Trust has the objective of launching more action against invasive species
Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley today launched a new philanthropic trust that will strengthen efforts to protect Australia’s native plants and animals, and agricultural landscapes from the spread of invasive pests and weeds. “As someone with a deep appreciation and love for the Australian environment I am delighted, not only to be the first patron […]
Agvet chemical recycling with drumMUSTER and ChemClear take away service
Agsafe’s agvet chemical product stewardship programs, drumMUSTER and ChemClear, divert used containers and obsolete chemicals from farms and landfill by re-routing them into recycling Developed with the environment in mind, the drumMUSTER program collects and recycles eligible, empty and clean agricultural and veterinary chemical containers. drumMUSTER is Agsafe’s national product stewardship program that is supported by agvet chemical […]
UniSA has designed a novel implant to protect Australia’s wildlife from feral cats
New technology developed by the University of South Australia may put an end to predatory cat behaviours in native environments and help control Australia’s feral felines. Using polymer chemistry principles, researchers at UniSA’s Applied Chemistry and Translational Biomaterials Group have created novel Population Protecting Implants (PPIs) to provide a targeted method for controlling invasive and […]
Global beef market to tighten as a result of US beef production decline
The global beef market is set to tighten further in 2022, driven in significant part by continuing contraction in the US cattle herd, Rabobank says in its just-released global Q4 Beef Quarterly report. The agribusiness banking specialist said contracting production in the US – one of the world’s most influential markets as a major producer, […]
Climate Council says Australia should be cutting its emissions 21 times faster
According to the Climate Council the race is on to respond to accelerating climate change with rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions this decade, but the latest federal government data shows Australia’s pollution is only creeping down. Analysis by the Climate Council shows that Australia should be cutting its emissions 21 times faster […]
RDO Equipment opens flagship dealership in the Launceston region
With the opening its flagship Tasmanian dealership in Launceston RDO Equipment is expected to create more jobs and opportunities for customers in the region and across the state The RDO Equipment dealership in Tasmania is expected to contribute millions to the local economy through the $8.5M HQ, offering employment opportunities and increased capacity to service […]
Grain harvest in WA simply the best on record
Grain delivered to the CBH Group in the last week of November confirms WA growers are set for record results In near perfect harvesting conditions, the grain sent straight tothe CBH Group in one week alone tallied more than 2.8 million tonnes to bring the halfway through the season total to more than 9 million […]
Power Equipment offers top badges to power your world
Family owned company Power Equipment has been operating for over 30 years delivering diesel power solutions to Australian customers and 10 years of operation in New Zealand No matter what industry segment you operate in, agriculture, irrigation, construction, manufacturing, or just about any commercial operation, the power source is an essential component in the continued […]
Wine Australia announced the appointment of six non-executive directors
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed six non-executive directors to Wine Australia until 30 September 2024. Minister Littleproud said the four reappointed directors and two new directors have extensive industry experience and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Australian wine industry. “Wine and winegrape production is a major agricultural industry […]
The states are being asked to saddle up for horse welfare
The Federal Government is asking the states and territories to get behind the thoroughbred horse industry in the wake of the thoroughbred welfare initiative report, The Most Important Participant: A Framework for Thoroughbred Welfare. The report recommended both levels of government work together to develop a national thoroughbred register, and on a range of related matters. […]