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Cargill facilitates methane emissions reduction verification for beef producers

SilvAir feed supplement helps the global beef industry move toward a reduction framework and for measuring methane emissions Beef producers are leading the way toward the future of sustainable agriculture and hold the ability to

Livestock producers and contractor needs are at forefront of the John Deere hay lineup

John Deere is offering one of the most complete lines of hay and forage making mowers and balers in its history for the upcoming season It’s all hands on deck at John Deere for this

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beef industry embraces DNA data for more on-farm diagnosis

A hand-held device uses DNA extracted from tail hairs or tissue samples can deliver genetic data to identify issues with a beast or herd Portable sequencing technology previously developed to track the spread of COVID-19

What to expect from Wool in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

Wool volumes are forecast to increase but prices will continue to be impacted by weaker global demand Australian wool production volumes are forecast to continue increasing in 2023 for a third consecutive year. The Australian

What to expect from Sheep and lambs in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

Lamb producers will head into 2023 with confidence as a rebuilt flock and wet conditions fuel a period of high production with prices to remain high from a longer-term perspective A high supply environment is

What to expect from Cattle breeding in 2023 according to Rural Bank research

Favourable rainfall outlook in cattle regions means restocker demand is likely to remain firm as herd rebuilding continues while there is good pasture availability Australia’s beef production is expected to rise by 5% during the

US beef production decline throws up opportunity for Aussie producers

The US has become hungry for addition supply chains as many traditional world beef markets and their own domestic production declines The US is currently the world’s second-largest importer of beef after China, and is

Sheep fertility research reveals how oestrogenic compounds impact results

University of WA research has identified how oestrogenic compounds in pasture can affect the ability of sheep to reproduce

Memphasys Samson pregnanct prediction device

Fertility diagnostic device predicts pregnancy in mares

Reproductive biotechnology company Memphasys claims its new Samson fertility diagnostic device can accurately predict pregnancy in mares after insemination

McDougall Weldments takes pride in being a local stock handling manufacturer

McDougall transportable sheepyards are classed as the best in the business and now that leading product is backed by an extensive range of farm handling equipment For the team at McDougall Weldments, it’s a simple

Fencestay steel box strainer assembly is the first choice for fencers

Be ready to strain in less than 10 minutes with the revolutionary Fencestay strainer assembly and all without a tractor or concrete

Cheese you always dreamt about blended from Sheep Camel Goat and Jersey milk

Get your order in now, especially for the ready-to-order-now speciality EWE+3cheese blended from a spirited mixture of Sheep, Camel, Goat and Jersey milk

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Global beef demand will depend on how much consumers will pay

As beef producers are challenged with higher costs the profit margin could dip if consumers baulk at paying even higher prices moving forward Global beef markets remain tight on strong ongoing consumer demand and constrained

Livestock producers forked out $234 million for pasture seed last season

As pasture seed breeders claim they have consistently delivered 0.5 to 1.0% per annum increases in forage yields and quality while building in pest and disease resistance In an Australian-first, data released by pasture seed

UTF Australia releases a saliva lick feeder with improved product rate accuracy

Following 16 months of developing and testing this saliva lick feeder from UTA Australia is now the most economical way to feed livestock The Universal Ultimate Series saliva lick feeder is the result of UTF

StackPro trailer range can shift large squares much quicker than anybody else

The Stackpro self-loading square bale collecting and stacking system is fully automated and that allows just one operator to load and haul over 20 bales at a time Burder Ag Attachments is a major distributor

Jadan offers one-person hay handling and stacking solutions

Jadan make it easy to stack and pack hay with a range of hay handling trailers that are manufactured locally and with a strong build From the time Jadan started out in 1990, the company

Cutest sheep in the world born here for the first time – you be the judge

Just how they gained the moniker of the cutest sheep in the world and as if anyone ever knew there was such a competition is now up for debate Valais Blacknose sheep, said to be

Hendra virus variant confirmed in flying foxes in some regions

Scientists at CSIRO have uncovered a new type of Hendra virus in flying foxes, confirming the virus can be found in many parts of the country A paper detailing the findings has been published just

