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El Nino prompts concerns for growing kangaroo populations

THE kangaroo industry is calling for a renewed focus on managing populations, with dry weather on the forecast and a potential increase in numbers. Kangaroo populations are known to boom in drought times, with the animals able to survive through tough conditions – which can lead to major animal welfare and pasture management problems. Numbers […]

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How to make crusted salmon with watercress and wasabi

Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares a beautiful way to cook salmon that makes the most of the new season’s watercress. ‘Young, tender watercress makes a refreshing, yet peppery addition to dishes,’ says Melanie Johnson. Even a simple pasta dish can be enlivened. ‘Cook 150g-200g of linguini, reserving about 100ml of the starchy water, […]

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Dalby sale 10 May 2023: Cheaper market for larger yarding

Yarding 5086 Change +1199 The movement of larger numbers of cattle into the market continued at Dalby with numbers increasing by 1,199 head to 5,086. All the regular buyers were in attendance and operating on reduced prices. Most classes sold to a much cheaper market. Light weight yearling steers to restockers averaged 10c less and […]

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Ag Dept releases findings into 2021 report alleging cattle mistreatment in Indonesian abattoirs

The Federal Department of Agriculture has completed an investigation into a 2021 complaint from animal rights group the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) alleging non-compliance with Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) animal welfare requirements in Indonesia. The PETA report, dated 22 June 2021, and previously reported here, alleged non-compliance at seven […]

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SE Asia Report: Ramadan over, Vietnam import uptick

112th Edition: May 2023 Key Points: Ramadan is over with predictable spike in beef demand and price around Eid al fitr Vietnam uptick on cattle imports but now exiting beef season Staff training opportunities in SE Asia   Meat the Market Asia – Podcast Link (Spotify) Meat the Market talks with local farmers, traders, any […]

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Agrifood Workforce Summit: What is the Plan?

  Australian Agriculture and the supporting industries are under immense pressure from workforce shortages. This is not a new issue, but has risen to new levels in recent years so industries are screaming for a strategy, a plan, or something that will give them reprieve from a constant rising tide. In a country that has […]

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