The Australian Government has introduced improvements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) designed to help more than 30,000 farmers gain access to immediate support.
Source: Beef Central
Changes will give more 30,000 farmers access to Farm Household Allowance
Dalby sale 16 Oct 2019: Market firm to dearer
mMdium and heavy weight yearling steers to feed averaged 10c to 13c/kg better, while medium and heavy weight yearling heifers to feed and the trade sold to strong demand for the quality penned.
Source: Beef Central
Dalby sale 16 Oct 2019: Market firm to dearer
Industry reacts to Red Meat 2030: MLA and AgForce
Meat & Livestock Australia and Queensland producer group AgForce have responded to the Red Meat 2030 meat industry strategic plan released yesterday with varying reactions.
Source: Beef Central
Industry reacts to Red Meat 2030: MLA and AgForce
Agents for change (or do you need a change in agent?)
A good livestock agent, like many service providers, can be invaluable to a livestock business, but a bad one can be very expensive. The agency game has seen a lot of changes over the last 20 years, and there are many more options available to producers than there used to be.
Source: Beef Central
Agents for change (or do you need a change in agent?)
South East Asia Report: China prices jump 10pc
China slaughter cattle prices jump another 10pc; Indonesian government issues new decree for breeding females; African Swine Fever disaster extends to South Korea and East Timor.
Source: Beef Central
South East Asia Report: China prices jump 10pc
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara – Edisi ke-70: September 2019
China slaughter cattle prices jump another 10pc; Indonesian government issues new decree for breeding females; African Swine Fever disaster extends to South Korea and East Timor.
Source: Beef Central
Laporan Pasar: Industri Daging Sapi Asia Tenggara – Edisi ke-70: September 2019
Drought dogs find refuge in the city as farmers forced to give them up
With food, water and money in desperately short supply, dozens of working dogs have been surrendered from properties throughout Queensland and New South Wales.
Source: ABC Livestock
Drought dogs find refuge in the city as farmers forced to give them up
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 16, 2019
The Dollar was lower on Wednesday in U.S. trade, leaving the DXY at one-month lows of 97.90, from opening highs of 98.39. Weaker U.S. retail sales dented USD sentiment, while a flat business inventory outcome put some downward pressure on Q3 GDP expectations. Treasury yields slipped lower, while Wall Street took a break from recent gains, leaving stocks moderately under water. EUR-USD rallied to 1.1085 from 1.1023 lows, while USD-JPY was range bound between 108.55 and 108.85. USD-CAD topped at 1.3231 following cooler Canada CPI, later falling to 1.3185.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 16, 2019
XE Market Analysis: EU Officials Burn the Midnight Oil, But An Exit Plan Remains Elusive
OVERVIEW The USD wasn’t among the many Democratic candidates debating last night, but it is under pressure. GBP is having a long-overdue day in the sun even after EU and UK officials were unable to come to terms on a Brexit agreement before the pre-summit midnight deadline. Several countries reported their inflation numbers yesterday. Canada’s CPI rose by 1.9%. HIGHLIGHT
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: EU Officials Burn the Midnight Oil, But An Exit Plan Remains Elusive
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 16, 2019
The pound corrected some of its recent gains, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars came under some pressure amid a restive and risk-wary sentiment in global stock markets, while EUR-USD and USD-JPY, and most other pairings, held in narrow ranges. Sterling was off lows but still showing a decline of 0.3% against the dollar, as of the early London afternoon sessions. Volatility has been high in the UK currency amid mixed messaging from ongoing last-minute Brexit negotiations.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 16, 2019
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 16, 2019
The dollar majors have been trading narrowly so far today. The pound has been consolidating after rallying yesterday as markets were tantalized by the prospect of a Brexit deal, which had until last week looked like a remote possibility. Cable posted five-month peak at 1.2800 just after the London fixing, subsequently correcting to the lower 1.2700s before turning back higher, with the bid presently at 1.2776. The EU had set a deadline of midnight yesterday for a draft of the deal to be legally documented, but that looks to have come and gone.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 16, 2019
Calls for roadside memorial to be erected in tribute of chickens 'burned alive' in truck fire
An animal rights group calls for a roadside memorial to be erected for a number of chickens killed in a truck fire on Adelaide’s Northern Expressway this morning.
