Agricultural outlook for June
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Monthly Commodity Update finds that lamb producers look set to enjoy continuing high prices for heavy lambs, while grain markets face...
Cattle carbon emission much less than previous estimates
With the release of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report 2023, the Australian Government has revised the feedlot industry’s contribution to emissions.
The Department of...
Frost takes growth of feed
The weekly sheep and lamb sale nearly doubled in numbers as we move into winter and producers are looking at the start of the...
All forms of livestock rise
The numbers were again rising for all forms of livestock as we near the coldest time and the least available grass growth of the...
Farm Safety calendar competition launches for 2026
Primary school children across Queensland are being called on to put their creative skills to work for a serious cause, with entries now open...
Winter numbers wear
Agents and vendors had a smaller yarding of sheep and lambs as we progressed into the cooler months, with the frequent showers also leading...
Lack of numbers didn’t hinder market
The cooler times and the intermittent rain has factored into the marketing of livestock this week for the sales. Cattle numbers were down from...
Federal boost to drought resilience
The Federal Government has announced more than $36 million in new support to help farmers and regional communities better prepare for and respond to...
Farm dogs get recognised
Cobber is calling on Australia’s toughest, stock-chasing, hard-running working dogs to battle it out for the title of the hardest working dog, with nominations...
Counting eggs before they hatch
An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.
Dr Mila Meijer from...
Near-record Australian beef production volumes balanced with improving global demand
Australian beef production in 2025 is expected to come close to equalling production records set in 2024, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef...
Southern states followed in market trends
Livestock Markets were back in numbers this week as we saw rainfall and cooler weather lead to a slow down in selling stock this...
Queensland rural confidence softens
Queensland rural confidence has dipped slightly in the most recent quarter, with the state’s primary producers reporting concern about the cost of inputs,
according to...
