457 Australian Work Visa Program is Axed
Over the years, the 457-visa program has not been short of its problems and now the Turnbull government is taking action by replacing it with a Temporary Skill Shortage Visa program. In the new program, there are two different offerings with short-term and medium-term lasting for two and four years respectively. Furthermore, labour market testing […]
National Electricity Market In Need of an Overhaul?
In order to commit to long-term affordable, low emission, and reliable energy, the National Farmers’ Association (NFF) has said that a transformation is required within Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). According to the President of the NFF, the farming industry has required reliable, secure, and affordable energy for quite some time. However, the NEM is […]
Livestock Shortage in Australia – Foreign Investment the Solution?
Ever since the problem of a shortage in livestock surfaced, many have proposed solutions but now one general manager believes foreign investment to be key. Greg Cross, at Fletcher’s International Exports, said that livestock was above 36 million when the company opened a processing facility in Narrikup nearly 20 years ago. Now, it stands a […]
Farming Price Review for 2017
At the start of every year, farmers face unpredictable markets but we start to learn a general trend as we head into the second quarter. In 2017, this has been no different and today we have reports for the price of both lamb and milk. Without further ado, let’s take a look! Lamb – Firstly, […]
Finest Ice Cream in Australia Courtesy of the Crooke Family
If you were to ask a group of people for their favourite ice cream, you would get multiple answers and this is the beauty of the product. However, ask what ice cream gives the best value and a growing amount of people would say Gundowring Ice Cream. Why? Because, despite the company running out of […]
How To Make Your Farming Dream A Reality
If you’re anything like thousands of people across Australia you probably have squashed farm ownership dreams. Look at the photos we have here of Tim and Tegan Hicks and their family, it’s so beautiful it makes you sick. But right now if things stay the way they are this photo of a happy family on […]
Two Innovative Steps Forward for the Australian Farming Industry
It has been generally positive for the Australian farming industry so far this year, and we have seen this with the new export opportunities that have arisen. This is set to continue as new varieties of rice and grapes have been researched and produced. Should their respective trials go well, this will make a huge […]