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 […]
Livestock producers in positive position as prices tipped to rise
Income from livestock produce holds steady at $40 billion for season 2025-26 as world demand gets a taste for Aussie beef Local producers are coming off record highs for their produce last season, 2024-25, and while current forecasts are slightly more cautious for the 2025-26 season, factors at play include continuing strong world demand for […]
Hydrosmart system cleans pipes and softens hard water for stock and crops
By adding the low cost to run Hydrosmart system to livestock and cropping operations has the advantage of improving performance To improve the quality and ensure the integrity of farm water, South Australian-based agricultural water engineering specialist Hydrosmart has pioneered across 25 years its truly innovative physical water conditioning system. Livestock producers have found it […]
Dairy farmers experts at keeping a lid on costs considered global leaders
While worldwide there is a structural uplift in dairy production costs local farmers continue to remain among the lowest-cost producers The cost of producing milk in Australia continues to compare favourably with other dairy-exporting regions, despite there being a structural lift in global milk production costs across the past five years. According to a new […]
Satellite technology on-farm helps pastoralists prepare for drought
Livestock producers and all farmers can now get ahead of an unexpected dry spell by looking through satellite images A pilot project trialled in the Western Riverina of NSW has shown how a free, interactive online map can help pastoralists manage their stock before a drought hits and safeguard their business. A recent project used Satellite vegetation […]
Hydrosmart makes breakthrough in cleaner water for farm operations
Cleaner water for livestock and centre pivots along with cropping is now readily available using the Hydrosmart electronic system With livestock price increases predicted, more producers are ensuring their stock has access to healthy drinking water using Hydrosmart’s electronic system that softens hard water sources for decades with no maintenance. Adopting the Hydrosmart system has […]