Source: ABC Livestock
Calls for roadside memorial to be erected in tribute of chickens ‘burned alive’ in truck fire
Meat Business Women conference develops diversity tool kit
A MEAT Business Women conference in Brisbane this week has laid the groundwork laid for new industry toolkit to deliver practical diversity and inclusion strategies for business.
Source: Sheep Central
Meat Business Women conference develops diversity tool kit
AuctionsPlus wool clients sell on market upswing
ONLINE wool sellers took advantage of the market upswing last week, selling 617 bales on Australia’s digital trading platform AuctionsPlus.
Source: Sheep Central
AuctionsPlus wool clients sell on market upswing
Red meat strategy launched, structure still a work in progress
The Red Meat 2030 plan released today outlines a strategy for Australia’s red meat sector for the next 10 years. How the industry governance bodies that will deliver that strategy will be structured over that period is still in question.
Source: Sheep Central
Red meat strategy launched, structure still a work in progress
Brands force Authentico scheme to drop wool from mulesed flocks
AUSTRALIA’S arm of international luxury fibre processor The Schneider Group has decided to accept only wool from non-mulesed or ceased mulesed flocks for branding under its Authentico integrity scheme.
Source: Sheep Central
Brands force Authentico scheme to drop wool from mulesed flocks
Pressure for transparency on AWI committee’s election picks
PRESSURE is continuing on Australian Wool Innovation and its board nomination committee to release documents and information relating to a recommendation to re-elect former AWI chairman Wal Merriman and fellow director David Webster next month.
Source: Sheep Central
Pressure for transparency on AWI committee’s election picks
Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 16 October 2019
COLD fronts brought showers to Australia’s south-west and east coast, while a trough over eastern Australia brought rainfall to eastern Queensland.
Source: Sheep Central
Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 16 October 2019
Collapse of the wool market is simple and logical – Small
NO funny business is in play with Australia’s currently volatile raw wool auction markets – just over-priced stocks, a lack of global consumer confidence and a failure to address rising non-mulesed wool demand, writes Western District wool producer and garment manufacturer Peter Small in his perspective on the current market conditions.
Source: Sheep Central
Collapse of the wool market is simple and logical – Small
Roma store sale 15 Oct 2019: Prices respond to shorter supply
Prices generally responded to the shorter supply with improvements across a number of categories.
Source: Beef Central
Roma store sale 15 Oct 2019: Prices respond to shorter supply
Red meat strategy launched, structure still a work in progress
The Red Meat 2030 plan released today outlines a strategy for Australia’s red meat sector for the next 10 years. How the industry governance bodies that will deliver that strategy will be structured over that period is still in question.
Source: Beef Central
Red meat strategy launched, structure still a work in progress
MLA Board nominees announced, chair to retire
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) members will be asked to elect one new Director and re-elect two existing Directors of MLA at the service company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tamworth on 20 November 2019.
Source: Beef Central
MLA Board nominees announced, chair to retire
MLA Board Director nominees announced
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) members will be asked to elect one new Director and re-elect two existing Directors of MLA at the service company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tamworth on 20 November 2019.
Source: Beef Central
MLA Board Director nominees announced
Cattle company buyout deal reportedly worth $600m eclipses Kidman sale
A British investor plans to buy out one of Australia’s largest cattle companies in a deal reportedly worth $600 million — nearly double paid for the Kidman empire.
Source: ABC Livestock
Cattle company buyout deal reportedly worth 0m eclipses Kidman sale
Heritage Seeds to change name to Barenbrug
One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from October 28, 2019.
Source: Grain Central
Heritage Seeds to change name to Barenbrug
Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 16 Oct 2019
Cold fronts brought showers to Australia’s southwest and east coast, while a trough over eastern Australia brought rainfall to eastern Queensland.
Source: Beef Central
Weekly rainfall wrap + rain outlook, 16 Oct 2019
Surprise management buyout of CPC launched
A surprise management buyout of Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) has been launched in a deal reported to be worth over $600 million.
