Private members motion sparks live export debate

AUSTRALIA’S peak livestock exporter body has condemned the arguments of Labor politicians speaking against a private members motion supporting live sheep exports in Federal Parliament this week…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

Combined sheep and lamb slaughter surges to record level

COMBINED sheep and lamb slaughter has surged week-on-week to reach 687,772 head, to reach its highest level on record, Meat & Livestock Australia reported today…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

National Feedbase Summary 28 March 2024

TOTAL standing dry matter amounts recorded in the latest updates show a slight increase in levels of biomass in central west New South Wales, central Tasmania and a slightly improving trend in areas of central Western Australia…Read More

Al Rayner, Cibo Labs, March 28, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

PRICES for feed grain in the northern market have lifted this week in response to rain that has stopped or slowed the sorghum harvest and outturn of all grains…Read More

Liz Wells, March 28, 2024

Sheep, cattle and goat options with Queensland properties

SHEEP, cattle and goat development opportunities abound with the listings of two well equipped properties listed for sale in Queensland…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, March 28, 2024

South-east Australian listings offer expansion options

RECENT property listings in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria include land with significant opportunities to increase livestock and crop production…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, March 28, 2024

Fine Merino wools hit hardest as market drops into Easter

MERINO wool 18.5 micron and finer continued to feel the brunt of the muted global discretionary spending at auctions across Australia this week…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

Forward trading suffers as wool auction market slips

IT was another disappointing week on the wool spot auction market and forward trading suffered from discouraging demand signals…Read More

Guest Author, March 28, 2024



Industry Dashboard

Carbon Trading Market

Aust. Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) - $/tonne of CO2 equiv.

Today

36
Source: Jarden

$A / $US

Updated 7am daily

Today

0.6534
Source: NAB

ASX Market Index

29 Mar 2024 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

SOI Graph

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Today

-15.02
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

ESTLI

Eastern States Trade Lamb Indicator. Ac/kg cwt

Last Week

627.3
Source: MLA's NLRS

EMI

Eastern Market Indicator. c/kg clean

Today

1152
Source: Australian Wool Exchange

Goat

Eastern States 12.1-16kg c/kg cwt

Today

Source: MLA

ASX Market Index

29 Mar 2024 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

What readers are saying

NTCA 2024: Unity plea as livestock sector at ‘fork in the road’

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Biosecurity levy on farmers a ‘free kick’ for importers – NFF

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WA farmers get their dollars together for live sheep fight

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WA farmers get their dollars together for live sheep fight

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News

Combined sheep and lamb slaughter surges to record level

COMBINED sheep and lamb slaughter has surged week-on-week to reach 687,772 head, to reach its highest level on record, Meat & Livestock Australia reported today…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

National Feedbase Summary 28 March 2024

TOTAL standing dry matter amounts recorded in the latest updates show a slight increase in levels of biomass in central west New South Wales, central Tasmania and a slightly improving trend in areas of central Western Australia…Read More

Al Rayner, Cibo Labs, March 28, 2024

Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 27 March 2024

Weekly rainfall totals greater than 200 mm have been recorded across western, central and eastern parts of the Northern Territory and along the north-eastern coast of Queensland, with some areas receiving more than 300 mm…Read More

Bureau of Meteorology, March 27, 2024

Free attendance to Lambex 2024 on offer in Neogen initiative

YOUNG people in the sheep industry are being encouraged to take up an offer to attend Lambex 2024 free of charge as part of the FutureFlock Program…Read More

Sheep Central, March 27, 2024

Markets

Fine Merino wools hit hardest as market drops into Easter

MERINO wool 18.5 micron and finer continued to feel the brunt of the muted global discretionary spending at auctions across Australia this week…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

Forward trading suffers as wool auction market slips

IT was another disappointing week on the wool spot auction market and forward trading suffered from discouraging demand signals…Read More

Guest Author, March 28, 2024

Lamb prices improve on AuctionsPlus as supply wanes

ALL lamb prices were firm to dearer on AuctionsPlus last week as producers offered fewer in most major categories…Read More

Sheep Central, March 25, 2024

Merino fleece prices lead wool market slide

THE Australian wool market fell further at auction this week, driven by driven by losses in the Merino fleece sector…Read More

