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Drink beer, eat beef, save the world

A unique research collaboration between a brewery and the red meat industry is helping to highlight the potential role both beer and beef can play in achieving carbon neutrality targets…Read More

James Nason, 28/10/2021

News

People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

Organics pioneer Alister Ferguson parts company with Arcadian | New skill-sets appearing on ALFA council | End of the road nears for Angus Australia chief executive | New livestock role at AA Co | Scott McDouall moves on from Mort & Co | Allflex, Coopers expand feedlot team | Supply chain award to Woolworths project manager | Future industry leader embraces innovation..Read More

Jon Condon, 28/10/2021

Live Export

Testing times but positive signs also at Townsville live export forum

Livestock exporters continue to face a range of challenges but there were also positive signs for the sector heading into 2022, the Queensland Livestock Exporters Association forum in Townsville was told this morning…Read More

James Nason, 28/10/2021

News

Competition still red hot as EYCI reaches another record

A surge in demand from both restockers and lotfeeders has been credited for the benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator climbing to another record this week…Read More

Eric Barker, 28/10/2021

Live Export

The S. E. Asian live cattle shipping trade is sailing into a perfect storm

A combination of factors has resulted in a relatively sudden slow-down in the trade which is likely to continue to contract in the near future…Read More

Dr Ross Ainsworth, 28/10/2021

Processing

Red meat R&D: Progress in shadow robotics

Earlier this year the Australian Meat Processor Corporation issued a challenge to technology providers across the world asking them to develop concepts for ‘shadow robotic’ solutions, and how this might apply to meat processing. Nine months into the project, and the results have been outstanding…Read More

Beef Central, 28/10/2021

Markets

Dalby sale 27 Oct 2021: Dearer trend for larger yarding

Included in the lineup were 1,190 head from Far Western Queensland, plus 553 from New South Wales, and the balance from the local supply area containing one large consignment of 464 head. Cattle coming off oats are also now appearing…Read More

Beef Central, 28/10/2021

Property

Weekly property review: Borrowing cap does not cast shadow on strong rural market
Property editor Linda Rowley, 27/10/2021

News

Major MLA project plans to accelerate farm mapping and feed budgeting
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James Nason, 27/10/2021

News

China trade sanctions demonstrate Australian agriculture’s ability to adjust
Eric Barker, 27/10/2021

Production

Producers reminded to vaccinate for anthrax
Beef Central, 27/10/2021

News

QLD state farm organisation warns anti-agriculture activists to stop spreading lies ahead of COP26
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Beef Central, 27/10/2021

Property

NSW Government buys Avenel/Mount Westwood
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Beef Central, 26/10/2021

Industry Dashboard

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ASX Market Index

28 Oct 2021 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $12.13
Australian Agricultural Co $1.59
Graincorp $6.31
Ridley $1.35
Woolworths $38.73
Wellard $0.11
Source: ASX

Beef Kill

Eastern States, weekly

Last Week

103929
Source: MLA's NLRS

EYCI

Eastern Young Cattle Indicator, c/kg

Today

1074
Source: MLA's NLRS

90CL Cow

Imported 90CL cow beef price. Landed US, Ac/kg CIF

Today

813.5
Source: Steiner Consulting, MLA

Live Export

Live export feeder steer prices ex Darwin (c/kg liveweight)

Today

430
Source: Trade contacts

SOI

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Today

9.24
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Feeder Steer

NLRS-reported yards (feedlot buyers only); 0-600kg, 0-2T, c/kg LW

Today

498
Source: Feeder Steer

What readers are saying

Weekly genetics review: Addressing cow reproduction through genetics

Thanks Alastair great article, would like to see you discuss how far out on the pendulum these traits need to be selected for to make a commercial difference to....

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Major MLA project plans to accelerate farm mapping and feed budgeting

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Beef with labels detracts from growth for all: FIAL

Do Australian farmers need FIAL to identify that Australian legislation needs to be changed to protect domestic ‘truth in labelling’? This is the responsibility of farming lobby groups, not....

