The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
With above average rainfall predicted for all major cattle regions over the next three months and increased rainfall in northern Australia, pasture growth is expected to surge and strengthen the national herd rebuild into 2022, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections.
Japan and South Korea will continue to feature as important markets for Australia’s beef exports over the coming five years, with steady demand expected in both countries, according to a new industry report.
Angus Australia is pleased to announce that celebrity chef ‘Fast Ed’ Halmagyi will be heading to Wodonga Victoria to join the 2022 NH Foods Australia Angus Youth National Roundup festivities.
Angus Australia President Mr Sam White has announced Scott Wright will take the reins as the new CEO of Angus Australia, commencing in March 2022.
On the back of the previous weeks jump in prices, the three lightest steers categories all increased again, with steers less than 200kg rising $71/head, to average $1,224/head.
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) has today launched an innovative careers and training website that will assist the feedlot sector to attract, retain and grow the capacity of the feedlot workforce, at ALFA’s SmartBeef Bites virtual conference
Steers 280-330kg averaged $61 higher, at $1,961/head, with the 1,657 head selling to an 87% clearance rate. The sharpest weekly rise was registered through the 330-400kg lines, kicking $141 higher, to average $2,234/head.
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) launched its revamped Australian Feedlot of the Year Competition back in October 2020 and set out over a 12-month judging process to uncover Australia’s best National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme (NFAS) accredited feedlots
Sponsored by the New England Travel Centre and the Angus Australia Foundation, the Trans Tasman Travel scholarship provides annually an Angus Australia member aged between 18 and 30 years of age the opportunity to travel around New Zealand.
With the largest weekly offering in months, at 1,638 head, the 400kg+ steer category declined 3c on last week, to average 530c/kg lwt, or $2,371/head – with an above average 86% clearance rate for the week.
Supply has often been touted as the main driver of high prices, which remains largely the case. However, analysis shows that supply differs greatly based on category given the different dynamics of the beef supply chain.
The pest animal recording and management tool, FeralScan, is helping a Northern Territory station to streamline wild dog control and reduce calf losses.
