LEADING stock and station agency Bowyer and Livermore has provided sound advice to its many clients and friends in regards to Meat and Livestock Australia’s upcoming changes to Livestock Production Assurance accreditation.
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Every agent knows that the majority of their clients are really confused on this issue as most don’t use social media or spend much time listening to radio programs, but many tell me that they always read this column.
If readers do find value in this column I would urge them to discuss the LPA changes with their agent and follow B and L’s advice – don’t stress. Don’t take notice of pub gossip. The accreditation can be done online and there is a fee of $60 involved.
Waiting for rain
MUCH of our district is now in very poor shape as 21 frosts in a row have been reported in low spots.
The rain gods went on leave shortly after Easter and don’t seem in any hurry to return. Many households are using water that is carted in and heavy rainfall in late winter would certainly be appreciated.
Derek and Wes Larnach at Grainforce Kelso tell me of delivering 28 tonne loads of barley for stock feed on an almost daily basis.
These gentlemen supply a large grain auger and operator to put grain loads into silos and their operation is excellent.
Small start
REPORTS of many district residents attending Mudgee Small Farm Field Days are positive and the event was blessed with good weather.
Former district agronomist at Mudgee, Gerry Hennessy, told ABC morning radio of the modest start to the field days in 1967, when 13 exhibitors had 300 visitors to their stands at Mudgee Showground.
Department of Agriculture horticulturist Clarrie Beckingham worked with Gerry and a small band of helpers to arrange that initial event that has grown to this year’s 420 exhibitors and around 20,000 visitors.
Coming up
BATHURST Merino Association secretary Kirby McPhee provides details of the Bathurst Ram Expo at the Showground to be held on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 3pm.
The program will include the presentation of the Super Six ewe competition at noon, the junior judging induction at 10am, the judging event from 11am, the working dog demonstrations at 11am, the auction 30 minutes after the last demonstration and the ram auction at 2pm.
Laugh lines
THE bishop was seriously ill and his doctor advised him to see very few visitors. When George asked to see his Lordship, he was ushered in. “My Lord,” said George, “I do appreciate you seeing me when so many of your dear friends were turned away.” The Bishop replied: “I feel so sure of seeing all of them in the next life, but this might well be my last chance of seeing you, my son.”
HE whispered to an old mate: “I’m glad the missus was born in winter. The candles on the cake warm the house. If it was in summer we’d need a fire permit.”
THEY asked: “Have you known your wife long?” He answered: “Oh yes, ever since we were the same age.”
