In breeding cattle, joining is a make-or-break period, in more ways than one. In areas where controlled matings are used, production levels for the following season are determined by events that occur during a 6-12 week window. Here are some tips for joining, such as how to manage dominance, and the need for regular inspections.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly genetics review: Getting your bulls safely through joining
How much milk is enough in a beef herd?
Producers often place emphasis on milk as a BreedPlan trait when considering a new beef sire. The ability to provide sufficient milk to support calf growth should be part of a producer’s check list, however, while milk is important, it needs to be placed in context to other traits. In particular it is important to consider the impact milk and calf growth has on overall enterprise profitability, genetics editor Al Rayner suggests
Source: Beef Central
How much milk is enough in a beef herd?
'Bitter disappointment' as 'Fair Go' logo ruled a no go
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says it won’t challenge the outcome of a successful appeal by the Australian Dairy Products Federation.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘Bitter disappointment’ as ‘Fair Go’ logo ruled a no go
Electric trucks on the radar as industry pushes for planning
Preparing for electric trucks has come on the radar of the transport industry, with the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) partnering with the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) to push for a long-term plan to transition away from the diesel motor.
Source: Beef Central
Electric trucks on the radar as industry pushes for planning
Timely reminders for producers turning off stock during spring
As the spring livestock selling season moves into motion, producers are being reminded that they must meet their integrity requirements under the Livestock Production Assurance program and the National Livestock Identification System to ensure their animals are able to be sold.
Source: Beef Central
Timely reminders for producers turning off stock during spring
Weekly kill: Processor margins worsen, as slaughter cattle prices hit new records
Recent hikes in direct consignment slaughter cattle values in Queensland and northern NSW have seen beef processor profit margins drift deeper into negative territory again.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly kill: Processor margins worsen, as slaughter cattle prices hit new records
AWI board nomination committee considering several nominees
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s 2021 director election is set to have a full complement of industry candidates contesting the three vacant positions on the board. Sheep Central has been told four…
Source: Sheep Central
AWI board nomination committee considering several nominees
NT ag supply chains explored in new project
DARWIN’S Berrimah Export Yards, a modern centrepiece of the northern cattle export supply chain, provided a pertinent backdrop for the launch of a new northern agricultural supply chain research project last Thursday.
Source: Beef Central
NT ag supply chains explored in new project
ASEL update 2021 open for public consultation
Public consultation on the 2021 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) has opened this week.
Source: Beef Central
ASEL update 2021 open for public consultation
Sun sets on WA attempts to eradicate Johne’s disease
The regulatory status of Johne’s disease will be reduced in Western Australia, after cattle industry representatives agreed that eradication of the chronic wasting disease is now unfeasible following a recent detection of the cattle strain on a cattle property in the State’s south, the WA Government has confirmed.
Source: Beef Central
Sun sets on WA attempts to eradicate Johne’s disease
Quinlivan to lead new Sheep Producers Australia policy council
EXPERIENCED agricultural public servant Daryl Quinlivan has been appointed to lead Sheep Producers Australia’s new policy council.
Source: Sheep Central
Quinlivan to lead new Sheep Producers Australia policy council
Livestock handling competition shines a light on low-stress stockmanship
An all-female team from the Pilbara has taken out the 2021 Livestock Handling Cup showcasing animal welfare best practice in the northern pastoral industry.
Source: ABC Livestock
Livestock handling competition shines a light on low-stress stockmanship
Carbon credits set to boom as Queensland graziers make landmark deal
Central Queensland will host the first carbon credit project under the state government’s Land Restoration Fund, but what’s in it for landholders?
Source: ABC Livestock
Carbon credits set to boom as Queensland graziers make landmark deal
LIVEXchange conference postponed to November 2022
AUSTRALIA’S livestock export industry has postponed its LIVEXchange conference planned for November in Darwin until 9-10 November 2022.
Source: Sheep Central
LIVEXchange conference postponed to November 2022
Demand falls as AuctionsPlus goat listings drop 10pc
GOAT demand declined as AuctionsPlus listings dropped by 10 percent to 5642 head over the past two weeks.
