The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is making $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding available to address SARS-CoV-2 in animals and advance the nation’s ability to protect the health of humans and animals. This funding opportunity is part of APHIS’ multipronged approach under its American Rescue Plan Strategic Framework, to build an early […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of $73 million in 21 grant projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. The new investments will expand meat and poultry processing capacity – increasing competition, supporting producer income, and strengthening the food supply chain. In addition, the Biden […]
Max Armstrong discusses that Jeff Simmons, president and CEO, Elanco Animal Health, shared that plant-based meat will have its place in the market. Yet these products don’t represent a threat to the livestock industry. Max shares that the livestock industry is set to deal with food insecurity, the global health crisis and climate. Max Armstrong’s […]
A second trial was established in Dalyup last year, while a third trial site is set for Wittenoom Hills early next year. Click to check the original article.
Crayke Manor sits at the bottom of Castle Hill, immortalised by its appearance in one of our best-loved nursery rhymes. Penny Churchill takes a look at this beautiful period home. In the rolling landscape of North Yorkshire’s Howardian Hills you’ll find the historic village of Crayke, which stands on the southern slopes of Castle Hill […]
Freight costs with the manure made it more viable to Pingelly. Click to check the original article.
Not since 1990 has the Macadamia industry faced a price below input cost, as world supply of cheaper nuts, notably almonds, continue to challenge the market. Meanwhile, demand slump as a result of COVID-19, and increased production in South Africa, remains unresolved and those who’ve been around before reckon it will be 2024 before the […]
“When I first bought some Charollais sheep from a mate of mine, Doug Mitchell, [Rene stud, Wagga Wagga, NSW] the breed was just starting to build some momentum here in Australia. Those were first-cross sheep that I’ve since been able to cross back to make them purebred, which is how I think a lot of […]
Sedgeford, 48,370ha near Alpha, shows the benefit of a big season EARLIER this year, Queensland’s central west was identified as a rural property hotpot. While demand has been strong, few grazing properties were listed earlier in the region in 2022. Last month, however, five large-scale holdings rushed onto the market in a matter of weeks. […]
Agents said prices were a bit back on last month but still good. Click to check the original article.
Persistent wet weather is causing issues across the regions, but growers are remaining positive. Click to check the original article.
Modern British’s new showroom was the setting for a thought provoking event in October. When George Gardner moved from architecture into furniture, he took a new perspective on the way that fitted and freestanding furniture is designed and crafted. He set out to design furniture with the capacity for longevity, a quality he feels is […]