Natasha Lobban

Natasha Lobban is passionate about writing for and about farmers, with a particular love for telling the stories of the people who make rural communities tick and shining a light on the issues that affect them. She has worked in agricultural media and communications for more than 20 years and is now Content Manager at AuctionsPlus. Her special interest in agriculture, food and rural Australia stems from being a sixth-generation farmer with a deep respect and love for farming communities. Natasha and her husband run a mixed farming operation at Eldorado in North East Victoria, which keeps her closely connected to the issues facing farmers every day.

Sheep intensions survey points to ongoing decline in confidence in industry

Australian sheep producers’ confidence continues to be impacted by broader climatic and market conditions, according to the latest Sheep Producer...

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Does grazing oats affect ewe and lamb survival?

New research has shown there is no significant impact on ewe and lamb survival...

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Commodity prices, production and exports have broadly lifted in the first half...

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Cattle carcase weights continue to rise

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Producer sentiment to steer cattle market in 2024: Rabobank

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