Indonesian journalists have visited the University of Queensland to hear about a successful cattle fattening project in their nation’s east which is bringing significant economic benefits for smallholder cattle farmers. (more…)
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Historic Chinese cattle deal gives selling option for farmers
The National Farmers Federation President Fiona Simson says a landmark shipment of live slaughter cattle to China represents a valuable new chapter in Australia’s cattle trade and a new selling option for farmers. (more…)
Indigenous jackaroos & Indonesian cattle business
Three Indigenous jackaroos from communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region are off to visit Indonesian cattle operations to gain an insight into the operations of overseas trading partners. (more…)
Fence boosts Angus stocking rates
The strength of new fencing technology has boosted the productivity of New South Wales cattle producer Ken O’Brien’s property near Barham, preventing hundreds of kangaroos from destroying his 32 hectares of irrigated clover and rye grass. “We’ve now been able to increase our stocking rate by one-third, as the fencing has improved our pasture dramatically,”…
Applications now open for agriculture student bursary
Southern Inland Queensland students working toward a career in agriculture or agribusiness can now apply for a special bursary to assist with their studies. (more…)
Dynamic WA farming duo take home prestigious Australasian business award
Dynamic farming duo Mark and Narelle Bettini, from Western Australia’s Pilbara, are the first husband and wife team to walk away with the annual Rabobank ‘Dr John Morris’ Business Development Prize. (more…)