Prize money rises for the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show Sheep Competition

royalEntries to the 2013 Royal Melbourne Show Sheep Competition are now open and the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) anticipates growth in interest as a result of increasing prizes to more than $30,000 in cash, awards and trophies.

 
Positive outlook for post-farmgate agribusiness conditions

Confidence in commodities and expectations for post-farmgate business conditions for the coming 12 months are strong, according to the latest National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness quarterly survey.

 
Dairy breeding workshops
Now is the time that many dairy farmers are making breeding decisions for their herds. A series of workshops is being held across Victoria to help dairy farmers make better breeding decisions using the latest tools such as the Genetic Progress Report and genomics.
 
Every farm business needs a vision
‘Every business needs a vision', and farms are no different, according to Australian crop farmer Hamish Millar, a recent graduate of the Rabobank Executive Development Program.
 
First train arrives at Fonterra Darfield
A new rail link into Fonterra Darfield’s site opened and is expected to carry 200,000 metric tonnes of milk powder in its first year of operation.
 
Thai Prime Minister sees Fonterra’s quality processes first hand

Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has met with Fonterra Co-operative Group Chairman John Wilson for a tour of a South Auckland dairy farm and also visited the Co-operative’s Te Rapa manufacturing site.

 
Farmers must have their say on animal welfare standards
The Victorian Farmer's Federation is calling on sheep and cattle producers to have their say on animal welfare standards and guidelines.
 
Wheat export amendment bill lacks transparency - says VFF Grains Group

The Victorian Farmers Federation's Grain Group has called for more information transparency in the wheat industry at today's annual conference.