News

Huge strides for virtual fencing

Virtual fencing is a step closer towards becoming a commercial reality, courtesy of a new partnership between Melbourne-based agri-tech startup Agersens and international agricultural innovation powerhouse Gallagher.

News Category

News

DPI Animal Health Officers have investigated an increased number of lead poisoning cases in cattle across Victoria in recent months.

DPI Warrnambool District Veterinary Officer, John Gibney said within the south-west region alone, four separate outbreaks of lead poisoning have been detected.

News Category

News

With hot and dry weather conditions being experienced across Victoria, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is reminding cattle producers to be on the lookout for pinkeye.

News Category

News

Gympie lifestyle farmer, Colin Kierkegaard, owned a John Deere ride-on mower for 14 years, so was no stranger to the iconic brand. When it came time to seek out a new machine he went to the guys at the Vanderfield dealership. “I’d been really happy with my ride-on mower, so I thought I’d take a look at what they had. The sales team really understood what we needed. They took the time to ask about our property and what jobs I’d be doing. They guided me in choosing the right machine and the attachments to go with it. They were with me every step of the way.”

News Category

News

Greater Sydney Local Land Services has launched a series of online resources to support small farmers during self-isolation.

The Big Shift for Small Farms podcast and “From the Ground Up – marketing fundamentals”
video series include a broad range of expert advice and information for growers and producers
running a variety of business from industry experts and their farming peers.

News Category

News

Resulting from extensive customer feedback, John Deere updates its ultra-reliable 3E Series compact utility tractors by reintroducing a customer favourite as an even more capable and intuitive machine. The redesigned 3038E is more versatile, durable and easier-to-use than ever, offering a consistent styling package across the Compact Utility Tractor portfolio.

The John Deere 3038E tractor is powerful and easy to use for customers who maintain their property.

News Category

News

Farmers will be empowered to establish cooperatives and adopt innovative business models to boost their bargaining position in the marketplace under the Coalition Government's $13.8 million Farm Co-operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash, and Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, announced today that Southern Cross University will deliver th

News Category

News

John Deere introduces the Gator XUV590i and XUV590i S4 Crossover Utility Vehicles, designed for operators who desire performance, comfort and customisation.

Equipped with a powerful twin-cylinder engine, independent four-wheel suspension and availability of more than 60 attachments, the XUV590i provides an unparalleled balance of performance and work capability in the mid-size class.

“The XUV590i and XUV590i S4 four-passeng

News Category

News

Packaging is a major operation for many businesses in the agricultural industry. From grains to fertilisers, soils and hay, a bulk agricultural packaging system needs to be able to handle various kinds of product and package them efficiently before transport. Filling bulk bags or containers manually uses a lot of time, energy and manpower, and it increases your risk of product wastage.

News Category

News

Sydney Showground will host Australia's largest poultry show on the Queen's Birthday weekend, 10 - 12 June 2016. Covering three exhibition halls, a highlight of the event will be the judging of 5,500 poultry exhibits from all over Australia. See rare breeds like the Transylvanian Naked Necks, Shamo, Sumatra, and Yokohama.

