Grassfed beef and sheepmeat producers with a burning research challenge that needs attention are encouraged to have their say as part of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)’s producer consultation process.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Education
UNE preparing farmers for next big dry
A UNE project is teaching farmers how to avoid overestimating feed availability this summer.
Posted inAgriculture
Next round of Red Meat Ambassador nominations are open
People who are passionate about the red meat industry are being sought for the next round of the highly successful Red Meat Ambassador program.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Moree
Out of the city and onto the farm: Peter Dutton, Mark Coulton, tour Moree to hear the real issues
Moree has hosted Pollies on the Plains this week as Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton and local Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton step out of the office and onto the farm to hear firsthand, the real issues of the land.
Posted inAgriculture, Education
UNE launches new course for transition and succession planners
UNE has launched the first two dedicated university qualifications for transition and succession planners.
Posted inAgriculture
Varroa Mite response switches to management
15 months of intense effort and millions of dollars to eradicate the challenging varroa mite from Australia has failed, and authorities and bee keepers will now transition to managing the pest long term.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Emergency management
Meat & Livestock Australia launches new bushfire preparation and recovery manual
Ahead of this year’s summer bushfire season, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has created a new manual to help livestock producers prepare and recover.
Posted inAgriculture
APVMA takes action on dimethoate after residue found in avocados, mangos
The APVMA has suspended the registration and labels of chemical products containing dimethoate used as a post-harvest dip for fruit with inedible peel.
Posted inAgriculture
23 year old NLIS system to be replaced
The aging computer system that tracks every cow and most sheep and goats from the paddock to the abattoir is finally getting an upgrade.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Farm dams have hydro potential
New research suggests Australia’s agricultural water reservoirs could be an innovative energy storage solution for variable renewables.