Rural

14 June 2024

Fodder demand still quite high

Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, said the sigh of relief from farmers who received rain in the past week was almost audible such was the desperation of some; none more so than producers in south-western West Australia where the regi...

13 June 2024

Soil-scanning world first

Electro-magnetic survey scanning has long been used to identify variability in soils, including assessment of salinity, water and clay content. The process has usually involved a scanning sled being dragged behind an all-terrain vehicle. However, the...

2 June 2024

Health and dental for rural

Recognising both the rising demand and the rising costs of providing services, this funding will ensure the Flying Doctors can continue delivering vital primary healthcare and dental services to our rural and remote communities. “The Royal Flying Doc...

2 June 2024

Rural mental health forgotten in budget

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists President Dr Elizabeth Moore said the rates of suicide, self-harm and emergency admissions for mental illness increase with remoteness in Australia. “Over the past few months, we have reac...

4 May 2024

Pregnancy Testing in Cattle

Here’s why pregnancy testing cattle is essential: Identifying Non-Productive Breeders: By pinpointing non-productive breeders and heifers early on, producers can make informed decisions regarding culling strategies, ensuring optimal herd composition ...

3 May 2024

Reception issues in focus

The input of local communities will form an essential part of the Review – held once every three years – which will see the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee deliver recommendations to Government. The Review is closely examinin...

18 April 2024

Farmer-friendly mental health support

Finding out what farmers want in terms of mental health support is the focus of a new University of South Australia study, with researchers looking to establish who farmers turn to once they’ve exhausted their personal coping systems through family a...

17 April 2024

Pasture dieback spreading to new parts of Queensland

In southern Queensland, newly affected regions include Charleville, Chinchilla, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Injune, Millmerran, Roma, St George and Warwick. In central Queensland, pasture dieback has been reported in Alpha, Jericho, Springsure and Tambo....

4 April 2024

Sugarcane enters new era

Sugarcane contributes $2.2 billion to the Australian economy and accounts for 80 per cent of global sugar supply. The mapping of its genetic blueprint opens opportunities for new tools to enhance breeding programs around the world for this valuable b...