Source: Beef Central
Surprise management buyout of CPC launched
'A sad moment for us': Spiralling costs, imported pork and drought spell death knell for NQ piggery
Far north Queensland’s largest and oldest piggery is closing after 49 years, impacted by drought, cheap imports, and rising costs as the agricultural profile of the area changes.
Source: ABC Grain
‘A sad moment for us’: Spiralling costs, imported pork and drought spell death knell for NQ piggery
Red Meat 2030 plan aims to double red meat sales value in 10 years
A PLAN to guide and grow Australia’s red meat industry over the next 10 years has been released this morning, setting an ambitious goal to double the value of industry sales to $57 billion and triple the amount of capital invested in the sector within the next decade.
Source: Sheep Central
Red Meat 2030 plan aims to double red meat sales value in 10 years
Red Meat 2030 released, with goal to double red meat sales value within 10 years
A plan to guide and grow Australia’s red meat industry over the next 10 years has been released this morning, setting an ambitious goal to double the value of industry sales to $57 billion and triple the amount of capital invested in the sector within the next decade.
Source: Beef Central
Red Meat 2030 released, with goal to double red meat sales value within 10 years
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 15, 2019
The Dollar was mostly lower in N.Y. on Tuesday, led by gains in both Sterling and the Euro, which came following reports that an EU/U.K. Brexit deal may be close. Cable vaulted to near five-month highs just under 1.2800, while EUR-USD topped at 1.1045. USD-JPY rallied on another risk-on session, with trade talk hopes weighing on the risk-sensitive Yen. USD-CAD fell to 1.3197 lows, as oil prices rose. Bigger picture, the Dollar may come under some pressure in the coming sessions, especially if the Brexit issue is somehow solved, and positive news continues on the U.S./China trade front.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 15, 2019
XE Market Analysis: Brexit X-Factor Helps Sterling Hit a 5-Month Peak
OVERVIEW There is breaking news of a draft Brexit deal pushed the GBP up to 1.2750 Reports from the US and China are conflicting as far as how close the world’s two largest economies are on a trade deal. HIGHLIGHT The GBP is up 0.5% on the day with Brexit X-factor dictating market sentiment. WTI Crude oil at $52.80 a barrel, is trading lower (-1.5%), extending yesterday’s decline over weak Chinese data.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Brexit X-Factor Helps Sterling Hit a 5-Month Peak
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 15, 2019
The dollar has traded mixed so far today, while a rise the pound has been the biggest mover out of the main currencies. The pound pared gains, having remained below the respective highs seen last Friday against the dollar and yen. The UK currency did managed to eke out a fresh five-month peak in the case against the euro, however. The mood music on the Brexit front has been upbeat, though non-committal.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 15, 2019
African Swine Fever drives global protein shortage to a critical level in 2020
In 30 years of meat trading I have never seen such a global protein deficit before, and I know of no other precedent in the last 100 years that rivals the situation brought on by African Swine Fever, independent analyst Simon Quilty writes in his latest ASF update. “To me these are uncharted waters that is likely to see many records broken, whether it’s for protein prices, protein volume flows to certain countries, or changes in consumer buying patterns of proteins. Nothing will ever be quite the same again after August 4 last year when Swine Fever first appeared in…
Source: Beef Central
African Swine Fever drives global protein shortage to a critical level in 2020
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 15, 2019
Both the pound and the euro are up against most other currencies on an increased perception that there will be another Brexit delay, which would take the deadline out to January 31 or later. There is also increasing signs that Prime Minister Johnson has a stab at winning sufficient parliamentary support on his plan should he manage to reach a deal with the EU. But it’s a tall order, as Johnson would be relying on Labour members and members he ousted from his party.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 15, 2019
SmartBeef hears feedlot bedding stacks up
The use of bedding in feedlots is stacking up commercially for Iranda Beef in South Australia, and also in a research trial conducted by the University of New England (UNE), as a means of increasing weight gain and improving cattle and human welfare.
Source: Beef Central
SmartBeef hears feedlot bedding stacks up
Wagga sale 14 Oct 2019: Erratic trends prevail
Cattle markets in the past week have been somewhat erratic and Wagga experienced the same fluctuating price trends, depending on quality and competition. Agents yarded 4700 cattle, 400 less than the previous market.
