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Australia’s live cattle trade to Japan re-opened

The Coalition Government has won Japanese approval to re-open Australia’s live cattle trade to the island nation, worth more than $14 million a year to our farmers.

Impact on feeder prices will be a challenge going forward

While feedlots have enjoyed ample numbers of cattle in recent years, the current and forecast supply of cattle – and the impact this is having on feeder prices – will continue to be a challenge going forward.

Shorn wool production falls to 325 million kg greasy

The Australian Wool Production Forecasting Committee (AWPFC) adjusted its forecast of shorn wool production for the 2016/17 season to 325 million kilograms greasy.

Ruralco closes southern live export subsidiary

Ruralco Holdings has restructured the operations of its subsidiary, Frontier International Agri (“FIA”) after the cancellation of its southern live export licence.

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Wagyu cross weaners set market on fire at 727c/kg live

A pen of 34 mixed sex Wagyu X Angus weaners made 727c/kg live smashing a record 709c set only five days ago.

Cattle numbers on feed hold steady despite rising prices

Cattle on feed for the June 2016 quarter held steady on the previous quarter, recording only a 0.43% (or 3,935 head) decrease, to 910,967 head, according to the results of the ALFA/MLA June quarterly survey.

New on-farm technology to be showcased at workshop

New on-farm technology will be the focus of a Sheep Technology and Innovation workshop at Mintaro on August 17.

Eastern Young Cattle Indicator hits record 720.25c/kg

At the close of Thursday’s markets the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) averaged 720.25¢, up 3.75¢/kg cwt on where it finished the previous day.