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Poultry pathogen research to crack kinky back: AgriFutures Australia

A new CQUniversity (CQU) led research project is addressing a fast-spreading pathogen that’s ruffling feathers across the Australian poultry industry. Enterococcus cecorum (EC) is a contagious microorganism that causes severe health issues in birds.

Dung data to help improve herbivore distribution maps

Detailed livestock models are important for land-use planning, disaster relief and food insecurity. Their new study, recently published in Nature Food, reveals a strong positive relationship between dung presence and grazing pressure, meaning the amount of dung found in a particular location could help us understand approximately how many herbivores live there.

Baringhup farmers help deliver hope

Judi Bromage. Colin and Doug Jennings are involved in the Aussie Hay Runners in a big way. On Friday 24 January at 5.30am the first truck arrived at their Carram Dale Farm, Baringhup for loading. Doug and Colin loaded 820 round bales on 24 trucks that day.

Goulburn Show, 1-2 March 2025

Goulburn Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society Inc. The fun-filled family weekend of exhibits, attractions, and entertainment of the annual Goulburn Show to be held on...

Soil Acidity Workshop shares learnings, strategies and technologies: GRDC

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will host a national meeting in Adelaide on 19 February 2025 for grain industry participants to share knowledge on managing soil acidity in cropping systems.

Investors see a future in hemp

Murray Industrial Hemp has attracted initial investors with limited spots left for those who see a bright future in building products made from the miracle plant.

Quamby Heritage Day

Quambatook was busy over the Australia Day long weekend as farm machinery enthusiasts of all ages descended on the town, travelling hundreds of kilometres to view, and in some cases, bring their own machines to display at the Quambatook Heritage Machinery Association’s Harvest Working Machinery Display and Vintage Tractor Pull.

Hay run makes Renmark stop

Renmark provided a rest stop for more than 50 trucks carrying hay to help South Australian farmers impacted by drought. A convoy of trucks carrying hay to be donated to drought-affected farmers, through organisation Aussie Hay Runners with support of the State Government, last Saturday passed through Renmark.

New book celebrates the Modern Merino

Heather Fleming. A new book detailing the story of the Modern Merino sheep in Australia was launched at the Grampians Estate Cellar Door at Great Western last weekend. "Collinsville and Beyond: a pastoral history of the Modern Merino," was written by Chris Guthrie, well known breeder, classer and consultant from Rich Avon, near Donald.

Foster Show, 22 February 2025

Foster & District Agricultural Show It may be the end of Summer, but it is not the end of fun in South Gippsland. As we...

Dozens of gappies start on-farm careers this month: NFF

The National Farmers’ Federation’s flagship gap-year program AgCAREERSTART has begun for another year, with dozens of young people kicking off their agricultural careers this week. AgCAREERSTART connects farmers with 17-25 year olds who are looking to work on Australian farms.  

Seafood leads global protein production growth – Rabobank Global Animal Protein Outlook 2025

In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets, according to RaboResearch’s Global Animal Protein Outlook. While demand remains vulnerable to macroeconomic fluctuations and policy changes, seafood is poised to surpass poultry...

Investing in the future with busy beetles

Shaun Ossinger and his forward-thinking team at Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee have chosen to make an investment in the future by starting a very special Dung Beetle program with a very special species. Known as Bubas bubalus these beetles were originally imported from Europe by the CSIRO ...

Law of Ukrainian agricultural exports: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

In 2024, Ukrainian agricultural exporters achieved impressive results. They sold goods worth US$24.5b. This is the second best result in the entire history of Ukrainian agriculture. The victory was achieved despite many problems and thanks to intensive improvement of agriculture. The war became the main driver of competitiveness for Ukrainian farmers.

Henty Show, 8 February 2025

Henty Show Society Inc I Calendar and Map Welcome to the Henty Show Society's Annual Agriculture Show on Saturday the 8th of February 2025. Purchase your...

Mining battle

Proposed mining for rare earths elements in the Limestone Coast is facing opposition from local producers and residents. Many sections of the community are concerned about how mining would impact production in one of the state's key agricultural regions.

Lockhart shearer continues to break records

A record year of world sheep shearing records has ended with Lockhart shearer Nicki Guttler’s breaking of a new mark. Guttler, who was third in a women’s event at the Golden Shears in Masterton in March 2024, shore 450 merino lambs in eight hours at Parkdale Merino Stud, near Dubbo – the 11th successful record bid in 2024.

Quamby farm heritage comes to life

This weekend the Quamatook Tractor Pull Complex will be a hive of activity as farm machinery from yesteryear is fired up to work as the Quambatook Heritage Working Machinery Association holds their annual harvest working days event ...

Killarney Show, 21-22 February 2025

Killarney Show & Rodeo Society Inc I Calendar and Map

Cooyar Show, 22 February 2025

Cooyar Show I Calendar and Map

150th Bushy Park Show, 15 February 2025

Bushy Park Show Society I Calendar and Map Nestled among the hop fields in the heart of Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, the Bushy Park Show is...

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