Rural

IN late January Worksafe announced the introduction of a new Telehandler, or ‘TV’ licence for operation of a Telehandler with three tonne or greater capacity.

DATA released earlier this week by Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) revealed a growing interest from medical graduates in pursuing a career as a rural generalist.

THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) held it combined annual conference with the Queensland branch in April.

SOUTHERN Scientific Services principal, Larry Walker has expressed concern there is a very high danger to livestock of staggers from perennial ryegrass and phalaris as well as the risk of phalaris sudden death syndrome.

NEXT Monday, May 20 is World Bee Day, the purpose of which is to increase knowledge and awareness of the critical role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem, particularly including agriculture.

THE National Farmers’ Federation and other industry representatives staged an unprecedented walk-out during agriculture minister, Murray Watt’s post-Budget speech on Wednesday morning to make a statement about the recent live sheep export ban and issuing a warning to all farming sectors.

To support South-west Victorian families understand the succession planning process, WestVic Dairy recently facilitated a session discussing the topic on Thursday, April 11 in Cobden.

THE Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award acknowledging and supporting the essential roles all women play in rural industries, rural and regional businesses and rural and regional communities.

ACROSS the agricultural sector industry bodies don’t often agree on a lot of things - but the new biosecurity levy before parliament currently is one thing everyone can agree is not fair.

THE Bureau of Meteorology yesterday issued a statement that rainfall in April was below average for western, southern and central parts of the country and the eighth-driest April on record for South Australia.

A WEEKEND of laughter and companionship, as women from across the state (and some from South Australia) gathered to celebrate their rural connection. Benalla will be the destination for next year’s, and Hamilton in 2026 - so pop them in your calendar.

FARMERS can now download the 2024 editions of the cereal and pulse disease guides to help make informed decisions around disease management.