Progress continues on the plan to build on the achievements of Australia’s forestry industries and secure the economic and social wellbeing of regional communities across the country. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Gary Sansom Scholarship applications open
The prestigious Gary Sansom Scholarship aims to uncover future chicken meat industry leaders and champion important research working to boost the productivity and sustainability of chicken meat production. (more…)
Grits grower expands into feed corn market
Long-time gritting corn grower Andrew Free is considering feed corn as another viable income stream for his Junabee farm due to the improved varieties on offer and the changes in the feed market. (more…)
Australia’s largest research collaboration established to tackle feral deer
To tackle the escalating threat of feral deer, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities, and three private environmental groups, to form Australia’s largest deer management research collaboration. (more…)
Forum to showcase on-farm advantages of digital technology
Red meat producers can cut through the hype around digital technology and see how it’s actually being used on-farm when Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) hosts its Digital Forum on 22-23 November 2018 in Canberra. The Forum is being supported with on-farm demonstrations hosted by Carwoola Pastoral Company. (more…)
Advice for grain growers to improve on-farm biosecurity
Grain growers across Australia are fortunate to have access to biosecurity advice specifically for their industry from Grains Farm Biosecurity Officers in each of the main grain growing states. Officers can work one-on-one with growers to explain simple yet effective ways they can reduce the risks posed by pests, weeds and diseases. (more…)