Millennials to drive demand for sheep meat and wool
The “sheep is back”, according to a recently-released report, with demand for Australia’s sheep products – meat and wool – set to remain strong.
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Severe water shortages hit Namoi system
A temporary water restriction now applies to general security water users in both the Upper and Lower Namoi regulated river water source, Department of Industry – Water Executive Director, Rachel Connell announced.
WoolPoll to go to preference count
WoolPoll will go to a preference count for the first time in its history after none of the options put to woolgrowers received the required 50 per cent majority on the first count.
Wal Merriman in shock resignation as chairman
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Chairman Mr Walter Merriman has today announced his decision to step down as Chairman of the not-for-profit company that invests in research & development and marketing on behalf of all Australian woolgrowers.
Cattle Council prepares for leadership change
CATTLE Council of Australia is preparing for leadership renewal, with current President Howard Smith to complete his four-year term at the peak industry council’s AGM in Canberra later this month.
Travelling stock to be fitted with radio collars
Livestock on Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR) in the Riverina will now be tracked in real time, thanks to the use of radio collars.
AWI plan short on detail and vague
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud has received the AWI implementation plan relating to the EY Review of AWI’s performance, and has written to them in response.
Two producer tours at Red Meat 2018
Cattle on feed at the end of the June 2018 quarter reached a record 1.12 million head.
Young cattle prices on the rise after rain
Substantial rain across a large portion of the eastern seaboard over the last week has provided some market confidence, with saleyard throughput showing a marked decline.
Review of artisan meat processing on Kangaroo Island
The Marshall Liberal Government is seeking feedback from the Kangaroo Island livestock industry and community on opportunities for small-scale artisan and on-farm meat processing as part of an election commitment.
Feedlot shutdown would cause $10.3 billion loss
If feedlots were to shut down in 2018 the size of the Australian economy would retract by a massive $10.3 billion and 49,000 FTE employees by 2029.
CPC sells off Nockatunga Station to Cleveland
Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC), a leading Australian agribusiness, announced the divestment of a non-core station in their portfolio, Nockatunga Station, to Cleveland Agriculture.
