Advances in drone technology offer livestock producers and landholders more significant data on pastures, water and land management and, importantly, a better idea of the burden feral animals impose on their properties. One of the presenters at the recent MerinoLink seminar at Bathurst, Ben Watts, Bralca, Molong demonstrated his cutting-edge drone, the Griffin Pro, manufactured…
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Revolutionizing Feral Deer Management in Australian National Parks
A Focus on the ARACE Griffin Pro ISR System 1: Introduction The invasion of feral species, particularly feral deer, poses a significant threat to the delicate ecosystems of Australian national parks. Feral deer have rapidly multiplied, causing habitat destruction, displacement of native plants, and disruptions to natural predator-prey dynamics. Traditional monitoring and management methods have…
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Drones Supporting Australia’s biosecurity Efforts
The NSW Government announced today that it is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing a $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.Published 18th July 2023. Released by The Premier, Minister for Agriculture. https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/13-million-to-tackle-feral-pig-problem With pigs hosting a number of endemic parasites and diseases, their…
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Farmers learn how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers
Hundreds of farmers have been given the chance to learn about how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers. A week of sessions is now underway across the region, and so far it’s seen the strongest interest in the state. Farmers learn how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern…
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