Hosted recently in Busselton were two annual events on the dairy calendar: the Western Dairy Business Breakfast and the WAFarmers’ Dairy Conference. Read the conference wrap-up and summary of key points here.

The recent FMD outbreak in Indonesia is a cause of concern due to its close proximity to Australia. Read more on the details of the disease, and biosecurity measures here.

It’s that time of year again and, after a couple of shaky years with Covid, the Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days are back on for 2022, on the 24th and 25th of August.

Hailing from a small Wheatbelt town 138kms from Perth, the Brookton Bowling Club is punching well above its weight, recently being awarded Small Country Club of the Year.

Australia is no stranger to incursions of pests and diseases and, with the distance between the Australian mainland and two major animal diseases now only 1,000km away, our borders are feeling more insecure than ever.

There are many reasons pastoralists may consider using supplementary feeding options for different classes of livestock and, with the current market prices of livestock, adding some extra weight before selling can definitely be of financial benefit.

After 17 years at Milne Feeds, well-known dairy and cattle specialist, Dean Maughan, is hanging up the boots and preparing to enjoy retirement. Read more on his story here.

Creep feeding lambs can be a useful, alternative strategy. One not just for tougher seasons, but a tool that may be employed in a “normal season”, as part of a best-management practice.

Maroona Station is a forward-thinking, family-owned business south of Kingston, in southeast South Australia. Owners Rob and Kirsty Starling run 7,000 Merino ewes on their 2,500 ha property. Read more on their story here.

Recently, a team of budding cyclists from Harvey, Broome and Darwin, completed the Gibb River Challenge. With the support of many sponsors, including Milne AgriGroup, the team raised nearly $30,000 for families affected by cancer.