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, […]
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. […]
AgriWebb integrates with KPMG Origins to enable on-farm livestock data sharing
Livestock enterprise management platform AgriWebb has integrated with blockchain-based track-and-trace platform KPMG Origins, enabling farmers to seamlessly share their on-farm livestock data across their supply chains. In a world-first, the integration enables AgriWebb customers to standardise their farm’s livestock data on the KPMG Origins platform and securely provide access to external partners such as retailers, banks/financiers and […]
Japan and South Korea key markets for Aussie beef into future
An industry report concludes Japan and South Korea will continue to be important markets for beef exports over the coming five years, with steady demand expected in both countries, according to a new industry report. The report, Uncovering the Value of the Japanese and South Korean Beef Markets, by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank, says Japan and […]
Feral Pig Action Plan sets out actions to improve management and reduce impacts
A national and coordinated approach to feral pig management has just been released following the endorsement of the National Feral Pig Action Plan. The plan is expected to guide and support all land managers to deliver best practice management of feral pigs. This is the first national strategy that has been developed to address the […]
Melbourne Cup defender among 13 international runners subjected to a double quarantine
Horses arriving from overseas for the 2021 Spring Carnival racesunderwent 14 days’ pre-export quarantine overseas and also must complete 14 days’ post-arrival quarantine at government approved facilities. Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment is among 13 international runners to complete a minimum of 14 days’ mandatory post-arrival quarantine before embarking on their spring carnival […]
Abattoir workers get a $450,000 grant to spot biosecurity problems
Over $450,000 will be spent on training to improve emergency animal disease capability at domestic abattoirs. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the grant recognises the central role of abattoir staff in the animal health system. “Abattoir staff play a critical role in biosecurity by inspecting animals and carcases for signs of […]
Egg production in 2020-21 was worth $911 million and will grow to $952 million in 2021-22
This income came off the back of hard work producing 376 million dozen eggs in 2020-21, forecast to grow to 387 million dozen in 2021-22. The industry continues to come under scrutiny to meet community expectations and has been able to enhance sustainability, based on technology and research. Egg farmers are often on small holdings […]
Kosciuszko horse plan promises big reduction but locks in damage says the ISC
The NSW Government’s draft Kosciuszko feral horse plan has promised a significant reduction in feral horses in the park, but according to the ISC also locks in damage to key areas in one of Australia’s favourite national parks. “The new draft plan aims to increase areas of Kosciuszko free of feral horses from 47% to […]