Live sheep transition advocate position filled
A Western Australian-based CSIRO program manager has been appointed to facilitate the phase out of the live sheep export trade.
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Wagyu king recognised with Australia Day honour
A leading Victorian beef farmer whose steaks grace the menu of some of the world’s best restaurants has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. See who else made the list.
Houthi forces to stop attacks on Red Sea ships
The Red Sea crisis that has caused havoc for international trade and the shipping industry may be coming to an end.
Suit filed against Deere and Company over right to repair
The United States Federal Trade Commission this week filed suit against agricultural machinery manufacturer Deere & Company, regarding farmers’ right to repair Deere equipment.
New livestock export market opens amid pending ban
A new overseas export market has opened for livestock producers, amid the pending live sheep export phase out by 2028.
Record year for duck hunters
Victorian bird hunters harvested the most ducks per active hunter in 2024 than in any other year since records were kept.
World’s largest livestock carrier to be sold in $81m deal
WA-based livestock shipping operator Wellard Limited is selling its last remaining vessel to a Marshall Islands company.
Commercial kangaroo harvest changes kick in from 2025
Commercial harvest of kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula is no longer allowed, with producers saying expensive exclusionary fencing is “the only thing left to do” to protect property.
Loreto College student tops state in VCE ag
The opportunity to get outside of the classroom and visit farms and nurseries helped Arna Howard achieve a top score in her VCE ag exam. See the honour roll.
Where the rain fell – and didn’t – during 2024
A clear distinction arose between a wet north and a dry south in 2024. See the rainfall totals of 196 stations across the country.
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