strong competition for grain-fed steers and heifers at Silverdale
Agents reported that the market saw improvements across the board. Click to check the original article.
Meet Finley Spicer, Australia's unofficial trucker cap king
Forget Taco Tuesday, it’s Truckin’ Tuesdays with Fin Talk. Click to check the original article.
Drone survey a positive step towards better regulations for ag
THE Civil Aviation Safety Authority is calling on producers using or intending to use drones for activities like mustering and spraying to help improve the regulatory framework. CASA has released a survey asking producers a series of questions about the types of activities they do and the types of drones they operate to build a […]
Investor sentiment takes a hit
The S&P 500 has recorded its eighth daily decline in nine days and was down 2.5 per cent over the week. Click to check the original article.
The Great Aussie Cattle Quiz October 2023
The Great Aussie Cattle quiz October 2023 10 multiple choice questions to test your beef industry grey matter, past and present Cattle class Not the cleanest muster, but you’re showing potential! On the money Missed a couple but not far off the pace! Cattle baron Top of the class! Keep calm and try again! Picture: […]
Fires add fuel to northern challenges as skin issues continue
Bushfires are adding fuel to an already challenging situation for northern cattle producers, destroying large tracts of grass needed to carry healthy cattle with skin markings or blemishes that the region’s primary market of Indonesia will not currently accept. An Indonesian Government delegation has visited northern Australia to inspect cattle disease testing processes first hand […]
Charters Towers 1 Nov 2023: Single vendor line dominates sale
Yarding 2568 Change + 1747 File pic of Dalrymple Saleyards. Image: Charters Towers Regional Council The yarding was dominated by a large single vendor line of lightweight northern weaners, supported by a limited number of prime bullocks and cows. Only three regular processors were operating along with regular feeders, one live exporter and an increased number […]
Roma sale 31 Oct 2023: Steers and heifers up 15-30c
Yarding 2794 Change -203 Cattle were drawn from NSW and the large supply area of Western Downs and far Western Qld. The regular processors and feedlotters operating with one to two extra restockers active on the better quality lines. The market showed improvement with an increase of 15c to 30c/kg in the steer and heifer […]
Mondover sold as two properties for more than $10 million
One of the last big land holdings close to Yeppoon has sold in two portions for more than $10 million. Click to check the original article.
Tara Coles, Jess Towns share their Young Woman program experiences | The Land
I have made memories for life, from the show jumping ring in Warialda, sheep yards in Dubbo, as a Young Woman judge in Narrabri and the most entertaining, being dressed as a dinosaur in Walgett for a mustering display while the community celebrated the rain. Click to check the original article.
Trade access, climate and animal welfare among hot topics at meat processor conference + PICTURES
AFTER an eight-year hiatus due to COVID and other disruptions, the Australian Meat Industry Council is hosting the 2023 Meat Processing and Export Conference on the Gold Coast today. More than 350 red meat processors and other stakeholders from across Australia and New Zealand have rolled up for today’s program. It’s been a tough three […]
Farmers ravaged by bushfires can get help
Primary producers who have lost stock, fodder and infrastructure in recent bushfires can get emergency and ongoing help from the government. Click to check the original article.