Water buffalo were first introduced to Australia in the 1800s from Indonesia, originally used as draught animals and as a source of buffalo meat for early Northern Territory settlements. Today, the Australian water buffalo industry has expanded significantly, with buffalo farming now established across all states.
Buffalo A new research project by AgriFutures Australia and the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is set to examine the wild-harvest buffalo supply chain in the Northern Territory (NT).
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BUFFALO / 02.11.22 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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BUFFALO / 13.07.21 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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BUFFALO / 26.04.18 In recognition of AgriFutures Australia’s longstanding involvement in the buffalo industry, we bring to you the latest industry highlights including project updates, unique industry insights and growth potential.
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The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
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This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the buffalo industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in the...
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This project designed and constructed a portable processing facility prototype suitable for use in temporary remote yards to hold and handle newly harvested, free-range buffalo...
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The AgriFutures Buffalo Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to foster a sustainable, safe and more profitable Australian buffalo industry. The buffalo industry...
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This research was commissioned following industry concerns and feedback from markets that there is an opportunity to enhance the welfare of buffalo during the slaughter...
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Of the endemic diseases that affect livestock in Australia, parasitic diseases have the most substantial financial impact on farm productivity. It is estimated that losses...
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Gastrointestinal (GIT) nematodes cause significantly reduced growth and adverse health impacts in ruminant livestock industries globally, including Australia. Ill health and lost production through gastrointestinal nematode infections are...
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This report describes the current state of gastrointestinal parasitism on water buffalo farms, detailing current farm practices, demographics of water buffalo populations and the effects...
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Water buffalo were first introduced to Australia in the 1800s from Indonesia, originally used as draught animals and as a source of buffalo meat for...
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Water buffalo were first introduced to Australia in the 1800s from Indonesia, originally used as draught animals and as a source of buffalo meat for...
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CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
June 2023 - October 2026
NT Buffalo Industry Council
December 2021 - April 2024
Charles Sturt University
May 2016 - May 2018
CSIRO
May 2014 - November 2019
Northern Territory of Australia represented by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
November 2012 - May 2013
The University of Melbourne
September 2010 - May 2013
Victorian Buffalo Industry Council
September 2008 - April 2011
Kerry Sharp
November 2007 - September 2008
Northern Territory of Australia represented by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
July 2007 - June 2012
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