Feeding imported human food to animals may pose serious unwanted disease risk
The Department of Agriculture has issued a reminder that only approved imported ingredients can be used in the manufacture of animal feeds.
Pork to lead animal protein production surge in 2021
As the impacts of African swine fever in Asia fade, pork will lead a global animal protein production surge in 2021
Improved standards for livestock loading ramps and forcing yards
An updated Australian Standard for livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing yards has been published aimed at improved safety.
Farming machinery booms under high income conditions
There has been a 50% increase in financing for agri machinery as farmers fast track expansion plans according to the Commonwealth Bank.
More pesticide permits issued in the battle to combat fall armyworm
Access to two additional permits is part of industry initiatives in place and brings the total number of current fall armyworm permits to 37.
AUSVEG awarded grant to develop Vegetable Exporter Business Training program
Training will give horticulture growers the business skills they need to increase the efficiency of their exports to more world markets. A $41,617 grant, for the PASE program, will help horticulture growers get the most out of their exports and boost their business skills by providing access to a tailored exporter training program. It is […]
Registration numbers to be removed from Class 3 livestock vehicle permits
National Operation Advice (NOA) from the NHVR will remove the requirement to include registration numbers from Class 3 Livestock Vehicle permits. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the NOA would be implemented from 1 December 2020, following advocacy from the Australian Livestock and Rural Transport Association (ALRTA). “Current provisions of […]
Jonathan Wilson appointed inaugural CEO of Grains Australia Limited
Experienced grains industry professional Jonathan Wilson has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive officer of Grains Australia Limited (G
Australian researchers probe ethical challenges of using robots in agriculture
Monash University researchers have published the first-ever analysis of the ethical and policy issues raised by the use of robots in agriculture.
Western Australian livestock co-op receives grant to develop export strategy
The $120,000 in funding will assist the WA Producers’ Co-operative Ltd to develop a collaborative export market strategy.