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Meat processors called upon to take up DEXA technology

WAFarmers has called on meat processors across the country to take up new objective carcase measurement technology that would increase productivity, efficiency and would hit market specifications.

Stockyard’s Wagyu Kiwami crowned nation’s best steak

The Darling Downs has done it again, with Wagyu produced in the region crowned Australia’s best steak for the third year in a row, at the prestigious Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Branded Beef and Lamb Competition.

Ruralco declares a record half year profit

Ruralco released its half year results for the six months to 31 March 2017, delivering a record half year profit.

Elders Limited lifts net profit by $12.3 million

Underlying net profit for Elders has improved $12.3 million on the prior corresponding period to $34.9 million.

Livestock welfare funding welcomed by exporters

AUSTRALIAN livestock exporters have welcomed confirmation in the 2017/18 Federal Budget of $8.3 million over four years in Commonwealth funding to support the future implementation of the Livestock Global Assurance Program (LGAP).

Stock feed manufacturers approved under PCAS

Riverina Stockfeeds has been officially recognised as an approved manufacturer of upwards of 10 supplements suitable for grassfed productions systems.

Tracey Hayes steps down as NTCA leader

Tracey Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association, has decided not to renew her contract, and will step down from the role and the Association in September 2017.

Shearing summit to examine drug and alcohol use

A Shearing Summit will be convened in Adelaide on 24 May to bring together wool industry stakeholders to address the issue of drug and alcohol use in shearing sheds.

Wagyu bulls hit $105,000 in bidding frenzy at Elite sale

Semen sold for $28,000 a straw, bulls to $105,000 and a heifer in utero made $95,000 at the Elite Wagyu sale at the Wagyu Expansion Conference in Albury on Wednesday.

Research project to boost productivity in boning rooms

A new $3.7 million research and development project is expected to pave the way for the introduction of safer and more productive automated boning rooms in Australian beef abattoirs.

Mouse plague tipped to be on the way

Grain growers in Victoria and South Australia are advised to be on alert for increased mouse activity, with significant economic damage at sowing expected in some areas.

MG puts 360 people out of work as factory closures earmarked

Victorian and Tasmanian communities have been left reeling by Murray Goulburn Co-operative’s decision to close manufacturing plants at Kiewa, Rochester and Edith Creek.