Market consolidation for live exporters in 2017
AUSTRALIAN livestock exporters are quietly optimistic about the coming 12 months, after seeing out a number of challenges for the trade in 2016.
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MSA delivers $153 million in farm gate revenue
The world leading Meat Standards Australia (MSA) eating quality program has continued to grow and deliver returns to the farm gate in 2015-16, with more than 3 million cattle and 5 million sheep presented for MSA grading during the last financial year.
Gross value of farm production to surpass $60 billion
Following news of Australia’s bumper winter crop, the gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to increase by 6.1 per cent, surpassing $60 billion in 2016–17, according to the latest Agricultural commodities report.
Global growth for beef market tipped to continue in 2017
Rising supplies of beef are exerting downward pressure on global beef prices, with this trend expected to continue in 2017, according to a new industry report.
Duncan Bremer takes up CEO reins at Cattle Council
CATTLE Council of Australia announced today that Duncan Bremner will take up the position of chief executive officer in the New Year.
NTCA calls on ABC to reverse decision on shortwave services
The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) has expressed anger and disbelief at this week’s announcement by the ABC that its Territory shortwave transmission services will be switched off.
Giles wants beef industry in box seat for market access
INDUSTRY capacity building programs were a key motivator to take the next step in industry leadership for newest Cattle Council of Australia board member Amanda Giles.
Hereford breeders aid dairy farmers with bull project
Hereford breeders are coming to the aid of Victorian dairy farmers in crisis through a beef bull aid project.
Dairy farmers delivered a support package of $579 million
The Coalition is delivering a $579 million Dairy Support Package to support dairy farm businesses affected by the decisions of Murray Goulburn and Fonterra to make retrospective cuts to farmgate milk prices late in the 2015-16 season.
Livestock owners must comply with NSW cattle tick regulations
Livestock owners are reminded they must comply with NSW cattle tick biosecurity regulations when crossing the border from Queensland.
Grass fed producers receive benefits of levy dollars
INDUSTRY research, development and adoption providers will be required to submit preliminary proposals for on-farm research, development and adoption projects through the 2017/18 Meat and Livestock Australia annual call.
Hydraulic fracturing inquiry welcomed by NTCA
The release of the expert panel and terms of reference for the NT Governments hydraulic fracturing inquiry has been welcomed by the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA).
