One in four products seized in blitz contain ASF fragments The importance of strict biosecurity laws was backed up during a quarantine blitz that found disturbing evidence of animal and plant pests. Test
Beef innovation is a family affair When their four daughters were little, Western Downs beef producer Karen Penfold colour coded their work shirts so husband Dan could tell, when mustering from the air, who was who. Test
ACC's British breed appetite Not too many businesses have handled the global pandemic that still has its grip upon the world like the red meat industry, according to Australian Country Choice CEO Anthony Lee. Test
Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off The move to a centralised livestock selling centre has paid dividends for Tasmanian growers. Test
Beef innovation is a family affair When their four daughters were little, Western Downs beef producer Karen Penfold colour coded their work shirts so husband Dan could tell, when mustering from the air, who was who. Test
Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes Questions around whether regulation is delivering improved welfare outcomes. Test
Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades. Test
New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems. Test
Northern producers push back on live-ex fee hikes Questions around whether regulation is delivering improved welfare outcomes. Test
Move to centralised sales in Tasmania is paying off The move to a centralised livestock selling centre has paid dividends for Tasmanian growers. Test
Cattle slaughter rates tipped to be lowest for more than 20 years Australia is heading for its lowest cattle slaughter rates for more than two decades. Test
ACC's British breed appetite Not too many businesses have handled the global pandemic that still has its grip upon the world like the red meat industry, according to Australian Country Choice CEO Anthony Lee. Test
New chief at VFF eyes closer links with consumers The new chief executive at the Victorian Farmers Federation is looking to bring the general public closer to its food production systems. Test
Reproductive diseases hitting herd bottom lines An increase in cattle trading through saleyards as producers look for ways to build their herds back up is resulting in an economically concerning increase in reproductive diseases in the Maranoa district. Test
Processors hone in on reducing carbon footprint Sustainability will set up profitability going forward: beef exporter Tim Clarke Test
Codenwarra Wagyu sale average increases 18pc The Codenwarra Wagyu stud at Emerald has recorded an 18 per cent increase in the average sale price of heifers offered online at its regular reduction sale. Test
Yearling steers set 544c saleyard record at Mareeba The pen of Droughtmaster-cross yearling steers set a new saleyard record last week. Test
Widespread buyer interest in Wagyu genetics International buyers and breeders from around Australia vied with each other for premium Wagyu genetics offered on AuctionsPlus by GDL this week. Test
Donaldson receives life membership Neil Donaldson has dedicated half of his working life to the betterment of the Droughtmaster society, and has been integral to the development and success of the breed. Test
Sire Shootout nominations open May 20 The 2021 event will boast a prize pool of more than $15,000. Test
Black Limousin female sale tops at $8000 in Lower Mount Walker The O'Sullivan's celebrated 30 years with the Limousin breed, with an on-property Black Limousin female sale at Gunnadoo on Monday. Test
Brahman heifers top at $32,000 in Gracemere The Rocky All Stars female sale wrapped up in Gracemere on Saturday with a top of $32,000. Test
Photos from the All Stars female sale in Gracemere Check out who caught the camera's lens at the Rocky All Stars Elite Brahman Female Sale on Saturday. Test
Flares ignite prices at Palgrove female sale The sale marked the second time in a decade Palgrove has offered female genetics. Test
Black Stump sells to $17,500 top A top price of $17,500, reached twice, and an average that was a full $2240 higher than last year were the highlights of the 2021 Black Stump bull sale at Blackall on Tuesday. Test
Droughtmasters hit $40,000 on Day 2 of February All Breeds Droughtmasters hit the headlines on the final day of the annual February All Breeds Sale. Test
Brangus weaner steers make 598c/$1323 at Emerald Demand from both restockers and processors drove good competition in the gallery at Emerald. Test
Weaner steers hit 602c, average 497 at Charters Towers There was a yarding of 1446 at Charters Towers on Wednesday. Test
Steers hit 710c/kg at record-breaking CQLX sale Agents yarded 889 head for Wednesday's Gracemere store sale. Test
Yearling heifers top at 459.2c, average 439.2c at Mareeba There was a new saleyards record of 459.2c for yearling heifers at Mareeba last week. Test
Weaner heifers make 470c/$719 at Charters Towers There were 1392 cattle yarded at Charters Towers last week. Test
COMMENTQDO farewells executive assistant Kerrie Ventnor QDO's long-standing executive assistant has retired. Test
Dairy processors optimistic about season ahead Major Australian dairy processors are looking forward to the coming season with optimism, having come out the COVID-19 pandemic in a good position, an Australian Dairy Conference webinar in March heard. Test
COMMENTEfficiencies gained with irrigation program Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation has been delivering the Farm Water Futures Program with funding from the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. Test
Code, contracts and COVID confound dairy pricing The dairy industry code of conduct, new contract arrangements for the majority of farmers and the COVID-19 pandemic have fundamentally altered the way dairy farmgate prices are set in Australia. Test
COMMENTQDO farewells Sarah Ferguson Marketing and communications manager Sarah Ferguson will leave QDO on March 28. Test