Author: Small Farms

ALPA CEO calls it quits

Posted by Small Farms | Jul 17, 2019 | Farming |

Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association (ALPA) chief executive officer Andy Madigan has decided to call it a day.

New ‘fit to load’ guide released

Posted by Small Farms | Jul 17, 2019 | Animals |

An updated guide to help producers, agents, buyers and transporters decide if an animal is fit to be loaded for transport by road or rail has been released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

Beef boning automation set to transform red meat processing

Posted by Small Farms | Jul 16, 2019 | Tech |

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from the establishment of the world’s first beef boning automation research and development room, as the industry looks to reduce processing costs and increase boning room yield efficiency.

Horticulture exports grow to rival Australian lamb and dairy

Posted by Small Farms | Jul 16, 2019 | Farming |

The Australian horticulture sector continues to go from strength to strength, with the value of horticulture exports closing in on Australia’s lamb and dairy sectors.

Breaking down barriers to a more innovative poultry industry

Posted by Small Farms | Jul 16, 2019 | Animals |

Taking a more proactive approach to regulation, research and education is the only way to ensure the Australian poultry industry is at the forefront of innovation, particularly while issues such as animal welfare and biosecurity are seen as the catalyst for practice change.

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