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News

Drink beer, eat beef, save the world

A unique research collaboration between a brewery and the red meat industry is helping to highlight the potential role both beer and beef can play in achieving carbon neutrality targets…Read More

James Nason, 28/10/2021

People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

Organics pioneer Alister Ferguson parts company with Arcadian | New skill-sets appearing on ALFA council | End of the road nears for Angus Australia chief executive | New livestock role at AA Co | Scott McDouall moves on from Mort & Co | Allflex, Coopers expand feedlot team | Supply chain award to Woolworths project manager | Future industry leader embraces innovation..Read More

Jon Condon, 28/10/2021

Competition still red hot as EYCI reaches another record

A surge in demand from both restockers and lotfeeders has been credited for the benchmark Eastern Young Cattle Indicator climbing to another record this week…Read More

Eric Barker, 28/10/2021

Major MLA project plans to accelerate farm mapping and feed budgeting

MLA is planning a major digital farm service roll out aimed at accelerating adoption of object measurement technology for feed budgeting on-farm…Read More

James Nason, 27/10/2021

Markets

Dalby sale 27 Oct 2021: Dearer trend for larger yarding

Included in the lineup were 1,190 head from Far Western Queensland, plus 553 from New South Wales, and the balance from the local supply area containing one large consignment of 464 head. Cattle coming off oats are also now appearing…Read More

Beef Central, 28/10/2021

Roma sale 26 Oct 2021: Light weight steers break $8kg mark

A new top price record for steers at Roma was set with light weight steers reaching 756.2c/kg and selling over the $7 mark repeatedly, while prime cows to processors also broke the $4 barrier.
..Read More

James Nason, 27/10/2021

Wagga sale 25 Oct 2021: Rising tide lifts all bovines

Secondary cattle were dearer at Wagga as the market reacted to tight supplies at all selling centres…Read More

Leann Dax, 26/10/2021

Online steer categories regain some lost price ground

After a mixed performance last week, AuctionsPlus young steer markets roared back to form this week, with the four lightest categories regaining some lost ground…Read More

Beef Central, 23/10/2021

Production

Producers reminded to vaccinate for anthrax

Producers are being encouraged to vaccinate cattle and sheep against anthrax – a serious disease, found in multiple states, that can kill stock of any age or class with no warning…Read More

Beef Central, 27/10/2021

The Covid of the cattle industry

A disease known to impose the second greatest cost impact on the Australian beef cattle industry behind cattle ticks continues to cause serious production losses, despite there being a proven vaccine available…Read More

James Nason, 14/10/2021

Pasture predictions aiming to make grazing more efficient

A University of Melbourne researcher says a pasture prediction program in Victoria could help with grazing efficiency across the country…Read More

Eric Barker, 14/10/2021

Mice plagues see elevated botulism risk in cattle

Cattle deaths due to botulism are on the rise, with increased risks of feed contamination from recent mice plagues across eastern Australia. Northern NSW vet Dr Matthew Ball issued a warning this morning about botulism risk from ingestion of mice carcases in feedstuffs, and the need for preventative vaccination ..Read More

Beef Central, 29/09/2021

Processing

Red meat R&D: Progress in shadow robotics

Earlier this year the Australian Meat Processor Corporation issued a challenge to technology providers across the world asking them to develop concepts for ‘shadow robotic’ solutions, and how this might apply to meat processing. Nine months into the project, and the results have been outstanding…Read More

Beef Central, 28/10/2021

Weekly kill: Grids remain steady, albeit at record highs

After notching up further hefty rises the previous week, direct consignment grid prices for slaughter cattle across eastern Australian were mostly stable this week – albeit at all-time record highs in most states. In year-on-year comparisons, this week’s QLD grid prices are 25pc higher on heavy cows, and 12pc higher for grassfed steer…Read More

Jon Condon, 26/10/2021

Weekly kill: Grid prices streak to new record highs

Just when it appeared competing export beef processors had fired their last shots for the 2021 slaughter season, another salvo of slaughter grid price rises rang out on Monday, pushing offers in some states to yet another round of record highs…Read More

Jon Condon, 19/10/2021

VIC’s Cedar Meats to float under $300m restructure, including beef

Victorian sheep, lamb, veal and goat processor Cedar Meats is transitioning into a $300 million ‘paddock-to-plate’ conglomerate with intentions to go to a public listing…Read More

Terry Sim, 15/10/2021

Lotfeeding

Queensland lotfeeder elected ALFA president

Queensland lotfeeder Barb Madden was elected president of the Australian Lot Feeders Association at the grainfed beef industry peak council’s annual general meeting held earlier today…Read More

