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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...

Dorrigo Dog Trial, 14-16 March 2025

The Dorrigo Showground Trust

Top global trends impacting Australian food and agri to 2030: Rabobank

Changed eating patterns due to the rising use of anti-obesity drugs, a shift towards in-home alcohol consumption and increasing demand for dairy products tailored to older consumers are among some of the top global trends in food and agri set to be felt in Australia in the next five years, according to a new series of podcasts from Rabobank.

Rochester ‘Great Northern’ Show, 21-22 February 2025

Rochester Agricultural & Pastoral Association, Inc. I Calendar and Map Its all systems go for the organising of our Show. On the Friday night (5.00pm...

Stanthorpe Show, 31 January – 2 February 2025

Stanthorpe Show I Calendar and Map

A harvest season of mixed results in Nhill, Kaniva and surrounding districts

The harvest season in Nhill, Kaniva, and the district brought a mixed bag of results for farmers. While some crops exceeded expectations, others underperformed, reflecting the challenges posed by the season’s dry conditions. Kaniva farmer Brett Jewell commented, "It certainly has been interesting, with some crops yielding better than expected and others worse.

Common sense allows farmers to use ground water during bushfires

The NSW Government says it is reducing red tape which has stifled farmers’ ability to fight fires on their own property. During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface water and groundwater sources on their land without needing to have a water licence and water use approval.

Tyrendarra Show, 8 February 2025

Tyrendarra P&A Show I Calendar and Map Tyrendarra P&A Show proudly supported by the Community Bank Heywood & District is celebrating is 107th year on...

Organic success from wine exit

Christine Webster. Riverland West certified organic horticulturist Bruce Armstrong is creating a niche market for his produce supplying wholesalers and customers in Adelaide, Melbourne, and the region ... "It usually took about 12 to 18 months to make an income from the organic wine, and this is why we started growing the organic vegetables," Mr Armstrong said.

Oberon Show, 8 February 2025

Oberon Show Society Inc. I Calendar and Map

Cobargo Show, 7-9 February 2025

Cobargo A P & H Society I Calendar and Map

Bundarra Show, 1-2 February 2025

Bundarra P & A & Rodeo Society I Calendar and Map

Angaston Show, 22 February 2025

Angaston AH & F Society I Calendar and Map Experience the award-winning Angaston Show on February 22, 2025, and the thrilling three-day “Horses in Action”...

Construction of new cannabis farm starts in March

A medicinal cannabis farm will start production at a new farm in Caniaba, between Casino and Lismore, in September this year. Biortica Agrimed through its subsidiary Green Farmers is increasing its cultivation capacity fivefold over the next 12 months.  

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