It is about the time when people normally look at weaning their spring calves. With the season being so kind to us I am getting the question: “Should I leave these calves on to try to keep the weight … [Read more...]
More Farmers On The Way
As many farmers in Canowindra know, getting good farm workers is a difficult thing. COVID restrictions have led to a death of approximately 26,000 seasonal workers. Interest in agriculture and farming … [Read more...]
Biosecurity Is Top Priority
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud has acknowledged industry concerns with delays in receiving biosecurity document assessment, and inspections services from … [Read more...]
How Fireproof Is Your Animal Emergency Plan?
Local Land Services is reminding livestock owners to still be prepared for the threat of bushfires this summer. Following high rainfall across the state, vegetation has grown quickly, bringing with … [Read more...]
Building Drought Resilient Communities
The government will be delivering $11 million as an investment in leadership, mentoring, capacity building and small community infrastructure to help build drought resilience under the Future Drought … [Read more...]
Three Ways To Help A Farmer
In the lead up to Christmas, Rural Aid is encouraging Australians to keep farmers in need in their thoughts by hosting Christmas parties with a cause or buying a gift card for a primary producer … [Read more...]
Be Prepared This Summer
With wild weather already causing swathes of damage across the network which covers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, and more predicted with the current La Nina weather event, Essential … [Read more...]
Australian Farmers Celebrated On National Agricultural Day
National Agriculture Day was held last Friday as a chance for all Australians to celebrate our farmers and thank them for ensuring safe, fresh, and reliable supplies of food. In acknowledging the … [Read more...]
Nearly Harvest Time
The coming weeks will see a lot of seasonal machinery kick in to gear that isn’t used for a large portion of the year. If you have not done so already now is a great time to get the header and harvest … [Read more...]
Seasonal Labour Solutions For Farmers In Calare
The Australian Government is investing $33.7 million to support farmers by encouraging and incentivising Australians to take a ‘domestic gap year’ and eligible temporary visa holders to work in the … [Read more...]