Cattle numbers provide basis for beef production to rise in the second half of 2022

Consumer demand is expected to remain firm, while restocker demand is strong but overall cattle prices could marginally ease in second term of 2022 Local beef production is forecast to increase by 4.5% during 2022 according to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), as reported in the Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook. This result is […]

Wool supply is set to rise as the national flock increases to 70 million head

With increased supply of wool and steady demand it is expected the best news on price is for it to hold steady With sheep flock size expected to grow beyond 70 million head in the coming year it continues a trend of growing sheep numbers following the easing of the 2019 drought. During 2019 domestic […]

UTF Australia will custom build a flat-bed or tipping trailer to your specs

The trailer you have always wanted is readily available now from local family company UTF Australia Based on a family farm in WA the Clarke family are manufacturing one of the most popular trailers for farm operations and take pride in building models that are unique to their company. The current range of UTF’s flat-bed […]

Abbey Feed Wagons offer the perfect Total Mixed Ration solution

Abbey feed mixer wagons with feed carrying capacities from 10 to 33cub.m are now available Abbey feed mixer wagons are now readily available in our local market with models ranging from single augers with 10cub.m feed capacities, right up to twin auger models with 33cub.m feed capacities. With such a wide range of models to […]

UTS researchers develop an AI system for monitoring cage-free hen health

A monitoring system that tracks the movement and behaviour of cage-free hens is expected to improve their health and welfare Australians are big consumers of eggs, and many like their hens to roam free on green pastures, or at least large sheds, rather than being kept in cages. However, this cageless freedom can also result […]

WMI Feeders include operator feedback in the design for a world beating result

With one of the highest ground clearances in the industry and bale rippers that are immune from direct damage has placed WMI Elite round bale feeder in strong demand WMI Feeders has reached a 700 unit sales tally with the help of two export sales as the company’s models gain well deserved recognition for their […]

Cattle age determined by analysing tail hair now a proven method

MinION data analysing

A way to determine the age of cattle by analysing their tail hair has become as a “game-changer” for our lucrative northern cattle industry The method of applying a real-time sequencing device to read the age of the animal from DNA extracted from the tail hair is now fully accepted by the industry, since its […]

Global beef demand will depend on how much consumers will pay

As beef producers are challenged with higher costs the profit margin could dip if consumers baulk at paying even higher prices moving forward Global beef markets remain tight on strong ongoing consumer demand and constrained supply however headwinds are building that could see producers’ margins topple, according to a newly released report. Up until now, […]

Livestock producers forked out $234 million for pasture seed last season

As pasture seed breeders claim they have consistently delivered 0.5 to 1.0% per annum increases in forage yields and quality while building in pest and disease resistance In an Australian-first, data released by pasture seed industry breeders claim they deliver $3 billion of value each year through improving their product efficiency. Mr Osman Mewett, Chief […]

UTF Australia releases a saliva lick feeder with improved product rate accuracy

Following 16 months of developing and testing this saliva lick feeder from UTA Australia is now the most economical way to feed livestock The Universal Ultimate Series saliva lick feeder is the result of UTF Australia’s approach to continually developing their product range to be more economical for producers to use. Behind the UTF Australia […]