More preventive burns needed, says ex-forest boss
A former chief of CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products has called for a preventive burns policy rethink. Here’s why.
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Farmers say a government phase out of conventional cage egg production will result in skyrocketing prices. Here’s why.
Farmgate forecast on the agenda at Australian Dairy Conference
Cattle have graced the beach at the Gold Coast with farmgate milk prices and carbon reduction policy up for discussion.
‘There’s no pressure quite like dairy farming’
Victorian dairy farmer Sarah Crosthwaite says the industry needs to put the concept of “mentally fit farmers” front and centre. Find out why.
Pressure on processors as global dairy prices surge, dollar softens
International dairy prices have risen and the Aussie dollar has fallen. Analysts say conditions are ripe for farmgate price step ups. Here’s why.
‘Not going to handle it’: Drought concerns grow
Dry, windy weather continues to hammer Western Victoria with farmers warning the mood is fragile amongst their community.
‘Banks don’t want bad publicity’
Jim Chalmers has announced a regional bank branch moratorium. But regional Australia says there’s still holes in the system.
How a Colac farmer saved thousands on feed
Sorting out a few numbers at the kitchen table has provided a potential $30,000 hay saving for Tim Beswicke. This is how he did it.
‘We’re $700,000 out-of-pocket’
Former Beston supplier John Hunt says a processor demise similar to the South Australian factory collapse can be prevented. Here’s how.
Price on ice – at least for summer
International prices rising, dollar falling? Who will be the next processor to provide a step up to dairy farmers?
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