Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price Those looking to replace animal meat will have to reassess their marketing strategies, experts say Test
West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders Test
The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK. Test
West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders Test
Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand. Test
FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes. Test
Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas. Test
Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season Bag limits for Victoria's duck season have risen just months out from the season. Test
Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand. Test
FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes. Test
Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas. Test
The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK. Test
Belated bag limit rise for Victorian duck season Bag limits for Victoria's duck season have risen just months out from the season. Test
Mouse plague wreaks havoc on health Psychologist Gene Hodgins describes the mouse plague as a natural disaster destroying livelihoods and mental health all over the state. But there are ways to cope with its effects. Test
Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top All the results and photos from the Holstein ring at the Sydney Royal Show. Test
Alternative proteins miss the boat on taste, price Those looking to replace animal meat will have to reassess their marketing strategies, experts say Test
Family beef producers underpin property price boom Elders' Mark Barber on the drivers of land price rises Test
Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows The heavy March rain in NSW, and the knowledge there will be autumn feed in many regions, put a sudden stop to the bulk of fodder sales. Test
One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments The importance of strict biosecurity laws was backed up during a quarantine blitz that found disturbing evidence of animal and plant pests. Test
Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades. Test
New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems. Test
Ayrshire win for NSW dairy consortium In the end the ribbon went to Werombi Vale Bethany Pruesand. Test
FIRB'S "regulatory failure" over Van Dairy Regulatory failure, poor management, behind Van Dairy woes. Test
Holstein breed has Cobargo cow on top All the results and photos from the Holstein ring at the Sydney Royal Show. Test
Jersey breed has Victorian entries on top All the results from the Jersey breed judging of the Sydney Royal Show. Test
How a dairy rebuilds after floods Despite being battered by floods, Julian Biega is looking to the future and rebuilding his herd. Test
Clean sweep for Benleigh Brown Swiss at Sydney Royal Benleigh Brown Swiss wins champion senior, intermediate and junior female. Test
The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way 2021 conference represents the first opportunity in a long time to discuss the current landscape of the Victorian dairy industry Test
Win to Fernbrook Guernseys The sashing of a four year old senior champion Guernsey cow capped off the best showing of the breed at Sydney Royal Show since the mid 1980s. Test
Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas. Test
West to East sheep trade both a necessity and a threat Scanned-in-lamb ewe numbers travelling east concerning: Elders Test
Change of focus for wool as economies recover from pandemic Demand for traditional woollen products dips as consumer demands change. Test
Unsold wool stocks expected to soften prices Australia's wool market won't see any significant rise in price until overseas competition further afield than China, returns. Test
Prince Philip's coffin may be made from wool There are reports coming out of the UK that Prince Philip's coffin will be made from wool. Test
The EX Series: A tractor with EXtra grunt Whether you're running a large commercial operation or a hobby farmer on a couple of acres, the one thing every property needs is a good, reliable tractor. Test
Seed preparation key to good start Getting your crop off to a good start begins with quality inputs and seed preparation. 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
'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching vaccine target The Prime Minister has posted a video on Facebook saying COVID-19 "writes its own rules". 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
Don't bulldoze your customers says Komatsu boss Victorian excavation and earth-moving contractor Derek Bastow couldn't believe the response when his new bulldozer went on the blink Test
Two rare Holden 'muscle' cars could fetch $1 million Bidding is moving at brisk pace for an online auction of two rare Holden "muscle" cars from the 1980s and 1990s. Test
Toyota wheels out hybrid Kluger onto Aussie market Toyota will roll out a hybrid option for its new range of Kluger SUVs which will arrive in June. Test
Toyota says hydrogen is the future with bigger trial of Mirai sedans Toyota has imported 20 new-generation Mirai hydrogen-powered sedans to Australia for a major trial. Test
O'Connors adds two new Case IH dealerships in Victoria Leader farm machinery dealer O'Connors has bought two new locations in Victoria at Ballarat and St Arnaud. Test
Australia is battling with good value Black Sea grain offers into SE Asia Australian grain has to compete with aggressive Black Sea offers into South East Asia. Test
ANALYSISFactors combine to boost futures Northern hemisphere weather issues and the May USDA report have given wheat futures a boost. Test
Crop phenology project to help get sowing date right The National Phenology Initiative is trying to create a consistent directory of wheat and barley varieties and their maturity dates. Test
Fodder demand down as NSW grass grows The heavy March rain in NSW, and the knowledge there will be autumn feed in many regions, put a sudden stop to the bulk of fodder sales. Test
Liquids help with flexibility on YP An agronomist has said liquid fertilisers can help farmers with flexibility and provide a sugar hit of upfront nitrogen to crops. Test
Australia may take China to WTO over wine Australia's wine export dispute with China could reach the World Trade Organisation. Test
ANALYSISFactors combine to boost futures Northern hemisphere weather issues and the May USDA report have given wheat futures a boost. Test
States up the fight to get more overseas workers onto our farms State governments and farm industries are coming up with new ways to attract more overseas workers to Australia to overcome a farm labour crisis. Test
China trade tactics didn't hurt Australia as anticipated China's aggressive trade tariffs have cost the Australian economy millions of dollars, but the damage isn't anywhere nearly as bad as originally anticipated. Test
Howard warns against watered down gun control but rural MPs speak out John Howard has warned against watering down gun laws 25 years on from the Port Arthur massacre, but rural MPs have reminded their city counterparts that guns were an essential tool for those living on the land. Test
Nation's first drought research hub set up for north NSW and south QLD The first of eight national drought research and resilience hubs has been set up for northern NSW and southern Queensland. Test
Australia may take China to WTO over wine Australia's wine export dispute with China could reach the World Trade Organisation. Test
New website fills missing link between ag 'research' and 'development' The new website will allow researchers, farmers and investors - both local and international - to connect and collaborate. Test
China trade tactics didn't hurt Australia as anticipated China's aggressive trade tariffs have cost the Australian economy millions of dollars, but the damage isn't anywhere nearly as bad as originally anticipated. Test
Western NSW pastoral land worth $30m changes hands More than $30 million worth of rural property has changed hands in western NSW over the past three months. Test
Six tips for country towns to cope with influx from the cities An experienced urban planner has some suggestions for country towns welcoming their new arrivals from the city. Test
Housing estates occupy what was once farm land around our cities Farm land on the outskirts of our capital cities is still vanishing despite government protestations they are trying to stop it. Test
Price record set at stunning Western District auction The Western District is joining the Wimmera with some sensational selling prices for farm land. Test
Good Wimmera results continue with almost $10,000 a hectare It was almost an anti-climax when Wimmera farm country failed to sell for another record on Friday. Test
The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch All involved in Sunday's spill are shaken, but OK. Test
Dairy youth up for the challenge Talented dairy youth took to the cattle arena to compete in the Semex dairy youth challenge on Saturday. Test
Katelyn Atkins wins dairy cattle parader competition Dairy cattle parader competition photos and results. Test
Secure mixing system reduces risk Farmers are demonstrating how their chemical mixing systems reduce the risk of herbicide contamination. WITH VIDEOS Test
Wild dogs quickly figure out fences designed to stop them, readers say A rugged-looking wild dog has set tongues wagging across the country last week. Test
The 2021 UDV conference is set to return in a big way 2021 conference represents the first opportunity in a long time to discuss the current landscape of the Victorian dairy industry 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