Tag: Pasture
GM grass trial labelled waste of money
The anti-genetic modification group, Gene Ethics, says a trial of genetically modified (GM) grass in Hamilton is a waste of money.[MORE]
Mitchell grazier named top 'landcarer'
A southern Queensland grazier has been named the nation's top 'landcarer'.[MORE]
Some farming areas unviable: SAFF
The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) agrees that some farming areas may now be unviable and re-vegetation schemes could have merit over farming.[MORE]
Re-think of SA farming urged
Greens MP Mark Parnell says there needs to be a radical re-think in the management of SA's marginal farming country.[MORE]
Rezoning claims on grazing land
The Tasmanian Government has agreed to investigate claims about the rezoning of a property at Temma in the State's north-west.[MORE]
Lack of water causing reduced irrigation: ABS
New ABS figures show a significant drop in irrigation water use across Australia.[MORE]
Kimberley pastoral station passed in at $38 million
One of the Kimberley's largest pastoral stations, Ruby Plains, has failed to sell at auction, passing in at $38 million.[MORE]
Kimberley heritage plan will 'cripple cattle industry'
Pastoralists say a Federal Government proposal to heritage list 17 million hectares of Kimberley land would cripple the cattle industry.[MORE]
Cattle industry tells Govt `we cant eat timber'
Northern Territory pastoralists have attacked the Territory Government's policy for the Daly River region, south west of Darwin.[MORE]
Woorabinda receives water allocation
The State Government has confirmed a water allocation for the Woorabinda Pastoral Company.[MORE]
Agistment register established
Some Tasmanian sheep and cattle farmers are finding out the grass is literally greener on the other side - of the state.[MORE]
Farmers wet and happy, but more rain needed
Tasmanian farmers are pleased to see another day of rain.[MORE]
Falls Festival site for sale
The owner of the property that hosts Tasmania's Falls Festival says the event will still be held there despite the land being for sale.[MORE]
Rain, hail forecast for SA
Farmers in southern agricultural districts of South Australia are hoping that forecast heavy rain this weekend will break the state's dry spell.[MORE]
CSIRO to test revolutionary wheat
Testing is about to begin on a new variety of wheat which could revolutionise Australian farming techniques and have significant environmental benefits.[MORE]
Kimberley shire welcomes new govt office
A Kimberley shire has welcomed a Commonwealth plan to create a new office specifically to deal with northern Australia.[MORE]
Treated waste backed for struggling farms
The CSIRO says farms could benefit from using biosolids during times of financial hardship.[MORE]
Dingo baiting under scrutiny
There will be an investigation of the effectiveness of dingo baiting in the far north of South Australia.[MORE]
Hay! Fire!
Spontaneous combustion has destroyed about $70,000 worth of stock feed in Tasmania's Midlands.[MORE]
Heavy rain, flooding hits Riverina
Riverina farmers have had a big turnaround in the season with the heavy rain at the weekend but it has come at some cost to them and the wider community.[MORE]
Qld graziers welcome 'marvellous' rains
A south-west Queensland grazier says rain over the past two months has been the best for more than 50 years.[MORE]
Harbour costs too high to cash in on Asian growth: NT farmers
Northern Territory farmers say the high cost of shipping from the Port of Darwin is preventing them from cashing in on the booming Asian demand for protein.[MORE]
Tree plantation ban angers timber industry
The Forest Industries Association in Tasmania is angered by moves to ban some tree plantations.[MORE]
Drought assistance for more WA farmers
Farmers in almost 40 shires throughout Western Australia will now be eligible for drought assistance.[MORE]
Highlands water crisis eases
The end is in sight for farmers in Tasmania's Central Highlands waiting for a decision on future water supplies.[MORE]
