Fertiliser affordability remains under pressure for growers
Higher fertiliser costs are pushing growers to reduce application rates and shift towards less nitrogen-intensive plantings Growers have moved beyond acute fertiliser supply concerns that emerged for the winter plantings earlier this year, and many are working out crop rotations that can avoid high-price inputs. Any crop planning should consider that high input costs are […]
Livestock and food production renderers set their first sustainability agenda
The rendering and used cooking oil recycling sector has launched the first industry-wide ARA Sustainability Framework, establishing a common plan to measure and strengthen performance across some of the most significant environmental and commercial issues facing the industry. Developed by the Australian Renderers Association (ARA) with KPMG, the Sustainability Framework (the Framework) responds to a […]