Livestock News
Black Box herd management allows for the most accurate decision making
Drier conditions mean many livestock operations will need better data to manage the herd and cull out the non-performers With an El Nino weather event
Greenham reaches a significant milestone with beef branding refresh
Already recognised for quality beef products at retail level HW Greenham & Sons is well positioned to take more market share with latest brand pursuit
Livestock prices to be impacted by very high production numbers
With a mountain of supply flooding the market coupled with drier conditions Rabobank suggests some farmers will be counting numbers in their sleep Local sheep,
Freshwater plant and algae with methane-reducing ability for livestock feed
Methane reducing properties of red seaweed has prompted a research team led by Deakin University to examine freshwater stock feed alternatives A mix of algae
Shepherd Auto Drafter can automatically place lambs by weight category
Without the need for additional labour The Shepherd Auto Drafter can automatically monitor and draft containment fed lambs into the right weight pens The ability
Sheep dog trial contestants pitted their skill against the best at Henty MFD 2023
If you are looking for a new sheep dog perhaps one of these working dog entries at the Henty MFD would be an ideal fit
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
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
Briefs
RBA Governor shows true grit to raise rates by a further 0.25% to hit 4.35%
With the distraction of the general public, taking time out to watch the running of the 163rd Melbourne Cup the Reserve Bank of Australia Board (RBA) has taken a swipe
RIC Act offering $4.075 billion loans to farm and farm-related small businesses under review
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) and the effectiveness of concessional loans through an
Getting the Murray–Darling Basin Plan back on track according to the Productivity Commission
Improved accountability would boost progress on the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, according to the Productivity Commission. The interim report of the 2023 Murray–Darling Basin Plan implementation review finds the Australian Government’s
Victoria is now the best performing economy in the CommSec State of the States report
It will surprise many Victorians to learn they live in the best performing economy, but that’s the word according to figures released in the theCommSec State of the States report
Inflation rate gives the RBA a slam dunk to increase rates on Melbourne Cup Day 2023
According to Moody’s Analytics report on Australia Consumer Price Index the uptick in quarterly price growth will put pressure on the Reserve Bank Australia (RBA) to hike rates further when they
Grants of $50,000 are up for grabs to help build resilient regional communities
Applications are now open for grants from $20,000 or up to $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness. But get in now as the
Fire ants in the spotlight with Federal Senate inquiry viewing funding failures
The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry into fire ants. The inquiry will assess the cost of a fire ant invasion of Australia and the impact of delays to federal
Animal disease detective training package will help prevent spread of infectious disease
The University of Sydney-led Asia Pacific Consortium of Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) launched its world-class field training package on the sidelines of the World Health Summit in Berlin today. The package is designed to help
Research suggests a need to adjust to climate-driven shifts in solar power production
Australia’s renewable energy transition is well underway, but an impending shift in the reliability of solar due to climate change could impact generation capacity and the management of the electricity