New app on the horizon – Back Country Bulletin launched at Hatfield Happenings
The Riverine Grazier team chose last week’s Hatfield Happenings event to announce a new digital masthead. The Back Country Bulletin will be available in September ... “Adding a new masthead to our company is one of the biggest expansions in the 151-year history of The Grazier,” manager Krista Schade said.
Griffith region tops corn production
The Griffith region was the major corn (maize) producer in Australia in 2022-2023, according to data recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The region supplied 80,000 tonne of corn.
Peak body lobbies for virtual fencing in NSW
Virtual fencing is a system that enables livestock of varying types to be confined or moved without using fixed fences, instead relying on collars, sensors and wireless technologies. The CSIRO started research and development (R&D) into virtual fencing in 2005. Animals are given an audio warning if they approach the perimeter and feel an electric pulse if they continue – one far lower than contacting an electric fence.
Goolgowi chook farm goes off-grid in Australian first
Australia’s largest off-grid poultry farm has commenced operations near Goolgowi. Operated by Agright, a commercial poultry grower in Australia and New Zealand, the 40 shed operation ‘Meriki’ claims to be saving more than 1690 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Murrumbidgee Council launches investigation into fuel spill
It is believed Murrumbidgee Council has launched an investigation into the alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, which was revealed in an exclusive report in The Riverine Grazier. Anne Lyons, Murrumbidgee Council’s Media and Communications Officer responded to enquiries for updates, following the NSW Environmental Protection Authority stating local Councils are the regulatory agencies for such incidents, under the Act.
“We want your fleeces”
Hay Show committeeman Mike Cannon has again put out the call; “We want your fleeces! Hay Show will celebrate its 150th annual show ... Hay is a major centre of the Merino sheep industry and we want to highlight that fact with a stunning fleece display."
APDHA wants 10,000 ears in nation-wide project
“Imagine shifting gear from being just pig chasers to becoming field staff in the world's biggest wild pig research project.” That’s the message the Australian Pig Doggers and Hunters Association (APDHA) is sending to pig hunters across Australia. The bold plan by the national hunting group aims to collect 10,000 feral pigs' ears as part of a study of the animals...
