Australian Grain Industry Frustrated by Canadian Wheat Import
Australian grain processors have ordered a shipment of wheat from Canada, the first time the grain has been imported in twelve years. Earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources confirmed that a permit had been issues to allow a cargo of wheat to be imported from Canada, bound for the domestic market. […]
Off the Goat’s Back: Goat Meat Prices Soar Amid Tough Growing Conditions and Strong Demand
Australia’s goat meat industry has seen an encouraging spike in prices in recent weeks, on the back of poor seasonal conditions and its impact upon production. Over-the-hook prices have reached record highs, jumping from 680c/kg to more than $10/kg carcase weight in recent weeks. Poor seasonal conditions over recent years have impacted on production, while […]
Water Shortage Hits Farmers Australia Wide
As the big dry continues, farmers in many agricultural districts around Australia are concerned about the coming season and looming water security issues. The opening water allocation for South Australian irrigators was announced earlier this month at just 14%. While it is possible that the allocation will be revised to 21% by the 1stJuly, this […]
Miss Piggy in the Mirror: Facial Recognition Technology for Pigs
A research project in Scotland aims to see if facial recognition software could be used to identify the specific emotional state of pigs. Based at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Pig Research Centre in Midlothian, it is hoped that the technology could be used to improve pig welfare and production outcomes. The project aims to see […]
European Dairy Cooperative To Be Carbon Neutral by 2050
A European dairy cooperative is tackling climate change head on, promising to make its supply chain carbon neutral by 2050. Arla Foods, which represents 10,300 farmers across Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, announced the target as part of a new ‘climate ambition’ which will see the cooperative’s greenhouse gas emissions […]
Pork Shortage Imminent for China as African Swine Fever Continues to Plague
As the world’s largest producer and consumer of pork, significant outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have caused havoc for China. It’s estimated that 950,000 pigs – 20% of the national herd – have been culled since the disease was first detected last year. China produces 54 million tonnes of pork per year and the […]
From Australia to Africa: Simon Costa Awarded for Services to African Agriculture
One of the country’s top agribusiness professionals has been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his efforts to help improve the lives of people in some of the poorest countries in the world. Simon Costa, previously the CEO of the largest horticulture and supply chain company in the Southern Hemisphere […]