Beef, sheep & dairy industry insights, stud breeder profiles, and market updates from across Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beef Australia has announced the introduction of four new Interbreed classes to the 2027 Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud Cattle Championship, expanding opportunities for recognition across younger age categories and enhancing competition for exhibitors from all participating breeds.
Australia’s beef industry is set to remain on a firm footing through 2026 despite record production levels, supported by strong global demand and resilient export markets, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2026.
NSW Farmers has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program.
Volatility is nothing new for Australian agriculture but the start of 2026 has been a sharp reminder of how quickly global events can change the operating landscape for producers.
Australian agri-biotech company Nbryo Pty Ltd has announced the successful second close of its latest capital raising round, anchored by a USD$4 million investment from the Gates Foundation.
Australian cattle producers are faced with fulfilling growing demand in expanding domestic grain fed programs as a processing powerhouse emerges in southern Australia.
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.
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?
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.
Bright ideas, fresh perspectives and future‑focused leadership will take centre stage at LambEx26 with the announcement of the Coles Trailblazers semi‑finalists, a competition celebrating the young professionals, producers, scientists and students shaping the future of Australia’s sheep industry.
The most sheep producers ever assembled on stage will headline LambEx26, with a freshly released program designed to bring the entire supply chain together – and onto one agenda.
The Wool production forecast Committee released its forecast for 26/27 season predicting production of 243.9mkg, down 4.5% from the 2025/26. Year-on-year, the EMI now sits 53.8% higher in AUD terms and 74% higher in USD, underlining the depth of demand supporting the market.
A leading NSW Merino flock has taken on the world’s most demanding animal welfare, environmental and social standards to snare a direct supply relationship with global brand, icebreaker.
Sheep producers can expect to be rewarded with sustained high prices for their heavy and trade lambs over the next year as Australian processors chase the American rainbow.
Confidence in Australia’s farming sector has lifted, as the nation’s farmers hang their hopes on continuing strong commodity prices – particularly in livestock sectors – and better seasonal conditions in a number of regions, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.
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.
Dairy producers from across the country will have a unique opportunity to have their products assessed by some of the industry’s top experts as entries open for the 2026 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show.
A young Charles Sturt University researcher at the forefront of tackling antimicrobial resistance in the dairy industry has earned international recognition of her innovative work.
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced a step-up for the 2025-26 season of $0.15 per kgMS for suppliers in the Northern region, South-West Victoria and South Australia and $0.20 per kgMS for suppliers in Gippsland and Tasmania.
Global dairy commodity prices have continued to climb in most key exporting countries in recent months, defying expectations and economic headwinds. But ‘downside’ risks are expected to emerge in the second half of the year, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.
A large crowd were on farm along with a huge online audience for the Clydevale Golden Anniversary Sale celebrating 50 years of breeding Holsteins by the Dee Family at Macorna.
The Dairy Australia report released on Wednesday revealed Australia’s annual milk production could plummet by up to 270 million litres if the federal government pressed on with water buybacks that would strip dairy farms of vital water supplies.
Holstein Australia and Jersey Australia have announced a joint statement of intent to explore opportunities to collaborate more closely.
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.80 to $8.95 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for exclusive supply in the 2025-26 season.
Australia’s dairy sector is looking to the new season with “solid fundamentals”, but facing global headwinds caused by trade and economic uncertainty, Rabobank says in its just-released 2025/26 Australian Dairy Market Outlook.
