Livestock impacted by floods can quickly succumb to any number of animal welfare issues including swamp cancers, infections and bloat. Monitor your stock closely and contact the Agriculture and Animal Service Hotline for help on 1800 814 647, or call your local district vet on 1300 795 299.
Damage Survey
If you are a farmer or landholder impacted by severe weather and floods, report damage to the Department of Primary Industries disaster damage survey. Record the number of crops, animals, infrastructure and other primary industries damaged in a single event, add photos to the assessment and see the severity of damage in your area. To submit a survey visit https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/emergency/community/primary-industries-natural-disaster-damage-survey
Rural Aid For Livestock, Crops Lost To Floods
Australia’s trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, has stepped up to help farmers across NSW, Victoria and Tasmania as they face devastating, widespread flooding.
The team of counsellors are also conducting welfare checks on Rural Aid’s registered farmers and has counsellors on the ground in Forbes.
Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said farmers with crops nearing harvest were increasingly anxious as flood water and continuing rain caused costly downgrading.
“Months of hard work and investment has now been written off, alongside people’s homes, fences, sheds and machinery,” he said.
Registered primary producers are also being offered financial assistance as they deal with the devastating effects of the flood.
More than 70 local government areas (LGAs) across the three states are directly affected, impacting thousands of families.
Rural Aid counsellors are expecting an increase in calls to its new, dedicated 1300 175 594 counselling line, as the extent of the current flooding situation becomes more apparent.
Farmers registered with Rural Aid can access counselling support and request financial assistance and fodder for livestock.
Producers that aren’t registered are encouraged to do so immediately via www.ruralaid.org.au or by calling 1300 327 624.
A Very Busy Exchange
The Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange saw one of its biggest days yet last week Tuesday with a massive yarding of 42,800 sheep. This included 9,950 suckers; 22,250 XB lambs; 6,000 Merino lambs and 4,600 mutton. The amazing drone image was taken by Tash at Forbes Livestock and Agency Co.
Workshop Prepares Wirrinya For Harvest
The Wirrinya event was well attended. The recording of the field day held at Forbes Saleyard can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9o6yykVxiY&t=39s
As harvest time is fast approaching more safety workshops were held in preparation at Wirrinya, Peak Hill and Lake Cargelligo.
The ‘Be Road Ready for Harvest’ satellite events attracted about 45 participants with lots of positive feedback given.
The satellite events were spin offs of the main event held at the Forbes Saleyards in early August.
“We held information sessions in these locations as part of the Load Restraint Education Program last year,” said Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Melanie Suitor. “The sessions were well attended, and participants asked us to come back and run similar events on other relevant topics – hence the pre-harvest satellite events.
“The topics covered were similar to what was discussed at the main event, but we also included presentations from the Councils’ engineers about road upgrades and access as well as from NSW Police about compliance and rules/regulations.
“There was some feedback that we didn’t spend as much time as the audience would have liked on the relevant notices, rules and regulations, which we will take on board for next year’s events,” Melanie said.
There were also presentations from SafeWork NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Farmers, Essential Energy, Transport for NSW and Rural Adversity Mental Health Program with advice about staying safe during harvest.
The winner of the Brass Monkey 15 litre fridge was Royce Johnston, who attended the Lake Cargelligo satellite event.
Thurlstone For Quality
Thurlstone Poll Dorset and White Suffolk Studs can stand up to its legitimate claim of one of the nation’s top breeders. It has behind it a swag of awards and prizes, including Most Successful Exhibitor at the Sydney and Melbourne Royal shows, and grand champion prizes from shows throughout the Central West.
The stock forms the base of the reputable studs, originally established as a Dorset stud at Cookamidgera over 75 years ago by Ron Hawken. Son, Richard, has expanded on the reputation of excellence with diversification to include Poll Dorset and White Suffolk rams. His strong interest in the industry started during his 1960s primary school years. “An indication of the success of the stud is the fact that it is free of diseases,” said Richard. “Accredited brucellosis free, Ovine Johnne’s MN3 status and footrot free.”
Poll Dorsets are one of the most popular prime lamb sires in Australia, with about 50% of lambs marketed as Dorset crossed. Another open-faced, clean legged meat sheep popular with buyers is the White Suffolk.
For more information, contact Richard Hawken on 6866 1214.
Goonigal Poll Dorsets 7th Annual Sale
The 7th Goonigal Poll Dorsets Annual Sale takes place on Friday 9th September at the Canowindra Showground Pavilion at 1pm.
Goonigal Poll Dorsets have been operating since 2006 making it 16 years of breeding good quality rams and getting great feedback from clients over the years.
Goonigal Poll Dorsets breeds flock rams to produce prime lambs, which sells to the sucker and export market. They have been selling suckers at 14-16 weeks and around 24 kilos in dressed weight. Robert, Maureen, Charles and Kylie are looking forward to their upcoming sale on 9th September at the Canowindra Showground Pavilion.
Rams will be penned by 11:30am for clients to inspect before the sale starts at 1pm. All Rams have been vet checked and are Brucellosis free accredited.
