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Claim freight invoices by end of month

Drought-ravaged farmers who applied for the Drought Transport Subsidy in the 2018-19 financial year need to claim their freight invoices by the end of this month.

MSA eating quality award finalists announced

The finalists in the 2019 Meat Standards Australia (MSA) Excellence in Eating Quality Awards have been announced ahead of the awards being held across Australia in September and October.

Opportunity to triple grain fed beef exports to China

Grain-fed production is set to play a larger role in Australia’s beef sector, with the opportunity to triple the nation’s exports of grain-fed beef to China by 2030, according to new industry research.

National farm debt mediation scheme a priority

A national farm debt mediation scheme remains a priority, as outlined in the Government’s Banking Royal Commission Implementation Roadmap.

Feedlot industry posts a record number on feed

2018-19 was a bumper year for the number of cattle on feed, with the latest ALFA/MLA feedlot survey results for the June quarter posting yet another record, at 1,147,400 head.

Planning underway for Beef 2021 at Rocky

Agriculture Minister, Bridget McKenzie and Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, met with Beef Australia to progress planning for Rockhampton’s internationally renowned Beef Australia Expo in 2021.

China rises to the top for Aussie beef imports

July was a huge month for Australian beef exports, with China topping the charts for the first time ever and edging past Japan by 700 tonnes.

CCA Rising Champion to be revealed

The national 2020 NAB Agribusiness Beef Industry Rising Champion will be announced at the annual NAB Agribusiness Rising Champion Gala Dinner in Canberra tomorrow (August 14).

Live export non-compliance reports released

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released five Export Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) non-compliance reports.

Stronger farm trespass laws called for

Livestock SA has continued its call for further action on the introduction of stronger trespassing laws within the state.

ACCC seeks views on Landmark bid for Ruralco

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed undertaking offered by Nutrien in relation to its proposed acquisition of Ruralco.

DNA fingerprinting to reduce livestock theft

Livestock theft costs NSW producers millions of dollars a year, but a DNA fingerprinting service being introduced by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) will help reduce that burden.