Precision agriculture (PA) and variable rate technology (VRT) have long been used by the cropping industry to enhance productivity, while the livestock sector has often lagged behind in its uptake of these technologies. (more…)
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Katrina Simpson - beef producer
With its lush green landscape and stunning views across Bass Strait, Wynyard on the North West coast of Tasmania is an idyllic spot – especially for raising some of the best beef in the State. (more…)
More productive pastures for mixed farms
Careful selection and management of pastures can set mixed farmers up to capitalise on strong livestock prices, according to Dr Jeff McCormick, a researcher with the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation. (more…)
Sex ratio of lambs linked to maternal nutrition
Sheep producers may soon have the ability to influence the sex ratio of lambs by manipulating maternal nutrition around the time of conception, with new research indicating a sheep’s diet may influence the gender of offspring. (more…)
Sterile leucaena project underway
Meat & Livestock Australia is investing in work to develop a sterile variety of the forage legume leucaena. (more…)
Pork CRC declares dividends from SA government investment
A 2015 commitment by the South Australian Government to invest half a million dollars with the Roseworthy, SA, head-quartered Cooperative Research Centre for High Integrity Australian Pork, has already paid substantial dividends for the state’s pork industry, according to Pork CRC CEO Roger Campbell. (more…)