Source: Sheep Central
Demand falls as AuctionsPlus goat listings drop 10pc
New sheep AI booklets aim to boost on-farm breeding success
NEW handbooks aimed at improving the success of artificial sheep insemination (AI) practices have been released in South Australia.
Source: Sheep Central
New sheep AI booklets aim to boost on-farm breeding success
Live export numbers decline with quietest August since 2012
Live export numbers have continued their decline, with the latest Federal Government figures showing the quietest August since 2012.
Source: Beef Central
Live export numbers decline with quietest August since 2012
Support for voluntary labelling of plant-based proteins “hotly contested”
Plant-based protein sector claims that meat sector opposition to voluntary labelling of alternative meats amounted to “a significant minority” have been hotly contested at the Senate Inquiry into meat category branding on Friday.
Source: Beef Central
Support for voluntary labelling of plant-based proteins “hotly contested”
Lamb prices continue to climb for online offerings on AuctionsPlus
PRICES rose in most lamb categories on AuctionsPlus last week, despite an increase in the new season lambs listed.
Source: Sheep Central
Lamb prices continue to climb for online offerings on AuctionsPlus
MLA’s AGM goes digital for second year, as COVID challenges continue
MLA’s November annual general meeting will be held online for the second consecutive year this year, as COVID-related interstate people movement restrictions continue to create challenges for live meetings. The face-to-face AGM on November 25 has now been replaced with a virtual AGM gathering to be held the same day, supported by weekly Information Update webinars over the five weeks prior.
Source: Beef Central
MLA’s AGM goes digital for second year, as COVID challenges continue
Call for more livestock research and development spending
NEW South Wales wool grower Grant Burbidge has called for more levy spending on research and development after winning the producer section in the 2021 Southern Australia Livestock Research Council awards last week.
Source: Sheep Central
Call for more livestock research and development spending
Meat processors get no joy from Victorian COVID-19 roadmap
VICTORIA’S metropolitan red meat processors have been ignored in Premier Daniel Andrew’s COVID-19 roadmap despite high workforce vaccination rates, according to the sector’s peak body.
Source: Sheep Central
Meat processors get no joy from Victorian COVID-19 roadmap
Numbers lift in online sales, as price movements become more volatile
It was another busy week for AuctionsPlus cattle sales last week, with the offering jumping ten percent on the week before to 18,642 head. Price changes and clearance rates were the most volatile experienced for several months, with an increasing distance developing between vendors and buyers through the breeding lines.
Source: Beef Central
Numbers lift in online sales, as price movements become more volatile
Ballarat lockdown no match for rampaging store cattle prices
Ballarat’s sudden COVID lockdown was no match for rampaging store cattle prices at the city’s monthly market where several lines saw rise “like cream on cold milk.”
Source: Beef Central
Ballarat lockdown no match for rampaging store cattle prices
AGT confirmed as licensee for Australian durum breeding
AGT has been confirmed as the successful bidder on germplasm previously held by Durum Breeders Australia, and will use to help develop new varieties for Australian durum-growing areas.
Source: Grain Central
AGT confirmed as licensee for Australian durum breeding
New partnership to deliver harvest safety gains
A new industry partnership between Grain Producers Australia and GrainCorp has been launched today to help boost safety standards across east coast bulk grain receival sites.
Source: Grain Central
New partnership to deliver harvest safety gains
AAAX joins WA bulk exporters
AAAX and ARIA Commodities will be shipping bulk grain out of WA for the first time in February now that the joint venture has secured access to three of CBH Group’s four terminals.
Source: Grain Central
AAAX joins WA bulk exporters
Sheep opportunities at Hay as Merino maidens top at $512
TOP-END Merino ewe prices surged beyond the $500 per head mark topping at $512 at the Hay Merino Breeders sale on Friday.
Source: Sheep Central
Sheep opportunities at Hay as Merino maidens top at 2
Save the dung beetles, help the planet and make some money, farmers told
Landholders could unwittingly be killing some of the most valuable members of their herd by failing to minimise the impact of drenching.
