GRDC Bendigo in pictures It was an event full of learning, but attendees at last month's GRDC update at Bendigo also had time for some networking as well. Test
Teys' greats hanging up their hats Geoff Teys and Brad Teys announced on Friday afternoon that they would step down from July 1. Test
Increase in global consumer demand needed to lift market Wool market sees little change as hopes for increased global demand remains. Test
Campers face $1650 fine for not closing gates - rules for Crown Land access released Victorian farmers did not get their wish for people having to register to camp on Crown land leases. Test
Teys' greats hanging up their hats Geoff Teys and Brad Teys announced on Friday afternoon that they would step down from July 1. Test
Laying foundations for chicken gut health using starch waste A University of New England poultry nutritionist is using a $22,000 award to examine the effects of adding prebiotics to egg laying hens' diets. Test
New land price record in the Wimmera The Wimmera record set with the $6820/ac paid for land at Kaniva last month has quickly been smashed by a huge sale at Miga Lake. Test
Govt urged to give illegal farm workers amnesty: ag workforce report Up to 100,000 undocumented farm workers would be given a pass to stay in Australia. Test
Cute church divides (and unites) a community Here's the saga of a tiny country church which is loved, but not supported. Test
Laying foundations for chicken gut health using starch waste A University of New England poultry nutritionist is using a $22,000 award to examine the effects of adding prebiotics to egg laying hens' diets. Test
New land price record in the Wimmera The Wimmera record set with the $6820/ac paid for land at Kaniva last month has quickly been smashed by a huge sale at Miga Lake. Test
Campers face $1650 fine for not closing gates - rules for Crown Land access released Victorian farmers did not get their wish for people having to register to camp on Crown land leases. Test
Govt urged to give illegal farm workers amnesty: ag workforce report Up to 100,000 undocumented farm workers would be given a pass to stay in Australia. Test
Increase in global consumer demand needed to lift market Wool market sees little change as hopes for increased global demand remains. Test
Cute church divides (and unites) a community Here's the saga of a tiny country church which is loved, but not supported. Test
Agribusiness buzz in brief Who's doing what in agribusiness? Here's a snapshot of some of the news from various players. Test
'Mad Max' orchard tractor released in Australia Case IH has launched a new orchard tractor in Australia with features aimed at appealing to owners of nut plantations. Test
Teys' greats hanging up their hats Geoff Teys and Brad Teys announced on Friday afternoon that they would step down from July 1. Test
COVID and climate change put focus on food sovereignty Most of the people hungry around the world are those producing export crops. Test
Red tape gone mad: Claims of a live-ex ban 'by stealth' Government flags a 400pc hike in licence costs to pay for regulators Test
Why Australian beef should not take on South America ABARES hears from global expert Len Steiner on Brazil, Argentina cattle Test
New stand-alone red meat business for Woolworths GreenStock launched to organised Woolie's end-to-end meat supply chain. Test
Ironing out peaks and troughs of cattle market will be crucial Industry leaders talk 'whole of supply chain' thinking Test
Cattle prices stay put in a 'new normal' ABARES says this financial year is the eight-year peak; but prices will ease later in 2021 Test
Expert shares research into improving cattle immune response Global research findings in trace mineral injections the topic of webinar. Test
Top tips for feedpads and calving pads Feedpads are used in dairying as an important management system to aid supplementary feeding by reducing waste. Test
Bodalla Dairy taking South Coast ice cream to the big city Soon, 200 Woolworths stores will stock two Bodalla cheeses and an ice cream shop will open in Sydney. Test
Science takes guesswork out of cheese production and reduces waste New research from RMIT University allows the quality of cheese to be checked much earlier and more precisely in the cheese-making process. Test
Farmer engagement key to dairy's profitability Australia's dairy farmers must embrace educational opportunities to better adapt to industry challenges and drive future growth and profitability. Test
Milk price to rise on the tide of global demand ABARES has farmgate milk price lifting 2pc in next financial year. Test
Freedom posts $24m loss, but exports, dairy, nutrition half-year sales up Freedom Foods reports a 33pc export sales lift, solid plant-based beverages, dairy and nutritional products revenues - and a $24m loss for the start of 2020-21. Test
DA to bolster regional focus Dairy Australia will look to use its regional development programs to build closer links with farmers and to identify specific research needs. Test
