game-changer” for our lucrative northern cattle industry The method of applying a real-time sequencing device to read the age of the animal from DNA extracted from the tail hair is now fully accepted by the industry, since its […]