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.
Droughtmaster Australia are taking their breed to the people
Droughtmaster cattle are perfectly suited to thrive in Australia’s famous droughts and flooding rains
Zoetis raises half a million dollars for mental health support
Through a close partnership with Beyond Blue, Zoetis has raised a grand total of $500,000 for mental health since the joint campaign started in 2016.
Beef breeders look to the far north for more productive herds
The far north is the setting for technology called genomic selection and it’s being used to vastly improve fertility gains in beef cattle herds.
Red meat supply chains are going green
Proactive governments worldwide have begun regulating to reduce emissions in red meat production forcing industry players to take a different approach The growing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world is driving a shift in the red meat sector. But it will be the market – rather than regulators – motivating change, according […]
eShepherd virtual fencing given grant to protect the Reef
Australian AgTech company, Agersens, has secured a $335,000 grant to test if its eShepherd digital fencing platform can keep cattle from trodding the Great Barrier Reef.
Livestock health data captured from one-in-three sheep
The final numbers are in, and 2019 has proven to be another record-setting calendar year for the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project (NSHMP).
Around one-third of all sheep slaughtered in Australia were inspected at a participating abattoir.
Wagyu beef from AACo passes science taste test
The unique flavour, texture and aroma of Australia’s famous Wagyu beef can now be marketed using a world-first flavour profile developed by The University of Queensland in partnership with the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo). Sensory and flavour expert Dr Heather Smyth and the Australian Agricultural Company’s Westholme brand are behind the new flavour wheel, designed […]
Schuitemaker Feedo perfect for hay and silage
Starting in business with a manure spreader, manufacturer Schuitemaker has since launched agricultural machines to suit a wide range of needs for farmers and contractors.