Muller Fabrications offer a starring line of Hay and Grain handling equipment

Proving just how successful a local maker can become is the fabric behind the 15-plus year history of building the Hay and Grain models that Muller’s offer The Muller Accumulator and Grab system is now

OrganiPro helps organic livestock producers find a way to reduce methane output

Performance Feeds has facilitated a way for organic livestock producers to optimise production and reduce methane output with the launch of OrganiPro® OrganiPro® has been certified by Australian Organic as an aid to reducing methane

WMI round bale hay feeders lead the pack

The Champion from WMI Feeders is one of the largest locally made hay and silage models available and can be ordered now For livestock producers looking to get bulk round bales fed out quickly, there

NDE line of economical single auger vertical mixers includes the popular FS700

NDE FS models are all-purpose mixers offering a front or side discharge with a wide array of conveyor options and tyre and axle configurations The NDE FS700 is very popular with smaller operators as it

Rebel hay handling equipment recognised as top quality worldwide

Rebel’s hay accumulator offers a leading design in bale handling directly from the chamber along a chute and onto a table where the push bar forms 5 rows and 3 columns The Rebellato family started

Whites Rural is Australian owned and operated and manufactured here as well

Whites Rural has always been a proud Australian brand and has remained 100% Australian owned and operated since it started out over 70 years ago The company became very important to farmers in 1977 when

Turning seaweed into prime beef steak has become a viable option

You would expect seaweed and a large remote cattle station would have little in common but it appears this combination will lead our next beef steak revolution Agriculture has made huge strides over the last

New season lambs set a record price above $330 a head

A national record has been set for new season lambs for $331.20 at sale in Wagga Wagga in New South Wales’ Riverina district The national lamb record was broken today at the sheep and lamb sale in Wagga

First sustainability linked loan for Agriculture designated for CBA customer

Leading beef producer Stockyard wanted something different from its funding partner and found just that with a loan with reduced interest Stockyard Group is a successful premium Queensland beef producer and thought it was time

Stockboss steel fencing posts can stand up to corrosive soils

Experienced fencers use the term difficult soils to describe acidic, saline and alkaline elements that can corrode steel posts at a quick rate – but that’s no longer the case if you use Stockboss Steel

WMI Feeders expands its range of locally built hay and silage feeders

High-quality and low-maintenance, WMI feeders are easy to use and built tough for local conditions

Gallagher will relaunch eShepherd virtual fencing following the product takeover

Rotational grazing when and where you want it without the cost of any permanent fencing is the concept Gallagher has purchased with eShepherd

Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador 2021 is Ryan Olive from Raglan Station

Third-generation Brahman breeder Ryan Olive has been recognised as a trailblazer in the beef industry being named 2021 Rabobank Young Beef Ambassador at Beef Australia

ANZ commodity report cautiously optimist for wool exports

Wool prices have begun to recover but there are still big market challenges facing wool growers

Record global beef prices driven by increased demand and reduced supply

The global beef market is being described as “very tight” with Chinese demand steady and the giant American food service industry awaking from its slumber

ACCC warns it will scrutinise dairy code compliance to keep everybody honest

The ACCC is urging dairy farmers and processors to be aware of their rights and obligations under the Dairy Code of Conduct ahead of the 1 June 2021 deadline for publishing next financial year’s milk supply agreements.

AACo posts profit despite a tough year

Australia’s biggest beef producer, AACo, has reported an operating profit of $24.4 million for the 2020/2021 financial year

Bluebell GPS tags and collars just beat out all the previous smart tags

Throw away that inactive eyesore of a tag you are currently using and replace it with a model that tracks every movement your animal makes

Wool industry expects a full Christmas stocking as main markets resurge

Industry observers back up a commodity report that gives wool producers a thumbs up for a full end of year recovery This forecasts is based on increased wool demand expected from the northern hemisphere winter

