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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Lactalis Australia reduces farmgate milk price, dairy farmers concerned
Dairy farmers in Australia's Queensland and New South Wales have voiced their dismay and frustration following the announcement of a farmgate milk price reduction by milk processor Lactalis Australia from AUD 0.87 (~US$0.56; AUD 1 = US$0.65 ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Australian farmers ship grains directly from farmers to Oman
LW Investments Australia, a company started by Western Victorian grain grower Andrew Weidemann and his West Australian counterpart Barry Large, aims to ship grains directly from Australian farmers to end users, ABC News reported.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Significant year for Western Australian farmers in 2021
2022 has been a big year for Western Australia's farmers.
Friday, November 18, 2022
More than a tonne of antibiotics allegedly used at salmon farms in southern Tasmania, Australia
More than a tonne of antibiotics was used to control a potentially deadly fish disease at two salmon farms in southern Tasmania, Australia, earlier this year, but the companies and government made no public announcements at the time.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
McDonald's on-farm visit aims to understand sustainability efforts in Australian beef production
McDonald's, one of the world's highest profile buyers of Australian beef, recently went on-farm in Central Queensland, Australia, to better understand the work being undertaken by producers to enhance the sustainability of their production ...
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Australia's AgForce urges for more to be done to protect local farmers in terms of biosecurity
Australian agriculture organisation AgForce has welcomed Australia's Labor government's confirmation of its commitment to biosecurity – but said more needs to be done to protect farmers.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
False claim alleges that Australia's New South Wales forces farmers to vaccinate cattle with mRNA injections
An Australian anti-vaccine campaigner has falsely claimed the state of New South Wales, Australia, has "forced farmers to vaccinate their herd with mRNA jabs" that allegedly led to dozens of cattle deaths.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Farmers in Australia concerned beef exports could be blocked by EU new law
Australia's National Farmers' Federation responded angrily to the possibility that tough new land-clearing protections adopted by the European parliament on Wednesday might prevent Australian beef exports, The Sydney Morning Herald reported ...
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Farmers in Western Australia concerned as demand for free-range eggs outstrip supply
Farmers in West Australia (WA) are worried that once caged eggs are phased out, they won't be able to supply consumers with enough free-range eggs, ABC News reported.
Monday, August 15, 2022
Companies to grow seaweed in South Australia-based trial on cutting fish farming's carbon emissions
Clean Seas, an aquaculture company, is growing seaweed to reduce the environmental impact of fish farming and livestock, and is working with another aquaculture company, CH4 Global, to grow asparagopsis seaweed at its Arno Bay, South Austra ...
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Poultry farms in Australia could cut emissions, energy costs via hybrid power system
A new hybrid geothermal and solar energy system is set to dramatically reduce emissions and energy costs for many Australian poultry farms.
Friday, July 22, 2022
Vice president of Australia's Livestock SA advises farmers not to be alarmed of FMD threat
Farmers in Australia should remain alert, but not alarmed at foot-and-mouth disease being at the country's doorstep, said Livestock SA vice-president Allan Piggott.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Farmers in Australia to get compensation if FMD hits animals
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Mark Schipp, said Australian farmers will be compensated if their animals get foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after an outbreak was confirmed in Bali at the weekend.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Canadian giant Cooke Aquaculture enters salmon farming market in Australia
Major Canadian fish farmer Cooke Aquaculture is entering the Australian salmon farming market, following its 5.4% stake purchase (11.6 million shares) in Tasmania-based Tassal Group, Fish Information & Services reported.
Friday, June 17, 2022
Australian wheat farmers' confidence decline due to rising costs
A Rabobank survey found that Australian farmers' confidence dropped in the latest quarter of the year due to rising production costs, even though commodity prices are at an all-time high and the country is expecting a bumper harvest, Reuter ...

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