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Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

Vigilance needed to keep disease at bay

A YEAR since the launch of One Biosecurity, SA's chief veterinary officer Mary Carr reflects on the implementation of the ground-breaking program.

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

Hughes family carrying on Phillip's cattle legacy

The late cricketer Phillip Hughes' sister Megan has come back to the farm to help grow the business her brother and father Greg started.

NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

Cattleman Ross Peatling, Alexandria Station in the NT, was awarded the prestigious 2019 NABRC producer medal last night.

ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

The ACCC has commended the beef and cattle industry for improving transparency, but wants more work done.

Market strength drives decision to feed on but weaners go

Market strength drives decision to feed on but weaners go

Livestock producers who are working hard to keep breeders in strong condition say the strength of the cattle market is a positive driving force.

Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

A new report from Rabobank says Australia has an opportunity to increase grain-fed beef exports to China by 65 per cent by 2030.

Livestock focus helps reinvigorate country shows

Livestock focus helps reinvigorate country shows

Livestock sections of country shows across the state are being given a new lease on life, with many show committees ramping up their efforts to put livestock back in the spotlight.

Studstock

Impatience a virtue for champion cow

Impatience a virtue for champion cow

PATIENCE paid off for third-time supreme champion female Miss Impatience and exhibitor Brooke Weir

'Complete package' Brahman claims broadribbon

'Complete package' Brahman claims broadribbon

DESPITE coming from a family of Santa Gertrudis breeders, it was Will Weirs' Brahman bulls that won over the judge at the Alice Springs, NT, Show during judging on Friday.

Sales

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

It has not been a walk in the park for the developing corn crop since planting.

Mount Pleasant lambs soar to $250

Mount Pleasant lambs soar to $250

Lambs were in demand at the Mount Pleasant market on Thursday, topping at $250, a large jump on the market's top lamb price of $202 and $216 at the previous two sales.

Supermarkets are the farmer's 'frenemy'

Supermarkets are the farmer's 'frenemy'

Marketing by the major supermarkets walks a fine line between claiming to deliver cheap products to customers while also giving suppliers a fair deal.

Shining a light on beef processor profitability

Shining a light on beef processor profitability

Processor margin models provide a snapshot of beef processing industry profitability.

What's the issue with F1 Wagyu?

What's the issue with F1 Wagyu?

Data shows the premium for Wagyu F1 steers over the EYCI dropped during the 2018 season.

Naracoorte rates head north

Naracoorte rates head north

Prices found exciting new levels at the Naracoorte combined agents' monthly store cattle sale on Thursday last week, in line with the spike in prime markets during July.

Steer rates dip on wintry offering at Mount Gambier

Steer rates dip on wintry offering at Mount Gambier

Steers at the Mount Gambier combined agents' store sale last Friday were generally cheaper than the barnstorming July sale, which most agents put down to the lesser quality offering.

What's your beef China?

What's your beef China?

Australian beef exports to China in the first half of this year were nearly 91 per cent above the five-year average.

Culling in the name of drought

Culling in the name of drought

The Stock Take: Mecardo's Matt Dalgleish writes about the female cull rate.