Coles doubles its support of Aussie beef industry with meat processor expansion

Coles has reaches a landmark deal with a big Queensland beef processor and adds 30 farming families as direct cattle suppliers Coles has established a multi-year agreement to process livestock at Teys Australia’s Beenleigh Qld

Precision Beef records information in quest to become optimum cattle management system

Key information drivers of beef productivity and profitability are being built into a program managed by University of Queensland researchers to improve beef value and volume The best ideas to value-add to management of cattle

Cattle industry marks five-year anniversary of the deregulation of Johne’s disease

July 2021 marks five years since the transition from national regulation of Johne’s disease (JD) in cattle to producer management of the disease JD was previously regulated in all states and territories in Australia, meaning

Sheep producers expected to flock online to check on-farm biosecurity

A Facebook group has been established by Animal Health Australia (AHA) to provide greater engagement with sheepmeat and wool growers on biosecurity and animal health issues Creating the “The Flock Round-up” group is part of

Sheep exports to Saudi Arabia back on the menu

A new pathway has now been established to export more sheep to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia For sheep exporters anxious to offer stock to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Department of Agriculture,

Coles gives its beef producers a lot more options with eNVD app upgrade

A substantial upgrade of information available on the Coles next generation eNVD App will help producers make more informed decisions The Coles meat team is working with its cattle producer farmers to pilot the next

Breedcow and Dynama software video launched by DAF to help reach more users

A video has just been launched to promote better understanding about Breedcow and Dynama herd budgeting software Breedcow and Dynama are two computer programs that has been in development since 1988 with the aim to

McMillan Pastoral Company connects cattle operation by satellite

This large cattle operation based in Queensland is one of the first to install mobile and reliable connectivity through Inmarsat’s broadband satellite service

Chickens out of the shell given essential native oils in a research first

Research is currently underway to test the benefit of feeding newly hatched chicks native oils for their gut health

Animal Health Australia offers greater support for sheep and wool in NSW

Sheep and wool producers in New South Wales now have access to an additional on the ground resource to help them implement practical and effective biosecurity measures on their farms. Following the appointment of a

Wool handbook celebrates Australian sheep breeding success

WoolProducers Australia and Animal Health Australia are sharing the success story of Australian wool with the world, through the launch of a wool handbook.

Beef industry is being driven by investment and growing innovation

An injection of investor interest in the livestock sector is driving advances in the global beef industry

Sheep producers seek to arrest decline of the national flock

A project commissioned by Sheep Producers Australia aims to quantify the opportunities for sheep producers and define the drivers of flock decline

Insect protein creating market buzz

A new report outlines the nutritional, functional and environmental benefits of insect-based nutrition and the value-adding potential in this fast-developing market

Virtual fencing targets weed control and is able to minimise grazing impacts

Novel research is examining virtual fencing technology as a farm automation tool that utilises livestock grazing for targeted weed control

Nutrien Classic leads the way for successful events in 2021

For anyone still pondering whether to hold their event in 2021, look no further than the successful Nutrien Classic just wrapping up at Tamworth NSW

Troy Animal Healthcare inks deal to acquire sheep health products from Elanco

Australian-owned company Troy Animal Healthcare is acquiring a range of products from multinational Elanco Animal Health in a deal that will bring onshore the manufacture of a number of Elanco’s sheep livestock brands.

Europe’s biggest livestock show returns in 2021

Held in Clermont-Ferrand, in the heart of French grassland country, Sommet De L’Elevage is Europe’s leading livestock shows and makes its return in October 2021.

The NDE range offers a TMR feed mixer to suit every size of budget and operation

All NDE models will accept the largest round or square bale and process it quickly, while high capacity models will hold up to six large bales as well as grain and concentrates up to 48

Stubble grazing calculator predicts nutritional value for livestock

The nutritional value of crop stubble for grazing sheep has been reassessed for the first time in 25 years.

Pork to lead animal protein production surge in 2021

As the impacts of African swine fever in Asia fade, pork will lead a global animal protein production surge in 2021

Improved standards for livestock loading ramps and forcing yards

An updated Australian Standard for livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing yards has been published aimed at improved safety.

