The humped Brahman cattle are now a regular sight across northern Australia, but it was a challenge to get them accepted by producers.
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Drought is a massive problem for southern Africa. The region requires adaptation and mitigation strategies if it’s to cope with the changing climate.
There are many theories on how livestock made its way to South Africa. The answer is quite complex and not as simple as one would think.
Australian cattle may have been killed with sledgehammers in Vietnam.
Eating cows and sheep is unsustainable. Here are some better alternatives.
Cape York’s ecosystems are worth as much as the Queensland economy.
After the 2011 live export crisis, Australia brought in rules designed to keep animals in accredited abattoirs. But with breaches widespread, there is little evidence that the rules are being policed.
Gina Rinehart’s purchase of the Fossil Downs cattle station comes as beef prices are headed for new highs.
Indonesia’s shock decision to cut imports of Australian beef signals two things: Indonesia’s desire to focus on domestic cattle farming, and Australia’s lack of alternative options for exporting its own herd.
Australia’s cattle industry is keen to begin live exports to the United States. But America is very different to existing live export markets such as Indonesia, making the move much more ethically fraught.
The company built by ‘Cattle King’ Sidney Kidman is for sale. He enjoyed good relations with the Indigenous inhabitants, but proper recognition of their rights to their land seems ever more elusive.
Alpine grazing will be permanently banned from Victoria’s Alpine National Park under legislation debated this week.
The number of animals exported live out of Australia is set to increase as Australia prepares to enter into a A$1 billion trade agreement with China. Agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce has claimed up to…
Farming cattle in northern Australia can be tough, especially in times of drought, but producers are increasingly turning to digital technologies to help them look after their herds. As these new technologies…
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