Source: ABC Livestock
Save the dung beetles, help the planet and make some money, farmers told
Technology, Lego, and innovation guide legally blind camel farmer
Taming wild camels is not for the faint hearted, but it’s no problem for this farmer with just 2 per cent vision.
Source: ABC Livestock
Technology, Lego, and innovation guide legally blind camel farmer
The free-range egg farmer who started with 50 chickens in an old caravan
Sam Pincott now has 15,000 hens and has transformed his paddock soil health by letting his chickens roam wild, protected by a team of guardian Maremma dogs.
Source: ABC Livestock
The free-range egg farmer who started with 50 chickens in an old caravan
The average Aussie eats six kilos of bacon every year, but where does it come from?
Almost 50 per cent of Australians have bought bacon in the past week, but research shows most don’t realise that what they think is local produce is often imported.
Source: ABC Livestock
The average Aussie eats six kilos of bacon every year, but where does it come from?
Baked on a farm with sourdough love
When Amie Kalleske was looking for a new project she turned to baking. It’s a hobby that has brought joy to the local community.
Source: ABC Grain
Baked on a farm with sourdough love
'A declaration of war': Farming groups call out 'parasitic' alternative-meat labelling
Vegan and animal rights groups have hit back at claims plant-based meat products are misleading consumers, arguing the government should be promoting the industry.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘A declaration of war’: Farming groups call out ‘parasitic’ alternative-meat labelling
Recruitment: How to keep your employees happy and productive
IN light of today’s tough labour access landscape, it’s more important than ever for agribusiness companies to have happy and productive employees.
Source: Sheep Central
Recruitment: How to keep your employees happy and productive
Forward wool trading wanes as auction prices ‘yoyo’
THE yoyo activity of the wool spot auction market continued this week, with most qualities losing ground on price.
Source: Sheep Central
Forward wool trading wanes as auction prices ‘yoyo’
Growers withdraw as wool auction prices drop back
GROWERS acted quickly to increase wool bale withdrawals as demand waned slightly at Australian auctions this week.
Source: Sheep Central
Growers withdraw as wool auction prices drop back
Wagga lambs to $340 and Hay Merino ewes to $512 as records fall
NEW South Wales’ sheep meat industry brimmed with confidence this week as prime lambs sold for a national record of $340 at Wagga Wagga yesterday and Merino ewes made to $512 at the Hay Merino Breeders sale today.
Source: Sheep Central
Wagga lambs to 0 and Hay Merino ewes to 2 as records fall
WoolQ pressure mounts on AWI and Federal Government
MINISTER for Agriculture David Littleproud has defended the $6.4 million spent on Australian Wool Innovation’s online trading platform WoolQ despite it lacking trade support and transparency, and not addressing market failure or making money.
Source: Sheep Central
WoolQ pressure mounts on AWI and Federal Government
Vegans label meat inquiry “protectionist and anti-competitive”
Vegan groups have told a senate committee its inquiry into the labelling of plant-based meat alternatives is a “protectionist and anti-competitive” move against the growing industry.
Source: Beef Central
Vegans label meat inquiry “protectionist and anti-competitive”
Frost, dry spring reduce WA winter crop estimates, but record still in sight
Severe frosts in WA’s central grainbelt and a dry spring have shaved around 700,000 tonnes off the state’s forecast winter crop in the past month, but it’s still on track for a record.
Source: Grain Central
Frost, dry spring reduce WA winter crop estimates, but record still in sight
Feedgrain Focus: Selling pressure weighs on south
A slowdown in export and domestic buying for wheat and barley in the coming quarter has allowed prices for both to ease in the past week to reflect a softening in global values.
Source: Beef Central
Feedgrain Focus: Selling pressure weighs on south
Wet spring forecast with 50pc chance of La Niña
The Bureau of Meteorology has this week issued a La Niña watch, declaring a 50 percent chance of the weather pattern known for bringing spring and summer rain to the east and north of Australia.
Source: Beef Central
Wet spring forecast with 50pc chance of La Niña
LIVEXchange postponed to November 2022
The livestock export industry is postponing its LIVEXchange conference, which was to be held this November in Darwin, until 9-10 November 2022.
