Farmers can’t be forgotten in the rush for environmental reform
Farmers cannot be forgotten in the rush for environmental laws.
We need clarity and consistency in government regulation. It's not anti-environment, it's pro-farm.
Queensland agricultural...
Calling broadacre farmers
Central Queensland's leading natural resource management organisation, Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA), is calling for expressions of interest from broadacre farmers wanting to improve their...
Australia’s farmers hold the key to climate action
The federal government released its National Climate Risk Assessment and 2035 climate target this week and it presented a largely gloomy picture.
It’s fair to...
Reduced yarding at Emerald
Emerald agents yarded a reduced offering of 1050 head at the Thursday, 29 May, sale, with much of the yarding comprising prime cattle.
The...
Jakarta Visit Reinforces Live Export Ties and Opportunity
Just last week, I travelled to Jakarta with a contingent of AgForce Cattle Board directors to reaffirm our strategic commitment to live export as...
Rural doctors cry out for help as staffing as resources run dry
Australia’s rural doctors are fed up — and they’re calling for urgent action to fix crumbling hospital facilities, outdated equipment and dangerous staff shortages...
Strong yarding for annual Nebo Weaner and Feeder Feature Sale
After a few rain affected weeks, agents saw a strong yarding come to hand for the annual Nebo Weaner and Feeder Feature Sale which...
Queensland’s heartland underwater
It has been a devastating time for farmers in the south-west of the state, as they received record breaking levels of flooding in some...
Queensland rejects national cat management plan
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment following the Queensland Government’s unexpected withdrawal from what was shaping up to be a unanimous endorsement of...
Ag news in brief
MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength
The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the...
Whole of government regional opportunity
As I step back from the role of General President, with the sense of perspective that brings, I can see both challenges and opportunities...
Gracemere numbers rise
CQLX Gracemere numbers increased by 787 to 2984 head for their weekly prime and store sale on Wednesday, 13 November, with cattle coming from...
Doggett’s winning debut
Rockhampton-born Brendan Doggett’s fresh Baggy Green has already been soaked by the first celebrations of victory.
Doggett’s test debut for Australia was a memorable...
