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On the road to recovery: Finish delivers water tanks to Aussie farmers impacted by drought

The Editor -
A Victorian farmer has received a donation of a critical 22,500L tank and water to help assist in the recovery from drought thanks to the #FinishWaterWaste initiative. Almost half of Australia’s farms are serviced by the Murray-Darling Basin’s Victorian waterways, including dairy farmer Fiona Rourke’s property near Shepparton.

Farmers call for natural disaster declaration

The Editor -
NSW Farmers is calling for natural disaster declarations to allow relief funds to flow as torrential rains continue to soak vast parts of the state, causing widespread flood damage. State and federal leaders had pledged to make disaster assistance available to affected communities after flooding in the Lachlan Valley last week, but since then farming regions right across the state had been inundated, with predictions of further flooding in already-drenched areas.

Field day to showcase benefits of biodiversity on farms, 16 December 2021

The Editor -
Tweed farmers are invited to attend a field day to learn why and how to restore and protect biodiversity on grazing properties. The field day is being delivered by Council’s Sustainability and Environment team alongside Tweed farmers Rhonda and Greg James, who will host the event on their 220-hectare cattle grazing property at Cudgera Creek on Thursday 16 December 2021.

Shear success with new wool group

The Editor -
The state’s peak farming body will directly tackle the shearer shortage with the formation of the NSW Wool Technical Advisory Group (WoolTAG). NSW Farmers Wool Committee Chair Helen Carrigan said fewer shearers were making their way to Australian sheds, and the NSW WoolTAG would address the challenge.

Where to next for commodity prices as La Nina officially arrives

The Editor -
On the back of strong cattle and grain prices, the NAB Rural Commodities Index is now almost 20% higher than the same time in 2020, according to the bank’s November Rural Commodities Wrap. With a La Nina event now officially underway, the prospect of a wet summer for eastern and northern Australia could see grass fever push record cattle prices even higher, while grain prices are also rising.

Committed to breeding future industry leaders

The Editor -
As Australia’s chicken meat consumption continues to grow, attracting and developing emerging leaders in Australia’s chicken meat industry is crucial to ensuring its future success ... In 2019 Joshua Angove was awarded the Gary Sanson Scholarship, and now nearing completion of his PhD, Mr Angove says his introduction to the chicken meat industry was through his honours project.

Forrest’s Fuel Tax Credits fantasy should not pass ‘go’: NFF

The Editor -
Australia’s peak farm body has ridiculed a policy proposal to scrap the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme – reportedly being floated by Andrew Forrest – saying it would be devastating to regional Australia. National Farmers’ Federation Chief Executive, Tony Mahar, said it was bad policy that would damage livelihoods in country areas.

Book review – Sold Down the River

Kookaburra, ARR.News -
An in-depth review of an excellent, timely and well-written book. Sold Down The River is really a text book on water trading for the uninitiated which sums up the tragedy of the Murray-Darling created by successive governments of all persuasions. Highly recommended.

Rural competition encourages residents to ‘jingle all the highways’

The Editor -
Rural households across the Western Downs are being urged to dig out their decorations and build their brightest festive displays as part of this year’s ‘Christmas Where the Gumtrees Grow’ competition. Entries are now open for this year’s challenge which encourages residents in rural areas to decorate their letterboxes, property entrances and farm machinery for a chance to win some incredible prizes.

Coffin Bay oyster harvesting area closed

The Editor -
The oyster production areas of Coffin Bay have been closed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) as a precautionary measure as part of an ongoing investigation into a recent rise in Vibrio parahaemolyticus cases.

Ag growth welcomed by peak industry body

The Editor -
The future is bright for agriculture after reports today the state’s farmgate value stands at a record $20.9 billion. Two fantastic growing seasons following a prolonged drought, bushfires and floods showed there was huge potential in the sector NSW Farmers President James Jackson said. “This is fantastic news for farmers who work so hard to grow our food and fibre.”