Source: Beef Central
LIVEXchange postponed to November 2022
Clothing companies to take non mulesed wool by 2030, as industry defends practice
Adidas, Kathmandu and others have signed an open letter saying they will move away from mulesed wool within ten years but wool producers say it is still necessary.
Source: ABC Livestock
Clothing companies to take non mulesed wool by 2030, as industry defends practice
Mandatory rules around meat definitions needed, inquiry told
Multiple examples of consumers being confused by non-meat products labelled with meat descriptors and imagery have been shared with senators conducting an inquiry into meat category branding.
Source: Sheep Central
Mandatory rules around meat definitions needed, inquiry told
Can the beef industry be part of the solution to reduce carbon emissions?
The beef industry, in a new promotional campaign, claims it can be part of the climate change solution. But does the claim stack up? This is what some experts told us.
Source: ABC Livestock
Can the beef industry be part of the solution to reduce carbon emissions?
'Leave the poor little fellas alone': Beekeepers despair at hive vandalism
Beekeepers despair at growing instances of senseless vandalism, which costs their industry tens of thousands of dollars each year.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘Leave the poor little fellas alone’: Beekeepers despair at hive vandalism
Episode 30: Cattle Council President, Markus Rathsmann
On the Weekly Grill with Kerry Lonergan this week is Marcus Rathsmann, President of Council of Australia. A Northern Territory beef producer, Marcus answers the burning questions on possible restructuring of CCA and MLA, he has opinions on the journey ahead for beef producers as they try to meet the goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 – and of course, there’s the levy – to lift or to lower – it’s On The Grill this week.
Source: Beef Central
Episode 30: Cattle Council President, Markus Rathsmann
How Australian farmers have gone from doom to bloom
Just when you thought things were getting worse for Australian agriculture, the industry is now predicting a record year of production. How has this happened?
Source: ABC Grain
How Australian farmers have gone from doom to bloom
Federal Govt approves $32M loan for Kimberley gin
The Federal Government has approved a loan of up to $32 million to construct Stage 1 of a cotton gin at Kununurra in Western Australia’s Ord region.
Source: Grain Central
Federal Govt approves M loan for Kimberley gin
Feeder lambs sell $10-$15 above expectations at Elders Hay sale
STRONG Victorian and New South Wales demand for restocker lambs has underpinned a successful inaugural wether feeder lamb sale at the western Riverina region’s Hay saleyards last Friday.
Source: Sheep Central
Feeder lambs sell – above expectations at Elders Hay sale
ACCC concerned JBS takeover could push pork prices higher
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is concerned the proposed $175 million JBS piggery takeover could push pork prices higher.
Source: ABC Livestock
ACCC concerned JBS takeover could push pork prices higher
ACCC raises vertical integration issues over JBS’s Rivalea pork deal
The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns about JBS Australia’s proposed acquisition of the Rivalea pork supply chain business in a statement of issues published today.
Source: Beef Central
ACCC raises vertical integration issues over JBS’s Rivalea pork deal
Satellites tracking NT feral buffalo
Space-based technology is being used to track and manage feral cattle and buffalo in the Northern Territory.
Source: Beef Central
Satellites tracking NT feral buffalo
Wagyu pioneer adds new grassfed super-breed to Australia
Victorian Wagyu pioneer David Blackmore has added a new breed of cattle to Australia, processing his first carcase from the Spanish Rubia Gallega breed earlier this year.
Source: Beef Central
Wagyu pioneer adds new grassfed super-breed to Australia
How high can they go? New season lambs fetch record price at Wagga
New-season lambs smash through another Australian price record with agents speculating “People are obviously eating a lot of meat while this COVID is up and down.”
Source: ABC Livestock
How high can they go? New season lambs fetch record price at Wagga
Mandatory rules around meat definitions needed, inquiry told
Multiple examples of consumers being confused by non-meat products labelled with meat descriptors and imagery have been shared with senators conducting an inquiry into labelling this morning.