Droughtmaster Australia are taking their breed to the people

Droughtmaster cattle are perfectly suited to thrive in Australia’s famous droughts and flooding rains

Zoetis raises half a million dollars for mental health support

Through a close partnership with Beyond Blue, Zoetis has raised a grand total of $500,000 for mental health since the joint campaign started in 2016.

Russell Lethbridge of the Werrington Cattle Company

Beef breeders look to the far north for more productive herds

The far north is the setting for technology called genomic selection and it’s being used to vastly improve fertility gains in beef cattle herds.

Red meat supply chains are going green

Proactive governments worldwide have begun regulating to reduce emissions in red meat production forcing industry players to take a different approach The growing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is driving a

eShepherd virtual fencing given grant to protect the Reef

Australian AgTech company, Agersens, has secured a $335,000 grant to test if its eShepherd digital fencing platform can keep cattle from trodding the Great Barrier Reef.

Livestock health data captured from one-in-three sheep

The final numbers are in, and 2019 has proven to be another record-setting calendar year for the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project (NSHMP).
Around one-third of all sheep slaughtered in Australia were inspected at a participating abattoir.

Wagyu beef from AACo passes science taste test

The unique flavour, texture and aroma of Australia’s famous Wagyu beef can now be marketed using a world-first flavour profile developed by The University of Queensland in partnership with the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo). Sensory

Schuitemaker Feedo perfect for hay and silage

Starting in business with a manure spreader, manufacturer Schuitemaker has since launched agricultural machines to suit a wide range of needs for farmers and contractors.

Supreme feed mixers guarantee long life and reliability

Vertical feed mixer manufacturer Supreme has gained a reputation for building highly reliable machines with simple and robust designs. Supreme vertical processors are designed to have fewer wear points and a simplicity that gives hassle

Armour Group brings EM Machinery feed mixers to market

Armour Group recently became the sole importer and distributor of EM Machinery products in Australia. Based in Eastern Poland, EM Machinery is a leader in the European market for innovative feed mixers and manure spreaders.

McIntosh feed out wagons and bale feeders are time savers

McIntosh Farm Machinery is saving farmers time and money. These are the positive comments coming back from many farmers and operators that are currently using McIntosh Farm machinery as a part of their daily farming

NDE vertical feed mixers are fast and efficient

NDE Co of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been building TMR feed mixers for more than twenty years. NDE produces vertical mixers with one to three augers and capacities ranging from 9 to 48 cubic

Agriculture outlook dominated by recovery from drought

The latest forecast from Agricultural experts identifies the recovery from drought as dominating the very positive near-term outlook for higher farm incomes. Even the COVID-19 pandemic that has presented its own challenges has been brushed

Faresin feed mixer wagons are built for Australia

Faresin Industries is a family manufacturing business based in Breganze, Italy. Faresin work closely with Chesterfield Australia, and together form your trusted partnership in Australia for quality, service and performance. This partnership provides the ability

Farm land prices expected to defy economic downturn

Rabobank is reporting Australian agricultural land prices are expected to hold firm through 2020, defying the effects of a severe COVID-19-led global recession. In its report Rabobank is picking that while much of the global

Sheep producers faced with mixed fortunes

Analysts are picking continued support for sheep meat prices given the limited supply available but wool producers look likely to suffer a continued slide in returns. In a webinar exploring the sheep and wool outlook,

Nutrix supplementary piglet feeding from WEDA

Many pig farming operations will know the dilemma of having too many piglets for a sow to feed alone. To combat this problem, WEDA developed the Nutrix piglet feeding system. In operation for five years

Finland leading the way with long-tailed pig production

A focus on good animal husbandry has allowed a Finnish piglet producer to successfully manage a population of long-tailed pigs. Timo Heikkilä is Finland’s largest piglet producer and turned to raising long-tailed varieties in 2003.

