Theme five of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to increase producer engagement and alignment of activities across the agricultural value-chain in relation to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, for example linking producer activities to those in processing, transport and retail.
Projects explore the business case for increased engagement for producers in the value chain as it relates to activities to reduce GHGE and identify practical opportunities to increase producer engagement with the value chain.
Projects include:
Chicken Meat Research has revealed that metabolisable energy levels in the diets of young meat chickens can be lowered without affecting bird performance. The finding offers important flexibility for industry nutritionists amid an environment of fluctuating ingredient costs.
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NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES / 25.07.25 While global trade tensions are rising and United States protectionism reshapes markets, there are opportunities for the Australian agriculture sector to minimise disruption and maximise benefits if proactive steps are taken by government and industry.
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EXPORT FODDER / 23.07.25 Leading agronomic researcher and consultant, Mick Faulkner from Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (South Australia), will present groundbreaking findings at the upcoming Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) Annual Conference held on the Gold Coast from Tuesday 22 July to Thursday 24 July 24, 2025.
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