Community & Lifestyle

Changing eating patterns point to increased protein demands

USE of anti-obesity medications or AOMs and the associated demand for protein rich foods is a global trend set to benefit Australian producers of lamb, beef and goat…Read More

Sheep Central, January 22, 2025

Gaps found in red meat cancer link trope

NINE years ago, the World Health Organisation said red meat causes cancer, but insiders say the process was flawed and biased, investigative journalist Nina Teicholz reports…Read More

By investigative journalist Nina Teicholz, January 20, 2025

Farmers urged to report mobile telephone issues

FARMERS have been urged to report mobile phone service changes since the 3G network shutdown as the National Farmers Federation flagged rural connectivity as a federal election issue…Read More

Sheep Central, January 15, 2025

Seasonal bushfire outlook names areas with increased fire risk

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2024 shows an increased risk of fire for south-west and eastern Victoria, central and western New South Wales, south-east and far west Western Australia and the Northern Territory…Read More

Sheep Central, December 11, 2024

The Weekly Grill: Food security issues, with Andrew Henderson

AGSECURE founder and Sheep Producers Australia director Andrew Henderson is grilled about his call for a national food security strategy, on the latest episode of the Weekly Grillpodcast…Read More

Sheep Central, December 6, 2024

Let’s all get behind the CSIRO Chart Your Fart project

MOST of us know some farmers who are legendary for having a lot to say on rising, after a meal or exerting themselves to shift something heavy…Read More

Sheep Central, November 20, 2024

Zoetis raises another $100K for mental health support in rural Australia

ANIMAL health company Zoetis has completed its annual fund-raiser for the Beyond Blue foundation, supporting mental health in rural and regional areas of Australia, raising another $100,000 for the worthy cause…Read More

Sheep Central, November 20, 2024

VFF asks new councillors to deliver fairer rating strategies

VICTORIA’S peak farmer body has renewed its call for fairer rating strategies as the results of local government elections are finalised…Read More

Sheep Central, November 11, 2024

Healthy livestock and farmers is the ultimate goal

STRATEGIES for healthy livestock and farmers will be discussed in a workshop in south-western Victoria this week…Read More

Sheep Central, November 11, 2024

Follow Keep the Sheep’s lead to educate our city cousins

IT really is time for all of us in the country to start to drive the education of the city dwellers about agriculture’s importance…Read More

Guest Author, November 8, 2024

National report recommends rural health reforms

A NATIONAL health report released yesterday has highlighted a number of issues and recommendations relating to rural Australia…Read More

Sheep Central, November 6, 2024

NSW Farmers says move from 3G must give better connectivity

THE switch to 4G and 5G networks must provide better connectivity to rural communities, NSW Farmers has urged, as telcos prepare to permanently shut down the nation’s 3G network…Read More

Sheep Central, October 25, 2024

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