Rabobank sees a Covid-19 upside for the Australian sheep industry

Limited sheep numbers will support Australian farmgate prices through the Covid-19 disruption, however forecasts for the wool sector remain less bullish, according to agribusiness specialist Rabobank. With a growing exposure to exports, and product positioning

Egg supply steady as demand spikes

Australian egg farmers are keen to reassure customers there is no need to fear egg shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers have limited egg purchases alongside other household staples in response to panic buying

Report identifies livestock opportunities and challenges

At the 2020 ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences) Outlook conference a key theme was boosting Australian agricultural production to $100 billion over the next decade. To get there, biosecurity throughout

ANZ commodity report shows agriculture holding up well

ANZ’s latest commodity report reveals Australia’s agriculture sector is faring better than other industries as ‘panic buying’ from consumers during the coronavirus pandemic boosted products including wheat, grains and beef. Some segments have been adversely

Australian organic products in demand worldwide

The domestic market for organic products is booming but exporters are also enjoying strong growth. This year’s Australian Organic report has revealed a jump in total export tonnage of 13 per cent. In total, 30,155

GRASS program offers improved pasture for graziers

A grazing program being rolled out in the Burnett Mary, Fitzroy and Burdekin regions has seen graziers get on board and start to develop new land management plans. Known as the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable

Faresin PF line of feed mixer wagons set a benchmark

If you’re looking for quality feed mixer wagons and telehandlers in Australia, then look no further than Faresin Industries S.p.A, now proudly distributed by Chesterfield Australia. Chesterfield Australia is a strong family owned business,

Sheep in a huddle of more sheep looking at camera

Sheep NN facial recognition technology prototype a world-first

If you currently know most of your sheep by sight, you now have a back-up with the world’s first sheep facial recognition software expected to be launched in 2020. The idea is to eliminate the

Supreme feed mixers offer performance, simplicity and reliability

Vertical feed mixer manufacturer Supreme stakes its reputation on producing highly reliable machines thanks to their simple and robust designs. The company says one of the most common enquiries it encounters is the difference between

NDE feed mixers produce a perfect ration

With ongoing dry to very dry conditions across livestock producing areas of the country, trailed feed mixers have rapidly become a standard piece of equipment for many operations. It is generally accepted that simply throwing

Reck Torro muck mixer promotes safety

The Reck Torro mixes muck through the slats in livestock shed floors. This protects farm workers from any dangerous gases and removes the need to use large access points. The mixer can be inserted through

Weda smart light for piggeries

German firm Weda has developed its Smart Light to indicate the feed and watering status of each individual pen in a piggery set up. With the LED lamp, which is clearly visible from a distance

Strautmann Verti-Mix 2401 mixer wagon saves time

Peter Mengel, a third-generation dairy farmer from Pittsworth Qld, bought a Strautmann Verti-Mix 2401 mixer wagon and says it is saving him time and money. Peter has 230 cows, mainly dairy Holsteins and a small

Texel ram achieves a show-stopping price

Since its introduction in the early 1990s the hardy Texel breed has become popular here in Australia but a sale price of $380,000 for a ram lamb is still a show-stopping result in anyone’s language.

Lambs get a new official definition

The lambing season is upon us and while nothing much changes in the paddock, the official definition of what constitutes a lamb certainly has. The new definition is ‘an ovine animal that: (a) is under 12

KUHN Profile 30.2DL offers a 30 cubic metre volume

When it comes to feeding time at the farm, there’s no doubt that speed and efficiency are important. That’s why Kuhn released a double-auger mixer wagon, the Profile 30.2 DL. These mixer wagons are a

Australian organic products in demand worldwide

The domestic market for organic products is booming but exporters are also enjoying strong growth. This year’s Australian Organic Market Report has revealed a jump in total export tonnage for 2018 of 13 per cent.

