Quality of life in beef cattle at pasture
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Central Gippsland irrigation funding
The Victorian Government is investigating ways to ensure agriculture in central Gippsland has a strong and resilient future.
From farm to fork: women in horticulture take virtual tour of the Wide Bay-Burnett
Women working in the vibrant horticulture industry in the Wide Bay-Burnett are invited to take a well deserved break from the daily grind to attend a special industry luncheon and virtual bus tour on Thursday, 16 July 2020 at HSG At The Gardens in Bundaberg.
Know your winter feed gap
Each year across our region, there is a period of time when pasture quality does not meet livestock energy requirements. The length of this period depends predominantly on seasonal conditions and stocking rates. Did you know that this period of time is known as your…
Using rotation to grow more feed
Understanding the principles behind grazing rotations that deliver more feed is the focus of a new online presentation from Agriculture Victoria.
Native pasture trials show encouraging early results
The ability of fertiliser and good grazing management to lift feed quality in native pastures is a key message coming out of the interim results from two East Gippsland native pasture trial sites in the Tambo Valley.
Charles Sturt awarded $1 million for DFAT program to train animal health workers in the Pacific
Charles Sturt has been awarded $1 million by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to lead a three-year program to train animal health workers in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu and Fiji.
First crop of agriculture students from Japan join UWA
The University of Western Australia has welcomed a group of agriculture students from Nagoya University in Japan as part of a joint Doctor of Philosophy program in which students simultaneously enrol and complete part of their degree at both UWA and Nagoya University.
Wine sector welcomes extended relief to smoke taint
Australian Grape & Wine welcomes the Government’s $5 million grant program to support wine grape producers affected by smoke taint caused by the bushfires.
“Australian wheat for premium Chinese noodles” virtual event exceeds expectations
Chinese flour millers and noodle makers are being persuaded to use more premium Australian wheat for noodles, potentially creating new value for growers.
Dr Larry Marshall reappointed
The Board of Directors of CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is pleased to reappoint Dr Larry Marshall as Chief Executive for a further three years. Dr Marshall joined CSIRO in 2015.
2020 Agriculture webinar series: Supporting a sustainable local agricultural industry
Amid ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, the Department of Primary Industry and Resources (DPIR) is launching its first ever weekly webinar series, aimed at helping growers keep abreast of national and local agricultural projects.