Beef Central, 21/10/2021

NSW lotfeeders clean up at grainfed industry awards

Three New South Wales feedlots have taken out major awards at the grain-fed industry’s 2021 Feedlot of the Year competition, with a fourth winner from Western Australia…Read More

Eric Barker, 21/10/2021

Smithfield livestock manager earns Young Lotfeeder of the Year award

Smithfield’s Sapphire Feedlot livestock manager James Guest was named the grainfed beef industry’s 2021 Young Lotfeeder of the Year last night, while a simple fly trap designed by Ryan Smith from Rangers Valley feedlot was recognised for its practicality in the year’s Innovation award…Read More

Eric Barker, 21/10/2021

Millennials present opportunity for premium beef

From smashed avocado to craft beer and cold-press coffee, millennials are known for their eating trends – and one of Australia’s most successful Wagyu brand managers says it presents significant opportunities for high-end beef with the right marketing…Read More

Eric Barker, 20/10/2021

Live Export

Testing times but positive signs also at Townsville live export forum

Livestock exporters continue to face a range of challenges but there were also positive signs for the sector heading into 2022, the Queensland Livestock Exporters Association forum in Townsville was told this morning…Read More

James Nason, 28/10/2021

The S. E. Asian live cattle shipping trade is sailing into a perfect storm

A combination of factors has resulted in a relatively sudden slow-down in the trade which is likely to continue to contract in the near future…Read More

Dr Ross Ainsworth, 28/10/2021

September cattle export figures underline trade slowdown

Australian cattle shipments to all export markets in September totaled 51,152 head, falling to the lowest monthly export volume for four and a half years…Read More

James Nason, 25/10/2021

Smart navigation lifts visibility of livestock shipping operations

Most “ag tech” in the livestock industry is focused on the paddock, but one piece of smart technology has been delivering a range of gains for the sector on the open ocean…Read More

James Nason, 19/10/2021

Trade

Speckle Park entries score big Brisbane taste test win

Entries representing the emerging Speckle Park breed claimed their first Brisbane Battle of the Breeds taste test competition win in 2021 results announced on Thursday. ..Read More

Beef Central, 18/10/2021

Retailer Coles closes in-store butchery operations

National supermarket retailer Coles will close its in-store butchery operations on Sunday, moving back to a self-serve only, pre-packaged meat model…Read More

Beef Central, 07/10/2021

September beef exports continue at slow pace, reaching just 79,843t

Following a familiar pattern seen throughout 2021, Australia’s September beef exports continued to struggle, producing historically low trade volumes for this time of year. Total chilled and frozen product to all markets last month reached just 79,843t, the lowest September level in at least ten years,..Read More

Jon Condon, 05/10/2021

Argentina about to resume beef exports to China, but no sign yet of Brazil’s return

Argentina will resume beef exports to China from Monday next week, but after almost four weeks in suspension, there is no sign yet of a China export trade resumption out of Brazil…Read More

Jon Condon, 30/09/2021

Genetics

Weekly genetics review: Addressing cow reproduction through genetics

This week’s review looks at the value in enhancements to data and reference population work from the north to improve reproductive selection in cows. “Basically, the data we have now is enhancing reproductive EBVs such as Days to Calving to increase accuracy by almost 15pc in Brahmans – a significant shift forwards for producers to select earlier and with more confidence,” genetics editor Al Rayner says..Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 26/10/2021

Genetics: Incremental changes for a profitable future

Beef producer Marie Copley from Copley Pastoral Co near Crows Nest in southern Queensland delivered a presentation posing the question, “To EBV or not EBV?” at a field day held at Brahman bull breeder Alf Collins’ Collins Belah Valley (CBV) in August. Here is a summary of her address…..Read More

Beef Central, 26/10/2021

Selection for tick resistance has long history

A recent Beef Central genetics article about a multi-nation research study flagging the ‘feasibility’ of breeding strong tick resistance into all cattle breeds has attracted a response from one of Australia’s pioneers of cattle selection for tick resistance, who worked on the topic as far back as the mid-1970s. ..Read More

Beef Central, 26/10/2021

Weekly genetics review: Is there really a free lunch in crossbreeding?