Source: Beef Central
Mandatory rules around meat definitions needed, inquiry told
Red meat R&D: Advancing red meat sustainability
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation has a strong sustainability agenda and has highlighted a recent study that shows meat processing plants produce zero food waste. AMPC has also recently launched two services to help its members apply for sustainability grants and assess solar energy options.
Source: Beef Central
Red meat R&D: Advancing red meat sustainability
Tourists leave no mobile internet for farmers, businesses
Better telecommunications services are being called for in the Mid West after a surge in usage has left some business owners struggling to access the internet.
Source: ABC Grain
Tourists leave no mobile internet for farmers, businesses
Weekly property review: South Australian grazing land attracting interstate interest
This week’s property review looks at the state of play in the grazing land market in South Australia, where there has been a significant rise in listings of ‘station country’ in the region over the last 12 months – often viewed as ‘affordable’ compared to other areas further east, and for the first time attracting considerable interstate interest.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly property review: South Australian grazing land attracting interstate interest
Australian farmland logs 15pc total return for year to June
The total return of Australian farmland for the year ending June 30 was just over 15pc, with income contributing 5.33pc and capital appreciation return 9.36pc, according to the latest quarterly Australian Farmland Index report.
Source: Beef Central
Australian farmland logs 15pc total return for year to June
Diesel prices increase 27c in 2021, pushing transport fees higher
Diesel prices have been increasing for the majority of 2021 after a dramatic drop last year.
Source: Grain Central
Diesel prices increase 27c in 2021, pushing transport fees higher
Nominations open for live exporter young achiever award
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2021 Australian Livestock Exporters Council and Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock Exporter Young Achiever award.
Source: Sheep Central
Nominations open for live exporter young achiever award
High saleyard lamb and mutton prices forecast for 2021-22
RISING lamb, mutton and wool prices are expected to contribute to a record-breaking year in Australia’s gross agricultural production in 2021-22.
Source: Sheep Central
High saleyard lamb and mutton prices forecast for 2021-22
Strong demand values first cross ewes at $500 and Aussie Whites at $1351
LAMB industry confidence and specialist demand for shedded sheep continued to drive ewe values to record levels in the past week.
Source: Sheep Central
Strong demand values first cross ewes at 0 and Aussie Whites at 51
Same-day digital feedback for Gundagai Lamb’s IMF producers
PROGRESSIVE lamb producers will get same-day feedback on intramuscular fat, carcase weight, lean meat yield and health data on Gundagai Lamb consignments with a new app launched by agtech start-up MEQ Probe today.
Source: Sheep Central
Same-day digital feedback for Gundagai Lamb’s IMF producers
How will supply and processor issues challenge lamb prices?
COVID-19 workforce restrictions on metropolitan Victorian abattoirs, staff shortages, shipping constraints and a bigger new season lamb flush are suggesting price and supply issues ahead for producers and processors.
Source: Sheep Central
How will supply and processor issues challenge lamb prices?
Beef 2021 event records estimated $800,000 loss
The Beef Australia 2021 industry event held in Rockhampton in May has recorded an estimated $800,000 financial loss. The event attracted record crowds through the gate and strong corporate support, despite the considerable challenges presented by COVID.
Source: Beef Central
Beef 2021 event records estimated 0,000 loss
What happened to Gulf Livestock 1? Questions remain unanswered a year on from sunken live export ship
It has been 12 months since a live export ship sank off the Japanese coast, but a number of details about the tragedy remain a mystery.
Source: ABC Livestock
What happened to Gulf Livestock 1? Questions remain unanswered a year on from sunken live export ship
Opinion: Our climate future is in our hands
In the leader to a Farmers for Climate Action virtual conference this Friday, Professor Mark Howden, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, shares his perspective on why If the world stays on its current high emissions trajectory it will be terrible news for agriculture.
Source: Beef Central
Opinion: Our climate future is in our hands
Weekly rainfall update + rain outlook 15 September 2021
Rainfall throughout the past week was largely confined to the south west and south east corners of the continent, with the heaviest falls in south west Western Australia and Tasmania.
Source: Sheep Central
Weekly rainfall update + rain outlook 15 September 2021
Roma store 14 Sep 2021: Western Qld cattle boost yarding
Competition remained strong for quality cattle with steers and cows mostly improving, while heifers eased in places.