Source: Beef Central
Wagga sale 14 Oct 2019: Erratic trends prevail
Levy revenue up, but overall income down for MLA in 2019
Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2019 annual report, now released on its website ahead of its annual general meeting in Tamworth on November 20, has reported a net deficit of $4.4m for 2018-19.
Source: Beef Central
Levy revenue up, but overall income down for MLA in 2019
Webster to delist if Canada’s PSP buy-out proceeds
Canada’s PSP Investments has entered into an agreement with NSW irrigator and cotton and nut producer, Webster Limited, to extend its ownership of ordinary shares from 19.1 per cent at present to 100pc.
Source: Grain Central
Webster to delist if Canada’s PSP buy-out proceeds
Meat Business Women conference: Time for action to bridge diversity gap
Over 250 attendees gathered in Brisbane for the second Australian Meat Business Women (MBW) conference, headlined by founder and global chair of MBW, Laura Ryan.
Source: Beef Central
Meat Business Women conference: Time for action to bridge diversity gap
Famous Birdsville Hotel for sale
Buy a beer at Birdsville – or why not the whole pub? One of Australia’s iconic outback pubs is now up for sale, listed with a $5.5m to $6m price tag.
Source: Beef Central
Famous Birdsville Hotel for sale
Woman deported for smuggling 4.6kg of uncooked pork into Sydney Airport
A Vietnamese woman has been deported for carrying 4.6 kilograms of raw pork meat in her luggage following a tightening of Australia’s biosecurity laws due to the threat of African swine fever.
Source: ABC Livestock
Woman deported for smuggling 4.6kg of uncooked pork into Sydney Airport
FarmGate Auctions inaugural online cattle sale a success
A new national online cattle marketing platform which carries a number of distinct features separating it from AuctionsPlus has held its first auction sale.
Source: Beef Central
FarmGate Auctions inaugural online cattle sale a success
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 14, 2019
The biggest mover so far today has been the GBP-JPY cross, which has dropped by nearly 1%, reflecting about two parts sterling underperformance amid reports of a lack of progress in Brexit negotiations over the weekend, and about one part yen outperformance, which rebounded as the optimism over the yet-to-be-signed-off U.S.-China trade deal faded. The dollar traded most firmer, rising versus the pound and dollar bloc currencies, holding at modestly firmer levels against the euro, while losing a little ground to the yen.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 14, 2019
Native title owners' push for more negotiation rights shelved after cattle industry fights back
The Northern Territory Government backs down in its fight with the cattle industry, abandoning plans to give Aboriginal native title holders more of say on proposed sub-leasing of cattle properties.
Source: ABC Livestock
Native title owners’ push for more negotiation rights shelved after cattle industry fights back
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 14, 2019
Currencies have opened the week in undramatic fashion, with the major dollar pairings and cross rates plying range ranges so far. Sterling has drifted lower, correcting some little after seeing the biggest two-day rally in 25 years at the tail end of last week. Opposition parties have poured cold water on the government’s Brexit plan, Northern Ireland’s DUP, not surprisingly (being unionists and given the plan to keen Northern Ireland aligned with the EU customs union post Brexit, which would insert customs border between it and the rest of the UK), and also many Labour Party members.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 14, 2019
MLA report confirms Australia as world’s top sheep and goat meat exporter
AUSTRALIA is the world’s largest sheep and goat meat exporter and exports more than 65 percent of its red meat production, according to a report released last week.
Source: Sheep Central
MLA report confirms Australia as world’s top sheep and goat meat exporter
Not enough wild dog fencing wire and posts? Crowdfund it
CROWD funding has proved to be a unique solution for a wild dog fence project that needed just a little more wire and posts for completion.
Source: Sheep Central
Not enough wild dog fencing wire and posts? Crowdfund it
Kiwi shearers beat Aussie blades to retain trans-Tasman supremacy
NEW ZEALAND has reinforced its world blade shearing champion status by keeping its unbeaten trans-Tasman record with a win over Australia at the Waimate Shears New Zealand Spring shearing and…
Source: Sheep Central
Kiwi shearers beat Aussie blades to retain trans-Tasman supremacy
Sheep CRC story ‘a road map for high-impact research’
A HISTORY of Australia’s Sheep CRC has been lauded as a potential road map for other industries to deliver high-impact research.
