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NSW interests swoop on NT cotton cropping opportunity

NSW interests swoop on NT cotton cropping opportunity

Cotton under establishment on Blackbull, on the NT’s Daly River The first major land acquisition for dryland cotton production in
Act Now to Add Value to Weaned Calves

Act Now to Add Value to Weaned Calves

Added value can be captured through marketing preconditioned weaned calves or retained ownership past weaning. Along with weaning at least 45
WOTUS roundtable features cattle producers’ thoughts

WOTUS roundtable features cattle producers’ thoughts

On June 6, the Kansas Livestock Association, an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, hosted a Waters of the
FAO Food Price Index falls but remains high

FAO Food Price Index falls but remains high

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 157.4 points in May 2022, falling 0.9 points (0.6%) from April. While the
Farmer sentiment plummets as production costs skyrocket

Farmer sentiment plummets as production costs skyrocket

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped in May to its lowest level since April 2020, down 22 points
Farm Progress America, June 7, 2022

Farm Progress America, June 7, 2022

Max Armstrong looks at the volatility in the wheat market with insight from Dale Durchholz, a consultant with Grain Cycles.
Weekly kill: Six-figure processing tallies remain stubbornly out of reach

Weekly kill: Six-figure processing tallies remain stubbornly out of reach

Week 24 of Australia’s 2022 beef processing season, and the national 100,000 head weekly slaughter milestone remains stubbornly out of
Beyond Meat accused protein misinformation in US class action

Beyond Meat accused protein misinformation in US class action

Beyond meat mince and sausages are displayed along with the real beef in this New York supermarket. PLANT-based protein manufacturer
Global meat consumption up 58pc in 20 years, further growth projected

Global meat consumption up 58pc in 20 years, further growth

Global meat consumption increased by 58 percent over the 20 years to 2018 to reach 360 million tonnes. Population growth
AA Co hosts auction fundraiser for Dolly’s Dream foundation

AA Co hosts auction fundraiser for Dolly’s Dream foundation

THE Australian Agricultural Co will host a charity auction as part of a fundraising event for the Dolly’s Dream movement
Livestock prices tipped to fall as herd, flock rebuilds slow

Livestock prices tipped to fall as herd, flock rebuilds slow

Australia’s official Government commodity forecaster is expecting livestock prices to fall over the next financial year, as the pace of
Meeting Water Needs of Cattle in the Feedlot

Meeting Water Needs of Cattle in the Feedlot

Various factors affect water intake; but temperature, humidity and feed intake are the main drivers. Additionally, the first heat events