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Australia is currently free of TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies). The National TSE surveillance program helps Australia demonstrate our freedom from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and scrapie, and meet…
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Congratulations to Rebecca Gunther, Beef Extension Officer, on her recent win of the Strong Rural Women’s award from the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN). Announced…
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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and University of Queensland researchers are currently looking at new ways to increase the productivity of ruminant livestock. Understanding the way animals digest…
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This worksheet estimates and compares the costs of feeding stock to selling and buying back. It also gives a breakeven sale price required to cover feeding costs. It…
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Using sown pastures in native and naturalised pasture systems has the potential to improve diet quality and can also allow for higher utilisation rates. If you are thinking…
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With many farming communities affected by the on-going dry season, the Suncare community services group and the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) have put together the ‘Western Bush…
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The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has launched a new online tool which allows farmers to investigate almost 100 options for diversifying their enterprise. The search tool, located…
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MLA’s Beef Up forums are designed to help northern beef producers maximise production on their enterprises. The forum program is designed to provide clear and practical information and…
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MLA has released a mobile app that provides cattle, sheep and goat producers with the latest livestock information. The app enables producers to stay informed and access market…
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At the Premier’s Sustainability Awards last week, Barry and Leanne O’Sullivan from North Queensland won the Rural Award in recognition of their leadership and innovation in the beef…
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