Who do you contact to become organically certified in Australia? The Australian government has an Organic & Biodiversity Standard and gives authority to 6 certification bodies in Australia to administer certification to the national organic standard. The 6 certification bodies all use the national organic standard as a base standard. The organic certification bodies currently …
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It’s been a long time since substantial rain fell on Stewart and Tracy Sargent’s 49,000-hectare beef property Granville, 65km north of Quilpie. With just 150mm of their 325mm average annual recorded in 2013, the Sargents are certainly living in one of the regions hardest hit by the current drought. But the ability of their Droughtmaster …
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What is Campdrafting? “What’s that?” is usually the question fired back at me when I tell people that I’m off to spend the weekend watching my family and friends campdraft. My initial explanation, just to keep it simple, is “It’s like barrel racing, but with a cow out on course”. However, the sport itself is …
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As consumers demand green options at the supermarket, the food production industry is seeing a natural progression towards natural ingredients. With more and more producers asking us about organic supplementation options for their livestock, Beachport Liquid Minerals is proud to announce our new premium organic range! What’s different about the new organic range? There is …
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I have been in the Australian livestock industry for over 45 years. During that time, I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled extensively throughout Australia. Though, in the past February, I’ve noticed something that I’ve never before seen at this time of year. In the middle of February, myself and Beachport Liquid Minerals new WA Regional …
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I can’t help reflecting on a year, that for the livestock industry in general, has been a year to remember. As always there are exceptions, with the dairy industry under immense pressure with very unfair pricing structures for them. Grain prices are low because of excellent harvest all over Australia. That brings me to our …
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Whether you’re campdrafting, mustering or riding for pleasure, you’ll understand the importance of giving your horse a chance to recover. Long days of exercise can take their toll on your horses and can result in dehydrated and stressed animals. BLM’s Red Cap product is a liquid horse supplement that is specially designed to provide the …
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– Article written by Charlie Crossley, Beachport Liquid Minerals NT/QLD Regional Manager – To say this was a small ride for charity is an understatement. The ride was challenging from the outset and even before we started. Leaving Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane on 28th October at 8am, we then made our way to Princess Alexander …
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It was with great pleasure that I returned to one of my favourite places in Australia recently to catch up with some of the most genuine and friendly people I know. The reason for my visit back to this beautiful region was the 10th Annual Bull Sale held at Fitzroy Crossing, now run (very successfully, I might add) …
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In the sunshine state where the fun times await. Ah, for the love of QLD. What a grand state you are. The tropical air hit me like a sugar cane train as the aircraft cabin doors opened. Hello Townsville! Hello humidity! Met with the big smiles of Kym and Chris from Beachport Liquid Minerals as I …
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Each day in Australia, people are touched in some way by the tentacles of cancer. For most, that cancer will have a well-known name, a strategy for treatment and a public consciousness that builds a network of support. But for those afflicted with a rare form of the disease, the road can be long, expensive …
View ArticleIn partnership with the University of SA Centre for Business Growth, the ANZ Bank offered us the opportunity to attend a Business Growth Clinic in Adelaide on the 9th May 2016. Kym and I attended to meet with the very knowledgeable and inspirational Jana Matthews from UniSA and Shane Cheek founder of an Australian based …
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Flying in over Boston Bay heading towards Port Lincoln the masses of tuna farm rings stand out in the turquoise blue water. The BLM crew once again have teamed up with Justin O’Brien, Dani Tinker & Mark Cowley from RedBikini Video Content Agency to shoot some merino footage for upcoming advertising campaigns. We arrived in …
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With good rains in a lot of regions of Australia and a lift in the value of livestock, our products value is being felt in all sectors of the livestock industry. The Green Cap has shown huge $$$ returns with very little outlay for our clients with the added benefit of the increased value of …
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We enter 2015 at last with an improvement in prices for both cattle and sheep, although this is a two edge sword for some that have had to destock at depressed prices and now have to restock at higher prices, such is the life of the Australian livestock producer. As Chris & I travel Australia …
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