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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]