The latest from Australian agriculture, seedstock & livestock genetics
School students around NSW have been carefully feeding and collecting data on teams of prime lambs in a hands-on project designed to foster and mentor the next generation of farmers.
The dual-purpose traits of wool and carcase gave the Dohne breed the edge to dominate the prestigious 2025/2026 Walgett Show Merino Wether Trial, taking out the overall champion.
Australia’s beef sector is expected to remain a standout performer amongst global competitors in 2026, with a new industry report finding the country is well placed to benefit from tightening global supply, firm international demand and only limited near-term disruption from recent trade policy changes.
Skirtings Crossbreds and Cardings look set to keep performing well. There are reports of some perceived price resistance from the downstream processors which is becoming more frequently in conversations. So are we at the top or are we finding a temporary level before the volatility kicks in?
A slowing in global milk production – following an intense period of growth – is set to see global dairy markets headed back towards supply and demand ‘balance’, Rabobank says in its newly-released Q2 Global Dairy Quarterly.
The $5 grassfed cattle transaction levy* was last set in 2006 and has remained unchanged since then. In 2025, Cattle Australia initiated a review to ensure the levy remains fit for purpose and continues to deliver meaningful benefits to the industry.
Australian cattle producers can more accurately determine whether Bos indicus animals in their herd will grow horns, thanks to a new genetic test developed using University of Queensland research.
NSW Farmers has welcomed the NSW Liberal and Nationals $300 million biosecurity and feral animal control policy announcement, as a significant step toward addressing a burgeoning crisis farmers have been managing almost alone for too long.
Sentiment among Australia’s agricultural producers continued to track lower this quarter, with concerns about cost pressures in the wake of Middle Eastern tensions remaining top of mind for farmers across the country.
Australia’s wheat producers are facing increasing pressure on yields as climate variability reshapes production decisions, with frost playing an increasingly challenging role.
Wednesday saw a sharp rise in the AUD, which in turn started to impact prices, which were reflected in the Merino MPG’s. All MPG’s gave back 5c to 20c with the exception of the 19 MPG.
With under one year to go, Beef Australia and Airbnb have joined forces and are calling on Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast locals to host on Airbnb ahead of the May 2027 event, to help the region handle the increased demand for accommodation.
