On-farm R&D enewsletter
The On-farm R&D enewsletter is a bi-monthly update that provides information relevant to producers, researchers and consultants. Including MLA's on-farm R&D activities, upcoming events, industry programs for improving animal production and R&D outcomes.
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July 2008
Inside this issue:
- We're building a new MLA website…and we need your help!
It's time for a new look, and new features, at www.mla.com.au - and we need your help!
- The spy in the sky: attacking weeds from above
It’s something you’d expect to be used in a time of war or in a Hollywood spy movie, but not in rural Australia as a weed buster.
- Salmonella/ Inanition in Sheep Exports
Salmonella / inanition in sheep is a significant problem for the live export industry. A recent workshop was held to progress research into this important issue.
- New ethanol report available
A recently completed project examined the implications of the growth in ethanol production for the grain dependent livestock industries in Australia.
- Making a success of Making More from Sheep
MLA/AWI Making More From Sheep was launched in January 2008 after two years of rigorous development, consultation and testing, involving almost 250 producers, technical and extension specialists, farm consultants, state DPI’s and agribusiness.
April 2008
Inside this issue:
- Major new climate change program for MLA On-farm R&D
- An industry first for Australian sheep producers
- Grain & Graze - Grazing cereals roadshow
- New DVD helps feedlot operators take the heat out of new NFAS standards
- Parasite control module for goat producers
- EverGraze web site launched
- The news for feral pigs is not so good!
December 2007
Inside this issue:
- DNA test for earlier onset of puberty
- Sowing better perennial pastures
- Improving perennial pasture options
- Enrich grazing with forage shrubs
- Cash committed to northern reproduction
- Understanding pasture soil biology
- Promoting animal production development in Australia - June 2008 conference
August 2007
Inside this issue:
- Improved pastures for 50% ‘Morelamb’
- Best practice guide for cattle husbandry
- Better perennial pasture establishment
- Helmets pass muster in Northern Australia
- EverGraze: More livestock from perennial$
- Grain & Graze hitting the mark
May 2007
Inside this issue:
- FRONTIER Magazine success
- Prime Time & Bounce Back Forums
- Cost of Production Workshops set to continue
- Responsibility of Lamb & Sheepmeats R&D projects
- LAMBPLAN Project Officer starts at MLA
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