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AWU says shearers are working for poverty wages in unsafe sheds

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the federal government to create a new national licensing and enforcement body after reports of labour exploitation in shearing sheds across the country.

AWU says shearers are working for poverty wages in unsafe sheds

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the...

Elders has entered into an agreement to acquire Delta Agribusiness for $475 million.

Imagine a future where packs of robotic dogs take soil samples at your farm and swarms of bird-like ...

There was some excitement in the AuctionsPlus office this week, when it was realised that an assessm...

Children across Australia are already starting to pen their Christmas lists for Santa. It’s International Rural Women’s Day and...

UPDATED: Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced an additional $32.7 million for the transition support package fo...

Patrick Hutchinson will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) at the end of...

It’s “the big dance” for Brahman vendors next week, with Braham Week kicking off at Rockhampton.

Australia's first permanent Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports began in the role on Monday.

Elders has entered into an agreement to acquire Delta Agribusiness for $475 million. 
Imagine a future where packs of robotic dogs take soil samples and swarms of bird-like drones count your livestock. You won’t have to imagine for long, because the technology exists. 
There was some excitement in the AuctionsPlus office this week, when it was realised that an assessment in Friday’s Keith Merino Breeders Association Off Shears Sale, was lucky number 10 million. 
It’s International Rural Women’s Day and it got me thinking, what would be on the wish list of rural women today? Here’s mine. 
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced an additional $32.7 million for the transition support package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea during a visit to Western Australia on Tuesday.
Patrick Hutchinson will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Meat Industry Council at the end of the month.
The European Commission has proposed delaying the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation by 12 months, a move welcomed by Cattle Australia.
It’s “the big dance” for Brahman vendors next week, with Braham Week kicking off at Rockhampton. 
Australia's first permanent Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports began in the role on Monday.

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