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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
THINKING of building a new shed or garage? An app has been developed that allows users to design and customise a steel shed in 3D on their mobile phone, tablet or computer.
The Shed Designer App ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
THE Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Amendment bill has been passed in the lower house of federal parliament, much to the disappointment of farm lobby groups.
Under the new legislation, ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
SOME of Australia’s brightest young minds will soon focus on research solutions for feral animals.
Investigations will vary greatly, from biological control of rabbits to eDNA surveillance of ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
A NEW stockfeed mill open in Pakenham, Gippsland, will produce more than 180,000 tonnes of feed a year.
Victoria’s Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh said the establishment of the mill was ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
STRONG half-year earnings have been reported by east coast grain exporter giant GrainCorp, with managing director and CEO Alison Watkins saying the company’s outlook remains positive.
While a ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
AUSTRALIA Post has come under fire as Katter’s Australian Party leader Bob Katter condemns the company for employing unskilled 457 visa holders instead of locals.
Katter was booted from ...
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Story Added Thu, 16th of May 2013
TRUE weed control success requires farmers to add non-herbicide tools into their strategy and it does not matter which weed, crop or country – the benefits of good cultural practices apply ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
VICTORIAN sheep graziers are warned that due to predicted severe weather there is a high risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
SELECTED properties and national park land with previous grazing history will be opened up to help Queensland’s drought-stricken graziers with emergency agistment.
Acting Queensland Premier ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
AMENDMENTS to the Migration Act will equate to farmers having to “act as policeman”, according to the Victorian Farmers Federation.
The VFF claims farmers will have to check work ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
Waratah has released a new range of galvanised star fence posts and clips called the JIO selection.
It says the JIO system has added strength, ductility and wire attachment options to the ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
Massey Ferguson has introduced three new mid-horsepower tractors, including ROPS and cabin models, to its range.
The 4600 series tractors have engines of 80-100hp and feature a two-range power ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
GENETIC modification (GM) top guns from both sides of the fence will debate the fiery topic at the 2013 AUSVEG national convention, trade show and awards.
AUSVEG public affairs manager William ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
There are three types of fleabane and this unholy trinity has the country covered from side to side and top to bottom. As the problem worsens researchers are looking for ways to mix and match ...
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Story Added Wed, 15th of May 2013
QUEENSLAND Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says the Indonesian government is considering a possible small increase in the live cattle import quota.
McVeigh, who is in Indonesia with Northern ...