The Australian agriculture sector has increased its investment in research and development (R&D) over the past ten years, contributing to growth in the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of Australian farms. Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the rise in funding was a welcome sign for agricultural sector. “Total agricultural R&D funding in 2020-21 […]
New research showing as many as one third of Australian farmers are reporting a decline in their mental health has spaked calls for government support and industry-wide collaboration to create farmer-to-farmer support networks across the country. The National Farmer Wellbeing Report commissioned by Australian farmer-owned dairy cooperative Norco in partnership with the National Farmers’ Federation shows […]
Productive central west grazing country protected by an exclusion fence has sold for $460/acre. Click to check the original article.
Yarding 4047 Change +351 The number of cattle penned at Dalby increased by 351 head to 4,047, and included in the lineup was one large consignment of 638 head from Moonie. Export buyer attendance was good with a return to a full panel of export processors, and some of the restocker buyers of last week […]
Light weight yearling steers under 200kg made to 542c, the under 280kg lines made to 520c with a large number at 456c/kg. Yearling steers under 330kg to restockers and made to 466c/kg. Yearling steers to feed for the domestic market averaged from 359c to 405c with isolated sales to 452c/kg. A good supply of heavy […]
Boolkamena Station is presented as a significant 27,526 hectare opportunity for both sheep and cattle. Click to check the original article.
CBoT wheat shouldn’t be used as the only indicator of global wheat prices, says Nathan Cattle from CGX. Click to check the original article.
A livestock carrier “arrested” in December by Australian authorities for alleged non-payment of debts by its owners has been sold in a court-ordered auction for $9 million. The Yangtze Fortune was anchored at Portland in Victoria late last year and was due to load cattle for China when the planned voyage was cancelled due to […]
CENTRAL Queensland grassfed beef producer Ian McCamley has called for government action to help avoid cattle market collapses due to processing bottlenecks caused by labour shortages. His comments came in response to Beef Central’s recent article focussing attention on the potential impact on slaughter (and even feeder) cattle prices this year from labour challenges in […]
Authorities are working to reassure investors the banking system remains resilient. Click to check the original article.
Farmers smiling after much need rain relief after a long dry summer. Click to check the original article.
A large run of Strathmore steers drove prices up in the feeder market at the Emerald prime and store sale on Thursday. Click to check the original article.