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Call to recognise farmer health link to Australia’s food security

AS increased fuel, fertiliser and freight costs continue to place mounting pressure on Australian agriculture – alongside repeated natural disasters and growing global instability – a new report has revealed the escalating human toll facing the farmers behind Australia’s food supply…Read More

Sheep Central, August 26, 2026

Ridley reports earnings up 62pc to $157.8M for FY26

ASX-LISTED fertiliser and stockfeed company Ridley has reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $157.8 million for the financial year ended June 30, up 61.9 percent on the previous year…Read More

Emma Alsop, August 24, 2026

Recruitment: Are you keeping up with the evolving workforce?

Generational labels should never be used to stereotype employees, but they can highlight broad shifts in workplace expectations…Read More

Sheep Central, August 24, 2026

Worker visa changes made without ag sector consultation

Australian meat processors and the National Farmers Federation are seeking urgent clarification about changes in visa processing priorities that could affect the ongoing availability of overseas skilled workers…Read More

Terry Sim, August 20, 2026

Call to recognise and fund saleyards as nationally significant

SALEYARDS should be recognised and funded as nationally significant infrastructure, according to an independent advisor who has been working with the Dubbo Regional Council on the future of its saleyards…Read More

Lydia Burton, August 19, 2026

Dougal Gordon to lead Sheep Producers Australia policy council

SHEEP Producers Australia has appointed experienced livestock and agricultural policy executive Dougal Gordon as the new chair of the peak sheep meat body’s policy council…Read More

Sheep Central, August 19, 2026

Recruitment: Six tips for improving workplace culture

A HEALTHY workplace culture is the best bet for happy employees and low turnover; whether in a small family-scale livestock operation, a feedlot or meatworks employing many staff…Read More

Sheep Central, August 17, 2026

Fair Work Ombudsman takes action on alleged worker underpayment

LEGAL action has commenced against a former Victorian livestock transport company for allegedly underpaying workers almost $300,000…Read More

Sheep Central, August 12, 2026

Rushy Lagoon sale inquiry terms of reference released

THE Tasmanian Government today released the terms of reference for a Parliamentary Select Committee inquiry into the sale of the state’s biggest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to the United Kingdom-based Tasmania Natural Asset Trust…Read More

Sheep Central, August 11, 2026

Unreleased CSIRO report proposed a hybrid livestock gene bank model

A CSIRO report completed four years ago recommended Australia establish a livestock gene bank as insurance against the impact of exotic disease incursions or natural disasters…Read More

Terry Sim, August 10, 2026

Recruitment: Unleashing the power of mentoring in the workplace

MENTORING is a great way to progress a person’s professional and personal development, creating a more productive business and can be very rewarding for the mentor and the mentee…Read More

Sheep Central, August 10, 2026

Look Over the Farm Gate program wins further $600,000 in funding

A FURTHER $600,000 has been granted to the Look Over the Farm Gate farmer and community support program by the Victorian Government…Read More

Terry Sim, August 7, 2026

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