Vytelle appoints Alastair Rayner to fast track genetics for cattle producers

Alastair Rayner joins Vytelle to work with cattle producers seeking to fast-track genetic gain through data-driven reproductive technology Vytelle has moved to reinforce its focus on helping beef producers speed up genetic gain and long-term productivity with the appointed of respected livestock consultant Alastair Rayner as strategic account manager for Southern Australia.  Alastair has more […]

NDE FS1400D offers a big stock feeding capacity

The big capacity NDE FS1400D feed mixer has 40.3 cubic metres of product to get around more stock and cut back on time before a refill is required NDE has released the high capacity 40.3 cubic metre FS1400D feed mixer for big beef and dairy operations and it’s allowing producers to feed more stock far […]

Live sheep export trade ban assistance grants falling short

Live export sheep farmers impacted by the ban are now finding that many losing their total income will not get a cent from the phase-out transition package According to The Nationals David Littleproud, The Department of Agriculture has received more financial benefit than impacted live sheep farmers as part of Labor’s phase out ‘transition’ package. […]

Cattle stations in the Northern Territory evaluate virtual fencing

Latest research takes a look at how mass production cattle herds in the NT could save substantially by switching to virtual fencing Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting the latest technology, such as virtual fences, into their operations. It has taken new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) to break down […]

Cattle producers buoyed by continued global beef trade growth

Global beef trade is poised for growth over the next five years with demand from Asia as China becomes the top importer It’s no longer just a coincidence that for the past 20 years beef cattle producers have been going about their business with more confidence than any other farming sector. And that trend looks […]

Livestock market price fluctuations are keeping farmers awake at night

Producers are confused about the value of their livestock pens for good reason according to a report that reveals just how highly volatile pricing can be Livestock producers have been facing an unprecedented period of market volatility over recent years, with swings in cattle and sheep prices reaching record extremes according to new research. In […]

Beef exports are at record-breaking levels and rising

Beef producers are flat out keeping up with the high demand for Aussie beef with many world markets clambering for our product A combination of stronger global beef markets, favourable seasonal conditions in key beef-producing regions and higher local cattle inventory is supporting record-breaking production volumes, according to a research report by agribusiness banking specialist […]

Agbot digital monitor helps you stay in control of tank levels

Agbot eliminates checking remote locations as it sends alerts when there is a low level in tanks and eliminates the need for manual checks The launch of Agbot 3.0 is expected to introduce an era of affordable on-farm connectivity from where farmers can check on all types of water and fluid levels on any type […]

Murdoch University veterinary school to undergo a $100 million rebuild

A $100 million gift from Ted Powell will fund a transformational and expanded veterinary training and research facility at Murdoch Murdoch University’s iconic veterinary school will undergo a complete rebuild with a recent $100 million gift, especially for the veterinary program to be doubled from 100 to 200 participants. The existing School will be replaced […]

Beef ban on US imports into Australia is lifted

The ban on US beef coming into Australia set in 2019 due to mad cow disease concerns has been overturned with shipments able to resume immediately The long-held line of biosecurity restrictions on beef imports from the United States due to possible disease-carrying has been overturned today, and it will include possible mad cow disease […]