ABOVE: Cheryl Blundell isolating wheat protoplasts at a CSIRO Black Mountain laboratory. Scientists at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia’s national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops. Plant pathogens – organisms that cause plant diseases – greatly reduce agricultural…
ABOVE: AusSPF has invested heavily in expanding production capability to meet the increasing demand for its eggs. Australian SPF Services Pty Ltd director of operations Greg Lea updated Australasian Veterinary Poultry Association president Angela Scott with its activities recently. Following is Greg’s update as at early March 2024, which has been edited to suit publication.…
ABOVE: RodenBox sensors commence immediate monitoring of rodent activity, transmitting data to the RodenBox hub. In the constant battle against rodent infestations, Australian-based technology RodenBox is introducing a game-changing solution, designed to transform conventional rodent bait stations into smart proactive defence systems. This innovative technology, now pending patent, is set to offer a major leap…
ABOVE: Alltech’s partnership with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program is an investment in the lives of women and the future of agriculture. Alltech is proud to continue to partner with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program. Applications are open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from…
ABOVE: Chief executive officer Dr Mary Wu provides an overview of the year ahead for the Australian Chicken Meat Federation. The Australian Chicken Meat Federation Inc is the peak coordinating body for participants in the chicken meat industry in Australia. It represents all elements of the industry nationally and is recognised as the industry representative…
ABOVE: The viability of the Australian chicken meat industry depends on optimal animal health and welfare. Collective focus on meat chicken diets yields optimal outcomes for cost-effective production and environmental targets. Findings from a collection of projects exploring the fundamental aspects of poultry nutrition can help producers make step-change progress towards more cost-effective and sustainable…
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS) 2024 wrapped up its program last month with a resounding success, marking a significant milestone for joint coordinators Poultry Research Foundation of the University of Sydney and World Poultry Science Association Australian Branch. Hosted at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, this year’s conference shattered previous achievements, drawing in a…
ABOVE: Vectored vaccines look to overcome challenges in the control of diseases in poultry. Photo: Zoe Schaeffer A technology with further potential in veterinary and human medicine Vaccine design technologies have made huge advances in recent years. One of the newer categories of vaccine, vectored vaccines, is overcoming challenges that conventional vaccines do not meet.…
ABOVE: Poultry farmers consistently face multifaceted challenges, with rodent control standing out as a critical concern. In the ever-evolving agricultural landscape, poultry farmers consistently face multifaceted challenges, with rodent control standing out as a critical concern. The stakes are particularly high in the poultry industry, where the health and productivity of egg layers are paramount.…
ABOVE: Tenacious Ventures co-founder and managing partner and speaker at EvokeAg 2024 Sarah Nolet. For the start-up world, 2023 was a very challenging year. Across the board, the number of deals, speed of investment, valuations and totals invested all saw a downturn. Uncertainty ran high. Conservatism pervaded. It was tough for investors and start-ups alike.…