NT cattle stations assess flood damage, as rain in central Australia declared natural disaster
Northern Territory cattle stations face months of clean-up, as the NT and federal governments activate disaster assistance for…
Cattle tick outbreak raises questions over Queensland’s biosecurity
For many Australians, cattle ticks sound like little more than a nuisance for cows. But they sit at…
Illegal fishing vessels threaten Australia’s agricultural sector as biosecurity concerns grow
Australian primary producers say they are concerned about the risk of foreign pests crippling entire industries if overseas…
Dams and rivers run dry, forcing Victorian farmers to make tough decisions about their livestock
Victorian livestock producers are facing critical water shortages, forcing them to cart water, find agistment or sell stock.…
WA meat processor says using AI for counting livestock has improved accuracy
One of Western Australia’s largest meat processors is using artificial intelligence to count sheep with pinpoint accuracy. V&V…
Graziers call for action as government and Bureau of Meteorology point fingers over faulty rain gauges
Landholders and officials across north-west Queensland say they might have been able to save more cattle from deadly…
Max Hobson identified as cattle farmer who died in Longwood fire near Seymour
Cattle farmer Max Hobson has been identified as the man who died in the Longwood fire near Seymour…
Brazil surpassing US as top beef producer, easing global supply squeeze
By Ana Mano and Peter Hobson BARRETOS, Brazil, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the…
New virtual fencing laws could promise safer bushfire response by allowing farmers to move stock remotely
South Australian farmers will soon be able to use virtual fencing to move livestock out of the path…
Consolidated Pastoral Company buys Beetaloo aggregation in historic deal worth more than $300m
Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) has bought the Beetaloo aggregation of stations in the Northern Territory for more than…
Sale of WA’s Yeeda Pastoral Company near Broome completed, NT abattoir tipped to reopen in 2026
Two large-scale meatworks are set to reopen in northern Australia, with the sale of the Kimberley Meat Company…
Rallen Australia loses trademark battle with gas company over ‘Tanumbirini’
One of the Northern Territory’s largest beef producers has failed in its bid to stop a gas company…