During the last week of Term 3, Young Farming Champion, Kylie Stretton, came to our school to talk to us about the Australian Beef Industry, and some of the many difficulties that beef farmers face in the 21st century. It was very thoughtful of her to come to our school, especially considering she was not the Young Farming Champion specifically allocated to Hills Adventist College.
Her visit inspired the entire Archibull team, giving us insight into the Australian Beef Industry. We discovered what it is like working on a farm, the differences between the Dairy and Beef industries in Australia, and the amount of beef exported from Australia annually, among many other things. Most interestingly, we also uncovered many of the false beliefs regarding beef farming.
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| Kylie explaining what cows turn bi-products into |
Her visit inspired the entire Archibull team, giving us insight into the Australian Beef Industry. We discovered what it is like working on a farm, the differences between the Dairy and Beef industries in Australia, and the amount of beef exported from Australia annually, among many other things. Most interestingly, we also uncovered many of the false beliefs regarding beef farming.
One major belief/myth is that valuable food is wasted in fattening cows when it could be used to feed starving people. Kylie assured us that this is not true. She informed us that cows feed on bi-products such as cotton seed, grass, peanut shells and many other plant types unfit for human consumption. She explained that minimal edible food is wasted in fattening Australian cattle. It is often thought that beef farming is unsustainable and bad for the environment, however Kylie also assured us that ‘cows turn [bi-products] into high protein foods’. The truth that ‘[beef farming] is really sustainable,’ was the most important fact she wished everyone knew about the beef industry in Australia.
One major belief/myth is that valuable food is wasted in fattening cows when it could be used to feed starving people. Kylie assured us that this is not true. She informed us that cows feed on bi-products such as cotton seed, grass, peanut shells and many other plant types unfit for human consumption. She explained that minimal edible food is wasted in fattening Australian cattle. It is often thought that beef farming is unsustainable and bad for the environment, however Kylie also assured us that ‘cows turn [bi-products] into high protein foods’. The truth that ‘[beef farming] is really sustainable,’ was the most important fact she wished everyone knew about the beef industry in Australia.
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| Thank you Kylie! |
As well as this, Kylie gave us insight into an average day for her, working on the farm. She discussed with us her busy, action-packed schedule – everything from horses to helicopters, and her love for animals. I know that all the students are very thankful for Kylie’s visit, and that each and every one of us enjoyed what she had to say, and learnt something new.
Thank you Kylie!
We love our Aussie Farmers!
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