Livestock News
Farmbot releases improved remote water monitoring technology
Farmbot remote monitoring water technology is designed to give farm owners and managers a real time overview of water use and water sources across their properties.
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
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
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.
Supreme feed mixers guarantee long life and reliability
Vertical feed mixer manufacturer Supreme has gained a reputation for building highly reliable machines with simple and robust designs. Supreme vertical processors are designed to
Briefs
MTA Queensland announces changing of the guard as Dr Brett Dale steps down
In 1929 Australia was in the middle of a revolution that would alter the landscape in a way that could not be imagined . . . the car revolution. More
Australian malting barley adds a winning taste to Vietnamese beer
With Vietnam’s malting barley imports set to nearly double by 2030, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is engaging with Vietnamese brewers and maltsters to ensure Australia maintains a
GRDC directors will oversee $174 million in grain levies and gov matched funds
Of the seven directors appointed for the next Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) three-year term that commenced on 1 October 2020 three are reappointments and four are new appointees. “The
A self-assessment tool to initiate drought resilience is needed in the bush
The Australian Government in seeking a service provider to deliver the Drought Resilience Self-Assessment Tool (DR SAT). DR SAT will then provide the gathered drought information online drought for primary
Rural Australian’s given access to just launched mental health helpline technology
Thousands of rural Australians in crisis could benefit from the launch of a charity’s technology that can reduce the time it takes to select and contact a suitable mental health
Organic produce exports expected to increase through free webinars
A $100,000 Australian Government grant will be used by Australian Organic Ltd to support trade of organic products through a national education program focussed on access to the UK and
Natural pest control association gains strength from BioProtection Global coming on board
The CABI BioProtection Portal is a ground-breaking online bioprotection resource, available on four continents that has strengthened its ability to promote the worldwide adoption of natural pest control by welcoming
Export Meat industry gets injection from a $328 million support package
Critical government and industry action to modernise the Australian export meat inspection and regulatory system is underway following the $328 million Busting Congestion for Agricultural Exporters measure announced by the
Veramaris Pets ingredient is eyeing the Australian market for expansion
Veramaris is a biotech specialising in natural marine algal oil, rich in EPA & DHA Omega-3, has been given the go-ahead to sell the feed ingredient in all fifty US