Trade and medium steers ease while heavy steers firm
At the close of Monday’s markets the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) settled on 717¢, down 6.25¢/kg cwt from where it was the previous day.
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Red meat industry forum to discuss beyond 2020
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has announced a packed program of events at the 2016 Red Meat Industry Forum and Annual General Meeting (AGM), offering producers the latest insights into industry innovations and global market developments.
Gina Rhinehart makes bid for Kidman empire
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, Shanghai CRED Real Estate Stock Co Ltd and S. Kidman & Co Ltd (Kidman) have entered a Bid Implementation Agreement (BIA) under which a joint venture company Australian Outback Beef Pty Ltd (AOB) owned 67% by Hancock and 33% by Shanghai CRED has committed to make a takeover offer to acquire 100% of the shares of Kidman.
South Australian storms on the political agenda
The impact of severe storms across South Australia along with long term issues affecting the agricultural sector will be on the agenda at the Agricultural Industry Advisory Council’s (AIAC) meeting in Glenelg this week.
Support measures announced for flood affected farmers
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced support measures for farming clients affected by flooding in central-western New South Wales.
Beef sustainability framework identifies priority areas
Retailers, special interest groups and customers can now have their say on what sustainable beef means to them and help develop the first-ever Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.
Matz to step down after 10 years as Cattle Council CEO
CATTLE Council of Australia has announced chief executive officer Jed Matz will step down at the end of the year, after 10 years with the organisation.
Farm production forecast to increase to $58.4 billion
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase to $58.4 billion in 2016–17—due in part to a forecast rise in the gross value of crop production—according to the latest analysis released in the ABARES Agricultural Commodities report.
Genetic guide to dairy sires is a world first
In a world first, ABS Global has launched ‘Bull Search’, an unrivalled genetic guide to dairy sires across the world.
Australian Wagyu producer wins world’s best steak award
Australian Wagyu producer, Jack’s Creek based at Breeza in central New South Wales, has won the World’s Best Steak producer accolade for the second year in a row.
Falkland Islands invest in $125,000 of poll Merino genetics
Falkland Islands sheep producers are seeking to invest in around $125,000 worth of Australian polled Merino semen in a bid to drive lamb survival rates. Semen from Australian rams with positive Australian Sheep Breeding Values for fat and muscle, and superior wool traits, were used last year in two AI programs over 4000 Merino ewes […]
Back Up Charlie wins Henty Machine of the Year
A flexible sheep handling system designed to reduce operator fatigue and increase labour efficiency has been named as the 2016 Henty Machine of the Year.
