Livestock News
McMillan Pastoral Company connects cattle operation by satellite
This large cattle operation based in Queensland is one of the first to install mobile and reliable connectivity through Inmarsat’s broadband satellite service
Chickens out of the shell given essential native oils in a research first
Research is currently underway to test the benefit of feeding newly hatched chicks native oils for their gut health
Animal Health Australia offers greater support for sheep and wool in NSW
Sheep and wool producers in New South Wales now have access to an additional on the ground resource to help them implement practical and effective
Wool handbook celebrates Australian sheep breeding success
WoolProducers Australia and Animal Health Australia are sharing the success story of Australian wool with the world, through the launch of a wool handbook.
Beef industry is being driven by investment and growing innovation
An injection of investor interest in the livestock sector is driving advances in the global beef industry
Sheep producers seek to arrest decline of the national flock
A project commissioned by Sheep Producers Australia aims to quantify the opportunities for sheep producers and define the drivers of flock decline
Insect protein creating market buzz
A new report outlines the nutritional, functional and environmental benefits of insect-based nutrition and the value-adding potential in this fast-developing market
Virtual fencing targets weed control and is able to minimise grazing impacts
Novel research is examining virtual fencing technology as a farm automation tool that utilises livestock grazing for targeted weed control
Briefs
Disaster assistance extended to more communities impacted by severe tropical cyclone Seroja
Disaster assistance has been extended to the local government areas of Carnamah, Corrow, Dandaragan, Mingenew, Mount Marshall, Perenjori and Three Springs following widespread damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Charles Darwin University becomes a centre for drought resilience in Top End hub
A new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub based in Darwin is set to transform the way that Top End producers and communities prepare for and respond to drought.
ALRTA gives its response to the proposed horse transport standards
The ALRTA has responded to a consultation paper containing proposals to establish new standards and guidelines for the land transport of horses.
Assistance for Tropical Cyclone Seroja provides payments of $1,000 for adults and $400 for children
The Australian Government has activated the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to support those heavily affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia.
Macadamia co-operative expands in Queensland
Aussie macadamia growers working together in a co-operative have announced they are expanding their joint operations in Queensland, creating 40 additional jobs.
Applications open for $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot
Applications for farmers to participate in the Australian Government’s $23.5 million Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot are now open.
International Dairy Federation lobbies for positive role for lactose in diet
The International Dairy Federation says there is a lack of evidence-based information about the important role of lactose as part of a healthy diet.
Cane growers are lining up for a 29.5 million tonne harvest
Queensland’s sugarcane growers are counting down to the start of 2021 harvest, buoyed by the news that Australia has jumped to second place in the list of raw sugar exporting nations, even with weather reducing the expected crop.
A series of webinars will get our greatest pest and weed threats into perspective
Learn what pests and weeds to look out for by viewing the 2021 Environmental Biosecurity Webinar Series.