Livestock News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Ag Visa extended to Indonesia to entice more foreign workers
Landmark talks are underway for Indonesia to become a participating country in the Australian Agricultural Worker Visa. This is a major step forward to relieve the workforce pressures that Australian
Water Research will open up the Top End for more farm production
A project to bolster water sustainability in northern Australia is about to start, gathering the insights Northern Territory producers need for greater crop yields while reducing water usage. The three-year Water Productivity Trial will be
Strike hits an already tight farm machinery supply line as Deere & Co workers throw down tools
It’s the UAW workers that are up in arms about pay conditions, and have walked off the job and threaten Deere & Co with a protracted shut-down unless their demands
Pilot scheme to reward farmers for improving their native vegetation is now open
Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s $22.3 million Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot, but hurry as applications for the scheme close on 27 October 2021. Six regions will be
Future Drought Fund hands out $1.4 million in round one with more to follow
Regional communities are expected to share in more than $1.4 million to help them better prepare for drought under the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. There
Mardie Salt & Potash Project has now chalked up $490 million in loan support
Increased funding now takes to support for the expansion of BCI Minerals’ Mardie Salt & Potash Project in Western Australia to $490 million with an Australian Government, Northern Australia Infrastructure
Melbourne Cup defender among 13 international runners subjected to a double quarantine
Horses arriving from overseas for the 2021 Spring Carnival racesunderwent 14 days’ pre-export quarantine overseas and also must complete 14 days’ post-arrival quarantine at government approved facilities. Last year’s Melbourne
Deputy Premier’s plan for fruit picking public servants sends sector into outrage
The Public Service Association has lodged a dispute over a plan to get NSW’s public servants to harvest fruit and grains, saying it is a pie in the sky idea
Future Drought Fund is spending more than $11 million on a new generation of leaders
The Australia Government is spending in the hope of finding drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said applications