Freshly ordained US president Donald Trump has doubled down on his declaration to execute plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico on February 1…Read More
Beef Central, 22/01/2025
The new season slaughter cattle market often remains choppy and somewhat unpredictable until after the Australia Day long weekend, and this year is proving to be no different. Some direct consignment slaughter grids have shown rises, and then falls over the past seven days, as a rush of cattle comes forward. Heatwave conditions forecast between now and Friday have not helped…Read More
Jon Condon, 21/01/2025
While much of northern Australia has enjoyed a positive seasonal start to 2025, Queensland’s Central West is one area where many producers are facing tough decisions as they wait for summer rain…Read More
Beef Central, 21/01/2025
Australian carbon credit units have started this year by dropping to a four-month low, with a key industry benchmark opening this week at $35.65…Read More
Eric Barker, 21/01/2025
More than 50 pieces of legislation governing over 110 agricultural levies and charges – across 75 commodities and 18 bodies that receive levies – are being streamlined into five Acts and subordinate legislation…Read More
Livestock owners are being reminded to look for signs of blue-green algae when inspecting farm dams, troughs and other water sources, particularly during the warmer months, when algal blooms are more likely to occur…Read More
Beef Central, 21/01/2025
Changed eating patterns due to the rising use of anti-obesity drugs originally developed to treat diabetes may benefit red meat consumption, a recent report suggests
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Weekly rainfall totals of 50 to 100 mm were recorded across northern parts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, parts of Queensland’s north and south-east, eastern New South Wales and an isolated pocket of eastern Victoria…Read More
Bureau of Meteorology, 21/01/2025
Feeder prices have started this year stronger than last year, with flatback steers now hovering around the 400c mark…Read More
Eric Barker, 20/01/2025
National Summary As of January 2025, Australia’s feedbase conditions reflect a dynamic interplay of rainfall, temperature variability, and drought, driving significant regional contrasts in biomass production, ground cover, and water..Read More
Al Rayner, Cibo Labs, 20/01/2025
A rare opportunity to purchase an operating multi-species abattoir and domestic wholesale meat business has arisen, following a decision by the Gillece family to sell their Stanthorpe Abattoir business in southern Queensland…Read More
Beef Central, 20/01/2025
Feed wheat and barley prices have moved little since mid-December as growers focus on pricing and delivering pulses and canola, and consumers rest on coverage previously booked for coming weeks…Read More
Liz Wells, 20/01/2025