Source: Beef Central
Roma store 14 Sep 2021: Western Qld cattle boost yarding
WA set to relax border controls after new Johne’s Disease detections
Western Australia is on the cusp of deregulating management of Johne’s Disease, bringing it into line with other Australian States and Territories, following the confirmed detection this week of the cattle strain of the disease in a herd in South west WA.
Source: Beef Central
WA set to relax border controls after new Johne’s Disease detections
McDonald’s re-introduces Wagyu burger to premium lineup
Burger chain McDonald’s has today reintroduced the Wagyu Beef Burger to its deluxe offering, after a two-year absence. The company says it has secured about 170 tonnes of F1 Wagyu trim from more than 100 Australian properties for the limited-time offer, which sets a new high-water mark for the company’s burger prices.
Source: Beef Central
McDonald’s re-introduces Wagyu burger to premium lineup
Brazil's nightmare over mad cow not yet over, as more countries join China's ban
A dispute between the biggest beef exporting country, Brazil and its biggest customer, China, is heating up as the superpowers fight it out after the discovery of two mad cow cases.
Source: ABC Livestock
Brazil’s nightmare over mad cow not yet over, as more countries join China’s ban
Australia's biggest beef event broke records but is facing huge losses
Beef Australia 2021 was hailed as a huge success with record crowds, but organisers have been left with an estimated $800,000 financial loss.
Source: ABC Livestock
Australia’s biggest beef event broke records but is facing huge losses
COVID interruptions undermine live export program
The live export industry says a new program designed to improve traceability and auditing of the livestock export standards needs to pause due to interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: ABC Livestock
COVID interruptions undermine live export program
Data exchange for Australian agrifood planned
A consortium of leading agrifood stakeholders has announced the establishment of the Australian AgriFood Data Exchange to enable fluid collaboration up and down the supply chain.
Source: Grain Central
Data exchange for Australian agrifood planned
'Just like training toddlers': How the MooLoo could reduce climate impacts of cattle
Researchers say it only takes a few days to train cattle to urinate in one area, which could improve the health of farm waterways and soil, and reduce greenhouse gases.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘Just like training toddlers’: How the MooLoo could reduce climate impacts of cattle
Weekly genetics review: Financial progress through genetic selection
This week’s genetics review extends the discussion on breeding timelines to highlight the importance of not expecting massive measurable change from new genetics in a herd, and that producers wanting greater profitability should also focus on strategic decisions to complement existing genetics while their new genetic selections are built into their herd.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly genetics review: Financial progress through genetic selection
Is cattle selection for longevity a viable proposition?
Can – or perhaps more importantly, should – beef producers select cattle for longevity in the herd?
Source: Beef Central
Is cattle selection for longevity a viable proposition?
Is it possible to select cattle for higher rates of twins?
Is it possible to select beef cattle for high rates of twinning? A small but enthusiastic group of cattle producers in western Victoria have been exploring this challenge for the past 16 years, with considerable success. One herd saw 53pc of mature cows scanned for twins this year, and equally impressively, 33pc of first-calf heifers.
Source: Beef Central
Is it possible to select cattle for higher rates of twins?
Future of WA cattle herd's status as free of Bovine Johne's Disease in doubt
Hundreds of Western Australian cattle herds are at risk of having the wasting disease BJD after testing revealed its potential presence on a property for eight years.
Source: ABC Livestock
Future of WA cattle herd’s status as free of Bovine Johne’s Disease in doubt
10 years of ESCAS underpinning the Australian Live Export Industry
The Australian livestock export industry, in partnership with Australian livestock producers and the Australian Government, have invested significant time and funding into the development of LGAP, and remains committed to its goals writes ALEC CEO Mark Harvey-Sutton.
Source: Beef Central
10 years of ESCAS underpinning the Australian Live Export Industry
Interest rates unlikely to rise before 2024, says RBA Governor
Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has forecast that the national economy will rebound rapidly after COVID lockdowns end, suggesting that interest rates are unlikely to change before 2024.
