New Zealand Farmers Anticipate Crucial RMA Reform
Urgent Need for Resource Management Act Overhaul New Zealand’s farming community is poised for a significant legislative shift with the new Government’s plan to overhaul the Resource Management Act (RMA). Mark Hooper, a national board member and resource management spokesperson for Federated Farmers, has welcomed the Government’s intention to repeal the existing RMA reforms, which […]
Advocating for Voluntary Traceability in the US Beef Industry
Emphasising Voluntary Measures for Disease Traceability An Iowa cattle producer, Justin Robbins, has voiced the need for advancing animal disease traceability within the US beef industry. Robbins, who operates a cow/calf business near Scranton, Iowa, shared his insights with Brownfield, highlighting the importance of voluntary traceability measures to safeguard the US cattle herd. The Need […]
US Senators Advocate for Halting Paraguayan Beef Imports Amid Health Concerns
Washington’s Latest Agricultural Debate In a recent development in Washington, Senators Mike Rounds and Jon Tester have taken a significant step towards challenging the importation of beef from Paraguay. This bipartisan effort, announced on December 13, seeks to employ a Congressional Review Act resolution to counter the Biden Administration’s decision from November, which authorised the […]
Agriculture Organisations Urge Finaliszation of Poultry Grower Rule Changes
Collective Appeal to President Biden Over 60 agriculture organisations have collectively addressed a letter to President Joe Biden, expressing their concerns regarding the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act. The letter, dated Dec. 13, emphasises the need for clarity and transparency in contracts between poultry growers and major […]
The State of Capital Investment in the Meat and Poultry Industry
A comprehensive study, conducted by Cypress Research in collaboration with MEAT+POULTRY and the North American Meat Institute, has shed light on the current trends and future outlook of capital investment in the meat and poultry industries. The 2023-24 Meat and Poultry Industries Capital Spending Trends Study aimed to understand the perspectives of industry professionals on […]
AMIC Welcomes China’s Reinstatement of Australian Meat Exporters
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has expressed its satisfaction with China’s decision to reinstate export approvals for three Australian meat export processors. These approvals were previously suspended due to COVID-19 detections during the pandemic. Patrick Hutchinson, CEO of AMIC, acknowledged the progress made in resolving some of the outstanding issues that had affected these […]
Southeast Asia Beef Trade: Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
December 2023 – 119th Edition Key Developments in Southeast Asia’s Beef Trade As 2023 draws to a close, Southeast Asia’s beef and cattle trade is undergoing significant changes, setting the stage for the next 5-10 years. The region’s economic landscape, particularly in manufacturing and tourism-dependent nations, has been reshaped by global economic shifts, leading to […]
Cattle Australia’s Initiative for National Land Management and Biodiversity Standards in Beef Production
Cattle Australia has announced its commitment to establishing a national framework for land management and biodiversity in Australian beef production. This initiative, aimed at aligning with international reporting requirements, follows a recent gathering of over 50 industry leaders in Rockhampton. Dr Chris Parker, CEO of Cattle Australia, emphasised the need for a clear, evidence-based approach […]
Enhancing Cattle Productivity with Phosphorus Supplementation
Phosphorus (P) plays a crucial role in cattle nutrition, with its deficiency leading to significantly reduced productivity. This issue is particularly prevalent in northern Australia, where soil and pasture phosphorus deficiencies are widespread. The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has released an updated manual titled “Phosphorus Management of Beef Cattle in Northern Australia (Second Edition)”, […]
New Zealand’s Pork Sector Urges Government Action on Import Standards
The New Zealand pork industry is appealing to the new government for stricter regulations on pork imports, citing concerns over animal welfare and the need for a level playing field for local farmers. NZ Pork, the sector’s representative body, has conducted an analysis revealing a substantial influx of imported pork, with over 44,000 tonnes arriving […]
