About the episode
Global beef supplies are tightening, with herds shrinking in major exporting countries. And it’s good news for Australian beef producers who might see demand grow in international markets. Victoria’s dairy industry is raising serious concerns over proposed reforms merging Dairy Food Safety Victoria with other regulatory bodies.Battery cages for hens… they’re considered to be one of the most serious animal welfare issues in Australia today. Western Australia has become the first jurisdiction to adopt the nationally agreed Poultry Standards and Guidelines which will improve the welfare of hens in the state. The rest of the country is yet to follow their lead.The Victorian Farmers Federation has launched a new handbook, ‘Harvesting Change,’ and it aims to provide practical, farmer-focused tools to support rural families in their approach to mental health.What farmers should remember to consider when sourcing safe livestock feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
