US beef production decline throws up opportunity for Aussie producers

The US has become hungry for addition supply chains as many traditional world beef markets and their own domestic production declines The US is currently the world’s second-largest importer of beef after China, and is expected to be seeking beef supply from more global markets over the next three years, as its own domestic production […]

McDougall Weldments takes pride in being a local stock handling manufacturer

McDougall transportable sheepyards are classed as the best in the business and now that leading product is backed by an extensive range of farm handling equipment For the team at McDougall Weldments, it’s a simple ‘the proof is in the pudding’ response when talking about their local manufacturing business that has been running for more […]

Foot-and-mouth disease is a threat that demands more action for producers

If you are watching the current FMD threat and think your view is playing in slow motion – it isn’t – it’s the lack of real action that is relaying that feeling Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is highly contagious and a deadly health threat to all split-hoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, deer and pigs. […]

Cobber Challenge Relay working dog teams set to compete in inaugural event

There are 12 teams of farm dogs that will compete in the Cobber Challenge Relay from across Australia and New Zealand to win the title of hardest working team In previous years, the Cobber Challenge has showcased the efforts of individual working dogs, but the 2022 challenge celebrates the teamwork that goes into running a […]

Sheep numbers and sheepmeat production is expected to increase even further

Sheep producers are in a strong position due to a larger flock and strong demand from the US and other export markets Sheepmeat production is forecast to rise in the second half of the year according to the Rural Bank’s Australian agriculture mid-year outlook report. The report goes on to say that supply so far […]

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 […]