People Articles
Prestigious farming organisation throws its doors open
Primary producers wanting to gain access to the world’s pre-eminent farming network are urged to apply for a 2013 Nuffield Australia scholarship. The application period opened on the 1st April and runs through to the 30th June 2012, for travel...THE AUSTRALIANS AT THE GOLDEN SHEARS AND WORLD SHEARING AND WOOLHANDLING CHAMPIONSHIPS MASTERTON NZ 2012
Sports Shear Australia Ass. Inc. Media Release A competition that has the capacity and prestige to draw the attendance of a Prime Minister, John Key and Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, Sir Brian Lochor [Former ALL Blacks player and...AW Howard Memorial Study Awards
AW Howard Memorial Study Awards for Australian Grazing or Rangeland Extension Consultants, Advisers and Agribusiness Specialists; and Australian Graziers or Rangelands Pastoralists.
Stress
Submitted from a Bestprac member
Nuffield scholarship a life-changing opportunity
Applications for the 2013 round of Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships will open on the 1st April 2012.
Sheep and wool studies
University of New England (UNE) offers the most comprehensive range of sheep and wool units in Australia.
Time Spent Off-Farm Most Profitable
By Liz Guerin
Snowgum offer
Australian outdoor clothing company Snowgum is offering Australian woolgrowers a 20% discount off the price of its Australian superfine Merino apparel.
Think Tank: Ensuring Sustainability and Embracing Change in the SA Rangelands
As part of the DAFF Funded project a forum was held in Orroroo, SA, on June 28.
New OH&S laws for all
What are the model work health and safety laws? Why do we need model work health and safety laws?
Praise for UQ rural education initiative
A University of Queensland centre, Rangelands Australia, has become the first University-based initiative to be recognised by an Australian Rural Education Award
Best Practice Health
Step 4: Nutrition
Bestprac Group Snapshots from around the Country
Group reports for 2009 activities provided by group facilitators Chelsea Muster, Sally Ware and Jane Garrett.
Best Practice Health
Step 3: Exercise
Best Practice Health
Step 2: Motivation
Best Practice Health
Step 1: Your Health Check
Rod Fardell, Body Options
Dubbo Innovation Forum Report
Dubbo 24 August 2009
Lower Nebine Road Trip Report - 2009
We were late, we were forgotten, we were early- we had a ball!
Attracting and Retaining Staff in the Australian Pastoral Industry - Part 1
Summary of Key Findings
By Nandi Herholdt, The Ryder Self Group
Attracting and Retaining Staff in the Aust Pastoral Industry - Part 2
Industry FeedbackBy Nandi Herholdt, The Ryder Self Group
Terra Madre 2008 - Turin, Italy
By Stuart Mitchell - "Cashel Vale", Bollon, Q.
During October 2008, I was privileged to be given the opportunity to participate in The Natural Fibres forum at the Slow Food conference, Terra Madre in Turin, Italy.
Holistic Management: Thinking About the WHOLE System
By Chelsea Muster, Rural Directions Pty LtdThe Mosely Family, based at Cobar, NSW, have adopted the holistic management principles to their business, working on balancing social, environmental and economic outcomes, both now and for future ...
