Livestock News
Wagyu breeders and distributors worldwide to meet in Adelaide
Visitors from across the globe will gather at WagyuEdge27 in Adelaide SA to explore ways to advance the breed All about Wagyu breeding, product spin-offs
Sheep producers in box seat as prices soar
Sheep and lamb prices reach record highs and wool moved back to historical high levels not seen for almost 10 years Sheep breeders have entered
Milk is in strong demand at home and across export regions
Dairy producers remain positive with support from a stable domestic market and strong international demand for protein-rich products The outlook for dairy producers remained broadly
Angus bull clinches record sale price
Wyatt W50 was the most impressive bull at a NSW Central West sale and went on to sell for a record $420,000 The price paid
Beef market gets a reset as China quota reached
Cattle prices at near record prices right up until late July may see further short-term easing before China comes back on track The triggering of
Sheep bred for low rainfall farms are close to selection
A national research project is dedicated to improving the resilience of sheep in low-rainfall farming systems A project is underway to develop practical solutions and
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
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
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Regional leaders want more say in shaping renewable energy builds in their districts
Regional business owners and farmers have urged NSW MPs to give communities a stronger role in shaping renewable energy development, bringing practical proposals for local jobs, contracting opportunities, better services
Reserve Bank replaces puppy love with harsh reality of a world heading into high interest rates over the next 2 years
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) gave borrowers a break from increased rates at the past two meetings this year, but forces of persistent inflation and high government debt have
Livestock and food production renderers set their first sustainability agenda
The rendering and used cooking oil recycling sector has launched the first industry-wide ARA Sustainability Framework, establishing a common plan to measure and strengthen performance across some of the most
The Nationals identify Visa slowdowns as putting regional job vacancies at risk of not being filled
Farmers and regional employers are warning they could be left without the workers they need for the peak summer harvest and tourism season unless the Federal Government urgently fixes delays
Water conference will highlight water security and supply at a local level
Water security for rural, regional, and remote communities will take centre stage at the 2026 Water Management Conference being hosted by Local Government NSW (LGNSW) in Ballina from 2 to
Water flows will be diverted for the environment even though the Murray-Darling Basin faces likely drier year ahead
With warmer, drier conditions forecast across much of the Murray–Darling Basin. Not all stakeholders will be onboard with the plan laid out by the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) today
Coalition calls on the Federal Labor government to stop selling productive farmland for foreign-backed carbon projects
The Coalition is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Foreign Investment Review Board to reject the proposed foreign-backed acquisition of Victoria’s iconic Cobungra Station, warning Labor has already shown
AGCO snares net sales of US$2.61 billion for the second quarter of 2026
AGCO has managed solid second quarter net sales of US$2,609.7 million, representing a modest 1.0% decline when compared to the same time last year. But some analysts have pointed out
National database of mycorrhizal fungi reveals hidden biodiversity contained within our soils
Western Sydney University researchers have led the development of Australia’s first national database of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, mapping the hidden fungal networks beneath our feet that support plant health,