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Business & Markets

Australia’s dairy industry flexible during pandemic

Increased at-home milk consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic has helped Australia’s dairy industry offset declines in other areas of the market.

September 28, 2020

Feed Additives

Australian agency to market methane-reducing additive

Australia’s national science agency has formed a company to bring to market a methane-reducing animal feed additive for cattle.

August 21, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Ridley opens new feed mill in Wellsford, Australia

Ridley Corp. Ltd. has officially opened its new AUD47 million feed mill in Wellsford, Victoria, Australia.

August 4, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Ridley rationalizes feed production

From its headquarters in Melbourne, Ridley Corporation Ltd. has announced the imminent closure of its feed mill in Mooroopna, and an older facility at Bendigo — both in Victoria.

July 6, 2020

African Swine Fever

South Korea raises ASF prevention measures

Over the past week, South Korea’s agriculture ministry has reported that 21 wild boar found in the border area with North Korea tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.

April 24, 2020

African Swine Fever

COVID-19 could affect ASF detection, response efforts

Australia Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has raised concerns that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could affect the country’s ability to detect and defend against African swine fever (ASF).

April 8, 2020

Latest News

Australia drought, fire increase demand, price for feed

Bushfires are adding to the effects of long-term drought across Australia, causing animal feed shortages and price spikes.

January 17, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturers

BioMar set to begin production at new aquafeed mill

BioMar Australia has made progress on a new aquafeed mill in Tasmania and expects to begin full production by midyear.

January 16, 2020

Latest News

Australia’s livestock sector hit hard by bushfires

Australia’s livestock farmers are struggling with herd losses and are seeking ways to feed their remaining animals as bushfires continue.

January 6, 2020

African Swine Fever

Australia ramps up biosecurity fund to address ASF threat

Australia will add AUD66.6 million (US$45 million) to its biosecurity funding to address the threat of African swine fever (ASF).

December 12, 2019

Animal Nutrition

Australian government supports drought-hit farmers

Supplies of livestock feeds and fodder have been destroyed by prolonged drought and recent bush fires in New South Wales.

November 25, 2019

African Swine Fever

African swine fever affects 12th Asian state

African swine fever continues to spread across Asia, as Indonesia confirms its first detection of the disease.

November 11, 2019