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Turning leaf into beef? Direct grazing or ‘stand and graze’ of irrigated pastures in northern Australia can be highly productive. The combination of warm temperatures year-round, high solar…
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CQUniversity livestock researchers have found methane-reducing compounds added to water supply can reduce emissions in beef cattle by more than 15%. The results were achieved using a product…
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The Kimberley BeefUp event commenced with an air of anticipation as 53 attendees representing 4.66 million hectares under management gathered to explore market insights, cutting-edge innovations in the…
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Key messages All winter cereals and some grass pasture species are at risk of fall armyworm (FAW) infestation and potential crop loss. Crops are highly susceptible to severe…
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Every dry season we are hit with the double whammy nutrition effect, of declining nutrient levels and digestibility in pasture. If you missed this article, click here to…
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As the end of the wet season and the first round muster approaches it is time to start thinking about how you’re going to manage dry season feed.…
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The Indonesia-Northern Territory Biosecurity Program (INTBP) is a development program for young Indonesian animal science students to build skills and relationships across industry and governments in the Northern…
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As seasonal variation impacts pastures, it is worthwhile for pastoralists to familiarise themselves with pasture assessments and identify the types of pasture on their property, if not already…
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With its ability to bridge the seasonal nutrition gap in the north, leucaena under best practice management can maintain positive cattle weight gains through the dry season. Like…
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The DAF north Queensland pasture team is setting up some new demonstrations and research trials looking at the best methods of establishing new pastures in the region.  After…
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