HPAI Continues to Affect Poultry in North America
North America’s poultry industry is grappling with ongoing cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The USDA has reported that the virus has reached over 60 million birds in 47 states. Arkansas has recently joined the list of affected states, with a Madison County farm’s flock of 31,600 broiler breeder pullets contracting the disease. A […]
Australian Government to Enhance Meat Processing Sector with Live Sheep Export Phase-Out, Agriculture Minister Announces
In a recent address to the Australian Meat Industry Council’s Meat Processing and Export Conference, Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt affirmed the government’s commitment to phasing out live sheep exports. This policy, he stated, is expected to bolster Australia’s meat processing sector by increasing the number of sheep processed domestically, particularly benefiting processors in Western […]
Rainfall Offers Respite to Drought and Bushfire-Stricken Regions in Queensland and New South Wales
Recent rainfall has provided relief to parts of Queensland and New South Wales, areas enduring prolonged dry conditions and significant bushfire activity. Over the weekend, these regions experienced varied rainfall, with reports indicating amounts ranging from 25mm to 100mm. Industry participants have described the precipitation as a welcome commencement to the wet season, following a […]
New Zealand Dairy Sector Calls for Upgraded EU Trade Deal Amidst Global Tariff Challenges
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) has expressed concerns over the current state of the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement, particularly regarding dairy trade provisions. Kimberly Crewther, the executive director of DCANZ, has highlighted the disparity in dairy market access when compared to agreements the EU has with other nations like Canada […]
Whanganui’s Mark Polson Joins Beef + Lamb NZ Board as Associate Director
Whanganui-based farmer Mark Polson has been named an associate director at Beef + Lamb New Zealand, reflecting his dual expertise in agribusiness management and hands-on farming. After a decade in corporate and general management within the agribusiness sector, Polson returned to his roots to lead Waipuna Farms, a family-run sheep and beef operation with 25,000 […]
USDA Publishes Environmental Assessment Draft for Local Meat Processing Grants
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made public a draft of the Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for its Local Meat Capacity (Local MCap) Grants programme. This draft assesses the potential environmental impacts of the newly established Local MCap programme. Launched in April 2023, the Local MCap programme offers up to $75 million in […]
Tyson Foods Backs Sustainable Agriculture with Investment in Insect Protein Firm Protix
Tyson Foods, a major player in the meat industry, has recently made a strategic investment in Protix, a startup specialising in insect farming, specifically crickets, for use in animal feed. This move is seen as a significant step towards sustainability in the food supply chain. Dr. Alexandra Kazaks, a nutrition expert at the Institute of […]
National Weekly Slaughter Report Week Ending 03 Nov 2023
Weekly Slaughter Activity in Australia Reflects Significant Yearly Growth In the latest weekly report ending 03/11/2023, the Australian cattle slaughter figures have been released, indicating a substantial year-on-year surge of 39.59%. The report, derived from the National Livestock Reporting Service, details the slaughtering activities across different states, with the total reaching 131,488 cattle. State-Wise Slaughter […]
Industrial Action Set to Disrupt Australian Meat Processing
The Australian meat processing industry is bracing for potential disruptions as the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has announced industrial action involving export processing meat inspectors and on-plant vets. Scheduled for Wednesday and Friday next week, the action is a result of a wage dispute with the Federal Government and could see operations in […]
Australian Government Tackles Feral Goat Issue
Australia is addressing the environmental challenge posed by feral goats. These animals affect native species and delicate ecosystems, such as those in the Blue Mountains and the Great Barrier Reef. The Environment and Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek, has announced measures to control the goat population. The plan includes new methods like aerial culling and bait […]
