Search

17 September 2018
Extensive in-feedlot testing of a prototype bunk scanner has demonstrated that it’s more accurate in predicting feed remaining in bunks than human callers, offering potential productivity and profitability benefits to the feedlot industry.

17 September 2018
Australian lot feeding‘s introduction of a third standard for grainfed beef is a sensible evolution, providing greater flexibility for brand owners and processors, Feedlot Industry Accreditation Committee (FLIAC) chair Jim Cudmore says.

17 September 2018
Cattle on feed rose to a record 1.12 million head in June, an increase of 9% from the March quarter and 3% higher than the previous record set in June 2017. Get the full feeder market update here.

12 September 2018
Lamb producers who have their sights set on meeting carcase quality and weight targets can also pick up value by adjusting management strategies to produce premium skins.

12 September 2018
Recent high prices for lambs reflect a constrained supply coming onto the market, in particular a lack of quality heavy lambs.

12 September 2018
The national heavy lamb indicator recently surpassed 900¢/kg carcase weight (cwt), the first time ever it’s exceeded this mark.

12 September 2018
In the year ending June 2018, Australian red meat, offal and livestock exports reached A$13.78 billion, up 13% year-on-year and largely underpinned by an increase in cattle turn-off and higher smallstock prices.

11 September 2018
Compared with previous drought scenarios, mixed farmers in southern Australia are currently making decisions on the future of cereal and oilseed crops in an era of high livestock prices.

05 September 2018
The most recent drought declaration from the Queensland government (1 August) states that 57.4% of the state is in drought.

05 September 2018
The supply of lighter ewes increased as winter progressed, leading to widening price discounts on the major mutton indicator.