The latest from Australian agriculture
The Merino Fleece market saw the better style and specified lots open strongly, with rises in the 16.5- 19 MPG’s. 19.5-20 MPGs measured a 20c decrease last week which was more an alignment between centres rather than a decrease in price.
The state’s peak farm body has issued a fresh warning to the Federal Government on its proposed super tax that could shut young farmers out of the agricultural industry.
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the Federal Government for paying a staggering premium of $1,000 per megalitre above the seasonal average in its recent purchase of Goulburn water, calling it a reckless move that distorts the market and punishes farmers.
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has announced Charlie Thomas has been appointed as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer after an extensive recruitment process.
A large crowd were on farm along with a huge online audience for the Clydevale Golden Anniversary Sale celebrating 50 years of breeding Holsteins by the Dee Family at Macorna.
Importers looking to bring fodder into Victoria from interstate can go through Agriculture Victoria to apply for a Plant Biosecurity Permit (PBP) to ensure biosecurity risks are properly managed.
The Dairy Australia report released on Wednesday revealed Australia’s annual milk production could plummet by up to 270 million litres if the federal government pressed on with water buybacks that would strip dairy farms of vital water supplies.
Footrot is an inflammatory bacterial disease effecting the feet of sheep. More extreme (virulent) cases can result in detachment of the horn of the hoof, leading to lameness, ill thrift and secondary conditions, such as flystrike.
Teys Investments Pty Ltd and Cargill has announced a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill has agreed to purchase all of the issued share capital of Teys Investments from the Teys family shareholders. As a result, Cargill will increase its ownership stake to 100% of Teys Australia and Teys USA (Teys), two of the primary operating […]
Holstein Australia and Jersey Australia have announced a joint statement of intent to explore opportunities to collaborate more closely.
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says all options need to be on the table to tackle the state’s feral animal problem, welcoming comments from the Premier.
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.80 to $8.95 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for exclusive supply in the 2025-26 season.
