Greenham reaches a significant milestone with beef branding refresh
Already recognised for quality beef products at retail level HW Greenham & Sons is well positioned to take more market share with latest brand pursuit Sixth generation family-owned beef processor, HW Greenham & Sons celebrates a significant milestone with production commencing at its newly constructed state-of-the-art facility in Tongala VIC. The new milestone has been […]
Livestock prices to be impacted by very high production numbers
With a mountain of supply flooding the market coupled with drier conditions Rabobank suggests some farmers will be counting numbers in their sleep Local sheep, cattle and goat markets are being impacted by very high production numbers, compounded by already large volumes of meat in congested supply chains, according to agricultural analysts at Rabobank. For […]
Freshwater plant and algae with methane-reducing ability for livestock feed
Methane reducing properties of red seaweed has prompted a research team led by Deakin University to examine freshwater stock feed alternatives A mix of algae scooped out of a Victorian waterway and a species of amphibious grass plucked from a stream have both been found to reduce methane production by up to 24%. The discovery […]
Shepherd Auto Drafter can automatically place lambs by weight category
Without the need for additional labour The Shepherd Auto Drafter can automatically monitor and draft containment fed lambs into the right weight pens The ability to draft feedlot or containment fed lambs into weight categories ready for processing without time spent by producers is the major benefit of The Shepherd Auto Drafter. Temora prime lamb […]
Sheep dog trial contestants pitted their skill against the best at Henty MFD 2023
If you are looking for a new sheep dog perhaps one of these working dog entries at the Henty MFD would be an ideal fit It was no mean feat for a new Henty resident to capture the top prize and make the Three Sheep Trial his very own at the Henty Machinery Field Days, […]
Cargill facilitates methane emissions reduction verification for beef producers
SilvAir feed supplement helps the global beef industry move toward a reduction framework and for measuring methane emissions Beef producers are leading the way toward the future of sustainable agriculture and hold the ability to mitigate methane emissions that affect climate change. This opportunity has come about following Cargill’s partnering with TREES Consulting to develop […]
Livestock producers and contractor needs are at forefront of the John Deere hay lineup
John Deere is offering one of the most complete lines of hay and forage making mowers and balers in its history for the upcoming season It’s all hands on deck at John Deere for this year’s haymaking season with The Bureau’s watch call of a possible El Nino dry weather spell facing local livestock producers, […]
Asparagopsis red seaweed feed shows potential from promising trial results
Feedlot trails previously over 100 days and a recent 300 day trail has shown Asparagopsis to be safe for long-fed cattle like Wagyu to consume over those extended periods A world first trial into the use of the red seaweed Asparagopsis as feed for Wagyu has delivered promising results and further demonstrated the potential of feed additives […]
Flexolt oral lice treatment is a game changer for sheep producers
Battling lice is no longer as time consuming or as hit or miss with the release of a world first oral lice treatment for sheep available now for local producers For the first time, local sheep producers can treat their flock for lice when it best suits them following the release of Flexolt oral lice […]
Beef cattle market remains strong as herd rebuilding kicks in
Local beef production is expected to rise in the second half of 2023 following two seasons of herd rebuilding Australia’s beef production is forecast to rise by 6% through the second half of 2023, with output to sit in line with the five-year production average, according to the latest Rural Bank report. This comes on […]