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Remotely detecting cow and calf behaviours to alert producers to key production outcomes
Remotely monitored devices (such as accelerometers and GPS trackers) are being used to detect maternal behaviours associated with calf suckling events in first-lactation cows as part of the uSuckle project at the Katherine Research Station.
What to do when selling or purchasing a property
Branding cattle is a clear way of identifying ownership of stock. It is the responsibility of the registered owners to decide what happens to their brand when selling a property. While the sale of a property may include the stock, the brand is not automatically transferred to the new owners.
Get the tick of approval to move cattle interstate
Northern Territory cattle producers looking to move their livestock interstate need to comply with cattle tick containment measures before sending their animals across the border.
Recent fieldwork at the Douglas Daly Research Farm
The annual 400 day data collection for the selected Brahman and Composite yearlings took place in December 2021, with some of the high performance cattle to be made available for sale in July 2022.
Restoring productivity in the rangelands
A long-term grazing strategies trial is providing results in Central Australia.
Supporting commercial forestry opportunities in East Arnhem Aboriginal communities
A 3-year research and development project investigating the potential for commercial Indigenous forestry in northern Australia is underway.
Mangoes promise a productive future for the Territory
Mango is an important crop for the Territory and it features in many of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade’s current projects and plans.
Plant Industries has a growing number of projects in 2022
The Plant Industries group has had a busy start to 2022, with planting for research projects underway and planning for dry season engagement activities well advanced.
Northern Territory public servant Jaymie Coleman is upbeat about the future of the Barkly.
Katherine team helps grow minister’s understanding of research work
The work of the Katherine Research Station (KRS) team was in the spotlight last week as part of a ministerial visit to the farm.