Hat trick for Basnett family at Gunning flock ewe competition
Bogo Merino-blood flock wins the 2024 Gunning flock ewe competition. Click to check the original article.
Beaudesert hay producers concerned over fire ant regulations | Queensland Country Life
A spokesperson for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program said invasive pests nest in organic materials such as hay, straw, sugarcane and human-assisted movement, knowingly or otherwise, poses a risk to Australia’s environment, economy and outdoor way of life. Click to check the original article.
Weekly kill: Grid prices steady, after last week’s 10c/kg falls
EXPECT to see some rising numbers in Queensland slaughter statistics in coming weeks, as new capacity and a return to work for some larger northern plants are captured in NLRS data. As flagged in this earlier Beef Central story, JBS Australia has kicked off its second Dinmore shift this week, now representing around 2400 head […]
Cattle export surge to China masks tough trading conditions
Images courtesy of SAILS AUSTRALIAN cattle exports to China surged in January, but the jump in volume masks a tougher trading environment than the data at first glance suggests, according to a leading market figure. Australia exported 28,806 head in January, the largest monthly volume to the market according to readily available records going […]
Buyers come from across the eastern states to purchase Injemira bulls
The bull went under the hammer early on at the sale. Click to check the original article.
Droughtmaster cross steers reach $1760 at Beaudesert All Red sale
Droughtmaster cross steers reach $1760 at Beaudesert All Red sale Click to check the original article.
UWA heads up program to improve grower awareness of grain investment traceability | Farm Weekly
The research team has already collaborated with several grower groups in the Wheatbelt, including Stirlings to Coast Farmers, West Midlands Group, Facey Group, Liebe, Merredin & Districts Farm Improvement Group, Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network and South East Premium Wheatgrowers Association, but is now inviting individual farmers to participate in a survey. Click to check the […]
Final Beef 2024 stud numbers swell to 2024
STUD cattle competition entries for May’s Beef 2024 event in Rockhampton closed yesterday, with an enormous 2024 nominations from breeders in all mainland Australian states, representing 29 breeds. The entry number is up 324 head or 19 percent on registrations in 2021, when the event was still hampered by COVID limitations. Not since pre-COVID Beef […]
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt’s Key Address at EvokeAg Conference | Farm Weekly
Aligning with the evokeAG conference theme, Mr Watt spoke on the government’s commitment to the future of the sector.”Already Australian farmers are feeling the impact of climate change, with ABARES (Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics) data showing that changes in seasonal conditions have already reduced farm profits by an average of 23 per […]
Buying more shares as grain profits plunge
The Punter is buying 300 more shares in GrainCorp. Click to check the original article.
First-cross Charolais cross feeder steers sell to 432c at Biggenden
Burnett Livestock & Realty’s Biggenden Steer Sale on Thursday, February 8 saw a yarding of 2000 head. Click to check the original article.
Beef's stud cattle nominations up 11 per cent
Nominations for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud Cattle Championship closed at midnight on Monday. Click to check the original article.