AMPC Introduces Handbook on Emissions Reduction
Overview: The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) has unveiled a handbook dedicated to emissions reduction as a component of its strategic sustainability initiative. This release coincides with the corporation’s ongoing project to generate Australian Carbon Credits (ACCUs) in collaboration with a Queensland-based red meat processor. This processor is set to incorporate a 15MW biomass boiler, […]
Factors Influencing Sheep Producers’ On-Farm Decisions
Weather remains the primary factor influencing decision-making among sheep producers. This concern aligns with the Bureau of Meteorology’s report that Australia is experiencing an El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phase. Approximately 47.4% of on-farm decisions are influenced by weather or feed considerations. The size of the property also plays a significant role […]
Proposed Amendments to Victorian Biosecurity Legislation Under Review
As reported by the VFF The Victorian Government is currently reviewing and proposing changes to the existing biosecurity legislation and regulations. The primary aim of these amendments is to enhance and streamline biosecurity management, ensuring swift and effective responses to the detection of animal diseases, as well as plant pests or diseases within Victoria. The […]
Australia’s 2024 Beef Production Forecasted to Reach Historic Levels
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Ag Service (USDA FAS) has released its annual report on Australia’s livestock and beef outlook. The report predicts that in 2024, Australia’s beef production could achieve the sixth highest volume ever recorded, amounting to 2.25 million tonnes. Additionally, beef exports are anticipated to attain the fourth highest level […]
MLA Adoption Programmes Yield Over $1 Billion in Benefits for Producers
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) recently released its annual Producer Adoption Outcomes Report, highlighting the significant benefits of its adoption programmes. Between 2015 and 2023, these programmes generated a net profit of $1.04 billion for producers who embraced new practices. In the fiscal year 2022-23, the programmes provided $59 million in annual net benefits, benefiting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Overview of Cattle and Sheep Markets
Meteorological Update: The Bureau of Meteorology has announced the onset of El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. These meteorological phenomena suggest that the upcoming spring and summer seasons are expected to be warmer and drier than usual, consistent with earlier predictions by the Bureau. Cattle Market Insights: The overall trend in cattle indicator […]
