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Australian meat processors and the National Farmers Federation are seeking urgent clarification about changes in visa processing priorities that could affect the ongoing availability of overseas skilled workers.
SHEEP Producers Australia has appointed experienced livestock and agricultural policy executive Dougal Gordon as the new chair of the peak sheep meat body’s policy council.
SALEYARDS should be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure, according to an independent advisor who has been working with the Dubbo Regional Council on the future of its saleyards.
A HEALTHY workplace culture is the best bet for happy employees and low turnover; whether in a small family-scale livestock operation, a feedlot or meatworks employing many staff.
LEGAL action has commenced against a former Victorian livestock transport company for allegedly underpaying workers almost $300,000.
THE Tasmanian Government today released the terms of reference for a Parliamentary Select Committee inquiry into the sale of the state’s biggest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to the United Kingdom-based Tasmania Natural Asset Trust.
A CSIRO report completed four years ago recommended Australia establish a livestock gene bank as insurance against the impact of exotic disease incursions or natural disasters.
MENTORING is a great way to progress a person’s professional and personal development, creating a more productive business and can be very rewarding for the mentor and the mentee.
A FURTHER $600,000 has been granted to the Look Over the Farm Gate farmer and community support program by the Victorian Government.
EMERALD RBV Rural stock agent Lachlan Spry has won the Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association’s 2026 Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition at the 150th Royal Queensland Show or the Ekka.