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The Australian Lot Feeders Association has released its latest educational resource, a virtual feedlot tour, which promises to provide an immersive 'on-farm' experience of feedlot operations and career opportunities.

The all-inclusive virtual experience offers an immersive 360-degree walkthrough of a feedlot, with detailed insights into operational areas and concise facts about the grain-fed beef industry.

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Despite the floods devastating some parts of the country, cattle and sheep producers and cotton, rice and sorghum growers are some of farming’s big winners from Australia’s rain-soaked summer.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to industry and political pressure by announcing an investigation into supermarket food pricing, which will include a comparison of farmgate and retail prices.

Mr Albanese informed the National Press Club today that Treasurer Jim Chalmers will direct the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to conduct a 12-month price enquiry into the supermarket industry.

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Please be advised that our office will be closing on the 22nd December 2023 and be reopening on 8th January 2024. The JBR Team wishes you and your family a safe and merry Christmas

Make sure you and your loved ones are ready to keep safe when the temperatures rise and the school year ends.

Prior to beginning your summer to-do list, make sure the children on your farm are safe, educate yourself on the warning signs and risks of heat illness, and learn how to protect yourself from the sun.

Telstra, the Australian telecommunications company, has reiterated its intention to shut down its 3G network, also known as the Telstra Next G network, on June 30, 2024. Here's what the shutdown means for you.

Australia has its fair share of critters, and our international reputation is bolstered by terrifying stories of lethal creatures. It's important to take the right steps in the event of an emergency when bitten by a snake.

The RAS Foundation Master of Teaching Scholarship for Ag Graduates aims to assist Ag graduates who want to pursue a career in agriculture teaching by addressing the critical shortage of agriculture teachers in NSW.

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Cattle mustering is a crucial part of the livestock industry for herding and gathering cattle for various purposes such as vaccinating, sorting and transportation. Traditionally, cattle mustering has been done on horseback or with the use of helicopters, but with the advancements in drone technology, a new opportunity for the industry has been created.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is now asking manufacturers who use or plan to use drones for mustering and spraying a series of question to help improve the regulatory framework.

According to a 2021 census analysis, more young people, women, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are choosing to work in agriculture.

Feed Gap Workshops With Dr Jillian Kelly (AHN Consulting) BVSc

North West Local Land Services is pleased to be hosting 3 ADDITIONAL FREE Feed Gap Workshops in November with Dr Jillian Kelly.

As we enter another scorching summer, it's important to keep your property clear and safe from bushfire hazards. The NSW RFS is part of every rural community and work together with farmers to help make their communities safer. The NSW RFS has a strong partnership with the NSW Farmers Association to help mitigate and respond to the threat of fires.