Prevention and early intervention are among the most effective techniques in mitigating the impact of weeds. This was one of the main messages provided to community groups and individuals at a recent environmental weeds seminar hosted by the Weed Society of New South Wales in Sydney.

It's difficult to define alcohol abuse as a result of it is conceded to be a borderline term between binge drinking to alcoholism.

Just released trial results have confirmed the efficacy of the Harrington Seed Destructor (HSD) in reducing annual ryegrass emergence, paving the way for its introduction into Australian farming systems.

Queensland Farmers' Federation Weekly Bulletin for the Week Commencing August 8th, 2011

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today extended the consultation period on an issues paper to inform the Australian Government’s National Food Plan.

Acting Opposition leader Warren Truss has today paid tribute to Nancy Wake, describing her as a true Australian and international legend.
“It is with great sadness that we learn the news this morning of the passing of Nancy Wake and today we reflect on the life of a truly remarkable person,” he said.

With dairy farmers around the country now having some certainty about their opening milk price, National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness is urging them to review budgets and capital expenditure requirements with their banker.

Western Australian barley growers are urged to monitor crops now for signs of powdery mildew and apply effective fungicide protection. The advice comes following reports that barley crops, particularly the susceptible variety Baudin, are being significantly affected by powdery mildew in parts of the grainbelt.

Leader of The Nationals Warren Truss has thrown his weight behind a proactive bid by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) to enshrine high quality animal welfare practices in Australia’s live export markets.

Cattle Council of Australia is calling on young producers to have their say on national policy decisions being made in the beef industry through their participation in ‘Cattle Council Rising Champions Initiative.’

The Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation are inviting applications for the 2012-1-13 research proposal and scholarship funding rounds. Preliminary research proposals close 23 September 2011. Scholarship applications close 11 November.

According to National Australia Bank’s (NAB) latest Quarterly Post Farm Gate Agribusiness Survey, the Business Conditions index is sitting at its lowest level since June 2009 at -16 points, driven by sharp drops in the indicators for profitability and employment growth.

A Senate Inquiry hearing into the carbon tax in Tamworth has heard that beef processors may have to pass the costs of the carbon tax on to producers; exactly as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) predicted.