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K-State brings next-generation approach to livestock disease research

It’s all in the genes for Jayme Souza-Neto, assistant professor in Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. His expertise in next-generation sequencing and functional genomics is part of a collaborative research project with researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Souza-Neto is working with William Wilson, Dana Mitzel and other USDA researchers through a […]

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Cotton in the southern valleys is on track this season | The Land

Speaking at the NSW Department of Primary Industries cotton research field day at Yanco on Wednesday, Cotton Info regional development officer, Kieran O’Keeffe, said about 83,000ha was being grown in the three valleys – 59,000ha in the Murrumbidgee, 16,400ha in the Lachlan and a big increase in the Murray with 7500ha. Click to check the […]

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Dalby sale 24 Jan 2024: Higher rates for processor cattle

Yarding 3891 Change +197 There was a small lift in numbers at Dalby to 3,891 head with 323 head from the far west and the balance from the usual supply area. All the regular processors and feeder buyers were present and operating with improved prices for processor cattle also heavy feeder steers and heifers with […]

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Boom in offal exports during 2023, with Indonesia dominant

Edible beef offal exports from Australia displayed a huge jump in 2023, in line with higher levels of beef production as the year progressed. Edible offal (sometimes termed fancy meats) shipments to all markets last year reached 157,527 tonnes – their highest level since 2019. Shipments last calendar year were up by more than 33,000 […]

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Albanese announces ACCC inquiry into supermarket pricing

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the National Press Club today. AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to industry and political pressure to announce an inquiry into supermarket food pricing, including examining the difference between farmgate and retail pricing. Mr Albanese told the National Press Club today that the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will be […]

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