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Ministers to reconsider un-stunned slaughter

PRIMARY Industries ministers from around the country will meet in Melbourne tomorrow to consider removing exemptions that allow the slaughter of fully conscious animals to meet a small demand for Kosher and Halal meat.

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Ministers to reconsider un-stunned slaughter

RSPCA Australia scientific officer Melina Tensen said "contrary to recent claims ... Australian law requires all animals to be stunned unconscious before slaughter and this is the case for 99% of animals...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.