NATIONAL Farmers’ Federation President, Fiona Simson, said the budget does nothing to get to the heart of rampant food price inflation – which NFF polling shows is weighing on the minds of 8 in 10 Australians.
Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a new genetic defect in Holstein cattle. A new haplotype potentially affecting calf well-being was discovered, that may result in calves that are weak and unable to stand at birth or shortly after.
In what seems like the blink of an eye, Terry and Shannon Blasches’ WestVic Dairy Focus Farm project at Jancourt East concluded with its final field day in late April.
Macarthur’s Michelle Daga was one of five finalists in the Victorian Rural Women’s Awards. I caught up with Michelle to find out how life lead her on this extraordinary journey.
LEGISLATION for the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (Australia-UK FTA) was given Royal Assent in the British Parliament last month, thus paving the way for both countries to bring the pact into force.
NEW obligations to prevent harassment in the workplace, as part of the governments ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ changes under the the Fair Work Act, came into effect on March 6, 2023, expanding on previous protections.
STUDENTS from Derrinallum P-12 College secondary school recently had the fortunate experience to spend a day out at the Hamilton SmartFarm giving them an opportunity learn firsthand from scientists as part of an education program - ‘Get into AgSTEM’.