ABOVE: A strong and sustainable biosecurity funding system is critical to protecting Australia’s economy, environment and way of life. Contribution of industry sectors to total Biosecurity Protection Levy revenue, based on the proportional share of total gross value of production are now available for download. The proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy rates are being published in…
ABOVE: Over the past 12 months, consumers’ perceptions of pork in comparison to other animal proteins have strengthened in key areas. The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences recently released its agricultural commodities report for the March quarter of 2024, which provided forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s agricultural…
ABOVE: Economic costs of damage caused by feral pigs are not being routinely or consistently collected by most management programs. Photo credit: Midwest Biosecurity Group In March 2024, North West Local Land Services released the third and final seasonal cost benefit analysis report of feral pig damage to farmers in northwest NSW. This work, conducted…