Simon Chamberlain

A review of the Public Safety Amendment and Firearms Legislation by the ACT Legislative Assembly has sparked warnings of "unintended consequences" for the state's $24 billion agricultural industry.

In a perfect world, the sustainable and natural fibres of cotton and wool would be the fabric of society, while oil-based synthetics would be seen as exactly what they are: a finite resource.

With many cattle markets experiencing significant corrections over the past week, particularly in the cow and lightweight steer sectors, Tamworth's fortnightly store sale was a standout, with prices better than expected.

A man credited with explaining the intricacies of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) with down-to-earth clarity and accuracy has been honoured.

A 40 hectare paddock near the Quirindi Airport is yielding more than just wheat and sorghum; it is the engine room for a charity that has poured $450,000 back into the Liverpool Plains community.

A decline in ewe numbers nationwide could have far-reaching impacts for processors trying to fill contract obligations, a buyer for Thomas Foods International, said at Tamworth's prime lamb and sheep sale on Monday.

Lightweight steers dominate the rail as region-wide rain boosts buyer confidence.

A perfect storm of global herd rebuilding, a massive influx of processing labour, and a shifting climate paradigm is on the cusp of driving premium

Why global disruption is guaranteeing Australias premium beef payday.