Parwan Park to be sold as Genetics Australia moves to Camperdown The country's largest bull and semen facility is being established near Camperdown. Test
Increase in global consumer demand needed to lift market Wool market sees little change as hopes for increased global demand remains. Test
Lamb's first drink is critical to its early development Bianca Agenbag has won a science award for her efforts to learn more about the early development of lambs by focussing on colostrum. Test
Prices up, but Aussie lamb remains affordable High Australian lamb prices has little effect on export market as demand remains competitive on global front. Test
Top shelf result for red meat exports to the Middle East Australian meat exporters are claiming a major victory from what might seem a small technical change in the way some countries in the Middle East accept our product. Test
Aussies have reason to be bullish over sheepmeat Australia expected to dominate global sheepmeat supply as they eclipse NZ to become worlds largest exporter. Test
Seed preparation key to good start Getting your crop off to a good start begins with quality inputs and seed preparation. Test
Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria "Additional pressure" on the calf rearing system prompted this Purnim dairy farmer to investigate supplementing his calves' milk. Test
SA grain growers reap benefits from seed treatment combination Protecting their cereal crop during the vulnerable establishment stage is a strategy that has paid off for these SA grain growers. Test
Top genes food for thought for Geddes family Banquet Angus stud is meeting the needs of the Geddes family at Holbrook Test
Cattle and vineyard are a family affair for the Zerks Its all in the family for the Zerks, who produce Angus on dryland pasture in SA. Test
Grass-fed focus puts spotlight on pasture improvements Pasture focus underpins efforts to build a better beef business at Casterton, SA. Test
Telstra boosts coverage for rural Australia Telstra's specialised technicians will provide customers in regional locations with localised support as part of the company's regional advisor network initiative. Test
Stock control made easy with Farmdeck management system Livestock producers can leverage the 'Internet of Things' (IoT) for stock management. Test
See the device that softens hard water and improves overall yields Farmers, producers, growers, miners and domestic users have found there's more to the magic elixir of water than first thought, courtesy of Hydrosmart. Test
The bet that drove countless postholes A bet between two farmers has paid dividends for Munro Engineers and farmers. Test
Model aims to combat flush and bust If you talk to most farmers, they will tell you there is one word that strikes fear into them more than any other - and that is drought. Test
This oil is gold for Aussie producers GREAT people manufacturing locally in Australia and developing proven products - that's how some of the biggest names in agriculture regard FUCHS Lubricants. Test
When it comes to productivity, stockyard design matters Ian Crafter, founder of Atlex Stockyards and its senior designer, may well have the key to a better bottom line for livestock producers. Test
Simple designs, packed with features Simplicity Australia is home to the most comprehensive and innovative range of air seeders and cultivators in Australia. Test
Half of first wave vaccines to be regional and rural aged care The rollout will kick off next week and the most vulnerable citizens in the regions will be first in line. Test
How the govt is planning the rollout vaccine in regional Australia "It could be quite a variable rollout depending on where you are," the Regional Health Minister said. Test
Boarding school parents tired of borders closing 'at the drop of a hat' "This is not people travelling from Sydney to Brisbane, it's people who live 15km from their mailbox and 120km from town." Test
Agribusiness thrives through economy's COVID crash For many in the farm sector the pandemic year has been great for business and job opportunities. Test
PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout In a speech to the National Press Club on Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will release new details of the vaccines rollout strategy. Test
Four new COVID-19 cases, and a new alert for three towns in regional NSW Four new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 were found in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm tonight, with a further four found in hotel quarantine. Test
Third crew member tests positive on Darwin cattle export ship A third crew member has tested positive. Test
'Mad Max' orchard tractor released in Australia Case IH has launched a new orchard tractor in Australia with features aimed at appealing to owners of nut plantations. Test
Methane-powered tractor about to hit the world market New Holland's T6 methane-powered tractor is almost a commercial reality. Test
Green light given for this year's Henty Machinery Field Days Organisers have pushed the go button on this year's Henty Machinery Field Days. Test
