All posts tagged "livestock"

Dry Autumn Downer for Farmers

Media release – Rabobank, 12 June 2024 Tasmanian farmer confidence drops on back of dry autumn The resurgence in optimism seen among...

How Sustainable are Alternative Meats?

If you’re an environmentally aware meat-eater, you probably carry at least a little guilt to the dinner table. The meat on our...

Animal Welfare Improvements Overdue

During the past few years the Covid pandemic has created a renewed focus on our treatment of animals, including contemplating the ways...

Monbiot: Current Methods of Food Production are Unsustainable

In his new book Regenesis, journalist and environmental activist George Monbiot describes problems associated with agriculture now and into the future. He...

Elwood’s Excited About Dog Meat Production in Tasmania

Tasmania is set to leverage its reputation for quality food production with the establishment of the state’s first dog meat production facility....

The Real Price of Steak