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Zoetis exceeds $1 million for Beyond Blue, as 2026 campaign starts

Animal health company Zoetis has partnered with the Beyond Blue mental health support charity since 2016, donating more than $1 million over that period to help fund support services for people living in the bush. This year marks the 11th year of the partnership, with Zoetis aiming to raise another $100,000 by donating $5 from each sale of the company’s livestock and companion animal health products from now until the end of October..Read More

Sheep Central, July 16, 2026

EU strategy on livestock shifts, but industry still cautious

A EUROPEAN Union strategy recognising livestock as “critical infrastructure” has been lauded as a major shift in the continent’s approach to agriculture – after a decade of largely looking at livestock as a source of emissions…Read More

Eric Barker, July 15, 2026

Why is the farm lobby uneasy about burgeoning data centres?

AUSTRALIA is shaping up as a preferred global location for data centres, and facilities are being planned and built not just in capital cities…Read More

Liz Wells, July 13, 2026

Recruitment: How to encourage ‘frank and fearless’ feedback

PERFORMANCE reviews are a two-way process, and should be just one part of an ongoing conversation with your staff…Read More

From James Price, JPAbusiness., July 13, 2026

Future Flock Strategy — when will sheep producers see it?

AUSTRALIAN sheep producers will have to wait at least another 6-12 months before they see a Future Flock Strategy after a formerly mooted launch at Lambex 2026 did not happen today…Read More

Terry Sim, July 8, 2026

Virtual fencing delivers 99pc sheep, 96pc cattle compliance in US trial

A YEAR-LONG grazing trial in the United States has demonstrated high rates of compliance for cattle and sheep managed with virtual fencing technology…Read More

James Nason, July 8, 2026

University of Sydney wins national meat judging competition

FOR the first time since 2002, the University of Sydney has been crowned the champion team overall at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging National Competition in Wagga Wagga…Read More

Sheep Central, July 8, 2026

NSW sheep operation fined $555,000 over worker’s death

A NEW South Wales farming business has been convicted and fined $555,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a farmhand mustering sheep died from injuries sustained in a quad bike accident…Read More

Sheep Central, July 7, 2026

Bird flu count rises to seven with new NSW and WA cases

NEW South Wales has implemented its bird flu response plan after its first case of H5 avian influenza was confirmed, and case in Western Australia – its fifth — raised the number of confirmed or presumed positive cases in migratory seabirds nationally to seven.  ..Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Livestock fodder co-ordination initiative wins $1.69m grant

AUSTRALIA’S fodder industry has gained $1.69 million in Federal Government backing to develop a co-ordinated national system that supports better feed management before, during, and after drought…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Meat Business Women awards finalists celebrated this month

AUSTRALIA’S top meat business women will be celebrated in the sector’s annual awards in Melbourne later this month…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Recruitment: Five mistakes to avoid as a ‘people manager’

EVERYBODY makes mistakes – even managers; they can help us grow at a personal and professional level. However, there are some management mistakes that can be easily avoided if you’re aware of them…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

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