Tag: Livestock
Residents fight forest grazing ban
Barmah residents in Victoria are demanding a decision to ban cattle grazing in the forest this summer be reversed.[MORE]
DSE bans Barmah Forest cattle grazing
Cattle will not be allowed to graze in the Barmah Forest this summer.[MORE]
Records set to be broken at cattle sale
The New South Wales central west's largest cattle sale will be held at the Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange today.[MORE]
Livestock industry developing long haulage code of conduct
Western Australia's livestock industry is developing its own code of conduct for the long haulage transport of live animals.[MORE]
Queenslander appointed Cattle Council president
A north Queensland cattle producer has been elected to lead the beef industry's national peak body, the Cattle Council of Australia. [MORE]
Pork prices soar as farmers abandon industry
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There could be fewer hams on Australian tables this Christmas because of a national shortage of farmed pigs.[MORE]
Council looks to slash Mudgee Saleyards funding
The Mid Western Regional Council is looking to cut the amount of funding it gives the Mudgee Saleyards.[MORE]
NT working towards live cattle trade with Vietnam
The Northern Territory has taken a step towards establishing a live cattle trade with Vietnam.[MORE]
Glen Innes research centre future uncertain: MP
The state MP for the New South Wales Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, says he is worried the Government might shut down the Department of Primary Industry's (DPI) Glen Innes Research Centre because of low staff levels.[MORE]
Farmers reassured over cattle train services
The Queensland Government has told farmers there will be no immediate reduction in cattle train services in the state.[MORE]
NT cattle looks set to sail to Vietnam
The NT Primary Industries Minister says he has held promising talks with the Vietnamese Government about beginning large scale live cattle exports to the country.[MORE]
Rain soaks south-east Qld
There was welcome rain across parts of south-east Queensland overnight.[MORE]
Livestock rail plan labelled 'devastating'
A western Queensland Mayor says he is appalled by a Queensland Rail (QR) plan to cut livestock services because it will mean job losses and more cattle trucks on the state's roads.[MORE]
Rural rail changes spark jobless fears
A western Queensland MP says he fears there will be job losses in rural areas due to livestock freight changes being planned by Queensland Rail (QR).[MORE]
Including agriculture in emissions scheme 'not realistic'
A new report says it will not be possible for the Federal Government to include agriculture in the emissions trading scheme by 2015.[MORE]
Drought forces stock move
Sheep and cattle numbers on properties across south-east New South Wales are continuing to fall as producers move to ease stocking pressures in the face of worsening drought conditions.[MORE]
Statistics confirm farmers are struggling
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Tasmanian farmers are struggling with the effects of three years of drought.[MORE]
Forbes saleyards price could fall
The Forbes council says the cost of building new saleyards at the Central West Livestock Exchange could be reduced significantly. [MORE]
Qld primary industries to top $13b
The value of Queensland's primary industries is set to rise this year to more than $13 billion.[MORE]
Show organisers pleased with attendance numbers
Organisers are hailing this year's Royal Hobart show a success, with more than 46,000 people flocking to the event.[MORE]
Mitchell grazier named top 'landcarer'
A southern Queensland grazier has been named the nation's top 'landcarer'.[MORE]
Bumper crowd expected at Royal Hobart Show
Southern Tasmanians are enjoying a public holiday today, for 'People's Day' at the Royal Hobart Show.[MORE]
Sheep cross-bred to suit Australian climate
A farmer has cross-bred two sheep to come up with a ewe perfect for milking in the Australian climate.[MORE]
Red meat group rejects criticism
The Red Meat Action Group has hit back at criticisms it is being hypocritical by sending its cattle east.[MORE]
Beef industry targets Indonesia
The nation's beef industry says a low Australian dollar should help to protect the sector from some of the fallout from the global financial crisis. [MORE]
