Australia Surpasses New Zealand in Lamb Production, Marking a Shift in Global Agriculture
Recent trends in the global sheepmeat industry have seen a significant shift, with Australian lamb production now outstripping that of New Zealand. This change marks a reversal of the long-standing dynamic where New Zealand traditionally led in lamb slaughter volumes. Slaughter Trends and Agricultural Shifts Since September 2022, the gap between Australian and New Zealand […]
Record-High Premium for Restocker Yearling Steer to Heifer in Australian Cattle Market
The Australian cattle market has witnessed significant development, with the restocker yearling steer to heifer premium reaching an all-time high. As of October 2023, this premium stands at 44%, a 1% increase from September and the highest ever recorded. While the dollar value of the premium has seen a slight decrease due to an overall […]
Meat Standards Australia Marks 25 Years with Record Returns to Beef Industry
Meat Standards Australia (MSA), the quality grading program for Australian beef, has achieved a significant milestone in its 25th year. Established by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) in 1998, MSA has delivered an estimated $259 million in additional farm gate returns to MSA beef producers in 2022-23. This figure represents a substantial increase from the […]
NZ’s Vigilance on Antibiotic Use Reflects in Reduced Sales, Aligning with Global Health Directives
In a recent analytical summary, New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) has chronicled a marked contraction in the commercial exchange of antibiotics for veterinary and horticultural applications. This 23% year-on-year diminution echoes New Zealand’s commitment to the global initiative against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a concern that the World Health Organization ranks among humanity’s most pressing health […]
USMEF Report: A Mixed Picture for Meat Exports with Pork Holding Ground
The latest dispatch from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) presents a nuanced landscape for American meat exports. In the pork sector, the figures for September narrate a story of resilience, with exports slightly down by 1% to 221,140 tonnes compared to the same period last year. The financial return on these exports also saw […]
HPAI Detected Anew in Iowa’s Kossuth County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture has confirmed a further incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Kossuth County. The virus has been detected on a farm housing a collection of birds, including game bird pheasants, peafowl, and commercial layer chickens. State Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand, has stated that rapid depopulation is imperative once an […]
HPAI Outbreaks Cause Turbulence in Turkey Markets
The turkey industry is facing a period of uncertainty due to the ongoing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks, with processors bracing for the repercussions on the supply chain. Brian Boerigter, CEO of Michigan Turkey Producers, discussed with Brownfield the significant market volatility experienced over the last year and a half. Boerigter noted a dramatic […]
Stable Demand Underpins Strong Cattle Market Amid Supply Constraints
The cattle and beef markets are currently experiencing a surge in prices, propelled by diminishing supplies. Industry experts are closely monitoring beef demand, which has remained resilient despite various economic pressures. Despite the industry’s concerns over consumer challenges, beef demand has been notably strong post-pandemic. In 2022, per capita beef consumption maintained its 2021 level […]
Australia’s October Rainfall Hits Two-Decade Low Amid El Niño Conditions
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has reported the country’s driest October in 21 years, attributing the significant decrease in rainfall to the effects of the El Niño weather pattern. This has resulted in a challenging period of heat and dryness, impacting agricultural sectors, especially wheat production, a key export commodity for the nation. The bureau’s drought […]
Appeals Court Overrules California’s Glyphosate Warning Label Directive
In a defining judgement, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, situated in San Francisco, has invalidated California’s mandate for cancer warning labels on glyphosate-based weed killers. The court, with Judge Consuelo Callahan authoring the majority opinion, ruled that obliging such warnings contravenes the constitutional speech rights of the herbicide producers. The decision culminated from […]
