Recent research has confirmed suspicions that differences in the genetics of mammals influence the responses of gut bacteria and produce markedly different responses to nutritional challenges. ..Read More
Beef Central, 13/03/2018If Australian agriculture is to remain competitive, partnerships between private- and public-sector agricultural research, development and extension (R,D&E) investors must be fostered, according to new research from the Australian Farm Institute…Read More
An exciting piece of new technology is being developed to allow feed intake, and by default, feed conversion efficiency, to be assessed in cattle grazing in pasture situations for the first time. The project has major implications for future genetic selection of cattle for superior feed intake and conversion efficiency…Read More
Jon Condon, 21/10/2016Key industry stakeholders are likely to meet soon to consider options for maintaining research and development momentum, following Thursday’s announcement that the Beef CRC will not be included in the next round of Government CRC funding.
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Australia can be proud of its world-class beef R&D programs, but outcomes mean little if they are not rapidly and widely adopted by commercial industry. What are the drivers of greater uptake?..Read More
Jon Condon, 09/08/2011Grassroots producers have directly influenced the selection of new on-farm research, development and adoption projects for the grassfed beef and sheepmeat sectors in 2016/17, worth $9.4m in levy-payer funds. A total of 18 new on-farm RD&A projects have been endorsed to receive MLA investment this year. ..Read More
Beef Central, 22/09/2016New University of Queensland research is aiming to build on the findings from the important MLA-funded CashCow project by looking at reducing foetal and calf losses in beef cattle breeding herds across northern Australia. ..Read More
Beef Central, 12/09/2016New real-time tests that allow for results in a day rather than weeks will help to detect and identify exotic insects and any Bluetongue viruses they might be carrying, improving Australia’s ability to implement control measures, and protecting overseas market access…Read More
Beef Central, 09/07/2016A multi-million dollar research and development program launched today is the most significant injection of R&D funds into northern beef cattle for 20 years, promises to deliver a massive boost to Australia’s northern beef cattle industry, stakeholders say…Read More
Beef Central, 23/06/2016Future-proofing the profitability of southern Australia’s sheep and grassfed cattle producers is the focus of a new plan launched today which identifies regionally-specific priorities for research, development and adoption. ..Read More
Beef Central, 26/04/2016Scientists have found that the global livestock sector can maintain the economic and social benefits it delivers while significantly reducing emissions, and in doing so help meet the global mitigation challenge…Read More
Beef Central, 22/03/2016Queensland’s recently appointed agriculture minister Leanne Donaldson says a key cattle research station is poised to perform important work for the northern cattle industry following a multi-million upgrade in recent years…Read More
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