by Matilda Meikle | Apr 10, 2023 | Agriculture
Red seaweed could help limit the environmental impact of cows. A recent study has found that feeding cattle red seaweed could reduce their methane emissions. Published in the international journal Animal Feed Science and Technology, it suggested dairy farmers could...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture
A new campaign is hoping to encourage Aussie farmers to monitor the health of their bee hives The ‘Bee Pest Blitz’ is an annual month-long campaign that started on 1 April. It emphasizes bee biosecurity and prioritizes protection against pests. According to Dr Jenny...
by Matilda Meikle | Apr 4, 2023 | Agriculture
Aussie farmers are suffering from poor mental health, and it’s up to everyone to help. New research has revealed that farming communities across the country are struggling with increasing depression and anxiety levels. The insight has left many calling for stronger...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 28, 2023 | Agriculture
According to a new industry report from Rabobank, the drinking milk market continues to be essential to Australia’s dairy industry. Rabobank claims that while drinking milk has struggled in the past due to challenges including major discounting, it remains a...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 27, 2023 | Agriculture
The peanut industry is on the brink of growing a 100% Australian crop. Thanks to researchers from CQ University, who are heading into their second year of trials, new uses for the peanut plant are being discovered and utelized in the hopes of reviving the peanut...
