Understanding of food service structure is critical
Understanding Australia’s foodservice structure – and its importance to red meat producers – is crucial to the ongoing success of the red meat industry.
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Dry conditions result in grainfed cattle numbers falling
Cattle on feed at the end of the September 2017 quarter declined 64,000 head (or 6%) from the June quarter, to 1,025,000 head, according to results from the latest ALFA/MLA lot feeding survey.
Three new directors voted on to MLA board
More than 400 producers and industry representatives have participated in a packed program of events as part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Red Meat 2017 in Alice Springs, which wrapped up with the 2017 MLA Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Garnsey, Morgan and Macdonald elected to AWI board
Colette Garnsey, James Morgan and Donald Macdonald have been elected to the Board of Australian Wool Innovation on Friday.
Young entrants sought for wool industry scholarship
Young people passionate about the sheep and wool industry, and wanting to make a difference, can now apply for the prestigious 2018 Peter Westblade Scholarship.
MG agrees to settlement over ASIC investigation
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited and MG Responsible Entity Limited (MGRE) have agreed a settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Dry winter boosts beef exports by 19 per cent
Australian beef exports for the month of October lifted 19%, equating to 86,279 tonnes shipped weight (swt), albeit off a low base compared to the same period in 2016 when supplies were at their most restricted.
World first, multi-country genetic evaluation for Herefords
Herefords Australia have implemented a world first, multi-country Single Step genetic evaluation for the full multi-trait BREEDPLAN analysis, including fertility, growth, and carcass traits.
Rainfall sparks recovery in livestock markets
Welcome rainfall across much of eastern Australia in October has sparked a recovery in the cattle and sheep markets.
Senate estimates reveals lack of transparency at AWI
WoolProducers Australia (WPA) is urging all shareholders of Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) to vote in this year’s AWI director elections.
Wellard sends first shipment of steers to China
Wellard has sent the first shipment of beef steers from Australia to China from Portland, Victoria, yesterday.
Blue tongue virus surveillance update
Agriculture Victoria has successfully completed surveillance and sampling activities in cattle herds near Echuca in the temporary bluetongue virus zone in northern Victoria.
