Adelaide’s LambEx conference was partnering with an organisation called Fat Farmers to inspire “fitness and fellowship” during one of the industry’s biggest social outings…Read More
Eric Barker, August 30, 2024
EARLY machine prototypes for the removal of ‘bioharvested’ wool from sheep are due by December this year, LambEx conference delegates were told in Adelaide recently…Read More
A EUROPEAN Union-wide ban on mulesing is “not unlikely” and making importing product competitors conform with EU animal welfare regulations was seen as a future market development, LambEx conference delegates were told in Adelaide recently…Read More
Terry Sim, August 21, 2024
While Jigsaw Farms’ drop out of carbon neutral status has been well documented this year, the benefit of the work done to reach carbon neutral in the first place has been a little less of a focus…Read More
Eric Barker, August 21, 2024
THE EUROPEAN Union isn’t likely to change its linkage of agricultural subsidies to improved animal welfare and environmental outcomes, Australian sheep producers were told in Adelaide recently…Read More
Terry Sim, August 21, 2024
COMMERCIAL sheep breeders were encouraged to do flock profiles to get a genetic benchmark and inform processors of the eating quality trait profile of their animals…Read More
Terry Sim, August 19, 2024
The sheep industry has been told that Australian lamb could end up on the Wagyu end of the menu, with a focus on provenance and developing premium products…Read More
Eric Barker, August 16, 2024
LAMBEX 2024 will release full results from its inaugural feedlot competition to entrants, with entry breed identified, but not their owner’s identity…Read More
Terry Sim, August 16, 2024
BRAND enquiry for ethical and sustainable wool is high, though yet to transfer into new sales from leading suppliers like NZ Merino Company, but there is a message for Australian growers in the underpinning consumer and regulatory trends…Read More
Terry Sim, August 14, 2024
Research into the management and causes of heat stress in livestock has been recognised, with a University of Adelaide PhD candidate taking out the Trailblazer award at this year’s Lambex…Read More
Eric Barker, August 14, 2024
A leading agricultural researcher says the sheep industry can stabilise its contribution to global warming with a steady and small reduction in methane emissions…Read More
Eric Barker, August 14, 2024
AGRICULTURAL commentator and Scottish Nuffield Farming scholar Claire Taylor knows what makes a good farmer protest…Read More
Terry Sim, August 12, 2024