Archive for February, 2011

THE Grassland Society of Southern Australia is holding a conference in Ballarat to help farmers make the most of the wet spring and summer.

THERE is so much to think about on the farm at the moment that Harry doesn’t need any new information.

SUSIE Chisholm will be among six members to join the Team Te Mania online commercial female sale.

A NEW study predicts that farmers who take part in co-ordinated fox baiting with their neighbours could increase lamb survival rates.

NSW Angus producer Susie Chisholm carefully selects genetics aimed at the commercial market.

ROB Sinclair’s ancestors started out in Australia as gold miners, and worked in many industries before becoming fruit growers.

THE current controversy over milk prices may not have occurred if the industry hadn’t deregulated, writes LESLIE WHITE

THE olive industry is considering starting its first statutory levy to pay for research, development and extension.

REGULAR readers have met most of the McNabb family.

THE role of Australia in global food production will be the topic at the Grasslands Society of Southern Australia Mac Troup memorial lecture.