Woolworths widens the gap at the top of the retail beef tree22 May

Dominant supermarket retailer Woolworths has extended its competitive position relatively to major rivals Coles and independent butchers in the latest Nielsen Homescan survey released this week.
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A$ shift a positive sign, but beef importers 'want their share'22 May

There has been widespread and understandable rejoicing as the A$ has slipped away in value over the last week or two, helping lift Australian beef's price competiveness in international markets. But what does it mean for beef producers?
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Better late than never for season break22 May

The southern cattle industry has breathed a small but collective sigh of relief, with promising opening rain recorded across large parts of the south-east of the continent after months of very dry conditions.
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Brighton Downs passed-in at auction22 May

The Australian Agricultural Co was unable to sell 'non-strategic' Queensland property, Brighton Downs, at auction in Brisbane this morning.
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Qld passes laws to ease clearing restrictions and open parks to starving cattle22 May

The Queensland Parliament yesterday passed amendments to legislation that will give starving cattle temporary access to national parks and wind back some of the environmental restrictions imposed upon rural landholders by the previous Labor State Governme
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Water resources: Producers want water 'banked' for future droughts22 May

Australian primary producers want excess water from large flood events to be ‘banked’ in aquifers, for use in dry times, a recent survey shows.
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Competitor watch: China signs direct trade deal for Indian buffalo meat22 May

China and India are reported to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week over direct exports of Indian buffalo meat.
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Diesel fuel prices continue to slide21 May

DIESEL fuel prices in regional and rural areas of Australia have continued to soften, reaching a nine-month low this week.
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Roma Store 21 May 2013: Steers to 188c22 May

A total of 8500 head of cattle were penned at Roma's Store Sale on Tuesday.
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SA, NT readers' turn to share in great Allflex prizes13 May

Another four lucky Beef Central readers have been drawn, each receiving $700 worth of Allflex animal ID equipment of their choice, as part of Beef Central's "Great Animal ID Technology" promotion.
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