When managing an intensive farming system, keeping your animals healthy is not the right thing to do. It also ensures your farm’s productivity and profitability. A recent CSIRO article highlighted the financial benefits of good animal welfare practices on farms, including: reduced mortality improved animal health enhanced product quality increased...
In this article, we explore how probiotics can help Australian chicken and egg producers maintain sustainable, profitable businesses while they care for their chickens' welfare. Australians love their chooks! Around 70% of Australian households enjoy a chicken meal at least twice weekly.1 As well as being easy...
In the world of sustainable agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is paramount. Recent research has shed light on the pivotal role of microbes in determining soil's carbon storage capacity. Supporting the microbial health of your soil offers a promising avenue for dealing with climate change and...
The breeding of Wagyu beef cattle can be rewarding. Bred for hundreds of years in Japan, Wagyu beef is valued for its superior flavour and tenderness. Consequently, it attracts a premium price. For this reason, Australian breeders have looked to enter this lucrative export market. But...
No doubt every farmer in Australia is aware of the big jump in the price of fertiliser. We’ve all read the headlines. This recent fertiliser price hike is mainly due to a shortage in supply and increases in energy and global urea costs. Also having an impact on...