Gene Technology Links

The following web links are a suggested starting point for further information and research on the topic. The TFGA provides this for the information of our farming members and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed on any external websites.

Agrifood Awareness
Biotechnology Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Water (follow the links to Biosecurity and then Gene Tecnology)
National Farmers Federation
Network of Concerned Farmers

Drought Lotting Links

For further information on Drought Lotting, please follow the links to information sheets and booklets:

Booklets
Feeding and Managing Sheep in Dry Times
Department of Agriculture Western Australia 2005
Managing Sheep in Droughtlots
Australian Wool Innovation 2006
Which Sheep Do I Keep?
Australian Wool Innovation 2006

Information Sheets
Stockwater – a limited resource
Australian Wool Innovation 2006

Landcare Notes, Victoria - Useful Notes include
Stock Containment Areas – LC0075
Water supply for stock containment areas – LC0077
Protecting the land in dry times – LC0076
Paddock protection and stock management during dry times – LC0072

Go to http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/ - Follow links to Information Notes Series/General Farming/Droughts'

Other information
Farmer Experiences – What was learnt by sheep and cattle managers in the 2006 drought
Brian Ashton, Rural Solutions South Australia 2007
Feed Budget Tables for drought/dry conditions in southern Australia
Lifetimewool Project 2007