Livestock News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Briefs
Moments before the start of the Melbourne Cup the reserve bank board announced the base cash rate would remain at 3.60%
Enveloped by the highly static atmosphere just minutes prior to the jump of the Melbourne Cup, it was a unanimous decision by the Reserve Bank Board to keep the base
Bird Flu like symptoms detected on sub-Antarctic Heard Island to be tested for deadly H5 avian influenza
Chicken and egg producers need to stay vigilant following a recent alert from scientists who have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management
Classrooms connect with agriculture careers for a $2500 bonus
The future of agribusiness is getting a classroom-based boost, and Queensland schools can apply now to help inspire a new generation of leaders in the vital industry. CQUniversity’s Agribusiness Gateway
Future Cotton Leaders Program for 2026 is accepting applications now
Applications have opened for the 2026 intake for the Australia Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP), the cotton industry’s premier leadership development initiative. It is anticipated that the applicants for the
Telco complaints increasing with mobile problems and financial stress rising according to annual report
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received 57,592 complaints in FY 2024–25, an increase of 1.6 per cent from the previous year. Complaint data highlighted in the Annual Report 2024-25 published
Labor backflip on SMSF farm tax grab is a win for farmers according to The Nationals
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said farmers have had an enormous win, after Labor retreated on its poorly conceived, reckless and cruel plan to tax unrealised gains on farms
Rabo Community Hub Program announced 12 rural community hubs to receive $10k to improve facilities
Twelve rural community hubs across Australia have been selected to receive $10,000 each to upgrade their facilities, as the recipients of Rabobank’s 2025 Community Hub Program funding. The program, which
Andrew MacPherson to be appointed CEO of Teys beef processing business
Cargill has announced that it will appoint Andrew MacPherson as the future Chief Executive Officer of Teys, an entity that has been delivering quality Aussie beef to our customers locally
Federal officials face hostile Senate estimates grilling over the funniest of fruit import plan
Bananas have long been the butt of many jokes, but the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia and Resources, Senator Susan McDonald will be deadly serious when scheduled to question senior