Strong restocker demand and limited supply driving cattle market
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has surged to its highest level in 2025, now at 748c/kg, driven by strong restocker demand and limited supply.
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Five young rural leaders awarded with tertiary scholarships
Five young rural leaders have been named the successful recipients of the NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarships at its Annual Conference.
Farmers call out animal activists threatening homes, businesses and biosecurity
Animal activists, artificial intelligence and the next generation of agriculture were just some of the hot topics up for debate at the NSW Farmers’ Annual Conference.
Cattle industry calls for review of decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef
Cattle Australia has called for an independent scientific panel to review the Federal Government’s decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on beef imported from the United States.
Saputo announces step-up to $9.10/kg milk solids in southern regions
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.
Farmers calling for targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs
The Victorian Farmers Federation is urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs.
Baling twine given a second life as outdoor garden furniture, decking and fence posts
Researchers from La Trobe University in Bendigo have developed an innovative recycling solution for synthetic bale twine, helping to address the growing problem of agricultural waste.
Global dairy commodity prices continue to climb in key exporting countries
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.
Suite of Angus commercial genomic selection tools enhanced
Angus Australia has announced the implementation of the 2025 annual enhancements to its suite of commercial genomic selection tools, SteerSELECT & HeiferSELECT.
Study could mean designer crops suited to the climate of individual regions
A breakthrough by Monash University scientists could revolutionise agriculture with designer crops suited to the climate of individual regions.
Global grain and oilseeds trade grows to be worth USD $330 billion
The global grains and oilseeds trade continues to grow steadily and reached around 880 million metric tons in 2023/24, with an estimated value of USD 330 billion, according to Rabobank’s just-published global grains and oilseeds world map.
Queensland awash with cattle while southern processors chase cows up north
Markets have been active with stock shifting in big numbers across the country with recent widespread rain across the NT, QLD, and parts of NSW has boosted confidence, slowing turnoff in some areas and tightening supply in others.
