Western Australia’s Meat Processing Sector and the Live Export Ban Debate
The Western Australian (WA) sheep industry is currently facing a significant debate over the potential impact of a live export phase-out. A Department of Agriculture memo, released under freedom of information, claims that WA’s meat processing sector can “readily absorb” additional sheep numbers if live exports are phased out. This claim, however, has been met […]
2024 Outlook for Australian Lamb Producers: Key Insights from the Sheep Producer Intention Survey
The latest Sheep Producer Intention Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), offers valuable insights into the expected behaviours of Australia’s sheep producers for 2024. The survey, conducted three times a year, provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of sheep production, including producer sentiment, lamb numbers, sales […]
Australian Cattle Market Responds Positively to Recent Rainfall
The latest rainfall events across Australia’s east coast, varying from 25mm to 150mm, have had a notable impact on the cattle market, leading to an uplift in prices across various cattle indicators. This trend is closely linked to the rainfall patterns over the past two months, as reported by the Bureau of Meteorology. In-Depth State-Wise […]
Australian Cattle and Sheep Market Trends: A Comprehensive Wrap
In the Australian livestock market, there has been a notable uplift in both cattle and sheep sectors, influenced by recent rainfall across the country, boosting market confidence. Cattle Market Trends The cattle market has seen a significant increase this week. Total yardings rose by 4,651 to 41,637, primarily driven by higher yardings in Queensland. Notably, […]
UK Pork Production Set for Slight Increase Amidst Global Protein Production Shifts
Rabobank’s meat industry analysts forecast a modest increase in UK pork production for 2024, contrasting with the ongoing decline in EU pork production, albeit at a reduced rate. This is part of the broader findings in Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook report, which also indicates a slowdown in global animal protein production growth due to […]
UK Beef and Lamb Production Increases as Christmas Approaches
In the United Kingdom, beef and lamb production has seen a notable increase as the Christmas season nears, according to recent data. For October, UK beef production rose to 82,100 tonnes, marking a 14% increase from September. This growth is primarily attributed to the ramping up of production to meet the demand for the festive […]
British Agriculture: Consumer Trust and Environmental Perceptions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has been tracking consumer trust in British farming and agriculture since 2019. Their latest AHDB/Blue Marble study reveals that over the past five years, more than 60% of consumers have consistently felt positive towards British agriculture. Notably, there was a surge in positivity in 2020, attributed to a […]
Global Perspectives on Sustainability in Food Production
Ryan Baraniuk, a marketer for the international food processing company Arla Foods, has highlighted the varying perceptions and practices of sustainability in food production across different countries. Speaking at the Professional Dairy Producers Dairy Insights Summit in Madison, Wisconsin, Baraniuk shared insights into how sustainability efforts are not uniform globally. In Arla Foods’ core European […]
AFBF Highlights Challenges Posed by California’s Prop 12
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has recently expressed significant concerns regarding California’s Proposition 12 and its implications for interstate commerce. Joby Young, AFBF’s Executive Vice President, has articulated these concerns, focusing on the complexities that emerge when individual states mandate specific production practices. Proposition 12, which establishes minimum housing standards for pork to be […]
2024 Outlook for Global Animal Protein: Growth Slows Amidst Market Pressures
Rabobank’s Global Animal Protein Outlook report for 2024 forecasts a deceleration in the growth of animal protein production, marking a shift from the consistent growth observed over the past four years. This slowdown is attributed to a range of market challenges, with producers and processors facing the need to adapt to sustain their success in […]
