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SPA CEO to finish term in 2019
Sheep Producers Australia announced Chief Executive Officer Graham Smith will leave the organisation and SPA Policy Director Stephen Crisp will step in as interim CEO. (more…)...
Sheep industry goes from death-knell to global star
Just 20 years ago the Australian sheep industry was in dire straits – today its worth more than $8.6 billion per year, an increase of almost...
Moree Dorper sheep farmers set to represent NSW on national stage
A farming family specialising in Dorper sheep who claim the breed’s ‘extreme adaptability’ is inspiring them to prevail during crippling drought conditions, are set to represent...
Mental health support for bush fire affected communities
Communities affected by the NSW bush fires are encouraged to access available mental health and counselling services. (more…)...
Disaster assistance available for Queensland communities impacted by bushfires
Disaster assistance has been made available in the Livingstone and Noosa Shires to assist communities hit by November’s (2019) Queensland bushfires. (more…)...
Smart Farms Small Grants support big ideas
Farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas can turn them into reality by applying for grants of up to $50,000 under Round three of the Smart Farms...
Globalstar Partners with Ceres Tag on new animal ear tag design
Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, announced its partnership with Ceres Tag, a leader in livestock information...
New judges to decide Australia’s best Jersey cows for 2019
Two new judges are expecting to face tough decisions as they assess Australia’s best Jersey cows for 2019. (more…)...
Dry conditions fuel continued herd contraction
With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle slaughter has remained elevated, prolonging Australia’s ongoing herd liquidation, according to Meat &...
CISS welcomes the growing call for strategic feral pig management across Australia
With the growing risk of African Swine Fever entering Australia and decimating our $5 billion a year pork industry, the National Farmers’ Federation called on governments...
Farmers call for feral pig cull
The National Farmers' Federation has called on governments to act immediately to control Australia's 24 million-strong feral pig population. (more…)...
More than $100 million in flood assistance delivered to Northern Queensland
More than $100 million in assistance has been paid to flood-affected farmers, small businesses and non-profit organisations in Northern Queensland after the Monsoon and floods in...