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Quirindi Show, 14-15 September 2024

Quirindi Show Society Incorporated Quirindi Show boasts big schedule of entertainment The annual Quirindi Show is back and gearing up for a big few days at...

Northampton Show, 14 September 2024

Northampton District Agricultural Society Head to Northampton for the Northampton Show being held on Saturday 14 September 2024. This year, we’re celebrating our 106th show,...

Closure of King Island Dairy highlights the danger of foreign-owned food processing: Melina Morrison, BCCM

"Another sad day for dairy processing in Australia. Every time we lose food and beverage processing infrastructure in Australia, we move closer to being net importers of manufactured products even in staples like dairy ... Whatever the fate of the cheese factory, it’s timely to think about whether it’s in the long-term interests of Australian farmers and farm communities to have so much processing ownership held offshore": Melina Morrison.

TasFarmers urges corporate responsibility as King Island Dairy faces uncertain future

Tasmania’s peak farming body, TasFarmers, has expressed grave concerns about the potential closure of King Island’s iconic dairy operations, calling on the current owner to act as a responsible corporate citizen following its decision to close the milk island’s processing facility. TasFarmers president Ian Sauer said this news came at the worst possible time, as King Island grapples with the worst drought in over 100 years, ongoing shipping difficulties and the rising cost of doing business.

A true bush battler: Bree Wakefield

Bree Wakefield was on the panel of speakers who appeared at the recent event, Hatfield Happenings. Her story is one of varied hardships, and the beauty of overcoming these hardships and elevating yourself.

Webinar: Planting trees on farm – implications for biodiversity, 25 September 2024

How does planting native tree species impact on farm-level biodiversity? With funding from MLA, AWI and several other partners, the "Sustainable Pathways to CN30" project team are examining this question via co-development of farm systems interventions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving productivity, profitability and biodiversity.

Ergon calls for extra vigilance

Almost a dozen power poles have been lost in the past few months due to fires from what’s thought to have been a series of separate hazard reduction burns across the state. Energy Queensland Chief Operating Officer Paul Jordon said while hazard reduction burning is an essential tool for managing vegetation and reducing fire risks, it is crucial to exercise caution to prevent unintended electrical infrastructure damage.

Hay Inc applications open

Are you a young adult 18 to 25 years (or know someone who is) that is keen to increase their agricultural knowledge and skills, expand networks and take advantage of priceless mentoring? Applications are now open for the 2025 Hay Inc Rural Education Program. Next year’s intake will be the 11th cohort of the uniquely local and focussed training program, which now boasts more than 140 alumni.

Te Mania Angus spring bulls arrive on the Hay Plains

Hay Plains Livestock is excited to announce a new partnership with Te Mania Angus, a leading name in Australian Angus genetics. This collaboration has begun with the arrival of 20 Te Mania Angus spring bulls in Hay.  These bulls are known for their excellent carcass traits, ease of calving, impressive marbling...

Ground broken on first renewable project in Hay

Clean Peak Energy has officially commenced construction of its Hay Solar Farm, adjacent to Hay Cemetery, east of Hay township. The advancement of the project was marked with an on-site sod turning, which brought together Clean Peak Energy executives and staff, Hay Shire Council and host landholders.

Dog trials are on again at Yanac

The timing of the Yanac Yard Dog trials has changed and now will be held on Saturday 21st September. The Yanac locals in conjunction with the Yanac Hockey Club will get busy and put on the Yanac Yard Dog Trials. Dog trialling commenced at Yanac in 1992 and this year will be the 29th dog trial. A great effort for a small community.

Farmers fed up with brazen livestock slaughter: TasFarmers

Tasmania's peak body for farmers has voiced strong concern after a recent spate of illegal livestock butchering incidents, stating that their members are fed up with these criminal activities. TasFarmers President, Ian Sauer expressed outrage at the situation, calling it "obscene" that armed trespassers are unlawfully destroying property, cutting fences, and entering farmland to butcher livestock.

ABARES report highlights Australia’s growing production value

Australian agriculture is set to benefit this financial year, as the gross value of agricultural production is forecast to increase by 4 per cent. ​The ABARES Agricultural Commodities and Crop Reports show a significant growth in the sector, from $82.5 billion in 2023-24 to $86.2 billion in 2024-25.

The Fruity Farmer: Custard apples

"Custard apples come lumpy, Quite seedy and bumpy, When added to fruit salad, They rhyme like a ballad." In case anyone hasn’t noticed we are well into custard apple season until probably October when the Qld fruit fly will start to get active with the warmer weather and sting the fruit.

Rookwood Weir water flowing to Central Queenslanders: Plibersek, Butcher

Rookwood Weir celebrated another milestone as Queensland Water Minister Glenn Butcher joined customers to celebrate water from Rookwood Weir flowing to Central Queensland irrigators. Customers for Australia’s newest major water infrastructure asset began accessing Rookwood Weir water in August 2024 … The weir is providing a significant boost to the region’s water security and will drive economic growth and job creation for generations to come.

Australia’s top young dairy cattle judges selected for national finals

Australia's most promising young dairy cattle judges have been announced ahead of the Agricultural Shows Australia National Young Judges & Paraders Competition finals at the Melbourne Royal Show ... Katie Stanley, Executive Officer of Agricultural Shows Australia, says the competition is designed to recognise the best new talent in livestock judging nationwide.

160th Molong Show, 7 September 2024

2024 marks the 160th Molong Show. The Molong Show has been held on a Sunday for a considerable number of years, however this year will be held on a Saturday, Saturday the 7th of September.

Corrigin Show, 7 September 2024

Corrigin Agricultural Society (Inc)

York Show, 7 September 2024

York Agricultural Society

Giru Show, 14 September 2024

 Giru Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society Inc.

Australia’s milk production continues recovery, as modest global supply growth forecast for year ahead: Rabobank

Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly. In the Q3 report, titled Market Narratives are Shifting, the global agribusiness bank says positive – though modest – milk supply growth is expected from the world’s major dairy-exporting regions through the remainder of 2024 and in 2025.

Cudal Show, 8 September 2024

The Cudal Show will be held Sunday 8th September at the Cudal Showground, 125 Davys Plains Road. Our gates will open at 9:00 and the show will run to 3:00. We have several exciting events on hand this year.

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