Deere announces biggest new product release in a decade John Deere has announced the release of new sprayers and spraying technology and updated tractors and air seeding tools. Test
Young farmer takes the strain out of farm fencing Fencing is both one of the most necessary but also one of the more hated jobs on a farm. Test
GRDC Bendigo in pictures It was an event full of learning, but attendees at last month's GRDC update at Bendigo also had time for some networking as well. Test
New land price record in the Wimmera The Wimmera record set with the $6820/ac paid for land at Kaniva last month has quickly been smashed by a huge sale at Miga Lake. Test
La Nina weakens, but influence likely to continue into autumn The La Nina event is breaking down but farmers hope it has one last kick left and can help deliver good opening rains in the autumn. Test
Cotton to benefit from return to normality Cotton prices should firm in the medium term on the back of a post-COVID-19 increase in demand, but synthetics will take market share. Test
Golden era for canola to continue Last year saw some epic gross margins for canola producers and ABARES is flagging a sustained run of high prices. Test
New land price record in the Wimmera The Wimmera record set with the $6820/ac paid for land at Kaniva last month has quickly been smashed by a huge sale at Miga Lake. Test
Laying foundations for chicken gut health using starch waste A University of New England poultry nutritionist is using a $22,000 award to examine the effects of adding prebiotics to egg laying hens' diets. Test
Agribusiness buzz in brief Who's doing what in agribusiness? Here's a snapshot of some of the news from various players. Test
China trade setbacks leave ag struggling to find new export value Chinese consumers know they have plenty of alternatives if they can't buy quality Australian food products, but the choice is tougher for Aussie exporters. Test
Govt urged to give illegal farm workers amnesty: ag workforce report Up to 100,000 undocumented farm workers would be given a pass to stay in Australia. Test
Farmers to get paid for planting trees in new biodiversity pilot "Farmers have been doing biodiversity and carbon work for decades and it's time they were paid for it." Test
APVMA working smoothly again after turbulent relocation to Armidale APVMA's past fours years have been turbulent to say the least. But the organisation has settled after its controversial relocation to Armidale and is performing better than ever. Test
Agriculture stands tall and grows in the face of adversity: Minister Agriculture should be proud of standing tall during one of the toughest years on record, the Ag Minister says. Test
English standards and failed drug tests: Meatworks call for visa changes "Setting that higher level has restricted the numbers we're able to source and employ." Test
Cute church divides (and unites) a community Here's the saga of a tiny country church which is loved, but not supported. Test
Campers face $1650 fine for not closing gates - rules for Crown Land access released Victorian farmers did not get their wish for people having to register to camp on Crown land leases. Test
New land price record in the Wimmera The Wimmera record set with the $6820/ac paid for land at Kaniva last month has quickly been smashed by a huge sale at Miga Lake. Test
Moving from the city to country can have added dangers City residents rushing to move the country are being warned to choose properties carefully because of the risk of severe weather or bushfires. Test
City sprawl puts the squeeze on cattle genetics HQ Australia's largest bull genetics supplier has fallen victim to Melbourne's urban sprawl. Test
Home tutors may be AGILE but they need support: survey call A national survey aimed at improving the lot of home tutors is about to close and is seeking urgent responses. Test
Thrillseekers witness a Top End river become a wet season torrent There is nervous excitement in the Northern Territory outback town of Katherine with the return of a bountiful wet season. Test
Cane growers step up to Bundaberg conference | PHOTOS Those involved with the sugar industry came together in Bundaberg last week. Test
US plans to give Australia's kangaroo industry the boot The rich US market for kangaroo meat and leather is at risk. Test
Dairy farmer surprised when rollover protection device 'snapped' A Victorian dairy farmer was surprised when a rollover protection device on his quad bike suddenly collapsed structurally. Test
Facebook is taking a big gamble. One that might not pay off The company has calculated that users won't leave over its news ban - but that ignores the reason it emphasised news media content in its algorithms. Test
OPINIONFund to build drought resilience and soil carbon Alasdair MacLeod believes a national carbon training program would help build drought resilience and reduce atmospheric carbon. Test
Agriculture needs to be integral part of reducing emissions COMMENT: Agriculture needs to be part of the solution to net zero emissions. Test