Hard way to make a crust: Steve Rogers

The Editor -
We're getting a new header, a bloody big one, I dunno what colour, but we’ll take off two tonne, I want to be able to take it off fast, I'm scared to death this dream won't last, I've been chasing a crop like this since I started, when seeding new land wasn't for the faint hearted, Stumps and droughts and tight fisted banks, and promising seasons that just fired blanks ...

Shearers Association, AWU, trade blows over Ag Visa

Narrandera Argus -
Nichola Rupolo. The Shearers Contracting Association of Australia has labelled the Australian Workers Union’s claims about the new agriculture visa as “illogical” and “unfounded”. The AWU says the federal governments new visa to entice overseas workers into the agricultural sector will undercut wages and conditions for shearers and put young women out of a job ... Experienced shearer from RPC Shearing in Temora Rohan Cockfield has seen labour issues in the industry for over a decade.

Action needed on farm worker shortages

Narrandera Argus -
Nicholas Rupolo. The NSW Farmers Association has grown tired of the state and federal government’s inaction on agricultural labour shortages ... The state’s grain harvest was forecast to be worth $6 billion to the state economy but harvest forecasts have been revised down as a result of worker shortages ... The inability to access labour is made worse by growing costs associated with harvesting that have proven to be a major issue.

Are you a farmer who has been affected by bushfires?

The Editor -
Farmers who have been through a bushfire are wanted for a research project looking to gain a better understanding of the psychological impacts of bushfires and the support that farmers want in the aftermath. The lead researcher, Dr Kate Gunn, Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist from the University of South Australia, herself grew up on a farm near Streaky Bay in South Australia.

Vollies: Blazing a trail of 99km of fencing since bushfires

Susanna Freymark, indyNR.com -
For 2789 days, BlazeAid volunteers have been helping fix fences on rural properties destroyed in the bushfires. BlazeAid camp coordinator Ron “Spud” Murphy said most of the volunteers are ‘grey nomads’ ... BlazeAid came to Richmond Valley in November 2019 after the bushfires.

Biosecurity strategy consultation open

The Editor -
NSW Farmers has welcomed the timely proposal for Australia’s first national biosecurity strategy, announced by Agriculture Minister David Littleproud. During November the federal government is letting Australians have their say on biosecurity in the first phase of consultation on the national strategy. The initial consultation survey closes on 26 November 2021.

Favourable conditions to strengthen national herd rebuild

The Editor -
With above average rainfall predicted for all major cattle regions over the next three months and increased rainfall in northern Australia, pasture growth is expected to surge and strengthen the national herd rebuild into 2022, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections.

NFF welcomes water market reform advisory group

The Editor -
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the appointment of eight members to the Advisory Group on water markets in the Murray-Darling Basin. “The NFF is pleased to see the Group has a well-balanced mix of stakeholder representatives, technical experts, and especially, water users. We also support the appointment of Mr Daryl Quinlivan as principal adviser on the Advisory Group,” NFF CEO Tony Mahar said.

Farmers need comprehensive worker solutions not political point scoring

The Editor -
"Farmers must have a secure and reliable supply of workers to make sure they can look after animals, get the crop off trees and out of the ground as we work towards Christmas. As we see borders opening up, so to, are the retail and tourism markets. We simply must do better in the workplace arena," NFF President Fiona Simson said.

TFGA supports Tasmanian Government net zero 2030 target

The Editor -
Tasmania's peak farming body has produced a range of commitments it is seeking from the State Government relating to climate change. The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) has developed the commitments along with the formation of an Agricultural Sustainability Committee  to oversee its response to the challenges of climate change.

Farmers flock to Seeds Field Day

Michael Waite, Naracoorte Community News -
Gabrielle Duykers. More than 100 farmers, researchers, and industry representatives gathered together for the Naracoorte Seeds biannual Field Day to learn about the latest in productive pasture varieties ... "It's important for local growers because they're getting the most relevant information about the newest and most productive pasture varieties on the market, and it's important for us to test what we think we know”: Jamie Tidy, MD, Naracoorte Seeds Research Farm.  
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