May 03, 2018
Payroll Tax cut for Rural Victorian Businesses
Payroll tax is expected to generate revenue of $6.2 billion for the State Government in 2018/19. The Andrews Government announced a further reduction in the payroll tax rate for regional Victorian employers, albeit all employers will…
May 03, 2018
Livestock bling!!! - The latest fashion on the field
We’ve written about collars and tags for livestock before, but with a new kid on the block we thought it’s time to sort the sausage from the sirloin, so to speak, to help show we’re at the forefront of agricultural research for the…
May 02, 2018
Canadian based Ag Tech Company Farmers Edge releases 19 new agronomic data driven tools
Farmers Edge™, a global leader in decision agriculture, today released a comprehensive R&D roadmap outlining its product enhancement and innovation plans through to 2019. On the heels of introducing 19 new tools this year, Farmers…
May 02, 2018
NFF calls on bi-partisan support to block Greens 650GL SDL for MDB
The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) is calling for bi-partisan support to stem an attempt by the Greens to block the 605GL sustainable diversion limit (SDL) for the southern Murray Darling Basin.Greens water spokesperson Senator…
May 02, 2018
NFF takes "Talking 2030" program on the road - WA first stop
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and Telstra will visit Perth, York and Katanning this week for a series of roundtables to kick off the national ‘Talking 2030’ dialogue announced by the Prime Minister in March.The Western Australia…
May 02, 2018
Eight outstanding women in Ag leadership program
Eight outstanding women have been selected to grow their leadership ability through the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.The Program is an initiative of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and aims to see more women…
May 01, 2018
Farm land prices continue their amazing growth in 2017
Read the report here - https://www.ruralbank.com.au/assets/responsive/pdf/publications/afv-2017.pdfWatch the video here - https://youtu.be/S8v4Dk6Gi_U The value of land underpins our farming businesses and rural communities. That’s…
May 01, 2018
Telecommunications Review - Now time for action
The Rural Regional and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC) has today welcomed the start of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review (RTIRC).Georgie Somerset, Chair of the National Farmers' Federation’s Telecommunications Committee,…
Apr 30, 2018
Goldacres and Southern Spreaders get expansion grants
The Victorian state government is backing two Ballarat agricultural machinery producers to expand their operations, creating 27 jobs and driving Victoria’s competitiveness as a producer of Australian-made farm machinery. …
Apr 30, 2018
ACCC report to help improve the way Dairy processors conduct business with Farmers
The ACCC has released the final report arising from its dairy inquiry, which includes our key recommendation that a mandatory code of conduct be implemented to improve contracting practices between dairy processors and farmers.Read…
Apr 30, 2018
Grants to bring new Ag Chemicals to market
* Grants totalling $1.78 million announced to improve access to agvet chemicals * The 26 grants will address a range of priority uses, including fodder beets in the dairy industry, mushrooms, green tea, quinoa and papaya. *…
Apr 30, 2018
Could New Zealand reach peak milk again?
New Zealand milk supply has underperformed over the last two seasons so the sector could well be due for a bounce back in 2018-19 driven by improving yields.The 2017-18 season failed to fire through the hot-and-humid summer months…
Apr 30, 2018
New NSW Water regulator will be "firm but fair"
The NSW Government today marked a new era of water regulation and compliance with the commencement of the state’s independent Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR).Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair said from next week NRAR…
Apr 30, 2018
Gundagai Meat Processors - A state-of-the-art Meat service business
As the third-generation of Gundagai Meat Processors, Will Barton is continuing the company’s almost 100-year legacy.Gundagai Meat Processors (GMP) CEO Will Barton comes from a long line of butchers. His grandfather, Fred Barton, opened…
Apr 30, 2018
DNA mapping just shows your flocks strengths and weaknesses
Gippsland Merino breeder Rick Robertson is already seeing a genetic improvement in his flock as result of being an early adopter of the DNA Flock Profile test.Mr Robertson, of ‘Gracemere’, Bairnsdale, was one of the very first sheep…
Apr 30, 2018
Baseless Scare Campaigns And Politics Lead To EU Ban On Class Of Insecticides
In a blow for science-based, independent regulatory processes, the European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed today voted to extend a European Union-wide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides used in farming.…
Apr 30, 2018
Video - Sheep Ship penned up at a stocking rate 17.5 percent lighter
The Al Messilah commenced loading yesterday and is due to sail from Fremantle this afternoon. 68,000 sheep on board are penned up at 17.5 per cent lighter than the stocking rate required by ASEL.Sheep seem pretty happyWatch here - https://dms.licdn.com/playback/C5605AQEZXHmbqSDSyA/0216bcc3ee394f48ac4409ed031dbb03/feedshare-mp4_50...
Apr 29, 2018
Video - See the latest "What's Hot" Video Report
Watch the latest "What's Hot" Video Report- https://youtu.be/i6454iE-dPA
Apr 29, 2018
Less Farming land leads to more intensive Farming systems
Agriculture Victoria’s TIM HOLLIER sees himself as a go-between serving the interests of both lot feeding and the Victorian community as the need for intensive livestock production builds in a state where farmland is shrinking.As…
Apr 29, 2018
French lead the way in protecting the terms "meat" and "dairy"
Advocacy group Dairy Connect has welcomed a ban by the French Government on the use of ‘meat’ and ‘dairy’ inspired names for vegetable sourced food products.The French have said adieu to ‘le veggie burger’ and bon soir to ‘soy steaks’…
