Newsletter | March 2026
Hi Number 8 Bio friends,
We’re three months into 2026, and we already have plenty to belch on about!
We’re very excited to share that we have officially bolused both cattle and sheep with our BetterFeed Pro bolus design, and multiple trials are underway to improve the version one prototypes.
In-house manufacturing of our active ingredient using green chemistry has also commenced, bringing us another step closer to producing Aussie-made boluses for Aussie producers. Read on to hear what else is happening here at Number 8 Bio.
Out and about
Tom, Britt and Courtney recently ventured to Melbourne to attend both the Climate Investors Forum and AgriFutures’ evokeAG showcase.
Congratulations to Halter, whose virtual fencing system was the first to be approved for use in Victoria in a landmark announcement made at evokeAG. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be part of the agtech and innovation space, and we look forward to attending more of these industry events to connect with others in this space.
Upcoming events
Tom and Simone will be attending the Australian’s Global Food Forum in Sydney on March 18, while Britt, Simone, Kira and Courtney will be attending the Meat Business Women Conference in Sydney on March 24 and 25. The team will also be on site at the Royal Sydney Easter Show this April, so if you’re heading to the harbour city for any of these events, please come say hello!
Team spotlight - Welcome Arthur
We recently welcomed Arthur Garvan to the Number 8 Bio team as our new Field Sales and Support Associate. With a BSc in Agriculture from the University of England, Arthur brings valuable experience in the agricultural industry, including his previous work in beef procurement for Consolidated Food Company.
Arthur tells us,
“I was genuinely excited to join N8B because it brings together my passion for sustainable agriculture and livestock production. With hands-on experience across the supply chain, I’ve seen both the opportunity and the responsibility our industry carries. I believe the future of Australian ag lies in solutions that are productive, profitable, and environmentally responsible. Being part of a team that’s delivering scalable solutions to reduce emissions while supporting farmers’ bottom lines is incredibly motivating, and I’m proud to help drive that change!”
Arthur will be helping us run successful trials, representing us at conferences, conducting market research, and connecting with futures - and we are so excited to have him on board!
We’re hiring
We are hiring for several roles over the coming months, including:
If you - or someone in your network - loves working with smart, motivated people and feels aligned to our mission to support ruminant health and productivity while helping make agriculture more sustainable, then please apply.
Things to ruminate on We think you’ll like this
Aussie ag’s sustainability playbook just dropped Common language for a complex goal
Sustainability isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept, so how do we create a shared understanding of what it means to our sector? The fifth iteration of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework outlines a unified set of sustainability principles for Australian agriculture to align language across the supply chain. It’s a response to growing expectations, both domestically and internationally, for the sector to demonstrate credible, measurable sustainability practices. An overview of the framework is pictured, and you can find out more here.
Main character energy, carbon edition
Woolworths, Teys Australia, Sea Forest and DIT AgTech have teamed up on an ambitious project to not only reduce but also track the benefits of on-farm emission reductions within the beef supply chain. With increasing top-down pressure to reduce on-farm emissions, which ultimately end up as processors’ and retailers’ Scope 3 emissions, it’s refreshing to see downstream players like Woolworths stepping up to the table.
Agtech, but make it make sense
Sarah Nolan’s Agtech - So What? Podcast dives deep to discover what really is agtech and why you should care. It’s worth a listen, and you can find it here.
