AFIA’s monthly newsletter and media releases provide updates on key AFIA and fodder industry policies and issues. The Industry Updates features fodder and agriculture news from external sources.
AFIA Media Releases
Make every day a Hay Safe Day!
It’s National Hay Safe Day, and as many in the fodder industry face serious weather challenges and damaging flooding, it is timely to reflect on safe practices when working and living around bales of hay and silage. “Each year the Australian Fodder Industry...
The National Fodder Conference is back!
PDF available here. The National Fodder Conference is back! There is excitement building amongst Australia’s hay and silage producers and all those along the fodder supply chain, as the industry prepares to gather in Toowoomba this month after three long years for its...
It’s National Hay Safe Day!
What a year! With a promising season in full swing, an eye on the weather, and a global pandemic impacting the availability and movement of workers across the country, it is THE perfect time to take a day to focus on safety across the fodder supply chain. The...
The 2021 Fodder Festival
Proudly Presenting the 2021 Fodder FestivalThe Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) and Elmore & District Machinery Field Days are proud to announce details of the long-awaited follow-up to the inaugural Fodder Festival held in 2018. Fodder Festival 2021...
AFIA welcomes new CEO
AFIA welcomes new CEO24 November 2020 The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) has appointed experienced agricultural executive Paula Fitzgerald as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Fitzgerald has a long history in the agriculture sector, starting with the...
Signs for safety – ten years of National Hay Safe Day
Signs for Safety Ten years of National Hay Safe DayTen years ago, Suzanne Woods’ search for hay safety signs revealed a gaping hole in the industry. The Western Australian hay grower, and now Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) secretary, had on-farm and...
Industry Updates
National Hay Safe Day
Monday 25th October 2021 National Hay Safe Day! Big, round, square or small, ALWAYS PLAY IT SAFE around hay. National Hay Safe Day is an annual event focusing on safety in the fodder industry and it...
Hay disease remains a risk for Victorian growers
Media Release Monday, 26 July 2021 | Media contact: Tess Vallance 0437 223 276 Hay disease remains a risk for Victorian growers Oaten hay growers are being warned to keep an eye out for red leather...
Implementation of our Khapra Beetle urgent actions
To support the implementation of our khapra beetle urgent actions, the Department of Agriculture, Water the Environment has developed two short videos to communicate: the risks khapra beetle poses...
Capping nitrogen for export hay quality
More nitrogen isn’t always better – especially in a drier year – when producing quality hay is the key to farm returns. That’s according to research funded by AgriFutures Export Fodder Program as...
Record mouse activity in Mouse Alert
MouseAlert is a free resource that grain producers and farmers can use to record and report the prevalence of mice before they become a major issue. Source: Mouse Alert - Date: June 2021 READ THE...
Safe use of tyres for fodder conservation
Recent fires across Australia have highlighted the need to ensure that tyres are stored and used safely on-farm, and state environment protection authorities are turning their focus to ensure that...