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Keeping you up to date with the latest water supplementation and livestock productivity info and research.
Is water delivery the answer to reducing methane emissions in Australian Livestock?
A collaborative research project between CQUniversity (CQU) and DIT AgTech has recently published new findings in the Journal of Animal Science.
Simplifying AgTech: Understanding the jargon.
While AgTech and AgTech terminology reflect exciting industry advancements, they can also present barriers to adoption and understanding. Clear communication and education are essential for ensuring that farmers and stakeholders can effectively leverage these technologies to improve productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
uCALM Lamb Feedlot Trial: Increased Daily Gains & Visible Reduction in Stress
Managing stress in livestock is as crucial as ensuring adequate nutrition. Stress can significantly impact animal welfare, growth rates, and overall productivity. During stress events, animals may stop eating but they usually keep drinking water. DIT AgTech set up a...
When is the best time to start supplementing livestock after the wet season?
After a lengthy wet season, we are surrounded by lush, green pastures. However, abundant growth does not always mean your pastures are delivering the nutrients your livestock need to achieve the best results.
Overcoming Labour Shortages in the Aussie Outback
How embracing the Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) model in the agriculture industry helped our business attract and retain skilled workers, and bolster employee satisfaction and wellbeing.
Do animals have a preference for fresh water over supplemented water?
The DIT AgTech Research Team recently completed a Water Preference Research Trial which delved into beef cattle’s water consumption patterns, comparing preferences for varied flow rates of water supplements versus straight fresh water.
Trends for 2024 for AgTech in the Livestock Sector
AgTech continues to revolutionise the livestock industry, and the agriculture sector more broadly, by delivering immense value to farmers. Here are some trends for 2024 we expect to see for the Agtech industry.
Overcome prussic acid & sulphur deficiency for stock grazing sorghum
In this article we discuss the importance of sulphur for cattle grazing sorghum and offer a strategy for efficiently achieving the target quantity for each animal.
uDOSE™️ Upgrades: Improving Efficiency and Security
DIT AgTech Technical Lead Jack Maley explains the new improvements and features coming to uDOSE™️ units in 2023.
5 Predictions for AgTech in 2023
DIT AgTech CEO Mark Peart shares his thoughts on the top five trends and potential roadblocks for technology in agriculture in the coming year.
PIRSA uDOSE™️ Case Study
Over the last 12 months DIT Agtech have been closely working with PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia) to demonstrate ag technology across three sites based at Struan, Turretfield and Minnipa. The case study compared traditional lick...
The Benefits of uPRO SOUTHERN on dry feed in Southern Australia
uPRO SOUTHERN has been designed specifically for ruminants on pasture in Southern Australia. It has its advantages for all seasons, including when pastures dry off. When stock are grazing pastures and stubble over summer, the feed value declines as the season...
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