The worst drought in living memory and the relieving rain that followed in parts of NSW has provided NSW Local Land Services with a ‘field laboratory’ for observing potentially devastating livestock diseases. (more…)
Tag: livestock
Helping secure the future of traveling stock reserves through long-term permits
For the first time in several years, livestock producers have the opportunity to apply for long-term access to Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs) across the Hunter and MidCoast. (more…)
Stimulating international demand for Australian Wagyu
NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) is engaging with Taiwanese and Chinese beef industry stakeholders to support the Australian Wagyu industry through challenging times. (more…)
Two weeks to go - returns due by 31st August 2020
Landholders across New South Wales are reminded to lodge their Local Land Services Annual Land and Stock Returns before the end of August 2020. (more…)
DPI works with farmers to keep NSW cattle tick-free
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has urged north coast producers to be on the lookout for cattle tick with 170 infestations recorded in the past 12 months. (more…)
Know your winter feed gap
Each year across our region, there is a period of time when pasture quality does not meet livestock energy requirements. The length of this period depends predominantly on seasonal conditions and stocking rates. Did you know that this period of time is known as your feed gap and it can happen multiple times throughout the…