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Video footage distressing for Exporter’s Council

THE Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council has described Animals Australia video footage circulated this week as highly distressing and unacceptable to the industry, livestock producers and the community.

ACCC not to oppose Saputo asset acquisition

The ACCC will not oppose Saputo’s proposed acquisition of Murray Goulburn’s assets, after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Saputo to divest Murray Goulburn’s Koroit plant.

Wetter than average conditions now forecasted

The latest Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) three-month rainfall outlook for April to June is considerably more positive than the previous release.

Fodder relief sought for bushfire affected farmers

The Victorian Farmers Federation is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by fires in the South West of the state.

Encouraging US to take a bite of Aussie lamb

US consumers are prepared to pay more for premium quality Australian lamb loins that can meet MSA grade five star category despite the nation being a cultural desert of lamb cuisine.

Cattle numbers on feed up on last year

Cattle on feed at the end of the December 2017 quarter declined 51,572 head (or 5%) from the September quarter, to 973,176 head, according to results from the latest ALFA/MLA lot feeding survey.

Heavy rain sparks restocker activity in cattle markets

Heavy rain has continued to fall across many key supply regions of Queensland, lifting producers’ spirits and the cattle market alike.

Celebrating Australia’s equine love affair

The relationship between Australians and their horses at work and play is explored in the latest documentary to be released by West Wyalong farmer and movie producer Ross Harmer.

Graziers send clear message over fossil fuels

Queensland graziers Angus Emmott and William Graham have joined forces to send a clear message to QLD Parliament to stand up for farmers and graziers and prioritise agriculture over the expansion of fossil fuel development.

Anthrax detected in sheep at Swan Hill

Agriculture Victoria veterinarians and animal health staff are responding to a positive case of anthrax identified in a sheep on a property near Swan Hill.

Joint winners in Peter Westblade scholarship

Such was the calibre of the finalists in the prestigious sheep and wool industry’s Peter Westblade scholarship that joint winners have been announced.

ACCC outlines concerns over Saputo bid

The ACCC says its concerns around the proposed acquisition of the assets of Murray Goulburn by Saputo are solely in relation to Murray Goulburn’s Koroit dairy plant in western Victoria, in particular the impact the acquisition will have on competition for farmers’ milk in the area.