3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (421+ words) Recent findings from a collaborative research project will contribute to developing improved tools for breeding dairy cattle with better heat tolerance. The current Australian Breeding Value (ABV) for Heat Tolerance is derived from genomics only " the DNA testing of animals....

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (715+ words) Australian cattle farmers are being urged to use data, emerging technologies and precision genetics to make better cows for the future. URUS Group CEO Paul Hunt told the GA 2026 Today, Tomorrow and Beyond conference hosted by Genetics Australia (GA) in…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1043+ words) Marc Johnston arrived in Australia in October 2015 on working holiday " and never left. Marc has progressed through the ranks from farm hand to low-level equity sharefarmer and he sees a good future Down Under. "The plan was to come over…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago  (389+ words) ADF president Ben Bennett said renewed instability in the Middle East has already heightened concerns about sharp increases in fuel prices and disruptions to global fuel supply chains, with Australia particularly exposed due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (253+ words) West Vic young farmers traded their gumboots for dancing shoes for the third annual dairy farmers ball. The event was held in February and was organised by the Young Dairy Network leadership team. Organiser Chloe Brown said it was a…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (476+ words) Dairy Australia has welcomed the release of its 20212025 Independent Performance Review, pledging to act on all its findings and recommendations and committing to a sharper focus on practical outcomes for dairy farmers. The independent review, commissioned by Dairy Australia and…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (276+ words) Netflix has launched an app called "Netflix Playground" that will feature games built around popular children's characters "such as Peppa Pig and Sesame Street. Analysts say the streaming giant's gaming efforts "have yet to emerge as a major growth driver....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (320+ words) The Berkley Supertank returns, bringing cutting-edge lures and baits that will transform your fishing success. The tank itself is 12 metres long and four metres high, holding 14, 000 litres of water and full of barramundi. Expert demonstrator Michael Cooke will share his…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (280+ words) For decades, the Seymour Car Club has proudly showcased the region's finest vehicles at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, becoming a beloved community tradition. President John Phoenix said the club was passionate about sharing its knowledge and educating visitors about…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (663+ words) Farmers are well into autumn planning and asking questions about not only what feed they will need on hand in the coming year but also how they can balance rising input costs and potential shortages of nitrogen and other inputs....