Source: Sheep Central
Sheep CRC story ‘a road map for high-impact research’
AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb sale clearance rate lifts
A COMPLETE clearance of first cross ewe lambs, Merino wethers and shedding breed lambs was achieved in AuctionsPlus online sales last week.
Source: Sheep Central
AuctionsPlus sheep and lamb sale clearance rate lifts
Sheep meat price surges as swine fever forces China to pay for protein
African swine fever has depleted China’s pig herd, creating a protein shortage that is benefitting Australian sheep farmers.
Source: ABC Livestock
Sheep meat price surges as swine fever forces China to pay for protein
How the red meat sector backs Foodbank’s vital protein program
LEARN how a collaborative protein program is uniting generous companies in the meat and freight industry to help tackle Australia’s hunger problem.
Source: Sheep Central
How the red meat sector backs Foodbank’s vital protein program
CSIRO and Hungry Jacks bite into plant-based burger market
V2FOOD, a partnership between CSIRO, Main Sequence Ventures and Hungry Jack’s founder Jack Cowin, has launched its first plant based alternative meat product as the centrepiece of Hungry Jack’s new Rebel Whopper burgers.
Source: Beef Central
CSIRO and Hungry Jacks bite into plant-based burger market
Sheep meat markets put solid base to Deniliquin sheep sale + VIDEO
IT was a case of spot the agent through the dust when Deniliquin’s Landmark, Elders and Rodwells agencies conducted their annual spring sheep sale last Friday.
Source: Sheep Central
Sheep meat markets put solid base to Deniliquin sheep sale + VIDEO
Former AWI chairman Merriman recommended for re-election
FORMER Australian Wool Innovation chairman Wal Merriman and fellow long-serving director David Webster have been recommended for re-election through a process being questioned for its lack of independence and transparency.
Source: Sheep Central
Former AWI chairman Merriman recommended for re-election
State of the red meat industry report 2019 released
The 2019 State of the Red Meat Industry report provides an update on production, consumption and export figures and the economic significance of the industry.
Source: Beef Central
State of the red meat industry report 2019 released
How the red meat industry is backing Foodbank’s vital protein program
How a collaborative protein program is uniting generous companies in the meat and freight industry to to help tackle Australia’s hunger problem.
Source: Beef Central
How the red meat industry is backing Foodbank’s vital protein program
Beef industry today ‘almost unrecognisable’ from 2005, SmartBeef forum told
Highlighting the change and innovation that has occurred in the Australian meat industry during a panel session at ALFA’s SmartBeef conference in Dalby, Teys Australia’s Tom Maguire said the industry today was almost unrecognisable from the industry he joined 14 years ago.
Source: Beef Central
Beef industry today ‘almost unrecognisable’ from 2005, SmartBeef forum told
NT cattlemen welcome rejection of Non-Pastoral Use permit changes
Northern Territory cattle producers have welcomed news the NT Government will not proceed with proposed amendments to Non-Pastoral Use permits.
Source: Beef Central
NT cattlemen welcome rejection of Non-Pastoral Use permit changes
Funding go-ahead for NSW dams
The Federal and NSW governments have announced a $1 billion water infrastructure package for dam construction and upgrades in drought-affected NSW.
Source: Grain Central
Funding go-ahead for NSW dams
New rapid tests for bluetongue virus
New rapid molecular tests have been developed to identify bluetongue virus in Australian cattle and sheep. The new tests cut the result time from weeks or months to just a few hours, and can also accommodate testing for more than one strain at a time.
Source: Beef Central
New rapid tests for bluetongue virus
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want in their careers
Millenials are the workers that form the basis for the future, so it is important to understand what makes them click and tick.
Source: Grain Central
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want in their careers
'Consequences could be deadly': WA residents urged to 'prepare early' for cyclone season
Authorities are warning WA residents to prepare emergency kits for up to five days and to avoid “last minute” preparations, despite below-average cyclone predictions for the 2019–20 season.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘Consequences could be deadly’: WA residents urged to ‘prepare early’ for cyclone season
Independent calls for 'cohesive, dramatic' national climate strategy
An independent MP is leading a crossbench call pushing the Government to do more to help farmers and rural communities face climate change challenges into the future.
