In Australia, beef cattle feedlots don’t always receive the best publicity, but what if they were to completely disappear? What would the impact be on the Australian economy and the industry as a whole?
In Australia, beef cattle feedlots don’t always receive the best publicity, but what if they were to completely disappear? What would the impact be on the Australian economy and the industry as a whole?
Topics: Feedlots, Feedlot, Australia, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Beef Market, jobs
Australian consumers have never been so in touch and interested in where their food has come from
. In what has
been referred
to as the ‘Paddock to Plate’ movement, a wave of interest has sparked into farming.
Topics: Agriculture, Farmers, Suppy Chain, Australians, Food
Family farms are the foundation of the Australian agricultural industry.
Passing the farm and business on to the next generation is a parents dream, but the reality is that it can
be complicated
and problematic
.
Topics: Agriculture, Farming Families, Farmers, Preperation, Family
Like humans, a balanced diet is essential for optimal health. Supplementary feeding allows producers to balance their livestock’s diet for elements that may be missing from their pastures or feed mixes.
Topics: Beef, Agriculture, Australian Beef, Grass Fed, Pasture Fed, Feeding
Despite what many people believe, cattle do not spend their entire life in a feedlot.
A feedlot
is used by
producers to finish cattle ready for slaughter, or because a producer’s pastures are insufficient to sustain the livestock on grass alone during particular times of the year
.
Topics: Beef, Feedlots, Feedlot, Beef Cattle, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Red Meat
Drought. A word that all farmers, their families and rural communities dread. Drought is a prolonged period which has severe consequences ecosystems, the economy and society. Below average rainfall has resulted in a water shortage and no feed for the livestock.
Topics: Beef, Beef Cattle, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Red Meat, Steak
On Wednesday, 4th of July, the World Steak Challenge was held in London. For the third year running Teys Australia have entered premium Angus beef sourced from Princess Royal Feedlot, located north of Burra, South Australia and for the third year straight have received an award.
Topics: Beef, Beef Cattle, Grain Fed Beef, Australian Beef, Red Meat, Steak
Written by Anna Nunn
As the sun makes its way over the ranges the stockman’s day has well and truly already begun. A cuppa or two and a hearty breakfast while discussing plans for the day around the table, waiting for just enough light to get going.
Read MoreTopics: Insider, Cattle, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Australian Beef, Outback, Stations, cattle station
How much do you know about some common broadacre crops? Can you recognise them as you drive past on country roads? Do you know what they are all used for?
We decided to put together a list of 8 common Australian crops that can
be seen
in many regional areas and some of their characteristics
.
Topics: Crops, Agriculture, Producers, Feedlots, Australia, Hay, Cropping, Farming, Crop, Australian, South australia
In one of our recent articles, why we need to do more with less, we explained that the global population's demand for food
is estimated
to grow by a third between 2009 and 2050, or by 2.3 billion people to a total of 9.1 billion people
. (High-Level Expert Forum, 2009)
Topics: Agriculture, Producers, Farming, sustainability, Australian
