Esperance farm death
Investigations underway after an onfarm death in the Esperance area. Click to check the original article.
In Focus: Tarka the Otter, Henry Williamson’s great masterpiece of Nature writing
Jack Watkins tells the tale of what might have been a simple tale of nature, but which became a phenomenon both on page and on screen. In the 21st century, the cameraman, both still and moving, has taken the place of the writer as the most trusted observer of wildlife. However, in the days before […]
Four udders, one cheese
Scenic Rim dairy farmers have come together to launch what is potentially Australia’s first ever sheep, camel, goat and Jersey cow cheese. Click to check the original article.
Central west country listed for $857/DSE
Willowburn has been listed for $1.595 million, or about $857 a dry sheep equivalent area. Click to check the original article.
Dozen sheep rescued in state's central west
Residents from three regional towns are bracing for floodwater with 13 other river systems are on flood warnings after a deluge of rain across the state. Click to check the original article.
Weaner steers reach 750c, average 646c, at Charters Towers | North Queensland Register
Steers under 200kg reached 750c to average 646c, steers 200 – 320kg sold to 698c, averaging 557c, steers 320 – 400kg topped at 506c and averaged 445c and steers over 400kg sold to 434c to average 431c. Mickeys under 400kg sold to 612c, averaging 512c. Heifers under 200kg topped at 550c and averaged 445c, heifers […]
Carbon clarity tops NABRC list of research priorities
CLARITY on carbon accounting and measuring standards has topped the list of priorities for the North Australia Beef Research Council (NABRC), as the producer-led body submits its report to Meat & Livestock Australia. NABRC identified a list of six priority areas for research – including carbon, groundcover and feed measurement, non-invasive alternatives to surgical procedures, […]
Beef included in EU deforestation regulations
THE European parliament has voted in favour of new regulations forcing companies aimed at preventing from importing products linked to deforestation – with beef on the list. While months of debate was ended by the vote, the regulation will need to provide more detail to determine how the Australian beef industry will be impacted. The […]
S2 Ep 30: Independent meat & livestock analyst Simon Quilty
Weekly Grill podcast host Kerry Lonergan this week points the microphone towards independent meat and livestock industry analyst and consultant, Simon Quilty. Simon Quilty In a wide ranging discussion, the pair chat about prospects for improvement in China market access, the impact that the US drought will have on Australia’s beef fortunes heading into 2023, […]
Cattle distribution across Australia revealed
Meat & Livestock Australia has released its annual herd and flock maps based on recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics data for the 2021 financial year. It suggests there were 24.4 million cattle (dairy and beef) in Australia in 2021, based on ABS data. There are more sheep in NSW than there are cattle in […]
Has ‘low-and slow’ smoked meat found its place as festival food?
Kris Swers aka “the badger” and Ralph Barnett at the Mount Isa Rodeo where they have been working the crowd for years. Photo: Shank Brothers Facebook AS CROWDS gathered to watch one of the biggest rodeo spectacles in the country, an energetic and smoky smelling side show was entertaining the punters taking a break from […]
Ringers of the North: The Sydneysider who swapped city life for outback Queensland
The youngster decided to pack up her life and travel the outback with her dog and a couple of horses. Click to check the original article.