Source: ABC Livestock
Independent calls for ‘cohesive, dramatic’ national climate strategy
Farmers rejoice as feral rabbit numbers drop by 75pc
A combination of drought, disease and concerted eradication efforts have seen a huge drop in Queensland’s feral rabbit population to their lowest levels in more than 30 years.
Source: ABC Livestock
Farmers rejoice as feral rabbit numbers drop by 75pc
Dammed if you do, damned if you don't: Australia's water infrastructure conundrum
With towns facing “zero day” water crises National Party MPs are frustrated not enough dams are being built, but states are spending billions to fix a system ill-prepared for crisis.
Source: ABC Grain
Dammed if you do, damned if you don’t: Australia’s water infrastructure conundrum
Heifer prices stronger in larger AuctionsPlus offering
Heifers and some young steer categories trended stronger in price on the AuctionsPlus online marketing platform this week, despite a larger offering. Supply increased by 2582 head or 39 percent on the previous week, to total 9152 head.
Source: Beef Central
Heifer prices stronger in larger AuctionsPlus offering
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 11, 2019
With the exception of USD-JPY, the Dollar was lower in N.Y. trade on Friday. Save-haven flows seen into the USD over the past week or so have been unwound to a degree on positive trade news, while strength in the pound and Euro have stepped up on hopes for a Brexit resolution. GBP-USD rallied to three-month highs of 1.2707, up nearly 500 points from Thursday’s low. EUR-USD meanwhile, printed three-week highs of 1.1063. USD-CAD fell to one-month lows of 1.3171 following a strong Canada jobs report.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 11, 2019
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 11, 2019
Risk-on positioning has continued to be expressed in currencies, which has seen the yen edge out fresh lows and the dollar bloc and most developing-world currencies rise (even the Turkish lira has come off the lows over the last day). Markets are hopeful that the U.S. and China will reach a partial trade agreement. Trump said the first day of the 13th round of trade talk were “very, very good,” while a White House official cited by Reuters said the talks were “probably better than expected” and a U.S.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 11, 2019
Forward wool trading dries up around market volatility
THE roller coaster ride continued in Australia’s spot wool market again this week, rallying off a dramatic pull-back last week.
Source: Sheep Central
Forward wool trading dries up around market volatility
Australian wool market rises, but with a warning
AUSTRALIA’S wool market lifted again this week, but with a warning that many wool growers now stood prepared to resist price declines by withdrawing supply.
Source: Sheep Central
Australian wool market rises, but with a warning
No choking on Merino ewe prices at a very dusty Deniliquin sale
EWE buyers choking on dust were undeterred to pay up to $276 for young Merino ewes at the Deniliquin ewe sale today.
Source: Sheep Central
No choking on Merino ewe prices at a very dusty Deniliquin sale
NSW anthrax vaccination initiative has federal support
VICTORIA and Queensland are yet to follow New South Wales’ lead in urging statewide vaccinations against anthrax by livestock producers, despite heightened awareness of an increased infection risk nationally.
Source: Sheep Central
NSW anthrax vaccination initiative has federal support
Victorian wool operation wins at sustainability awards
A FAMILY-OWNED fine wool operation in south-west Victoria has won its category in the state’s prestigious Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
Source: Sheep Central
Victorian wool operation wins at sustainability awards
Sheep producers needed to value the lamb benefits of native vegetation
AUSTRALIAN sheep producers can help researchers put a property value on the lamb survival benefits of native vegetation through a nationwide survey.
Source: Sheep Central
Sheep producers needed to value the lamb benefits of native vegetation
Agtech: eGrazor measuring cattle pasture intake
Working in collaboration with the NSW DPI, CSIRO has developed a monitoring device that determines pasture intake by cattle based on behavioural information. The solar-powered system’s sensors are worn by grazing livestock, and collect real-time behavioural data that can be interpreted to inform management and selection strategies for more sustainable livestock production systems.
