Production

Growing number of cattle tick infestations in NSW causing deaths

NSW cattle producers and veterinarians are concerned by the growing number of cattle dying from tick fever and are calling for urgent boots on the ground from DPIRD. ..Read More

Lydia Burton, 04/06/2026

Australians in Nepal for global gathering of pastoralist women

Meet the four women representing Australia at the Global Gathering of Pastoralist Women, as part of the UN’s International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists…Read More

Lydia Burton, 02/06/2026

15 million pigs need to go right now, Susan McDonald

Feral pigs are tearing through farms, waterways and wetlands, leaving behind millions of dollars in damage and devastation for producers already under enormous pressure, LNP Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald says…Read More

Beef Central, 29/05/2026

The case for commercialising leucaena in WA

With the local abattoir planning to reopen next year, growing access to supplementary feeding and more markets emerging, there is plenty of excitement in the Western Australian cattle industry…Read More

Eric Barker and Lydia Burton, 27/05/2026

Permanent increase to instant asset write-off welcomed in budget

One positive for the rural sector, out of this year’s controversial Federal Budget, was a permanent increase to the instant asset write-off for small businesses…Read More

Lydia Burton, 26/05/2026

Budget cut raises concerns for feral pig, deer control

The Nationals say the Federal Government is giving up the fight against feral animals, after announcing that pest and disease preparedness programs were part of a $104 million saving from the Department of Agriculture’s budget…Read More

Beef Central, 21/05/2026

Webinar: What if spinifex country holds more grazing potential than what we’ve been using?

Spinifex covers more than 25pc of Australia’s landmass, and is a dominant feature across northern rangelands used for beef production . But despite its extensive coverage, practical knowledge around managing spinifex pastures for grazing remains limited. Tomorrow’s webinar will look into insights from a recent survey of stakeholders in spinifex country and explore management approaches..Read More

Beef Central, 20/05/2026

Disaster-hit regions call out Federal government’s rejection of support

The Federal Government is being urged to reverse its decision to reject an application for a restocking allowance to support the agricultural industry following the devastating North-West Queensland floods…Read More

Beef Central, 20/05/2026

NAPCo lays 2000km of poly pipe in major water development project

NAPCo is in the final stages of a major water development project, with 2000km of poly pipe laid on some of its Barkly Tableland properties. ..Read More

Lydia Burton, 19/05/2026

Hope for winter forage as handy rain falls across NSW and Qld

Handy rain has fallen across dry parts of New South Wales, with hopes that the weather will line up to bring through some winter forage…Read More

Eric Barker, 19/05/2026

Going the distance: Why hay and penning densities are crucial in transport

2025 Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association Rising Star Award Recipient Kyle Nicholas has seen the effects of good and poor preparation for transport…Read More

Beef Central, 19/05/2026

Truck rollover with tick infested cattle under investigation

A recent truck rollover with cattle tick infested livestock in Queensland’s Tick Free Zone has reignited calls for stricter biosecurity protocols…Read More

Lydia Burton, 12/05/2026

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