With the growing risk of African Swine Fever entering Australia and decimating our $5 billion a year pork industry, the National Farmers’ Federation called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population. If left uncontrolled and uncontained, feral pigs could be a major vector of this exotic disease, not currently…
Category: The Talk
Make a start on biosecurity with tailored planners
With a number of plant pest incursions on the go across Australia, many producers in the affected areas are turning to on-farm biosecurity measures in an attempt to prevent the disease or pests from affecting their property. (more…)
Breeder says MAEBULL is the `ideal modern-day bull’
Northern Victorian dairy farmer and Holstein breeder Craig Lister reckons it might be time to drive south and personally say thanks to top-ranking Holstein, Calister MAEBULL. (more…)
Farm Business Financial Management for dry seasons
Farm business planning, risk management and financial literacy will be the focus at a series of two- day workshops being held across the Wimmera and Mallee this May and June 2019. (more…)
Biosecurity begins with people
On-farm biosecurity has always been important, yet over the last few years its implementation has become far more visible. This serves the producer by keeping them aware of and managing people moving onto and about their property, and the associated risks. (more…)
Just how much does enhancing photosynthesis improve crop yield?
In the next two decades, crop yields need to increase dramatically to feed the growing global population. Wouldn’t it be incredibly useful if we had a crystal ball to show us what are the best strategies available to increase crop yields? (more…)