TheCattleSite Latest News: Australia
25 January 2021
Fall armyworm: emerging pest affecting Australia's dairy farmsFall Armyworm (FAW) is a recently detected plant pest in Australia that has the potential to cause significant damage to a wide range of crops. It first appeared in Australia in early 2020 and has now been detected in Queensland, NSW and Western Australia....
13 January 2021
NFF Australia calls for dedicated agriculture visa to address labour shortages The National Farmers Federation (NFF) is urging the Australian government to create a dedicated agriculture visa to help the sector achieve its potential. ...
06 January 2021
Australian export update – Japan and South Korea stand outNovember was another challenging month for Australian red meat exports, with tight supply of livestock impacting exports, particularly beef and mutton....
25 December 2020
Australian cattle prices remain at premium to global competitorsGlobal cattle prices remain disjointed, with a variety of supply and demand factors influencing sharp price movements throughout the year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia. ...
23 December 2020
Meat and Livestock Australia Reflects on 2020, Looks forward to 2021Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Managing Director Jason Strong, and General Manager - International Markets, Andrew Cox, reflect on the remarkable year that has transpired in 2020 with MLA International Business Manager, Josh Anderson....
22 December 2020
Farm lobby supports Australia's WTO case against ChinaAustralia's National Farmers Federation has voiced its support for a rules-based trading system as Australia begins a WTO dispute settlement process with China....
21 December 2020
Australian cattle resilient throughout 2020For the Australian cattle market, trying to capture how 2020 unfolded is a difficult task, as pandemic-induced disruptions and changing seasons resulted in unpredictable situations unfolding. ...
17 December 2020
Australian inquiry lends support to growth plan for ag sector An inquiry in Australia's parliament has voiced support for the farm sector's growth vision for 2030. ...
15 December 2020
Methane-reducing seaweed additive wins The Food Planet PrizeA seaweed-based cattle feed that dramatically reduces methane emissions, outlined by research body CSIRO, has won the largest monetary reward on the global food stage....
13 December 2020
Australia's NFF welcomes new climate change measures and reduced emissions targetsThe National Farmers' Federation says that Australia's suite of climate change action measures recognise the agriculture sector's capacity to reduce emissions and mitigate climate change. ...
11 December 2020
Australia's NFF urges workers to speak out if they are mistreated on farms National Farmers' Federation President Fiona Simson encourages workers to report any on-farm mistreatment or abuse to the relevant authorities. ...
10 December 2020
New report shows Australia's agriculture sector weathering the challenges of 2020The National Farmers' Federation released its 2020 report card and says that Australia's agriculture sector is poised for growth in 2021. ...
08 December 2020
China suspends beef imports from sixth Australian supplierChina has suspended imports of beef from Australia’s Meramist Pty Ltd from 7 December....
25 November 2020
New report from Australia's NFF sets agriculture up for a sustainable futureThe input of more than 500 farmers and subject matter experts has contributed to a report released by the National Farmers’ Federation, which is a preliminary step towards transforming the relationship between agriculture and environmental management...
24 November 2020
Australia’s PM says Chinese tensions are due to a misrepresentation of interestsAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes that tension between Australia and China are being driven by incorrect assumptions shaped by a rivalry between China and the United States....
21 November 2020
Emerging research shows that Australians care more about their food since the start of the pandemicThe research from the National Farmers Federation shows that almost one quarter of Australians say that COVID-19 has made them more conscious of where their food comes from. ...
20 November 2020
Australia celebrates National Agriculture DayAustralians turned out in huge numbers on 20 November to celebrate National Agriculture Day....
09 November 2020
Australia's NFF calls for government action on research warningAustralia's National Farmers Federation is urging the government to take action after research body CSIRO published a report on the risk of increased disease outbreaks....
06 November 2020
Australia says that industry reports on exports to China “deeply troubling”Australia says it is closely monitoring trade flows to China amid “deeply troubling” reports from industry that Chinese buyers have been told not to purchase seven categories of Australian products and commodities from 6 November....
02 November 2020
China rejects Australia’s appeal to remove barley import tariffChina has rejected Australia’s petition to scrap a tariff on its barley exports, all but closing the door on a trade work nearly A$1.5 billion in 2018....
01 November 2020
Australian farmers fear encroachment of EU regulations as trade deal progresses The National Farmers Federation is concerned that the Australian Government may accept EU regulations on farm goods as part of a future trade relationship. ...
29 September 2020
Industrial action at Australian port strains agriculture sector The recovery of Australia's farm sector has been thrown in jeopardy as crucial port reduces capacity as part of ongoing industrial action. ...
26 September 2020
Soil restoration forms crucial component of Australia's green energy strategyAustralia's National Farmers Federation welcomes the Low Emissions Technology Statement (LETS), saying that enhancing soil carbon will allow the agriculture sector to contribute to Australia's emissions goals. ...
22 September 2020
New company to reduce cows’ methane using feed additive made from the seaweedAustralia’s national science agency, CSIRO announced the formation of a new company to take a methane-busting seaweed to market, with $13 million secured from five investors....
18 September 2020
Chance of La Niña forming increases in AustraliaThe Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) latest climate outlook is forecasting a wetter-than-average spring for most of the eastern mainland, in part due to La Niña conditions developing over the Pacific Ocean. ...
Crying over plant-based milk: neither science nor history favors a dairy monopolySoy milk. Almond milk. Rice milk. To some dairy farmers these products are like a red rag to a bull....
17 September 2020
Economic significance of Australia’s red meat, livestock industryThe recently released State of the Industry Report 2020 shows that domestic and export sales of red meat and livestock in 2018-19 totalled $28.5 billion, of which red meat exports contributed $17.2 billion and domestic sales accounted for the remaining...
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