Stockscan figures will be available from the 5th September on the business facebook page, Goonigal Poll Dorsets, or by emailing a request to goonigal@bigpond.net.au
More Sessions After Successful Harvest Field Day
Measuring equipment to ensure the operator adheres to travel requirements is but one of the many topics covered at the Be Road Ready For Harvest Field Day.
More than 50 people attended the recent Be Road Ready For Harvest Field Day at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange, while a further 15 were watching online.
Attendees were a mixture of farmers, contract harvesters, transport companies, agricultural machinery retailers, government agencies, council staff and relevant associations.
“It was great to be back face and face, but also to be able to offer the online functionality to increase the reach of the event across the region,” said Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Melanie Suitor.
“Safety and compliance during harvest is very important. Operators need to be aware of their responsibilities and ensure that during harvest all warning devices and travel requirements are adhered to.
“Regulations are constantly changing and events like this are important to ensure people are up to date on what’s required before the upcoming harvest period,’ Melanie said.
The program included presentations about access, permits, fire safety, fatigue, safety around powerlines, compliance, insurance, mental health and more.
“Participant feedback was mostly positive, with attendees reporting a good range of relevant information on offer and that it was a great opportunity to stay up to date.
The event was recorded and is available via YouTube, search ‘Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day’.
The winner of the feedback form prize, a Brass Monkey 15 litre fridge worth $230, was Darren Keane.
Free satellite events will be held in Lake Cargelligo, Wirrinya and Peak Hill in the coming weeks (with breakfast provided):
Lake Cargelligo: Wednesday, 31st August 7:30 – 10:15am at the RFS Shed
Wirrinya: Thursday, 1st September 7:30–10:15am at the Community Hall
Peak Hill: Friday, 2nd September 7:30 -10.15am at the Golf Club
Register via: https://forms.office.com/r/HaWJ6ccx6e
Annual Harvest Field Day On 11th August
The annual Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day will be offered in person and online, plus three satellite events to reach as big an audience as possible.
Harvest time is upon us and the annual field day in preparation will be in hybrid form this year.
Farmers, contract harvesters, transport operators, pilot drivers and agricultural machinery retailers are invited to attend this year’s Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day in person at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange or online via Zoom on Thursday, 11th August.
Breakfast will be provided from 7:30am for the official program to start at 8am. There
will be onsite displays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
“After two years of COVID disruptions it is great to be able to offer this hybrid event to provide important safety information in the lead up to the harvest period,” said Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor.
Topics to be discussed include access, permits, fire safety, fatigue, safety around powerlines, compliance, insurance, mental health and more.
“Harvest is coming and it is important to refresh people’s knowledge about the current rules and regulations for legally and safely moving agricultural machinery, combinations and trucks on the road.
“Safety and compliance during harvest is very important. Operators need to be aware of their responsibilities and ensure that all warning devices and travel requirements are adhered to,” said Melanie.
“Regulations are constantly changing and events like this are important to ensure people are up to date on what’s required before the upcoming harvest period.”
Registration is free but spaces are limited. Register via the Parkes, Forbes or Lachlan Shire Councils’ Facebook pages.
There will also be three satellite events to reach more farmers on:
• Wednesday, 31st August 7:30am – 10:15am at the Lake Cargelligo RFS Shed
• Thursday,1st September from 7:30am – 10:15am at the Wirrinya Community Hall
• Friday, 2nd September from 7:30am – 10:15am at the Peak Hill Golf Club
Calling All Farmers – Unite In Forbes For Agribusiness Today Forum 2022
This year’s Agribusiness Today Forum on 4th August at the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel is one Farmers in the Central West should not miss.
Members of the Central West agribusiness community are set to get together in Forbes for Agribusiness Today Forum 2022, with the Forbes Golf and Sportsman’s Hotel set to host the major event on Thursday, 4th August.
The theme for the 2022 forum is ‘Mixed Farming Enterprises – Adapting to a Changing Climate’.
For more than 25 years the Agribusiness Today Forum has brought together expert speakers to give an insight into domestic and international market trends, the opportunities for improving productivity and sustainability, and increasing market growth.
The forum is expected to attract over 100 delegates to Forbes who will be addressed by high calibre speakers including representatives from Rabobank, Department of Primary Industries, Endeavour Meats, HE Silos, Lachlan Commodities, Select Carbon, Future Feed, Charles Sturt University, AgStar Projects, AWI Sheep Connect NSW, The University of Melbourne and NBN Co.
Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA Central West) CEO, Wayne Sunderland said this year’s event is one not to miss.
“The Agribusiness Today Forum is a fantastic platform to highlight the agriculture sector and the developing research and new innovations driving the industry,” said Mr Sunderland.
“The industry is constantly evolving, especially regarding technology, sustainable farming practices and climate change adaptation. This year the forum will focus on adapting to the changes we are facing when it comes to climate and I’m looking forward to hearing the speakers discuss this important topic.
“It’s fantastic to see the Agribusiness Today Forum back for 2022 after two years of postponement due to Covid and we are also excited to announce the forum will be hosted by ABC Central West rural reporter, Hugh Hogan.”
To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, visit the Agribusiness Today Forum website at www.agribusinesstodayforum.com. The $50 ticket price covers entry to hear from 13 expert speakers as well as morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
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