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Pasture dieback is a sporadic condition that can come and go within a season, or over multiple seasons. Trials that run for several years have been important to…
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It’s easy to keep your steps up if you are part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries pasture team! The first part of the year is busy…
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New research into climate impacts on extensive grazing suggests that cows start feeling the heat at much lower temperatures than expected. Data captured from on-animal sensors shows cows…
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Fighting feral pigs on your property needs a tailored approach and some farmers are getting great results with the latest net trap. Recently a landholder near Mudgee undertook…
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Applications from producers who would like to employ AgCAREERSTART participants in 2025 are open. Please apply if you can: Offer a safe and positive experience for a young…
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Turning leaf into beef? Direct grazing or ‘stand and graze’ of irrigated pastures in northern Australia can be highly productive. The combination of warm temperatures year-round, high solar…
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CQUniversity livestock researchers have found methane-reducing compounds added to water supply can reduce emissions in beef cattle by more than 15%. The results were achieved using a product…
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The Kimberley BeefUp event commenced with an air of anticipation as 53 attendees representing 4.66 million hectares under management gathered to explore market insights, cutting-edge innovations in the…
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Key messages All winter cereals and some grass pasture species are at risk of fall armyworm (FAW) infestation and potential crop loss. Crops are highly susceptible to severe…
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Every dry season we are hit with the double whammy nutrition effect, of declining nutrient levels and digestibility in pasture. If you missed this article, click here to…
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