Breeding Low-Emission Livestock in the Pipeline at UNE Article by: Hari Yellina Thanks to a new $19 million research collaboration with Meat & Animals Australia, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and Angus Australia, the University of New England is taking the next step in its drive to rescue the globe by breeding low-emission livestock. […]
Changes to Pastoral Act Scrapped by Government Article by: Hari Yellina The newly elected Labor administration has cancelled the suggested amendments to the administration of South Australia’s outback, which covers over half of the state. Labor is relocating the government’s Pastoral Unit from the Primary Industries portfolio to the Environment Department, promising greater funding to ensure […]
Wholesalers on Alert as ACCC Warns of Horticulture Code Crackdown Article by: Hari Yellina A notice has been issued to fresh produce distributors due to violations of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. After audits revealed incidences of wholesalers failing to satisfy their legal duties, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it would focus more […]
Rum Distillery Feeding Leftover Waste to Cattle Article by: Hari Yellina A Sunshine Coast distillery is making rum with Australia’s only certified organic molasses, utilising local sugar cane, pineapples, and tropical fruit. The remains from the distillation process will also not be thrown away. The dunder, as it’s referred to, is fed to hungry cattle. […]
Rural Properties Transforming into Solar Powered Powerhouses Article by: Hari Yellina Chris Brayley began his career as an electrician, repairing air conditioning and refrigeration. His company, Brayley Electrical, has adjusted its focus in recent years to become more focused on solar power, especially as even more consumers on farms and ranches turn away from generators […]
Rice Industry Monopoly Hampering Growth? Article by: Hari Yellina Rice farmers in the Northern Rivers claim they’ve been handed another blow after losing half their harvests in the previous floods. The sole rice marketing desk in New South Wales will be extended for another five years, preventing northern NSW farmers from accessing export markets. The […]
Carbon Neutral Beef Introduced in Victoria Article by: Hari Yellina Coles has introduced a new carbon-neutral beef brand, however the farmers who source the food are not always carbon-neutral. Steve Rennie, Coles’ head of beef procurement, said the product had been in the works for two years. “The carbon analysis has been from farm to […]
The Cattle Industry Fights Lumpy Skin Disease Article by: Hari Yellina The potential of lumpy skin disease affecting Australia’s cattle industry has prompted the activation of crisis response protocols and emergency meetings. John McKillop, chair of the Red Meat Advisory Council, said the industry’s crisis response, known as CRIMAC, was now in position. Meanwhile, the […]
Wheat Stocks Running Low in Egypt Article by: Hari Yellina Following a tender published two days earlier by the General Authority for Supply Commodities, Egypt returned to the global wheat market last week, completing agreements on Wednesday to buy 350,000 metric tonnes, the majority of which will come from Europe. Potential suppliers should present Free […]
JEV still a Significant Concern in Australia Article by: Hari Yellina More than 60 pigpens across four states are fighting Japanese encephalitis (JEV) outbreaks, according to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The virus is still a “major issue,” according to state and federal biosecurity officials, and pig and horse owners have been reminded […]
Renewable Microgrid Finally in Set Up Article by: Hari Yellina Following a series of bushfires, a regional electricity network in Western Australia is replacing overhead lines with off-grid solar and battery solutions, or microgrids, in fire-prone areas. Four emergency-level fires ravaged remote Western Australia on the first weekend of February, damaging homes, cattle, and sensitive […]
Buy Now, Pay Later Businesses Rampant in the Agriculture Industry Article by: Hari Yellina The buy now, pay later (BNPL) wave has arrived in agriculture, yet perspectives on the advantages of purchasing sheep or hay with future compensation are divided. According to a study conducted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in 2020, […]
NSW Farmers Joyously Celebrate their Spring Goods Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers are enjoying a perfectly timed autumn break, according to an agricultural market analyst, and Victorians may be experiencing a once-in-a-century series of good crops. Many farmers have experienced three seasons that have been substantially above average, according to Andrew Whitelaw of Thomas Elder […]
ATO Allots Time to ‘Question’ the Rules Article by: Hari Yellina The Australian Taxation Office has requested further input from accountants and financial advisors in response to an increase in queries and concerns about upcoming changes to the way family trust revenues may be taxed. Changes in the tax office’s recommendations could mean a closer […]
A Helping Hand for NSW’s Citrus Industry Announced Article by: Hari Yellina The latest state-of-the-art facility in the Riverina region will attempt to boost the state’s citrus sector. The state government’s $300,000 Citrus Centre of Excellence, which opened in Griffith earlier this month, will house the latest technology and research to assist the industry realise its […]
Agritourism Helping Farmers Overcome the Covid Wave Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers are cashing in as agritourism and rural events expand in popularity. Walking down the aisle to the sound of bellowing cattle isn’t everyone’s preferred wedding, but as agritourism and rural events pick up steam, farmers are cashing in. Couples who are foregoing the […]
New Wages for Fruit Pickers Set to Arrive this Month Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers say shops must pay reasonable rates for fresh fruit and vegetables and guarantee that they are grown by reputable producers as big changes to the way Australia’s fruit pickers are compensated are implemented. Farm labourers who are traditionally paid based […]
Traineeship Program Launched to Attract Workers Article by: Hari Yellina The Victorian government has unveiled a new training programme to encourage more people to pursue careers in agriculture and horticulture. The government will spend $600,000 on experimental initiatives in the Goulburn Valley, Sunraysia, and Gippsland that will involve industry workers studying for a certificate two […]
Largest Seismic Event Rattles Fosterville Gold Mine Article by: Hari Yellina Underground workers at the Fosterville Gold Mine in Central Victoria were evacuated this morning after a 2.5 magnitude earthquake. At 8:25 a.m., about 80 workers heard pebbles falling and loud bangs. Buildings were rattling and a loud blast could be heard on the ground. […]
Bushfire Victims Turn to the Law after Losses Article by: Hari Yellina Insurers dealing with claims following a devastating Wheatbelt firestorm in February have hired a law firm to pursue legal action on behalf of clients who lost millions of dollars in the blaze. It was “early days,” according to a spokesman from Hall & […]
