FeedTest, the hay and animal fodder testing division owned by AWTA, has published the average fodder test results for the 2014/15 season.
In general, hay results are better than last season with higher proteins (0.5%) and energies (0.4MJ per kg) and correspondingly lower fibres. Silages were fairly similar to last year.
Read more: FeedTest Season Averages - September 2014 to April 2015
Following the successful proficiency trials conducted with the West Australian Department of Agriculture and Food, Agrifood Technology WA now holds a status as an approved laboratory for the assessment and analysis of liming materials in accordance with Lime WA Code of Practice. Agrifood Technology is a division of AWTA Ltd.
The monthly comparisons of Total Lots, Bales and Weight for March 2015 compared with the same period last season are: +9.4%, +11.6% and +12.2% respectively.
Read more: Australian wool production unchanged in 2014/15 and predicted to ease in 2015/16
Entries are now open for the Australian Fleece Competition, to be held as part of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo Victoria 17-19 July 2015.