Red meat exports sizzle in pre-tariff trading
Australian red meat exports have surged in the first three months of the year. Find out which countries are driving the demand for our beef and lamb.
Livestock
Saliva swabs for worm-resistant sheep
Worm resistance could be a new breeding value, as a research project readies itself for market. Curlew Merinos stud co-principal Elise Kealy is one of 30 farmers taking part.
Inbreeding a challenge for Wagyu
Australian Wagyu Association chief executive Matt McDonagh says there is twice as much inbreeding in Wagyu as what they thought.
Don’t ‘write off the US’ for Aussie lamb
A leading Australian red meat representative says US demand may prove more resilient than first thought. Read why.
Benchmarking for profit pays at Hicks Beef
Benchmarking has helped bring exceptional growth to the Hicks family beef operation at Holbrook, NSW, in just eight years. See how they did it.
A look at the cattle market’s start to 2025
Farmers have faced a turbulent start to the year with floods, drought or a varied season. Find out how cattle saleyards are performing, and the price jumps between each state.
‘I think the market is holding better than it did last year’
Brothers, Sam and Will Brown from Colbinabbin, were happy with the prices they received for lambs at the Bendigo sheep and lamb sale.
Mutton soars: Prices fetch 800c/kg
Mutton prices have increased by $100, hitting up to 800c/kg carcass weight. Will it be an “aberration” or a new trend?
Livestock prices spikes in fallout from Queensland floods
Livestock prices have increased in the wake of flooding in parts of Queensland and NSW as the massive fallout for producers emerges.
Wool’s new plan for certification
Consumers want proof that wool is produced in a sustainable and animal welfare friendly way – and there’s moves to make a certification process for all Australian growers.
Yea livestock agents sell the first two pens for the April store sale.
Selling action from Yea on April 4.
Stable season for heavy lambs
The price consistency of the heavy lamb market has not really been celebrated but the industry is heading towards a 12-month run above the trend line of 800c/kg carcass weight.
‘A dent but not a crash’: Lamb producers lament US decision
Australia’s lamb industry has also been caught in US President Donald Trump’s tariff crosshairs. We break down what it could mean for lamb prices this winter.
Producers react to tariffs, beef giant closes forward contracts
It’s been a turbulent morning for Australian beef producers as a 10 per cent tariff is announced on exports to the US, and a major processor closes contracts “immediately”.
‘Whinging and moaning’: Aussie beef boss calls out tariff uproar
The head of a prominent Australian beef company has praised US policies and is calling for our government to follow suit to lower costs.
Rain disrupts supply chain
The flow of cattle out of QLD is set to be stalled by floods, while southern continue to sell down what they can. We explore the implications.
Why ewes could make $500 again
Official sheep flock numbers could be wrong and the fallout means breeder prices may break a previous high of $500.
US cattle producers call out Australian Wagyu exports
Wagyu beef has attracted the ire of the US National Cattlemen’s Beef Association which says Australian exports are dominating the market.
US farmer group calls for quota on Aussie beef imports
All eyes have been on tariffs, but in a new twist a beef producer group in the US has this week called for a quota on Australian beef imports.
Testing finds bird flu in UK ewe
Risks of the deadly bird flu strain have risen after being found for the first time in sheep, following outbreaks in US dairy cows.
Taking stock of rollovers
A program which gives a protocol to follow in the event of a livestock transporter rollover will be relaunched in an attempt to lift awareness.
Ingenius invention changing Aussie farming forever
This farmer is spearheading a major shift in the livestock industry, with his invention taking the mustering world by storm.
Markets soften as dry pushes offload
Big falls have been recorded in cattle and lamb markets as big yardings pressured demand, and hopes thin for a lift this week.
Heavy steers up, weaners down across monster offering
A massive yarding of more than 6000 cattle at Mortlake in Victoria’s Western District attracted good buying support, despite the dry conditions in the region.
Alistair Cozens at Mortlake sale
Alistair Cozens selling steers at Mortlake cattle sale
Wool prices still on the rise
Processors are driving demand as wool lifts, including against the US currency, prompting hope amongst long suffering growers.
Farmers flock to better understand natural capital and sustainable grazing
Investing in natural capital will be a clear focus for many farmers, as 140 livestock producers search for new ways to maximise their efficiency.
‘We’ve never had pink eye like we’ve had the past two years’
A beef industry stalwart is vying for more research into pink eye, after half his herd contracted the disease over summer.
Police investigate livestock truck vandalism
NSW Police say investigations are continuing into what has been labelled by the agricultural industry as a senseless act of vandalism on a primemover and trailer near Wagga Wagga.
Light calves head north
Northern buyers stepped in to buy at Wodonga, pushing lightweight calves above 400c/kg.
McKenna leads push on better gender balance
Just eight per cent of major meat companies are lead by women, but it is time for a better gender balance says 20 leading global food businesses.
Wool at 22-month high
A small offering of wool has improved the Eastern Market Indicator by 30c/kg, but what’s expected this week as more bales will be on offer?
Price predictions revealed for sheep, cattle
MLA is tipping a herd and flock reduction and have revealed the price estimates on young cattle and feeders as well as trade and restocker lambs. See the industry’s reaction.
US red meat imports lift amid rising tariff tension
Australia’s beef and lamb exports to the US surged last month, as the industry carefully monitors announcements from president Trump on tariffs.
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