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Sheepvention returns
ALL roads lead to Hamilton for two days next month when the gates open for Sheepvention 2026.
1 July, 2026
Farmer News
Plenty to see and do for all ages
THE Hamilton Showgrounds will be bustling with excitement next month as visitors of all ages enjoy everything...
1 July, 2026
Local News
Luncheon to celebrate women in agriculture
IN the wake of last year’s successful inaugural event, Sheepvention 2026...
Local News
Don’t miss working dogs in action
VISITORS to this year’s Sheepvention will once again have the...
Local News
Firefighter finds a way to do it all
KAY Antony is not one to shy away from hard work or a challenge – nor is...
Beef
Strong start for beef production
NEW data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Australia’s beef industry has begun 2026 with its...
1 June, 2026
Local News
Aussie beef to remain exempt from US tariff increase
BEEF producers have been assured that they will remain exempt from the...
Local News
International Dairy Week returns to Tatura
INTERNATIONAL Dairy Week (IDW) is back, bringing together the very best...
Local News
Bright future for beef industry
THE Australian beef industry has released its 2025 Annual Update under...
Lamb
Two iconic wool companies join forces
TWO iconic families of Australia’s wool industry will merged their regional wool marketing divisions from July 1,...
1 July, 2026
Local News
Sheep and lamb production ease
SHEEP and lamb sectors recorded a pullback in throughput during the...
Local News
Sheepvention plans well underway
SHEEPVENTION 2026 will once again draw thousands of visitors to Hamilton...
Local News
Don’t miss the Victorian Sheep Show
VISITORS to the 2026 Victorian Sheep Show are in for a great day,...
Cropping & Soil
From drought to recovery
SWAN Marsh dairy farmer Jason Smith knows firsthand the toll the drought (beginning in 2024) has taken on south-west...
1 July, 2026
Local News
Black field crickets active in south west
A DRY and warm autumn has provided ideal conditions for black field...
Local News
Speak up and help protect our grains
EVERYONE connected to agriculture plays a critical role in protecting...
Local News
Boost for businesses impacted by Varroa mite
MORE support is now available for businesses and bee keepers who rely on...
Animal Health & Husbandry
New satellite herd transforms results
A NEW partnership with Trans Ova genetics is transforming pregnancy rates for Cherrylock Cattle Co.
1 July, 2026
Local News
Be vigilant of twin lamb disease
AS we move further into winter, sheep producers may begin to see cases...
Local News
Trans Ova expands in Australia
TRANS Ova Genetics is expanding in Australia with the appointment of a...
Local News
Calf stillbirth in the spotlight
FROM last month, DataGene is publishing two new Stillbirth Australian...
Machinery & Infrastructure
Entries now open for inventions
DO you have a unique invention that you would like to share?
1 July, 2026
Local News
Renewables delivering real returns
VOLATILE commodity prices, rising feed and energy costs, labour...
Local News
Redevelopment enters its third phase
THE third phase of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment of ProviCo’s...
Local News
Dip-tanks help boost aerial efforts
REMOTE water dip-tanks have helped boost aerial firefighting efforts in...