Sheep Central, March 22, 2024

Sponsored Content

Strong demand launches first National SheepMaster ram sale

Strong growth in demand from commercial lamb producers and stud breeders has led to the launch of the first National SheepMaster Invitational Ram Sale in Dubbo on 28 February. ..Read More

Sponsored content, February 19, 2024

Managing worms means more than just drenching

WE can no longer manage worms just by using drenches; pasture management is key. Monitoring worm egg counts and drenching only when required reduces the exposure of the parasite to the drenches that still work…Read More

Sponsored Content, November 27, 2023

Unearth the possibilities of your agricultural business with FarmEye

RCS has provided producers with cutting-edge tools and insights for agricultural economic analysis since 1993. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to what we see as the future of business analysis: FarmEye…Read More

Sponsored Content, October 9, 2023

Ballandean Station: A legacy of agriculture and sustainability

Situated on the eastern edge of Sundown National Park, Ballandean Station not only preserves its historical charm but also thrives as a modern mixed farming and grazing enterprise utilising pasture improvement and Agricon Products’ nutrition and supplementation program…Read More

Guest Author, September 25, 2023

Lamb Production

Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

PRICES for feed grain in the northern market have lifted this week in response to rain that has stopped or slowed the sorghum harvest and outturn of all grains…Read More

Liz Wells, March 28, 2024

Grassland society commits to fight for its future

THE future of a society that has connected livestock farmers, scientists and agricultural consultants for 65 years is on the line, according to farm consultant Tim Prance…Read More

Sheep Central, March 27, 2024

MLA considering new Genetic Resource Flock funding model

MEAT & Livestock Australia is considering new funding options for the sheep industry’s valuable genetic resource flock, potentially through the MLA Donor Company…Read More

Terry Sim, March 25, 2024

Animal welfare increasing as trust in farming driver

ENVIRONMENTAL management was again the strongest driver of social license for rural industries in 2023, a new report has found…Read More

Sheep Central, March 25, 2024

Wool Production

Feedgrain Focus: Rain firms northern market

PRICES for feed grain in the northern market have lifted this week in response to rain that has stopped or slowed the sorghum harvest and outturn of all grains…Read More

Liz Wells, March 28, 2024

Grassland society commits to fight for its future

THE future of a society that has connected livestock farmers, scientists and agricultural consultants for 65 years is on the line, according to farm consultant Tim Prance…Read More

Sheep Central, March 27, 2024

MLA considering new Genetic Resource Flock funding model

MEAT & Livestock Australia is considering new funding options for the sheep industry’s valuable genetic resource flock, potentially through the MLA Donor Company…Read More

Terry Sim, March 25, 2024

Animal welfare increasing as trust in farming driver

ENVIRONMENTAL management was again the strongest driver of social license for rural industries in 2023, a new report has found…Read More

Sheep Central, March 25, 2024

Processing

JBS full year pre-tax earnings down 49pc to $US3.5b

THE world’s largest animal protein producer, JBS, has filed its full year results for the year ended December 31, reporting global business net revenue of US$73 billion – similar to the year before…Read More

Jon Condon, March 27, 2024

Scottish woman leads UK and Australian shearing record attempts

SCOTTISH shearer Una Cameron — the only woman to reach the top 30 in the open class at the recent Golden Shears in New Zealand – will this year attempt one of the newest world records at the age of 51…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, March 27, 2024

Welsh speedster claims New Zealand’s richest speed shear prize

WELSH shearing team member Llyr Jones further knocked New Zealand’s reputation for having the fastest shearers in the world by winning the country’s richest speed shear prize in Te Kuiti on Saturday night…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, March 25, 2024

New Zealand opens shearing series with win over Wales

IT was redemption time for Masterton shearers David Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham who have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales in the Wools of New Zealand Shearing Series with a win in the opening match on Saturday…Read More

Doug Laing, Shearing Sports New Zealand, March 18, 2024

Trade

Private members motion sparks live export debate

AUSTRALIA’S peak livestock exporter body has condemned the arguments of Labor politicians speaking against a private members motion supporting live sheep exports in Federal Parliament this week…Read More

