Research & Development
Research & Development
Founded in Balaklava, South Australia by two local farmers and two local businessmen passionate about driving the progress of the Australia hay industry.
Balco continues to improve its original internally developed Haycare Quality Assurance Program to monitor quality from paddock-to-customer.
Balco has implemented industry leading technology; applying unique barcoded tags to each bale that enable the seamless tracing of every bale back to its source paddock.
As the only HACCP accredited hay export company in Australia, we take pride in leading the industry in quality, safety, and traceability.
Driven to produce the highest quality and most nutritionally beneficial products available, Balco is undertaking independent and intensive product testing and research via internationally renowned Dairy One in the USA.
Mycotoxin testing to enhance our food safety standards.
Heavy metals and mycotoxin testing to further enhance our food safety standards.
MRL Chemical, heavy metals and mycotoxin testing to enhance our food safety standards by covering all aspects and make us stand out from other exporters.
Balco’s organic Oaten Hay, which holds the high standards of dual certification in Australia and China, is a further expansion of Australian agricultural products into the global supply chain and contributes to the continued development of China’s dairy industry.
Balco is investing in long-term research and the development in hay industry standards, as part of Balco’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in dairy production.
Our team is excited about technology, innovation, and finding solutions to questions. We are passionate about the science of finding the best practices to benefit our growers, our customers and support a more sustainable future. By sharing information and discoveries about quality and nutrition, we have the power to take Oaten Hay in new directions to ensure a sustainable future for our industry.