Source: Beef Central
Agtech: eGrazor measuring cattle pasture intake
Vale Bill Loughnan
Bill Loughnan cared deeply for country people and the rural sector, a devotion that was reciprocated in the deep respect in which he was held throughout the industry.
Source: Beef Central
Vale Bill Loughnan
Dubbo Sale 10 Oct 2019: Restocker rates slip
Young cattle to the restockers were up to 30c cheaper and more in places due to less competition from southern NSW and Victorian buyers.
Source: Beef Central
Dubbo Sale 10 Oct 2019: Restocker rates slip
True Aussie Beef kicking goals at Rugby World Cup
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan in full swing, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is capitalising on the global event in our largest beef export market.
Source: Beef Central
True Aussie Beef kicking goals at Rugby World Cup
Rangers Valley’s Black Market wins 2019 Darling Downs Beef Battle + PICS
Rangers Valley’s premium Angus brand “Black Market” was last night crowned grainfed and overall champion of the 2019 Darling Downs Beef Battle following a blind taste test of sirloin steaks from 10 premier brands involving no less than 324 individual judges.
Source: Beef Central
Rangers Valley’s Black Market wins 2019 Darling Downs Beef Battle + PICS
Mort & Co major winner in 2019 Qld Export Awards
Mort & Co was last night named as the winner of the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages Award in the 2019 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards held at Brisbane City Hall.
Source: Beef Central
Mort & Co major winner in 2019 Qld Export Awards
Sheep Producers Australia opens up board nomination process
SHEEP Producers Australia has opened up its board selection process to allow nominations from individuals without an endorsement from a state farming organisation.
Source: Sheep Central
Sheep Producers Australia opens up board nomination process
'Rye-cycled' natural straws helping environment and farmers in war on single-use plastic
An Adelaide start-up could soon be producing drinking straws made with Australian-grown straw, replacing the need for plastic ones.
Source: ABC Grain
‘Rye-cycled’ natural straws helping environment and farmers in war on single-use plastic
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 10, 2019
After fading overnight, the Dollar slipped further in N.Y.. trade on Thursday. Cooler U.S. CPI didn’t help the Greenback, while hopes for a U.S./China trade deal in one form or another pressured the USD, as recent safe-haven flows were reversed. Wall Street and yields moved higher after it was announced that Trump would meet China vice-premier Liu He at the White House on Friday. The DXY printed better than two-week lows of 98.63, from overnight highs of 99.06. EUR-USD meanwhile, touched three-week highs of 1.1035 into the open, later fading slightly to 1.1002 lows.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 10, 2019
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want
MANY companies along the Australian sheep meat or wool supply chain will look at putting on fresh and young talent as part of their 2020 recruitment strategies, to allow newcomers to learn the ropes from experienced co-workers and build core experience as part of a sustainable business. Here are some insights into how to harness their talents and retain younger recruits.
Source: Sheep Central
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want in their careers
Many companies positioned somewhere along the Australian beef supply chain will look at putting-on fresh and young talent as part of their 2020 recruitment strategies, to allow newcomers to learn the ropes from experienced co-workers and help build core experience as part of a sustainable business in the future. Here’s some insights into how best to harness their talents, and retain younger recruits.
Source: Beef Central
Recruitment: Research reveals what young ag recruits want in their careers
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 10, 2019
The dollar bloc and the euro have been outperforming the dollar and yen, along with most other currencies. This came against a return to a sputtering price action in stock markets in Europe after gains in Asia and on Wall Street yesterday. The euro was showing respective gains of over 0.5% against the dollar and yen as of the early European afternoon, and a gain of around 0.2% against both sterling and the Swiss franc.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: North America – Oct 10, 2019
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 10, 2019
The dollar bloc currencies have lifted amid a cautious risk-on vibe in Asia, led by a rally on Chinese stock markets. AUD-JPY was showing a gain of about 0.5% as it printed a nine-day high at 72.81, while AUD-USD rallied to around the 0.6750 mark from the low 0.67s. USD-CAD retreated to the lower 1.3300s after posting a one-week high at 1.3345. Both the dollar and yen have been trading softer, which has nudged EUR-USD above 1.1000 for the first time in two weeks, and put EUR-JPY in 13-day high terrain. Investors appear to be giving out hope that both…
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 10, 2019
Rollover protection to be made compulsory for quad bikes
New, mandatory safety standards for quad bikes, including the compulsory fitting of rollover protection devices, have been announced by the Federal Government today.
