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Aussie Halal brand goes global
The unique Halal brand that was developed last year by MLA for use in the Middle East red meat market has now gone global and is set to appear with Australian red meat sold in Islamic countries around the world. MLA’s Middle East regional manager, Ian Ross said the global expansion of the Halal brand is an important step towards expanding markets for Australian red meat, with 28 percent of the world’s population being Muslim, and with most of these people living in countries with growing economies.
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Win-win with biodiversity
Australia’s red meat industry has made significant progress in understanding and adopting sustainable production practices that improve the condition of the environment as well as individual enterprise performance.
A new land managers guide, Biodiversity in the paddock, produced by the Future Farm Industries CRC in conjunction with MLA is about the role that native pastures have in a landscape that was once grassy woodland but which now supports a range of land uses. Read more...
Lowest flock for over 80 years but lamb prices to stay strong
Australia’s prime lamb producers can expect to receive strong prices over the next few years, however the nation’s flock is set to shrink to a size not seen since the beginning of last century, according to MLA's 2008 Sheep Industry Projections mid-year update, released on 4 August.
In releasing the report, MLA’s chief market analyst Peter Weeks said the future of the lamb industry looks bright, however the continuation of the drought through a seventh winter and further rises in global grain prices have caused a lowering of projections for the sheep flock and supply. Find out more... |
**October 2008 MLA lamb survey**
MLA recently launched a NEW lamb survey designed to obtain feedback from lamb producers to identify lamb production trends.
Results from the survey will be used by MLA as the basis for our lamb supply forecasting activities. The information collected will also assist the lamb industry as a whole to develop future market enhancement programs. In return for your assistance, MLA will email you the aggregated survey results and Sheepmeat projections.
The October 2008 MLA lamb survey is now open for producers to complete. Individual responses remain strictly CONFIDENTIAL. To get involved and complete the survey, please call MLA on 02 9463 9290 or toll free on 1800 023 100, or email lambsurvey@news.mla.com.au
Cattle industry growth on hold... for now
Against a backdrop of buoyant global meat prices, the Australian cattle and beef industries should be gearing up for expansion, but a number of factors have put this on hold.
The high Australian dollar, US beef’s return to North Asian markets, ongoing drought and rapidly rising farm costs are now expected to keep the cattle herd and beef supply steady over the short term, according to MLA's 2008 Cattle industry projections mid-year update, released on 11 August 2008. Find out more...
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