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Processor push to drop Angus trade descriptor definition to minimum 50pc

A PROPOSAL driven by some red meat processors is seeking to lower the minimum percentage of Angus content required in beef cattle destined for Angus-described brand programs in Australia, from the current level of 75 percent (second cross) to 50pc. A draft ‘guidance document’ currently sitting before the Australian Meat Industry Language and Standards Committee […]

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Concerns raised about ‘offsets’ in the Nature Repair Market

Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek signing the Nature Repair Bill. Source: Tanya Plibersek Twitter AS THE Federal Government aims to make a market for biodiversity, concerns have been raised about some unintended consequences it could have for agriculture. The Nature Repair Market Bill is currently being investigated by a senate enquiry, which is scheduled to […]

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Cattle Australia director spotlight: Bryce Camm

After a long-running industry restructure process which culimated late last year, a national board of directly-elected cattle producer representatives is now charged with providing leadership and direction for the Australian grassfed beef cattle industry. The inaugural Cattle Australia board is made up of seven representatives elected by its members, with a further two skills-based directors […]

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Entries open for Melbourne Royal Show 2023 carcase competition

Brad Jenkins, Melbourne Royal CEO, and David Bolton, Beef Cattle Committee Chair, presenting the sash for Grand Champion Carcase to Robyn O’Leary and students from Finley High School. STUDS commercial producers, agricultural schools and colleges will roll into Flemington in September in pursuit of prize money, a Melbourne Royal blue ribbon and the glory of […]

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