ABSF Explained: Biodiversity
In the context of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) biodiversity refers to ensuring the conservation and enhancement of plant and animal species, genetic diversity, and natural ecosystems – including...
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Woorabinda Pastoral and Stockyard collaborate in knowledge program
Harden (Queensland Country Life). Industry leader Stockyard Beef is partnering with Queensland’s Woorabinda Pastoral Company (WPC) ... and was just one example of the work being done in the sustainability space by Indigenous pastoral companies across Australia
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Better Choices for animal welfare accreditation
A program designed to enable livestock producers to be accredited for good animal welfare practice is gaining momentum, with a major Australian beef business adopting it and developing an app...
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Highlights from the Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
Representatives from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and CSIRO featured on an international panel held as part of the inaugural event organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the...
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Innovation the key for decarbonised future
Australian agriculture taking innovation to another level in efforts to increase sustainability across the globe was a major topic of discussion at the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) 2022 Annual...
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Australian Veterinary Association Director Sees Animal Health as Critical to Sustainable Food Systems
Tracy Sullivan reflects on how animal health was discussed at GASL.
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Farmer of the Year says “Be confident and proactive”’
2023 Farmer of the Year Tess Herbert’s leadership path in the beef industry began with a “tap on the shoulder” and an invitation to join the board of the Australian...
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National Agriculture Day celebrating industry land managers
acknowledge the beef industry’s capable land managers and diverse workforce, according to the new Chair of the Australian Beef Sustainability ... Sustainability Framework (ABSF) and Queensland beef producer, Mark Davie. “The Australian beef industry spans 52% of our land mass, and
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Call to test grassfed beef environmental credentials platform
Producers of grassfed beef are invited to take part in a pilot phase to test a sustainability platform that measures sustainable production practices on-farm and provides environmental credentials for benchmarking...
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Biomass boiler proves viable fuel option for processors
A pilot program to develop and test the potential for biomass boilers to provide sustainable fuel options for Australia’s meat processing facilities has successfully produced heat at a supply cost...
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