James Pearson says good handling processes are a major contributor to cattle grading well. Photo: Bull Creek Beef Instagram ONE of the organic beef industry’s early adopters has returned some impressive eating quality results at the recent Meat Standards Australia awards, winning the ‘larger consignment’ section for Queensland. The Pearson family, of Bull Creek, run […]
AFTER almost two months of continuous weekly downwards price movements, most direct-to works slaughter cattle price offers across eastern Australia are unchanged this week. A ring-around of major processors this morning found southern Queensland operators offering 375-380c/kg on heavy cows and four-tooth grass heavy ox at 435-450/kg, the same as Tuesday last week. Rates in […]
Australia’s cattle, sheep and goat markets are being impacted by very high production numbers, compounded by already large volumes of meat in congested supply chains, according to the latest update from agricultural analysts at Rabobank. Cattle Although still a way off 2018 and 2019, Australia has recorded the highest female second quarter slaughter numbers since […]
The Federal Government has announced it is is investing $38.8 million to support the Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver important services through to 2026. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said the new funding agreements provide certainty for financial counselling services in rural communities facing impending drought. “While Australia’s farmers are sensible, […]
A first encounter in decades with somebody hitching a ride prompts our columnist to look back on the days when hitch-hiking was entirely normal — and an incomparable way to get from A to Wherever. My wife and I share a car that can, apparently, reach a top speed of 130mph. 130mph! Given the twisty, narrow […]
Beef producers from northern Queensland have the opportunity to participate in Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) new and improved BredWell FedWell workshop, incorporating the latest developments in genetics and nutrition. The workshop is being held this Thursday, October 5 at Wambiana Station, 70kms southwest of Charters Towers. The extension and adoption field has changed significantly […]
After days of warmer than normal October temperatures, graziers are now being cautioned that cold and wet conditions are likely later this evening. Click to check the original article.
More than 250 representatives of the Chinese meat industry gathered recently in Shanghai at the invitation of the U.S. Meat Export Federation to look at new convenience items featuring U.S. beef and pork. According to USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom, the seminar was designed to show the versatility of U.S. products for home meal […]
Sally Gall Senior journalist – Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region – its history, tourism, education and communications. Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I’ve raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and […]
Feeder weight cattle were a new addition to the Yass store sale as an extra avenue for producers. Click to check the original article.
IN A sign of the times, the National Livestock Reporting Service has extended the bottom limits in its saleyards price reporting to account for the current dramatic livestock price plunge. From today, NLRS is reporting saleyards cattle sold from 10c/kg liveweight in all market reports, adjusted from a 50c/kg liveweight lower-limit earlier, to align with […]
“We really appreciate all the buyer support,” says stud principal Elliot Richardson. Click to check the original article.