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How ag carbon credits and trees are being turned into NFTs

WEB developers are jumping into the world of carbon credits, taking one intangible asset and turning it into another. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been developed by the same blockchain technology used to create cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Basically, the blockchain is a series of unique digital “blocks” which link together. They can be fungible like Bitcoin, […]

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Would feral pigs exacerbate an FMD outbreak in Australia?

Experts say further research is needed to understand the potential role Australia’s large feral pig population could play in spreading a disease such as Foot and Mouth Disease if an outbreak occurs here. Feral pigs already cause extensive damage to crops, livestock and other agricultural sectors across Australia on a massive scale, costing the economy […]

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Producers urged to ensure farm biosecurity plans are up-to-date

With multiple biosecurity threats in neighbouring countires, Cattle Council of Australia is urging all producers to make sure they are alert and have an up to date farm biosecurity plan. Being prepared puts the industry on the front foot in the event of an incursion by limiting the spread of disease and greatly assisting in control and eradication […]

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ALFA president says cattle on feed “here to stay”

Barb Madden THE president of Australia’s peak lot feeding body says a growing demand for regular supply and corporatisation of the grainfed sector is behind the record-breaking numbers of cattle on feed in the past year. Numbers released earlier this week show the first quarter of 2022 was no different to the past year, with […]

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S2 Ep 15: Cattle baron Peter Hughes

The Weekly Grill host Kerry Lonergan this week talks with northern Australian cattleman Peter Hughes, who has forged a vast grazing empire across Queensland and the Northern Territory over the past 40 years. Last month he was inducted into the Australian Wagyu Association’s Hall of Fame. Mr Hughes, his wife, Jane and family, have grown […]

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Dairy Industry Association of Australia Awards scooped by Queensland dairies | Queensland Country Life

BVAQ strategic relationship manager Gary Martin presents the most outstanding show exhibit – large-scale producer award to Barambah Organics general marketing manager Richard Thayne. Picture: DIAA Queensland dairy producers have scooped a number of high profile awards at the recent 2022 Dairy Industry Association of Australia Awards. A panel of expert judges tasted over 1000 […]

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Business loans for Sweeter Banana Co-operative and Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative. | Farm Weekly

Inside the packing shed at the Sweeter Banana Co-operative, Carnarvon. TWO well-known enterprises from Carnarvon and Geraldton have received a boost from the State government’s Co-operative Loan Scheme. The Sweeter Banana Co-operative, Carnarvon, has received an $800,000 loan to purchase a packing shed and build a value-adding facility, reducing overhead costs and creating pathways to […]

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Cattle breeding management workshops | The Land

A series of practical and producer focused workshops are being held next week from May 31 to June 3 and aim to improve cattle breeding management, particularly maximising heifer production. A series of practical and producer focused workshops hosted by North West and Northern Tablelands Local Land Services in late May and early June, aims […]

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