It may seem like a different time but cast your mind back to the big news event of 2020. 2021 too to be honest. I am, of course, referring to COVID-19. Remember it? “Ahh”, I hear you say. “That”. For many of us it’s something we’ve tried to forget,…

Just a quick note, or suggestion, to companies and organisations who are recruiting new staff. Not job agencies or recruitment services, just companies…

I'v got to say this is one of the strongest worded statements I've seen from the National Farmers'​ Federation #NFF and obviously a clear reflection on just…

On Tuesday July 25 the Victorian Country Hour roadshow rolled into Murrayville in the Mallee. Campbell Cooney got out into the streets to find out what the locals have on their mind...

Getting back in the freelance saddle -My early lessons to hopefully make it pay For much of 2019 the scene in the photo above, watching a pen full of cattle being sold, was a big part of my life. I was a national beef writer with one of Australia’s…

The Red Meat Advisory Council believes it's closer to finalising its 2030 memorandum of understanding, despite continuing member concerns with some of the recommended changes. RMAC released the discussion paper on its new MOU in July with…

Angus heifers on improved phalaris grass pasture at Corryong in northern Victoria. Australia's red meat producers are set to benefit from a genomic research project on phalaris grass that's identified the genes which can improve traits like yield,…

Australia's Red Meat Advisory Council is preparing to update the government on progress on the review of the industry's memorandum of understanding. In July RMAC released the white paper on the MOU, giving three main recommendations. They were to…

Howard Parry-Husbands from Pollinate speaking at Red Meat 2019. Australia's farmers have been told it's up to them, and their leaders to drive changes in how they're perceived as custodians of the environment. During Red Meat 2019 the latest results…

The Cattle Council of Australia has formalised the appointment of its latest board members at its annual general meeting in Tamworth. President Tony Hegarty said there are new representatives for many of the state based representative groups,…

Former trade minister Andrew Robb AO has told delegates at Red Meat that Asia and, in particular China, is where Australia must focus for future red meat export opportunities. Mr Robb was trade minister between 2013 and 2016 having been elected to…

Red Meat 2019 has got underway in Tamworth. Hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia the three day events showcases the latest research and innovation happening in the red meat industry, as well as social events and tours. MLA will also hold its AGM on…

Dr Jason Trompf (centre) walks the forum attendees through some bull selection tips. A group of South Australian beef cattle producers have been told they should think harder and smarter about the way they breed cows and buy bulls, and if necessary…

Carmine Ventura from South Food Group with a fridge full of cold goods. Australian consumers can expect to keep paying more for pork based products as China continues to look overseas to meet the food needs of its population because of the African…