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Exciting opportunities for Australian beef exports to US, but when does it really kick-in?

There’s now broad agreement that the US presents the best demand opportunity for Australian beef in the medium-term, but the key question remains, when does it really start? The topic came into focus during a panel session held as part of a risk management seminar in Brisbane last week, involving a beef processor, an analyst and a New York commodity trading expert…Read More

Jon Condon, 19/03/2024

Mounting evidence biosecurity levy “should be scrapped”: NFF

The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on Federal politicians to “do the right thing by Australian farmers” as debate on the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy kicks off in the House of Representatives gets underway today.
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Beef Central, 19/03/2024

Opinion: Industry should focus on biosecurity budget, not levy

No one likes extra taxes but Australian farmers are major beneficiaries of a robust well funded Biosecurity system…Read More

Markus Rathsmann, 19/03/2024

Kay’s Cuts: Devastating weather effects US beef

I have reported on the livestock industry around the globe for just over 40 years, and can say with certainty that weather extremes in North America and Australia surpass those of any other continent. Already this year the US beef industry has experienced brutal winter storms and the worst wildfires in the State of Texas’ history ..Read More

Beef Central, 18/03/2024

Renewable energy: Windfalls and pitfalls for rural landholders

The windfalls and pitfalls that rural landholders can face when dealing with renewable energy projects were brought to light in vivid detail at a Rural Press Club of Queensland lunch in Brisbane last Thursday…Read More

James Nason, 18/03/2024

Beef swaps hedging tool launched for Australian market

A second risk management tool has been added to the hedging options available to the Australian beef industry, following the launch of a Manufacturing Beef Swaps product by Macquarie Group this week…Read More

Beef Central, 15/03/2024

Agforce take Federal Govt to court over GAB carbon capture

AgForce and the Queensland Farmers’ Federation have filed court proceedings against Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek after months of opposition to a proposed plan to inject waste CO2 into the Great Artesian Basin…Read More

Eric Barker, 15/03/2024

Old school craftmanship: Morrissey & Co finds 1920s wooden calf cradle still in use

When the Morrissey family recently went in search of the oldest Morrissey & Co calf cradle still in use, even they were astounded by what they found…Read More

James Nason, 15/03/2024

Could Australian live export feeder cattle find their way to the US later this year?

There’s a growing belief around the industry that at some time in the next year or so, Australian feeder cattle could be exported live to the United States. Australia has never previously exported cattle to the US – but supply, demand and price cycles over the medium-term are making the prospect look more likely. Here’s why……Read More

Jon Condon, 14/03/2024

Recruitment: Four handy tips for improving employee engagement

Labour retention and relevant skills continue to be a concern for the industry, so how can agri-business owners and managers engage their current workers to ensure they have the human capital necessary to deliver on each business’s potential? Here’s four handy tips…Read More

Beef Central, 15/03/2024

Demand for ag credit 9.1pc higher in 2023: NAB report

A report from NAB highlights resilience in the agribusiness sector despite ongoing challenges with demand for credit from the ag sector rising 9.1pc in 2023,
increased Investment in equipment and strong growth in Farm Management Deposit (FMD) volumes…Read More

Beef Central, 15/03/2024

Registrations open for ICMJ Northern Conference

Open to early career industry professionals and university students, the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Northern Conference is held annually in Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia, hosted by CQUniversity and Teys Australia. Here’s this year’s speaker lineup…Read More

Beef Central, 06/03/2024

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