Source: Beef Central
Interest rates unlikely to rise before 2024, says RBA Governor
Questions surround future of LGAP
Questions have been raised about the future of a livestock export industry-developed global animal welfare assurance program which has yet to be implemented, despite having received $8.3 million in Commonwealth funding to support its introduction four years ago.
Source: Beef Central
Questions surround future of LGAP
Bull sales start at upgraded Central Qld yards complex
Spring bull sales have started at a new selling, weighing and dipping facility in the Central QLD town of Rolleston after it was purchased by a group of locals in 2019.
Source: Beef Central
Bull sales start at upgraded Central Qld yards complex
Registrations open for Daly Waters Beefup Forum
Northern Territory beef and live export industry stakeholders will have the chance to catch up on latest research and technology outcomes relevant to their region at a BeefUp Forum planned for Daly Waters on the Barkly Tableland in November.
Source: Beef Central
Registrations open for Daly Waters Beefup Forum
Livestock production tipped to rise 8pc to $33.5b
The Federal Government’s commodities forecaster has tipped the Australian agricultural industry to have another record-breaking year, forecasting gross value of production to reach $73 billion in 2021-22.
Source: Beef Central
Livestock production tipped to rise 8pc to .5b
Weekly kill: Sharp grid price rises flush-out slaughter cattle
Last week’s dramatic – in some cases, record – price rises for direct consignment slaughter cattle in Queensland has had the desired effect, flushing out some solid bookings for spaces leading into the end of September and beyond.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly kill: Sharp grid price rises flush-out slaughter cattle
South Australia sheep industry put on footrot alert + VIDEO
SOUTH Australian sheep producers have been put on alert for footrot following good winter rains in most sheep-producing areas and reports of at least two outbreaks.
Source: Sheep Central
South Australia sheep industry put on footrot alert + VIDEO
Farmer confidence soars, buoyed by season, prices: Rabobank
A second consecutive year of good seasonal conditions and high commodity prices has seen farmer sentiment surge in recent months, according to the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.
Source: Grain Central
Farmer confidence soars, buoyed by season, prices: Rabobank
Crop production drives Australian ag to record-busting, $73 billion year: ABARES
The agricultural sector is looking at another record-breaking year, with the gross value of production (GVP) forecast to reach $73 billion in 2021-22, according to ABARES’ latest estimates.
Source: Grain Central
Crop production drives Australian ag to record-busting, billion year: ABARES
Victorian biosecurity grants application deadline extended
ELIGIBLE Victorian organisations in the cattle, sheep, goat, swine and honey bee industries now have until Friday 26 November to apply for funding through the Livestock Biosecurity Funds – Grant Program.
Source: Sheep Central
Victorian biosecurity grants application deadline extended
New pasture dieback ute guide released by NSW DPI
A UTE guide for pasture dieback and diseases has been released to help raise awareness of the condition that has killed sown and native summer growing pastures.
Source: Sheep Central
New pasture dieback ute guide released by NSW DPI
AuctionsPlus online wool sales boom with auction lift
ONLINE wool sales more than doubled last week as the physical auction market also lifted, with strong demand for crossbred wools.
Source: Sheep Central
AuctionsPlus online wool sales boom with auction lift
Wool growers urged to vote preferentially in WoolPoll 2021
WOOL growers have been reminded of the importance of voting preferentially in the WoolPoll 2021 ballot to decided their levy for the next three years.
Source: Sheep Central
Wool growers urged to vote preferentially in WoolPoll 2021
MLA forecasts lamb excess if COVID-19 workforce cuts continue
VICTORIA’S Spring lamb slaughter capacity could be cut by 250,000 lambs if COVID-19 workforce restrictions continue until November, Meat & Livestock Australia modelling has indicated.
Source: Sheep Central
MLA forecasts lamb excess if COVID-19 workforce cuts continue
Online sheep and lamb clearances lift for smaller offering
CLEARANCES increased with a drop in AuctionsPlus’ sheep and lamb offering last week, with stronger demand in several lamb, ewe and ewe-lamb categories.
Source: Sheep Central
Online sheep and lamb clearances lift for smaller offering
