The International Scientific Conference on Raw Milk was held in Valencia, Spain. The topics were ‘The ecology of raw milk’ and ‘The benefits of raw milk for human health’, and the videos are now available to watch.
Background Briefing Raw Milk Investigation June, 2020
ABC’s Background Briefing finally published its in depth story on raw milk and bath milk in Australia. There was an early morning 6 minute segment that broadcasted on national radio, with the release of the full 39 minute story on the Background Briefing website, followed by an article the day after.
New Zealand Raw Milk Assessment & System Change
Ministry of Primary Industries has finally released its report. The raw milk movement has waited nearly two years for it. MPI now concludes that the regulations are protecting public health, and no changes are proposed at this stage.
Genetically Modified Cattle in Australia
When a U.S. based company discovered their gene edited hornless bulls accidentally contained bacterial DNA with the mistake made in the lab, the research program was seemingly abandoned, however research continues in an Australian paddock because our gene tech regulations are so lax.
Adulterating beneficial methane-producing bacteria in cows a climate change solution? Think again…
The climate change wars are burning hot in Canberra as the major political parties takes aim at each other over emissions. However, we can learn from New Zealand, where methane that cattle produce is the primary target as a key climate change solution.
Why GMOs are an adulteration of nature’s perfect food and what can we do?
In some overseas countries, agribusiness is increasingly turning to natural and sustainable alternatives to chemicals, as some consumers rebuff genetically modified foods, and concerns grow over Big Ag’s role in climate change.
Climate Change Policy attempting 'to kill both mining and agriculture'?
Today is a big day. It is the annual National Regenerative Farming Day, and the National Climate Emergency Summit starts in Melbourne. It’s also Valentine’s Day.
The Media and The Censorship of Certain Preference
The ABC’s Media Watch did a story on the blunders, bias and beat-ups - what readers really think of the media. It’s about a new Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) report on the attitudes to news today.
A Study: Raw Milk Risk Management Training Works!
Research into the methods and results used by the Raw Milk Institute and the German Vorzugsmilch was published in the latest edition of the Journal of Epidemiology and Infection. They concluded that “raw milk can be produced with a high level of hygiene and safety.”
Oxford Real Farming Conference 2020 and massive agriculture policy reform
England is currently at the epicentre of policy change. A new ag bill has been introduced with plans to protect the soil, and plans to change the way payments are made to farmers. Also making inroads in the policy landscape is more sustainable and regenerative systems.
Raw Goats Milk in Australia
ABC’s Sami Shah interviewed Jannei Goat Dairy. Sami is concerned that raw milk is finding its way to Victorians “via a loophole”. He says raw milk contains listeria, ecoli and all sorts of dangerous health threats, however, Sami does not seem to understand the details…
Bushfires, Dust Bowls, Climate Change and Natural Climatic Cycles - A Unique Perspective
Why is the Australian bush in this crisis and heartbreak? Is climate change to blame or not? This article offers a unique point of view you may never have heard of before. Natural climatic cycles are indeed at play, but they are not what you would expect…
