For many years Princess Royal Station has been value-adding the manure produced by our cattle into fertiliser to spread on our cropping land.
Topics: Insider, What we do, Farming, Production, sustainability, Productivity, cow
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
There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding the feedlot industry and beef production. So, we thought that we would shed some light on the industry and reveal what actually happens in a feedlot.
Topics: Insider, Beef, Livestock, Industry, Feedlots, Feedlot, Facts, Grain Fed Beef
For us here in Burra the crops are sown and are now in the hands of nature.
But our farmer's work is not over, they stay busy year-round, monitoring crops and their progress
.
They also need to
monitor
weeds and pests to ensure when their crops are ready to harvest, they will be of the highest quality possible,
ultimately
for the end consumer
.
But for most Australian farmers, that’s not all that needs to
be done
during the off-season. Many farmers produce more than one food source and most have livestock that also needs to
be taken
care of.
Topics: Insider, Harvest, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Cropping, Production
Together the late Robert ‘Bob’ Rowe and his son Simon established what is now known as Princess Royal Station. Bob is a South Australian meat and livestock icon and was at the forefront of the South Australian beef industry for many decades, treading where others feared for many years.
Read MoreTopics: Insider, History, Cattle, Beef, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Australia, Rural, Beef Cattle, Australian Beef, Trading
In the past we have discussed beef cooking methods and pairing in our article How to get the most out of your beef cut. But we have never revealed our secrets to a selecting and cooking great beef with you before, until now.
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It is no secret that primary agricultural industries are under
increasingly
more pressure to justify the impact that their practices and processes have on the environment
.
Topics: Insider, Cattle, Agriculture, Livestock, Industry, Feedlot, Beef Cattle, Environment
Livestock industries have made huge contributions in initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of everyday activities. As well as reducing the overall impact of practices on the environment.
Read MoreTopics: Insider, Cattle, Angus, Beef, Livestock, Industry, Producers, Feedlots, Australia, Farmers, Marketing, Why Do Farmers Market, Animal Welfare, Caring for Livestock, Regulations, Farming
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Topics: Insider, Cattle, Livestock, Industry, Producers, Farmers, Marketing, Why Do Farmers Market
Topics: Insider, Agriculture, Local, Country Life, Farmers, Safety, Farming, WHS, Work Health and Safety