One of the most common expressions used in discussions regarding crossbreeding is that it represents the only “free lunch” for cattlemen and women. Another equally recognisable quote came from the famous economist Milton Friedman, who said, “There is no such thing as a free lunch.” Of the two expressions, genetics editor Al Rayner tends to think there is more truth in the second, when applied to crossbreeding…Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 19/10/2021

Ag Tech

Assisted reality goggles finding a place in lotfeeding and processing

While virtual reality and augmented reality have been all the talk in the Ag Tech sector in recent years, assisted reality has started to find a practical position in the beef industry…Read More

Eric Barker, 25/10/2021

Smart navigation lifts visibility of livestock shipping operations

Most “ag tech” in the livestock industry is focused on the paddock, but one piece of smart technology has been delivering a range of gains for the sector on the open ocean…Read More

James Nason, 19/10/2021

Telstra invests $1m into agtech brand Farmbot

Telstra has invested $1 million into well-known agtech brand Farmbot, leading a $2.7 million capital raising by the company. Farmbot provides remote water monitoring and management services for livestock producers ..Read More

Beef Central, 11/10/2021

Applications open for 2022 EvokeAg agtech start up program

Applications are open for the 2022 evokeAG Startup Program, which aims to expand the network of emerging agtech entrepreneurs across Australia..Read More

Beef Central, 06/10/2021

Property

Weekly property review: Borrowing cap does not cast shadow on strong rural market

A HANDBRAKE on borrowing levels may impact the amount of money primary producers can borrow to purchase additional country, but the good news is industry experts claim strong commodity prices and low interest rates will continue for the next three to four years…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 27/10/2021

NSW Government buys Avenel/Mount Westwood

THE New South Wales Government has bought Avenel/Mount Westwood near Broken Hill in the state’s far west to add to its national park area…Read More

Beef Central, 26/10/2021

Weekly property review: Recently completed sales

CQ’s Bunderra Cattle Co secures Bandana for $30m plus | Record $16m for Upper Murray’s Woonoona | FNQ’s Kutchera makes more than $12m including cattle | Young’s North Dananbilla makes serious gains | Coonamble’s Cresline changes hands after almost a century | Bland’s Donadabu remains in local hands | Condamine’s Number Four exceeds price expectations | CQ’s The Peaks makes $5.7m | NSW government pays top dollar for Koonaburra | Western division land lease makes $4m | Locals secure tightly held Flinders Ranges country..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 20/10/2021

Movement at the station: Recent property listings

EOIs closing for Gunnedah’s Sylvania Aggregation | Upper Hunter Valley trophy property returns to the market | Blue-ribbon grazing platform on Canberra’s doorstep | Breeding & backgrounding near Coonamble | Northern NSW high rainfall grazing block | Warrego river frontage country offloaded after 42 years | Picturesque SA grazing heads to auction | New England’s Stockton listed for sale after failing to sell at auction | $16m+ anticipated for Wagga’s Ladysmith Feedlot
..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 20/10/2021

Sheep Central

Report finds strong regional economy-agriculture link

NEW report has recommended stimulatory funding to improve regional education, employment, business capacity and infrastructure to benefit Australia’s agricultural economy...Read More

AWI budget to take $400,000 hit with former CEO’s new job

AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s board has effectively added at least about $400,000 to its future annual salary budget with the appointment of former chief executive officer Stuart McCullough to a new..Read More

Anthrax vaccinations urged for NSW sheep and cattle

NEW South Wales farmers are being encouraged to vaccinate their cattle and sheep against anthrax, but the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services...Read More

Weekly rainfall update + rain outlook 27 October 2021

RAINFALL was widespread around the perimeter of Australia over the past week, with cold fronts and troughs bringing light to moderate falls to many regions...Read More

Grain Central

Aurizon to haul more grain with One Rail buy

Aurizon will be hauling grain in SA as well as WA now that it has agreed to purchase One Rail Australia. ..Read More

Beef with labels detracts from growth for all: FIAL

Differing opinions about who in the protein space can label their product as meat should not distract from the massive growth opportunities available for animal, plant-based and alternative protein, says..Read More

GrainCorp releases first figures for eastern harvest

Winter crop harvest in Australia’s eastern cropping zone is progressing southwards with receival and storage operator, GrainCorp, releasing its first intake figures for the season today...Read More

Farmers unite in call for harvest certainty

State farming organisations from Queensland, NSW and Victoria have joined with their federal colleagues in calling for an urgent solution to the east coast’s harvest worker crisis...Read More

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