Source: Beef Central
Rollover protection to be made compulsory for quad bikes
Trade agreements critical to Australia’s regions and red meat jobs
The Australian red meat industry urged both sides of Government to proceed with ratification of two critical free trade agreements without delay, following today’s release of a Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) report.
Source: Beef Central
Trade agreements critical to Australia’s regions and red meat jobs
A national drought policy should be an easy, bipartisan fix. Why has it taken so long?
In a country as dry as Australia, surely it is a no-brainer that we have in place a coordinated, national drought response that can be rolled out the same way that the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, writes Linda Botterill in this cross-posting from The Conservation.
Source: Beef Central
A national drought policy should be an easy, bipartisan fix. Why has it taken so long?
Innovative packaging solutions taking red meat in exciting new directions
A host of innovative new packaging solutions are taking red meat products in exciting new directions, adding convenience, shelf-life, flexibility and value to supply chain offerings, as well as helping reduce food and packaging waste.
Source: Beef Central
Innovative packaging solutions taking red meat in exciting new directions
New processing technologies seek to extract greater carcase yield
Australian beef processors are exploring new technologies to squeeze every last morsel of meat yield from each carcase they handle, including units designed to extract residual lean meat from beef bones.
Source: Beef Central
New processing technologies seek to extract greater carcase yield
Plant burger launches Australia’s v2food with export in sights
v2food’s plant-based meat has launched in Australia this week as the centrepiece of Hungry Jack’s new Rebel Whopper burgers, and if its rapid take-off is anything to go by, it could soon be landing in Australia’s Asian beef markets.
Source: Grain Central
Plant burger launches Australia’s v2food with export in sights
South Australian Government considers council rate relief for drought-affected farmers
The South Australian Government is considering providing council rate relief to drought-affected farmers as the state opposition claims that South Australia is way behind other state support.
Source: ABC Grain
South Australian Government considers council rate relief for drought-affected farmers
'Buying back some of this country': Pastoral family purchases station from Abu Dhabi royal
A Central Australian pastoral family has bought a cattle property from a Middle Eastern sheik for $10 million.
Source: ABC Livestock
‘Buying back some of this country’: Pastoral family purchases station from Abu Dhabi royal
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 09, 2019
The Dollar turned lower ahead of the N.Y. open on Wednesday, with losses coming on the reversal of safe-haven flows seen on Tuesday, reversed following reports that China would consider a partial trade deal with the U.S. Later, the USD posted a partial recovery, seeing the DXY move from 98.90 lows to 99.15 highs after the London close. Wall Street and Treasury yields moved higher as well. Incoming data was light, with only the wholesale report on tap, which has little impact on the market. EUR-USD stalled under the 1.1000 mark, later easing back to 1.0970.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Asia – Oct 09, 2019
XE Market Analysis: China Signals it May Be Open to a Partial Trade Deal with the US on Agriproducts
OVERVIEW Brexit continues to give currency investors the jitters. China states it will be would be open to buying US agricultural products, giving new hope of more positive trends to come in US-China trade talks The euro, yen and Canadian dollar are only making modest gains as the USD succumbs slightly to pressure. HIGHLIGHT
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: China Signals it May Be Open to a Partial Trade Deal with the US on Agriproducts
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 09, 2019
The dollar took a turn lower concomitantly with news, via Bloomberg sources, that China is open to agree a partial trade deal despite the U.S. blacklisting of Chinese organisations. This saw some unwinding in risk-on position as stock markets in Europe rallied. S&P 500 futures were showing a 0.8% gain heading into the New York interbank open. EUR-USD rose moderately, printing a high at 1.0990, though remaining shy of yesterday’s peak at 1.0996. The yen underperformed, lifted USD-JPY despite a broader bid tone in the dollar, which tilted the pair towards the mid 107.0s.
Source: XE news feed
XE Market Analysis: Europe – Oct 09, 2019