Research shows Merino wool odour can attract flies

Researchers from the University of Western Australia have identified compounds in Merino sheep wool that are attractive to Australian blowflies. The discovery could help breeders develop fly-resistant flocks of sheep, which will improve animal welfare

Faresin adds high capacity PF line of feed mixers

In April, local distributor Faresin Australia conducted its annual sales training event in Dalby Qld. In attendance was their dealer group from across all states of Australia as they descended upon the Dalby State high

Provenir launches a solution to eliminate live cattle transport

Provenir has come up with a unique way to sell its meat. With catchy phrases such as crowdfunding, Provenir embarked on a campaign to pre-sell prospect supporters their on-farm processed beef. With delivery of the

Livestock SA seeks support to rebuild the Dog Fence

Livestock SA is seeking a $25 million funding injection for the South Australian Dog Fence as a major piece of rural infrastructure contributing to the viability of sheep and cattle farming across the nation. Livestock

Ingham’s chicken operations simply used too much water

While Inghams Group Limited (Ingham’s), is Australia and New Zealand’s leading poultry producer it is also the second largest feed producer in Australia for poultry, horse, dairy and pig feed. But one achievement Ingham’s wanted

Tecfarm CT-Series Chaff carts control weeds and feed stock

The dual benefit of summer stock feed and non-chemical weed control makes running a chaff cart the logical choice for mixed farms. Weed seed banks are kept in check and livestock have an on-farm feed

Sheep industry emerging leaders will meet at the first forum

Sheep Producers Australia will host its inaugural Leadersheep Forum ahead of LambEx 2018 in Perth, designed to connect current and emerging sheep industry leaders prior to the industry’s flagship event. The Leadersheep Forum will be

GSI is first choice for grain storage with unbeatable turnkey solutions

Some lucky grain growers will be able to take advantage of immediate delivery of sought after Silos with new stock just released by AGCO’s grain storage and material handling division GSI. While any size Silo

An affordable grain storage solution from GSI

Grain Systems Inc (GSI) is the world’s largest silo manufacturer and has the industries largest portfolio of grain storage, grain management and material handling equipment. And all of that is now available to local growers

Annual ryegrass Ascend proving to be a top pick

Farmers looking to boost their feed stocks this autumn could consider repeating the home-grown pasture success Southern Tablelands sheep and cattle producer Alex Willson achieved with Ascend tetraploid annual ryegrass. Alex selected the PGG Wrightson

Biosecurity network urges care with water for livestock

Livestock producers are being urged to pay attention to the water their thirsty animals drink during current dry spells – and enjoy the payoff in health and productivity. And this also forms part of good

Cattle Health Declarations will eventually be attached to every sale

The Cattle Health Declaration is currently gaining significant exposure for producers to address biosecurity concerns. It’s a document that allows producers to make an assessment of cattle prior to purchase as to the risk they

Its now the next generation for cow monitoring

SenseTime is a modular cow monitoring solution that delivers data-driven, actionable information on the reproductive, health, nutritional and wellbeing status of individual cows and groups. It has just been released by the Allflex group. Highly

Triolet top feed for cows

With a low centre of gravity, Trioliet Solomix 2 VLL-S mixer wagons are designed to deliver top quality feed to cows, wherever they are. Source: AFDJ eNews CLAAS Harvest Centre Product Manager – Trioliet, Blair McAlwee, says the new series

Robots herd cattle and pick broccoli

Humans have been farming for thousands of years since the first crops were planted and animals began being domesticated during the Mesolithic era. But technology could soon be squeezing us out of our traditional roles as farmers,

Briefs

Population growth rate figures are even more shocking than last quarter according to SPA

The population growth rate figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) yesterday are even more shocking than those

Sugar industry says farewell to dedicated QSL leader

CANEGROWERS has wished long-time Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) chief executive Greg Beashel a wonderful retirement following today’s announcement that he

Betta Milk factory closure a blow for dairy processing in North West Tasmania says AWU

The announcement by Bega that they will close the Betta Milk factory in Burnie is a blow for dairy processing

The National Rural Health Alliance urges to support strategies to reduce climate and health impacts on rural communities

With fires in some parts of Victoria and a storm wreaking havoc in other parts of the state last week,

Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) supports the overdue review of Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System

The Australian Government’s strategic review of the Australian apprenticeships incentive system is overdue but welcome according to the Independent Tertiary Education

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