Livestock & Aquaculture

Livestock and aquaculture play a critical role in regional food systems, and their long-term success depends on secure, high-quality protein inputs. CSIRO analysis identifies Northern Queensland as a strategic location for developing integrated protein systems that support animal nutrition, supply chain resilience, and regional capability.

For Wandarra Health & Wellness, this represents an opportunity to apply the SMARTS™ framework — Sustainable Materials and Regenerative Transformative Systems — to protein production and utilisation across livestock and aquaculture sectors.

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Strengthening Protein Supply Systems

A protein hub enables the local production, processing, and utilisation of protein-rich crops and co-products within a defined regional system. For livestock and aquaculture producers, this supports more consistent access to feed ingredients, improved traceability, and reduced exposure to external supply disruptions.

By localising key inputs, protein hubs contribute to more resilient and adaptive production systems.

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Feed Quality and Functional Performance

Plant-based protein inputs can complement existing feed formulations when selected and processed with animal health and performance in mind. Their role is not to replace all conventional inputs, but to broaden the nutritional toolkit available to producers.

An integrated approach to feed supports better alignment between crop production, processing pathways, and livestock or aquaculture requirements.

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Bio-Circular Feed Systems

CSIRO highlights opportunities to utilise by-products from food and fibre processing as animal feed inputs. This approach improves resource efficiency and reduces waste across agricultural systems.

Integrating feed production into broader agricultural activity strengthens system performance and supports more sustainable use of regional resources.

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Regional Capability and Long-Term Resilience

Developing a protein hub in North Queensland supports skills development, infrastructure investment, and scalable production aligned with domestic and Asia-Pacific markets. For livestock and aquaculture sectors, this translates to greater confidence in long-term planning and supply continuity.

This systems-based thinking aligns with Wandarra’s broader SMARTS™ framework — Sustainable Materials and Regenerative Transformative Systems — which underpins how regional food, feed, and wellness pathways are approached across the business.

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