TheCattleSite Latest News: Australia
25 November 2020
New report from Australia's NFF sets agriculture up for a sustainable futureThe input of more than 500 farmers and subject matter experts has contributed to a report released by the National Farmers’ Federation, which is a preliminary step towards transforming the relationship between agriculture and environmental management...
24 November 2020
Australia’s PM says Chinese tensions are due to a misrepresentation of interestsAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes that tension between Australia and China are being driven by incorrect assumptions shaped by a rivalry between China and the United States....
21 November 2020
Emerging research shows that Australians care more about their food since the start of the pandemicThe research from the National Farmers Federation shows that almost one quarter of Australians say that COVID-19 has made them more conscious of where their food comes from. ...
20 November 2020
Australia celebrates National Agriculture DayAustralians turned out in huge numbers on 20 November to celebrate National Agriculture Day....
09 November 2020
Australia's NFF calls for government action on research warningAustralia's National Farmers Federation is urging the government to take action after research body CSIRO published a report on the risk of increased disease outbreaks....
06 November 2020
Australia says that industry reports on exports to China “deeply troubling”Australia says it is closely monitoring trade flows to China amid “deeply troubling” reports from industry that Chinese buyers have been told not to purchase seven categories of Australian products and commodities from 6 November....
02 November 2020
China rejects Australia’s appeal to remove barley import tariffChina has rejected Australia’s petition to scrap a tariff on its barley exports, all but closing the door on a trade work nearly A$1.5 billion in 2018....
01 November 2020
Australian farmers fear encroachment of EU regulations as trade deal progresses The National Farmers Federation is concerned that the Australian Government may accept EU regulations on farm goods as part of a future trade relationship. ...
29 September 2020
Industrial action at Australian port strains agriculture sector The recovery of Australia's farm sector has been thrown in jeopardy as crucial port reduces capacity as part of ongoing industrial action. ...
26 September 2020
Soil restoration forms crucial component of Australia's green energy strategyAustralia's National Farmers Federation welcomes the Low Emissions Technology Statement (LETS), saying that enhancing soil carbon will allow the agriculture sector to contribute to Australia's emissions goals. ...
22 September 2020
New company to reduce cows’ methane using feed additive made from the seaweedAustralia’s national science agency, CSIRO announced the formation of a new company to take a methane-busting seaweed to market, with $13 million secured from five investors....
18 September 2020
Chance of La Niña forming increases in AustraliaThe Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) latest climate outlook is forecasting a wetter-than-average spring for most of the eastern mainland, in part due to La Niña conditions developing over the Pacific Ocean. ...
Crying over plant-based milk: neither science nor history favors a dairy monopolySoy milk. Almond milk. Rice milk. To some dairy farmers these products are like a red rag to a bull....
17 September 2020
Economic significance of Australia’s red meat, livestock industryThe recently released State of the Industry Report 2020 shows that domestic and export sales of red meat and livestock in 2018-19 totalled $28.5 billion, of which red meat exports contributed $17.2 billion and domestic sales accounted for the remaining...
15 September 2020
Five tips to prepare for the wet seasonNorthern beef producer Colin Burnett manages ‘Lara Downs’, a 33,000ha property north of Julia Creek, and knows the impacts a variable climate can have on production all too well. ...
Beef exports impacted by reduced slaughterIt is remarkable to reflect on the myriad of circumstances that have faced Australia’s export industry over the past year. ...
14 September 2020
Stand out from the herd: how cows commooonicate through their livesPhD student Alexandra Green has published her research that shows dairy cows respond to positive and negative emotional prompts with individual 'voice'. She says the results have implications for farmers and animal welfare. ...
07 September 2020
Australia squares up to Chinese economic coercionAustralia is standing up to China – potentially starting a trend of smaller countries responding to the increasingly coercive Asian economic superpower....
01 September 2020
Australia moves to embrace digital agricultureAustralia has unveiled its new agricultural innovation agenda, with digital innovations taking centre stage. ...
25 August 2020
Chinese firms give up on sale deal for Australia’s Lion DairyKirin Holdings Co and China Mengniu Dairy Co say they have given up on the sale of the Japanese company’s wholly owned Australian dairy firm Lion Dairy and Drinks Pty Ltd to the Chinese company....
23 August 2020
Australia's farmers union calls for net carbon zero by 2050The National Farmers' Federation voices its support for the economy-wide goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. ...
20 August 2020
Australia mulls blocking China Mengniu’s dairy firm purchaseAustralia’s government may block China Mengniu Dairy’s purchase of Australian milk brands as diplomatic spat lingers....
07 August 2020
Slaughterhouses in Australia’s Victoria state reduce output by one-third amid coronavirus surgeAustralia has announced workforce restrictions for abattoir workers in Victoria, hoping to curb rising COVID-19 cases....
05 August 2020
Australia pledges $1.8 million for Q fever vaccine researchAustralia's National Farmers' Federation welcomes government announcement of $1.8 million for trials of an updated Q fever vaccine. ...
30 July 2020
Australia's NFF urges UN to clarify its position on agricultural carbon The Cattle Council of Australia and the National Farmers' Federation are criticising the UN for its claims regarding the meat industry's impact on climate change. ...
24 July 2020
Australian government accepts Federal Court decision on live cattle exports Farmers groups welcome the government decision to not appeal the Federal Court ruling. ...
15 July 2020
Australia's farmers mobilise to accelerate COVID-19 recoveryAustralia's National Farmers Federation has released its plan to assist the country's coronavirus recovery efforts. ...
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