For over 40 years, CRT have been supporting their communities and providing great service and advice to farmers across the country.
19/06/2026
The strength of CRT has always been our people.
Across regional Australia, CRT teams work closely with growers every day — providing practical advice, local insight and support across livestock, cropping and rural operations.
Thanks to the people behind the business helping support Australian agriculture.
18/06/2026
We’re officially halfway through the year and it’s already been a season shaped by changing conditions, long days and plenty happening across Australian agriculture.
Whether it’s winter cropping, livestock management or preparing for the months ahead, it’s a reminder of how quickly the season moves.
Thanks to the growers and rural communities keeping Australian agriculture moving.
17/06/2026
Winter cropping activity continues across many regions, with conditions ranging from strong establishment through to patchy emergence in drier areas.
Key focus areas this time of year include w**d control, nitrogen strategy and monitoring crop health through early growth stages. Seasonal conditions can change quickly, making regular paddock assessment increasingly important.
Lamb survival and ewe performance are heavily influenced by management in the final 4–6 weeks before lambing. During late pregnancy, energy demand increases significantly, particularly in twin- and triplet-bearing ewes, making nutrition one of the key drivers of birthweight, vigour and colostrum quality.
Shelter availability, pasture utilisation and minimising ewe stress can also impact survival rates during cold and wet conditions. Monitoring condition score and planning feed requirements ahead of lambing can help support both ewe recovery and lamb performance through marking and weaning
09/06/2026
Winter conditions can expose weak points in water infrastructure, particularly in high traffic livestock areas.
Regularly checking pumps, troughs, fittings and drainage can help improve reliability and reduce unnecessary maintenance during busy periods. Good water access remains one of the simplest ways to support stock performance year-round.
05/06/2026
Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools for supporting flock health and protecting lamb survival through winter and spring.
Pre-lambing boosters can help improve immunity transfer to lambs, while maintaining vaccination programs across the flock supports productivity and reduces the risk of costly disease outbreaks.
Talk to your local CRT team about timing, vaccine selection and animal health planning this season.
27/05/2026
Behind the counter this week
We’ve been having a few conversations around feed, w**ds and animal health.
What questions are coming up for you at the moment?
25/05/2026
Feels like every season brings something different.
From input costs to seasonal conditions, there’s a lot influencing decisions right now.
What’s changed most for you this year?
20/05/2026
A look at what’s been happening in the yards this week.
Routine jobs, quick decisions, and plenty going on behind the scenes.
What have you been working through lately?
18/05/2026
With planting underway or wrapped up in many areas, attention turns to establishment.
Moisture, early growth, and w**d pressure can all play a role in how things track from here.
What are you seeing so far?
