Milk is in strong demand at home and across export regions
Dairy producers remain positive with support from a stable domestic market and strong international demand for protein-rich products The outlook for dairy producers remained broadly positive, supported by stable domestic market conditions and resilient international demand, particularly for protein-rich dairy products. And with expected continued growth in 2026-27, it offers the opportunity for corporate farm […]
Angus bull clinches record sale price
Wyatt W50 was the most impressive bull at a NSW Central West sale and went on to sell for a record $420,000 The price paid for super elite Angus bull Wyatt W50 at 19 months of age beats the previous highest bull price paid for an Angus in 2023, and also beats the highest-priced beef […]
Beef market gets a reset as China quota reached
Cattle prices at near record prices right up until late July may see further short-term easing before China comes back on track The triggering of a range of trade restrictions – primarily from China – is beginning to reshape beef flows around the world, according to a just-released report. The specialist agribusiness bank, Rabobank, outlines […]
Sheep bred for low rainfall farms are close to selection
A national research project is dedicated to improving the resilience of sheep in low-rainfall farming systems A project is underway to develop practical solutions and improve the long-term resilience and sustainability of sheep and their pasture systems under drought conditions. Led by Adelaide University and Murdoch University, together with researchers, farmers and industry partners from across […]
Livestock value will play a major role in 2026-27 season
Coming off a record result last year the value of livestock is still forecast at high levels for the 2026-27 season Livestock producers played a major role in the record farmgate value of $101.4 billion from last season and will be a major contributor in the 2026-27 season where agricultural production is expected to reach […]
English Leicester sheep book records history of the breed
How English Leicester sheep shaped our local wool industry is covered in a book titled The History of English Leicester Sheep in Australia A book about the two centuries of the quiet influence English Leicester sheep had on developing our sheep herds from the very beginning, is a library essential as the breed is now […]
Beef pilot traces produce from paddock to plate
At the end of a 12-month pilot program the Aussie beef industry looks at how provenance credentials could add value Following the results of 12-month pilot investigation into the Beef industry it appears that the origin of the area the beef is grown may well affect the price producers can expect to receive moving forward. […]
Beef Pro upgrades virtual fencing with live performance data
Halter’s Beef Pro is offering producers insights into pasture grazing and herd performance for more overall management support Halter who first introduced their solar-powered GPS-enabled collars for virtual fencing to Aussie producers for testing in 2022, before their launch in 2024, has further upgraded its tech to include a more interactive farm management system with […]
Beef production continues in race to all-time record levels
Strong global demand keeps Aussie beef producers in race to record numbers with prices holding firm despite expanded production We’ll take whatever volume of beef you can produce. That’s the line from local buyers and its now backed up with research from Rabobank that indicates our beef industry is set to remain on a firm […]
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 […]