$6m to reduce livestock methane
The Albanese Government is funding three research projects to help Australian farmers reduce methane emissions from livestock.
Sheep Sustainability Framework holds first Industry Forum
More than 40 internal stakeholders from across sheepmeat and wool met last week for the first Industry Forum coordinated by the Sheep Sustainability Framework.
Petition demands Moree Saleyards reopen
A petition calling for reopening the Livestock Saleyards at Moree has attracted 279 signatures in the space of only 10 days.
New language guide for beef industry
A new language guide for the beef industry brings together common descriptive terms that align with consumer terminology.
New executive team for ABRI
Armidale based ABRI is starting the year with new leadership in product innovation, communication, and IT.
Family farming initiative looks to improve climate resiliance
The Farming Family Reboot workshop at UNE (April 18-20) will share new information and skills that aim to make our farms more climate resilient.
Progress in developing vaccines for exotic livestock diseases
The NSW Government has taken a step forward in its mission to develop world first mRNA vaccines against exotic livestock diseases.
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
‘Farms of the future’ called out for LGA discrimination
Gwydir Shire farmer Martin Murray has called out the unfairness of only 11 local government areas being included in the recently announced Farms of the Future grant program.
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.