What an amazing time at #Livexchange2019 Townsville hearing about the many jobs in Indonesia created by co-grazing cattle under Palm plantations. "This is not just about making money from animals, it is so much more than that"
Crowd still gathering for the official re opening of the Katanning Co-op. Congratulations to Peter, Adrian, Jill and the rest of the team on an incredible effort to revitalise this local business. Come and check it out after you vote!
Another @westaustralian well-balanced article, while the sector has immediately adopted regulatory changes-the sector has gone further & made additional changes-to provide leading animal welfare & an open & transparent sector #auspol#thesheepcollectivethewest.com.au/opinion/live-…
Thanks @SheepCollective for showing me around the Al Massilah today. As a farmer, it was good to see first hand the inside of the ship - the water, feed and ventilation in action, and to see the sheep in their pens on board. I hope others will take up the opportunity.
Today we welcomed @NationalFarmers Pres Fiona Simpson @afsnsw on export vessel bound for Middle East The most recent voyages on the Al Messilah have recorded success rates of unloading 99.8% of sheep & 100% of cattle, thanks RETWA & KLTT for making their export vessel available
I hope you didn’t miss it, but today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This four minute read via @ConversationEDU is worth your time. theconversation.com/heres-ho…
We often concentrate on the 'how' of GM crops - this story explains the 'why'.
Public discussions had and policies made in developing countries impact far beyond our own borders.
theconversation.com/i-fight-…
“The friendships formed with delegates from Aus, NZ and the US and the wealth of knowledge and expertise shared by our hosts along the value chain tour was invaluable.” Apply for the SPA Ambassador Award now before application close on Feb 11 bit.ly/2t9sEUi
Australian Government accredited veterinarian Peta Lewis explaining her responsibilities as an on-board vet and the way the ship’s crew works together to manage the health of the livestock in their care. See more: thesheepcollective.com.au/
I know I desperately need coffee - but I never realised that sheep do too!
Some exciting research findings here - a 21% lift in lamb survival sounds like just what the doctor ordered….
theland.com.au/story/5853641…
Grow your farm business along with leading farmers from across Australia. Applications for our 2019/20 Executive Development Program are now open. For more information and how to apply visit bit.ly/2E5trwB
For winner of the @LambExAU 2018 Young Guns undergraduate, postgrad, masters and PhD category Jamie Nykiel, developing the cold sheepmeat supply chain will ensure the future of the industry. Watch her presentation from the SPA #Leadersheep Forum on YouTube youtu.be/1OVAjpBRkIA
Joining some Aussie cattle for breakfast in Vietnam. Great talking to the locals involved in the industry over here who respect how serious we take our Animal welfare. How great is it to be a part of an industry that feeds hungry tummy’s all over the world?