KORUMBURRA veterinarian Jamie McNeil travelled to the United States of America late last year, as part of a study tour aimed at identifying ways to improve the management and value of surplus dairy calves in Australia. Dr McNeil, who is the Dairy Australia rearing healthy calves’ program leader, was on the trip with New South […]
WITH autumn resulting in less than favourable conditions across a lot of the state, many farmers went into winter with less pasture in front than desired. Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer Fiona Baker said pasture growth rates during winter can be doubled, through good grazing and pasture management. “In June 2016, a farm in East […]
There were approximately 1070 export of which 750 were cows and 150 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 110 head week on week. The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a mixed market. Quality was limited with prime cattle in short supply and cows representing more than half of […]
HAY alone may not always be the best feed for livestock when there is a heavy reliance on supplementary feed. Whether it is sufficient in meeting the requirements of animals depends on the levels of energy, protein and fibre in the hay. Agriculture Victoria Livestock Extension Officer Fiona Baker said the protein requirements of livestock […]
There were approximately 1000 export and 350 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 28 head week on week. A new order joined the regular buying group but not all were operating fully in a dearer market. Quality improved in the trade run, while the bullocks were fairly mixed and there were fewer cows on […]
FARMERS in Gippsland struggling to keep their livestock fed are facing higher hay prices as supply starts to decline across the state. An unprecedented amount of Victorian hay has been going interstate this winter, as farmers in New South Wales and Queensland battle feed shortages and drought. Farmers in East Gippsland are also facing feed […]
THE Fish Creek Focus Farm held its final open day last Tuesday, June 26 with a big crowd eager to find out what the Cope family had learned over the past two years. Around 90 people at the open day heard how Graeme, Jenny and Shaun Cope had worked on their initial Focus Farm goals […]
BURRA Foods is offering a higher price for selected milk after studying a Farming Together-funded report. The Korumburra-based company is offering a higher payment ratio for milk solids – a deal that benefits breeds such as Jersey cows, which have milk of a naturally higher fat content. Jersey Australia sought support from the successful Farming […]
AROUND 16 people die as a result of quad bike accidents each year, one of the leading causes of death and injury on farms in Australia. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of a safety rating system, crush protection devices […]
There were approximately 1060 export and 180 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 480 head week on week. The usual buying group was present and competing in a dearer market. Quality showed seasonal effects with fewer prime cattle and cows making up half of the sale. A better quality selection of vealers sold 15c/kg […]