If you have been down to Bondi Beach or any popular public space on a Saturday morning in recent times, then you might have noticed one trend that appears to be pushing people towards red meat...Read More| Beef Central
As Cattle Australia prepares to tackle a review of the cattle transaction levy – a task it could have easily avoided - new CEO Will Evans says the reason for doing so was simple...Read More| Beef Central
One of the features of the beef processing environment this year has been livestock travelling long distances to slaughter. Agriculture Victoria says where transport journeys are projected to be long, it is important to have animals well prepared for the journey in terms of their nutrition, hydration and heat management...Read More| Beef Central
In this week's episode of The Weekly Grill, host Kerry Lonergan chews the fat with red meat wholesaling identity David McNally, head of Australian Wholesale Meats. The pair discuss the level of demand for beef and lamb this year, how the food service sector is performing, consumer reaction to higher red meat prices, the role of MSA and other topics ..Read More| Beef Central
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional in agribusiness - they are reshaping the way companies operate, invest, and crucially – hire staff...Read More| Beef Central
The authors behind the breakthrough say the research highlights the growing potential of gene editing in other livestock species to improve animal health and support sustainable agriculture...Read More| Beef Central
A new wave of concern is sweeping the cattle industry as the damaging impact of continuing to use single active drenches on cattle growth comes to light. Industry analysis estimates that the continued use of single active drenches results in a 72,000t shortfall in national beef production, representing $250m in lost revenue for Australian cattle producers. In contrast, combination drenches have proven to be 99-100pc effective against key cattle worms, maximising cattle growth and increasing w...| Beef Central
It was a mostly good quality yarding with good numbers of prime cattle in all sections along with fair numbers to suit the feeders and backgrounders. Most of the usual buyers were in attendance and operating in a fair market...Read More| Beef Central
Two large grainfed beef supply chains – one based in Queensland and the other in NSW - have abandoned their use of Meat Standards Australia grading, throwing up questions about whether after 27 years the program is still fit for purpose, or is in need of some revision...Read More| Beef Central
A North Queensland cattle producer says Governments need to spend more money in the north as seven road trains roll on one section of road in one of the state’s key cattle producing areas...Read More| Beef Central
Following last week’s public holiday, numbers surged, driven mostly by drying spring conditions. All the usual buyers were at the sale and, it became evident that their purchasing power was operating at significantly lower price levels compared to just two weeks prior...Read More| Beef Central
Cattle listings on AuctionsPlus lifted by 35pc this week, with 16,613 head offered. Heavy feeder steers and heifers continued to attract demand and moderate rises in price, while lighter steers and heifers trended down in value – sometimes sharply...Read More| Beef Central
Two successful family-scale Wagyu beef supply chains are in the running for this year’s Premier of Queensland’s Export awards. ..Read More| Beef Central
A series of low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought showers to southern Australia during the week, mostly to Tasmania, but also to southern parts of Western Australia and Victoria, and south-eastern New South Wales...Read More| Beef Central
All categories held firm despite a mixed quality yarding. Lightweight heifers and steers sold to a reduced competition resulting in a softer trend...Read More| Beef Central
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A new biosecurity alert has been issued following detections of locust nymphs in the Barcaldine and Isaac regions of Central and Western Queensland...Read More| Beef Central
Sale numbers were up again this week with just over 9,600 head of cattle yarded at Roma, with several quality runs of weaner steers and heifers on display...Read More| Beef Central
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Young cattle prices have continued their rise this week, with storms falling over some dry areas in the south and restockers appearing to be jumping back into the market...Read More| Beef Central
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Ever notice how some sires produce even lines of calves while others, despite strong data, yield mixed results? Welcome to the genetic effect known as 'residual variance' - basically, the amount of unexplained variation in a given trait...Read More| Beef Central
The four-year GirlPower project reinforces the importance of clear structured management for heifers supported by timely and effective phosphorus in rangelands and northern areas. The value can accumulate to around $29/AE, and if genetic selection improvement is going to be worthwhile, we need to get the base performance sorted first...Read More| Beef Central
Agri-lending expert First Ag Capital has launched the Barrenjoey First Ag Credit Fund, expanding its footprint in the agricultural supply chain finance sector with a new high quality funding source alongside Barrenjoey Private Capital...Read More| Beef Central
As the Australian beef industry welcomes the world for the prestigious World Angus Forum this week, Killain Angus in Tamworth NSW, stands out for both its deep-rooted heritage and forward-thinking approach to breeding. The benefits of Vytelle's hormone-free approach to IVF have been transformative for the stud's breeding program...Read More| Beef Central
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With continuing wet weather in the major supply regions Roma agents yarded just short of 2200 head yesterday, after the sale cancellation the previous week. The market improved for all categories, on short supply...Read More| Beef Central
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National Summary – Pasture recovery stalls in the south as northern regions rebound Extreme climate variability continues to define Australia’s feedbase, with contrasting conditions between the country’s wetter north and drier..Read More| Beef Central
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The combination of secure and extensive water supplemented by additional income from gas wells is expected to spark significant interest in Freeman Pastoral Co’s Meeleebee Downs near Roma in southern Queensland, which is expected to sell for more than $140 million...Read More| Beef Central
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THE National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report and is calling for urgent action to address connectivity gaps at a time when frustrations at a high...Read More| Beef Central
