The trade war between the US and China continues, with US red meat exports to that country now virtually halted due to colossal tariffs. As the US Meat Export Federation noted last week, pork and beef exports to China have since hit a wall due to China’s duties, which now total 147pc for US beef. However, one wouldn’t know any of this was going on if you looked at the market for US grain-fed cattle – cash live cattle prices set record highs for two and likely three weeks in a row…Read More
Steve Kay, 09/05/2025
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking applications for three non-executive director positions on Board, to be decided at November’s AGM in Adelaide…Read More
Beef Central, 09/05/2025
Attracting top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions – it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the industry. With workers becoming more selective about their career choices, agribusinesses must focus on more than just salary. Workplace culture, career development, and meaningful work play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent…Read More
Beef Central, 09/05/2025
In 2023, media articles said a newly-launched United Nations publication was encouraging people to change their diets away from meat —but that’s not what the report said, a leading livestock and climate authority told the World Angus Forum in Brisbane this week. ..Read More
James Nason, 08/05/2025
After hitting power lines mid-air, pilot Frank Hoare’s survival relied on fast action and the Flying Doctor’s lifesaving arrival…Read More
Beef Central, 08/05/2025
The red meat industry’s move into full-blown Value Based Marketing will depend on the a ‘win-win’ approach among processors and cattle producers, delegates attending the World Angus Forum being staged in Brisbane this morning was told…Read More
Looking at Australia’s near-record April beef export figures you could be forgiven for thinking that the market for Australian beef and cattle is looking rosy, but there are some worrying signs that we could be heading for some sort of reset…Read More
Richard Koch, Elders analyst, 07/05/2025
The manufacturer of the only Q Fever vaccine available for humans has moved to water down fears of a national shortage of the product in Australia…Read More
James Nason, 07/05/2025
Early election projections show the Greens are on track to hold the balance of power in the Senate in Australia’s 48th Parliament…Read More
Beef Central, 06/05/2025
Cattle Australia will hold a Cattle and Climate event at Marcus Oldham College, Geelong, this Friday, featuring a deep-dive into the beef industry’s climate impact, the importance of accurate accounting methodologies and why industry needs to be a strong voice in the climate debate…Read More
Beef Central, 06/05/2025
Using bands of light to measure hump height on cattle and Ultru-violet light to sterilise knives were two efficiency improvements suggested by University of New England students at a meat processing ‘pitchfest’ held earlier today…Read More
Sue Webster, 06/05/2025
The mindset of Australian beef producers was challenged during the cattle chats at the World Angus Expo in Tamworth over the weekend, with producers urged to focus on kilograms of beef produced, rather than running capacity…Read More
Brett Tindal, 05/05/2025