Managing Non-Wetting Sands in South Australia: A Collaborative Success
In a collaborative effort, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), the Coorong and Tatiara district council, and Soil Function Consulting have embarked on a project to enhance grazing production on non-wetting sands in the Upper South East of South Australia. Non-wetting sands, sometimes called hydrophobic or water-repellent sands, are sandy soils that resist water infiltration due […]
JBS Australia’s Green Initiative at Scone Plant
JBS Australia has embarked on a significant environmental project at its Scone beef processing facility in the NSW Upper Hunter. The initiative aims to construct a bioenergy system to offset as much as 28,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This endeavour is not only environmentally beneficial but will also lead to the generation of […]
Glyphosate Under the Microscope: Legal and Regulatory Shifts
The Federal Court of Australia has recently witnessed the initiation of a class action against Monsanto Australia, drawing attention to the speculated link between the herbicide Roundup and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to recent legal documents. As the Australian legal landscape grapples with this significant case, the European Union has concurrently decided to extend the current […]
Elko County Advocates for Sheep Industry Support
The Elko County Commissioners have voiced their support for the sheep industry locally and nationally. They have introduced a resolution urging the congressional delegation to revise tariffs and quotas to bolster the domestic sheep industry’s competitiveness and sustainability. Historically, the sheep industry was pivotal in the West’s settlement. However, it has faced challenges due to […]
Impending Drought Looms Over Cyclone-Hit Regions
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has sounded the alarm over the imminent arrival of drought conditions in various parts of the North Island, notably in regions such as Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. These areas, already grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, are on the cusp of facing potentially one of […]
Farmers Concerned Over Bank’s Emission Targets Amid Financial Strain
Farmers have voiced concerns regarding certain banks introducing emission reduction targets, especially during increasing financial challenges in the agricultural sector. Federated Farmers, a representative body, cautions that farmers might consider switching banks if these institutions impose such targets. Financial institutions face heightened scrutiny to quantify and disclose financed emissions, which are greenhouse gas emissions associated […]
Rabobank Report Highlights Transformative Changes in Global Pork Trade
The international pork trade is undergoing considerable shifts, marked by escalating competition among principal exporters, reveals a recent study by Rabobank. Factors Influencing Competitive Advantage Countries such as Brazil and the United States, which have adopted cost-effective production models, are gaining a competitive upper hand. In contrast, Europe’s market position is becoming increasingly unstable due […]
Projections in Beef and Pork Sectors
Regarding future market trends, the commercial beef sector’s outlook for 2023 and 2024 appears relatively stable. Beef imports are projected to experience a rise in the latter half of 2023 and into 2024, while exports are anticipated to wane due to diminished demand from Asia. Conversely, the pork sector is set to witness a minor […]
Modest Uptick in US Swine and Cattle Imports for H1 2023, ERS Data Indicates
During the initial six months of 2023, the United States observed a slight growth in the importation of swine and cattle, according to the most recent statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS). These figures are part of the Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook report for September 2023, which provides […]
Analysing the Current Cattle Market Decline in Historical Context
Cattle prices are currently at their lowest in four years, prompting industry experts to delve into historical data to determine if this trend aligns with typical market cycles. Matt Dalgleish, an industry analyst and co-founder of independent analysts EP3, has examined livestock price figures spanning the past 50 years. To provide a clearer picture, he […]
