Is Carbon too Valuable to Sell? Article by: Hari Yellina Farmers, the key suppliers of the cash-strapped carbon market, were nearly forgotten until Australian Farm Institute executive director Richard Heath went on air. During the first day of the Carbon Farming Industry Forum, there was enough to cope with, including charges of corruption, a market […]
Is the Beef Industry Looking to Line up its Ducks? Article by: Hari Yellina The reduction in global beef supply, as well as the upward pressure on pricing, has created the ideal environment for lining up the ducks on issues such as sustainability and information management. When Justin Sherrard, an international animal protein strategist with […]
What is the Federal Budget’s Focus on Technological Developments? Article by: Hari Yellina Over the next 12 months, the farm sector’s need for new technology is set to grow even more. The federal budget proposed by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg includes a 120 percent tax break for all things digital, from improving farm internet to purchasing […]
Water and Dam Management Receives Millions and Billions of Dollars in Budget Article by: Hari Yellina Millions will be spent on bettering the nation’s water management, while billions will be invested on storing it. Acting on the recommendations of many reviews, the federal government announced several initiatives to promote transparency and trust in the Murray-Darling […]
Is the Shearing Industry Facing a Massive Crisis? Article by: Hari Yellina As the industry hits the crisis point, the federal government is now under mounting pressure to fix Australia’s shearing problem. Key participants are concerned, claiming that if the wool backlog isn’t cleared quickly, a catastrophic animal welfare problem could occur. The federal government may […]
Budget Overview for the Beef Industry Article by: Hari Yellina Beef processors said the government budget has delivered in a multitude of places for the meat supply chain as it recovers from the events of the previous two years. The Australian Meat Industry Council said the budget included cash pledges for apprenticeships and training, new […]
Rural Areas Fail to Cash in their Popularity Article by: Hari Yellina Regional Australia is unable to capitalise on its rising appeal due to a housing shortage. And there isn’t a quick resolution for the issue. Even one proposal offered today to persuade county councils to amend their regulations on relocatable properties has run into […]
Pineapple Roots Protected by Biofungicides? Article by: Hari Yellina There may be some new weapons on the horizon in the war against phytophthora, the nemesis of many avocado and pineapple growers. BioClay, a biofungicide, is being studied at the university to see how efficient it will be at controlling diseases that cause afflicted pineapple plants […]
Rare Five Lamb Birth Celebrated Article by: Hari Yellina It’s a baa-ing feast for Leanne and John McAlpine’s farm near York, where a rare five lamb ‘flock’ has taken up residence in their home paddock. The family’s five children were overjoyed when a quintuplet was born unexpectedly on Tuesday last week, with the baby lambs […]
Are Electric Trucks the Future of all Agricultural Vehicles? Article by: Hari Yellina Due to rising fuel expenses, long-haul transportation businesses are looking at the possibilities of electric cars. Janus Electric, which only recently released its road-ready prime mover powered entirely by batteries in February, has officially launched Vision Electric, a 12-month Australian experiment to […]
Agriculture Receives $600 Million: The National Budget Article by: Hari Yellina The agricultural industry will benefit from a $600-million budget windfall, with a particular focus on reducing red tape for exporting farmers, carbon farming, and biosecurity. A $267 million package will go toward lowering the cost and time of exporting, as well as making it […]
Calf Routine Induction Comes to a Halt Article by: Hari Yellina Dairy farmers in Australia are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their animals and to modifying procedures when it is to the greatest advantage of our livestock and the industry’s reputation. Since 2016, the Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has been adopting […]
Brazil: The Messiah of the Corn Market? Article by: Hari Yellina In the first 54 days of the year, the misery of this season’s summer harvest in South America dominated market news, as La Nina-induced drought conditions significantly damaged maize and soybean production. When Russia’s President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine on February […]
Borders to Close due to Lumpy Skin Outbreak Article by: Hari Yellina Government biosecurity specialists have warned that the discovery of lumpy skin disorder in northern Australia will likely result in cattle movements being halted. Barricades, comparable to COVID closures, would be regarded an effective approach to isolate diseased states. Cattle purchasing and selling would […]
Pressure Builds on Export Markets Article by: Hari Yellina With the citrus business prepared for a large surge in fruit production, a lemon Armageddon or mandarin mountain could be on the way. Several presenters at the Citrus Technical Forum 2022 on the Sunshine Coast on March 8-9 hinted at large harvest quantities in the next years, […]
Sharing Stories in Agriculture: Newfound Opportunities Article by: Hari Yellina The “city-country split” is frequently mentioned. People in our cities don’t comprehend agriculture and, as a result, aren’t supportive of it. However, it turns out that who you know matters far more than where you reside. As a result, everyone engaged in rural industries has […]
Egg Shoppers Wary of Paying for Hen Welfare Article by: Hari Yellina Although Australia’s average egg consumption has surpassed 17 million, our desire for free range eggs has waned. Despite the fact that more than 75% of buyers believe poultry farmers should improve their laying hens’ living conditions, desire for eggs from free range farms […]
Hawkesbury is now a Leader in Glasshouse Crop Production Research Article by: Hari Yellina Australia is assisting in the development of glasshouse technologies that will help preserve global food security while also addressing climate change problems. The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment in Richmond is at the forefront of agricultural research and is already supporting one […]
Victorian Almond Trees Experience ‘Whole Orchard Recycling’ Article by: Hari Yellina To help prepare the area for fresh plants, a Victorian almond producer is burying entire 30-year-old trees. In a method known as entire orchard recycling, which has been embraced in the United States, the chipped-up lumber will be absorbed back into the soil. Neale Bennett, […]
High Cholesterol? Bring it Down Now! Article by: Hari Yellina Heart disease is a critical illness that causes disability and death all around the world. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the largest cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). CVDs claimed the lives of 17.9 million individuals worldwide in 2019, accounting for […]