News Category

News

Subscribe to News

New Forum Topics

	Topic	Replies	Last post	Forum
7224	Newbie Alpaca farmer question byAlpacaPacino on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:55	1	by admin Sat, 07/03/2021 - 12:13	Alpacas
7213	"Chicken Tractors" byPadwah on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 11:11	1	by admin Mon, 05/10/2021 - 11:41	Poultry
7205	Vaccinating a small number of lambs byhilltophouse on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:26	1	by admin Sun, 04/18/2021 - 21:28	Sheep
7204	Ducks keep dying bySteves Ducks on Sun, 04/11/2021 - 21:42	1	by admin Wed, 04/14/2021 - 16:16	Poultry
7170	Orphan Lambs and Foxes byhlcrouch on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 20:10	4	by GreenAcresFarm Tue, 04/06/2021 - 19:28	Sheep
7189	On farm home butchering byDreamChasers on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 21:48	2	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:53	General Forum
7187	Tractor information byzoob on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 21:28	2	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:42	General Forum
6613	Hello everyone byGordon on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:32	3	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:34	Fencing
7184	Looking at purchasing in Scenic Rim area. byFordGT18 on Sun, 01/31/2021 - 14:21	1	by admin Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:18	General Forum
7183	Starting a wagyu farm byaussie3105 on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 20:50	1	by admin Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:26	Farm planning
6282	Farm security byweekenders on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 12:51	9	by OWilson87 Tue, 01/19/2021 - 21:00
7182	ivermectin and yabbies byOzSledge on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 14:02	2	by OWilson87 Tue, 01/19/2021 - 20:58
932	Tractors bygaz on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 13:53	15	by admin Sun, 01/10/2021 - 14:45	General Forum
6966	Agistment bymarieoc on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 19:52	3	by admin Fri, 10/02/2020 - 17:53	Livestock
6699	Should I till, use harrows or just let it be? byTheOldChurchEstate on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 18:40	1	by admin Thu, 09/17/2020 - 17:03	Farming Help
6573	Do I need to fence off my dam with cows? bymawan on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 13:57	1	by admin Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:12	Farming Help
6568	Kiwi wanting to sheep farm in Australia byNikita on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 09:40	1	by admin Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:23	Sheep
6565	New sheep about to lamb, not vaccinated or wormed. What do I do please? bySarah B on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 14:57	2	by Sarah B Wed, 09/02/2020 - 16:34	Sheep
5870	Do lambs need to be treated prior to Consumption? byBushwick on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 22:15	5	by Steve89 Wed, 09/02/2020 - 09:44	Sheep
6523	Best Tree Crops for Victoria byOllie Douglas on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 23:05	2	by Steve89 Wed, 09/02/2020 - 09:38	General Forum

Active forum topics

	Topic	Replies	Last post	Forum
7224	Newbie Alpaca farmer question byAlpacaPacino on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:55	1	by admin Sat, 07/03/2021 - 12:13	Alpacas
7213	"Chicken Tractors" byPadwah on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 11:11	1	by admin Mon, 05/10/2021 - 11:41	Poultry
7205	Vaccinating a small number of lambs byhilltophouse on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 14:26	1	by admin Sun, 04/18/2021 - 21:28	Sheep
7204	Ducks keep dying bySteves Ducks on Sun, 04/11/2021 - 21:42	1	by admin Wed, 04/14/2021 - 16:16	Poultry
7170	Orphan Lambs and Foxes byhlcrouch on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 20:10	4	by GreenAcresFarm Tue, 04/06/2021 - 19:28	Sheep
7189	On farm home butchering byDreamChasers on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 21:48	2	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:53	General Forum
7187	Tractor information byzoob on Mon, 03/01/2021 - 21:28	2	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:42	General Forum
6613	Hello everyone byGordon on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 14:32	3	by Casey Sun, 04/04/2021 - 16:34	Fencing
7184	Looking at purchasing in Scenic Rim area. byFordGT18 on Sun, 01/31/2021 - 14:21	1	by admin Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:18	General Forum
7183	Starting a wagyu farm byaussie3105 on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 20:50	1	by admin Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:26	Farm planning
6282	Farm security byweekenders on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 12:51	9	by OWilson87 Tue, 01/19/2021 - 21:00
7182	ivermectin and yabbies byOzSledge on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 14:02	2	by OWilson87 Tue, 01/19/2021 - 20:58
932	Tractors bygaz on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 13:53	15	by admin Sun, 01/10/2021 - 14:45	General Forum
6966	Agistment bymarieoc on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 19:52	3	by admin Fri, 10/02/2020 - 17:53	Livestock
6699	Should I till, use harrows or just let it be? byTheOldChurchEstate on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 18:40	1	by admin Thu, 09/17/2020 - 17:03	Farming Help
6573	Do I need to fence off my dam with cows? bymawan on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 13:57	1	by admin Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:12	Farming Help
6568	Kiwi wanting to sheep farm in Australia byNikita on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 09:40	1	by admin Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:23	Sheep
6565	New sheep about to lamb, not vaccinated or wormed. What do I do please? bySarah B on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 14:57	2	by Sarah B Wed, 09/02/2020 - 16:34	Sheep
5870	Do lambs need to be treated prior to Consumption? byBushwick on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 22:15	5	by Steve89 Wed, 09/02/2020 - 09:44	Sheep
6523	Best Tree Crops for Victoria byOllie Douglas on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 23:05	2	by Steve89 Wed, 09/02/2020 - 09:38	General Forum