Destined specifically for the dairy sector, palm kernel expeller (PKE) from Indonesia and Malaysia continues to be New Zealand’s leading feed supplement sourced externally, accounting for 54% of imports last year, found a USDA FAS report.
The Australian government said it is prioritising long-term competitiveness and joining the US, the EU and the UK in committing to collectively reduce global methane emissions across energy and resources, agriculture and waste sectors.
Dutch-based startup Connecterra and Fonterra, which is owned by 8.800 New Zealand dairy farmers, are teaming up to expand access to artificial intelligence (AI) technology for farms across New Zealand in 2022.
Farmgate milk price forecasts for next season are at record opening levels and the last year was a record one for milk production in New Zealand, finds a report by ANZ Research.
Nutreco’s aquaculture division, Skretting, is to buy Ridley’s extrusion facility in Westbury, Tasmania, in an effort to boost its production capacity in that market.
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra and DSM have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate the transition to lower methane agriculture, exploring the options that the DSM developed feed additive, branded as Bovaer, can bring to the table.
Australia’s beef production and exports are forecast to drop sharply in 2020 as the industry enters a period of herd rebuilding, according to a USDA GAINS report.