Australia’s waste is growing around six times faster than the population according to Planet Ark, and National Recycling Week is a timely reminder for all Australians, including farmers, to look at their recycling habits. (more…)
Tag: Farming
Backgrounding underpins MSA grainfed award
A multi-faceted, custom feedlot catering for producers targeting a range of markets and undertaking assisted breeding programs has received the red meat industry’s top gong for grainfed beef eating quality standards in Western Australia. (more…)
Leanne and Shane Ablett - beef producers
Securing a premium market for high quality milk-fed beef is the focus of Cowaramup beef producers Leanne and Shane Ablett. (more…)
Research weighs up economics of CTF systems
The costs of adopting Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) systems are often lower than growers expect, but the benefits are varied in scope and scale. (more…)
Senate inquiry recommendations a ‘good start’
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed what it dubs ‘sensible’ and ‘fair’, recommendations made in a Senate Committee report looking at the future of Australia’s dairy industry. (more…)
Levelling the playing field for small business
Legislation passed in the Federal Senate will help level the playing field for small businesses, including farm businesses. (more…)