Former nurse and current south-east Queensland dairy farmer Sara Bucher has seen first-hand how accidents destroy lives. Now she’s determined to make sure every farmer and farm worker goes home safely at the end of the day. (more…)
Tag: farmers
New generation of dairy professionals bring leadership to Canberra
In a week of intrigue that saw then-Treasurer Scott Morrison ascend to the prime ministership, young representatives from across the dairy industry supply chain stormed Canberra to witness the Australian political process in action. (more…)
Celebrating Australia’s top farmers
Australia’s top farmers will have the chance to share leadership secrets at the 2018 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards. (more…)
Industry unity vital for dairy code reform
A stronger dairy industry Code of Practice would include a formal dispute resolution mechanism and penalties procedure to solve conflicts between farmers and processors, according to Australia’s dairy farmer group. (more…)
More support for farmers in drought
The Government continues to roll out more help for farmers facing drought across Queensland and New South Wales, with a newly created Farm Liaison Officer role based in Longreach. (more…)
On-farm biosecurity shows its worth in face of disease threat
Our second profile of the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award winners is of the Mackay Farming Group of Tully, Far North Queensland. (more…)