Kangaroo

Australia’s commercial kangaroo harvest industry is one of the most sustainable wild harvest operations in the world with management goals based firmly on principles of enhancing animal welfare.

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Kangaroo

First of its kind agriculture innovation tour connects producers across the country

Agritech has taken enormous steps in recent times – but on-farm uptake hasn’t advanced at the same pace. Determined to match strides, AgriFutures Australia hosted the inaugural Innovation Intensive Tour in February 2023.

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KANGAROO / 02.11.22

Calling all AgriFutures Australia growers and producers: you are invited to be a part of the inaugural Innovation Intensive Tour

Advancements in agricultural technology have enabled more informed decision-making about crops and livestock, eased traditionally labour-intensive tasks, reduced environmental impacts, and generated a range of efficiencies in production, processing and distribution.

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KANGAROO / 13.07.21

Collaboration opens doors to “big picture” research

Adding value to the thousands of levy payers across our industries is a key driver for research, development and extension (RD&E) at AgriFutures Australia. Now more than ever, collaboration will drive the way we deliver research outcomes for farmers and producers, who often face similar issues across related industries and in their own-mixed farming enterprises.

By John Smith, AgriFutures Australia, General Manager Research

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KANGAROO / 18.11.20

AgriFutures releases the 2020 code of practice for the commercial kangaroo industry

AgriFutures Australia is announcing the 2020 release of The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes (the Code) following a thorough and independent review to incorporate new animal welfare research, changes to harvesting strategies and public perception of the industry.

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