The NextGen Ag Roadshow will be going ahead in Northern Victoria on the 28th - 30th March. It may be a bit out of reach for some of you, nonetheless a great opportunity (and lots of fun) for those of you who are aged between 18-30.
This initiative is 100% free and includes all transport and accommodation (yes, you did read that right- it’s free). I am sure you will agree that is very rare these days.
Applications close Friday the 12th of March. Click here for more information.
The efficacy of using DNA profiles to describe the profit generating traits in beef cattle is a hot topic in the seedstock industry.
Can the results be verified and will these tests replace EBVs as the industry’s main genetic evaluation tool?
The world’s largest beef breed organization, the American Angus Association, has taken the plunge and is now producing genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) using information from a high-density whole genome scan with 50,000 markers.
Middle East demand for Australian red meat was reinforced last week with a record contingent of Australian red meat exporters participating in the region’s largest food tradeshow – Gulfood.
Lachlan Bowtell, MLA Regional Manager – Middle East/North Africa, said the 22 exporters participating in the event from 21-24 February received enormous interest.
“The tradeshow allowed exporters to meet with current customers and set supply schedules for the coming 12 months. As well as cementing relationships with existing customers, there were plenty of new inquiries, including from non-traditional markets and products, including goatmeat,” Mr Bowtell said.
You asked for it! So here it is.
These eartag key rings are the start of our merchandise range.
Over the coming months we will add to the collection.
These are not for sale just yet, however you are welcome to register your interest in grabbing one.
Just drop us a line with your contact details and we will notify you when they go on sale.
The annual pilgrimage of outback workers and the legendary “big mob drovers” from all over Australia is set to take place at the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Longreach, QLD from the 30th April until the 3rd of May for 20th Anniversary celebrations of the annual Drovers Reunion.
As the dust settles get ready for an action packed weekend of yarn spinning, stockman’s games, camp oven tucker, bronco branding, polocrosse, the crowning of ‘Champion Ringer’, the return of the ‘Greenhide Challenge’ and more importantly to catch up with outback workers alike. Read the rest of this entry »
Minister for Trade Simon Crean and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke are announced this week that the European Union has granted Australia market access to its new EU Tariff Quota for high quality beef.
The duty-free quota, which first became available in August last year, provides for an additional global supply of 20,000 tonnes of high quality beef into the EU each year. Read the rest of this entry »
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