Sheep Central, March 28, 2024

WA farmers get their dollars together for live sheep fight

WESTERN Australian farmers are readying themselves for a political battle over the proposed phaseout of live sheep exports by sea in some of the state’s key federal seats…Read More

Terry Sim, March 20, 2024

Sam’s lamb burgers and spicy patties ready for AFL appetites

VALUE-ADDED fast food lamb products have resulted from a collaboration between science agency CSIRO and Meat & Livestock Australia, just in time for the 2024 AFL premiership season…Read More

Sheep Central, March 15, 2024

NFF draws the line between competition law and trust

AUSTRALIA’S peak farmer body has said concentration of market power in the supermarket sector is causing problems for farmers, but it did not support divestiture of asset powers, and trust in the big retailers is not the issue…Read More

Terry Sim, March 13, 2024

Property

Sheep, cattle and goat options with Queensland properties

SHEEP, cattle and goat development opportunities abound with the listings of two well equipped properties listed for sale in Queensland…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, March 28, 2024

South-east Australian listings offer expansion options

RECENT property listings in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria include land with significant opportunities to increase livestock and crop production…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, March 28, 2024

AAM’s Sunshine Farms Aggregation in new hands

AAM Investment Group has sold its 14,074ha Sunshine Farms Aggregation in the Lachlan Valley of New South Wales to an investor for an undisclosed sum…Read More

Liz Wells, March 27, 2024

NSW Riverina’s historic Stonehaven sells

A FARMING family from New South Wales’ south-west slopes is expanding its existing operations with Stonehaven in the renowned Holbrook district…Read More

By property editor Linda Rowley, March 22, 2024

AgCarbon Central

Nature-based investment needs to increase to $8.1t by 2050, Colliers

A REPORT released by global real estate and professional services company, Colliers, has highlighted developing investment into “nature based solutions” as an opportunity for agriculture in the coming decades…Read More

Sheep Central, March 27, 2024

Federal government to push on with Integrated Farm carbon method

AUSTRALIA’S federal department for climate change plans to progress a new integrated carbon farming methodology later this year after concerns were raised about it pausing the process earlier this week…Read More

Eric Barker, March 20, 2024

Agforce takes Federal Govt to court over GAB carbon capture

QUEENSLAND’S AgForce has filed court proceedings against Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek after months of opposition to a proposed plan to inject waste CO2 into the Great Artesian Basin…Read More

Eric Barker, March 18, 2024

In a landscape of climate change, what is the issue with soil carbon?

DEBATE is raging about the legitimacy of the new soil carbon industry after a handful of Australian producers broke new ground last year with large-scale issuances of soil carbon credits..Read More

Eric Barker, March 13, 2024

Beef Central

When North Queensland turned P!NK

The capital of North Queensland became “Pinksville” as (very full) trains, planes and automobiles, not to mention dusty utes, Toyota wagons and bush buses, poured in from all corners of..Read More

National Feedbase Summary 28 March 2024

On a national basis, there has been a largely positive trend to biomass accumulation and growth...Read More

Recruitment: Four ways to help retain valued employees

In the lead-up to Easter, there's been another avalanche of new and exciting jobs listed in our recruitment section this week. Click on this item to view latest listings, and..Read More

Australian-focused definition of deforestation to be launched at Beef 2024

Cattle Australia says it hopes to have a definition of deforestation in the Australian context across the supply chain ready for launch at Beef 2024. It comes amid a recent..Read More

Grain Central

Cargill in talks around Kwinana canola-crushing plant

Cargill Australia is investigating the potential for a canola-crushing plant located next to CBH's Kwinana Grain Terminal...Read More

Grain Central’s March 2024 news quiz

Keep up to date with developments in Grain Central’s monthly quiz…..Read More

Ord lease finalisation a boon for irrigated cropping

The expansion of irrigated cropping in the Ord has reached a milestone with the formalisation of a lease agreement for the Knox farmlands...Read More

Canada’s PSP buys stake in Qld eggs

PSP Investments has bought a majority share in the Hall family's egg business, which is based on the Darling Downs and includes a 50pc stake in Sunny Queen...Read More

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