The introduction of much-anticipated changes to Australia’s lamb definition is a win for the red meat sector which will open up new market opportunities, according to Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) CEO Patrick Hutchinson. (more…)
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Lower cotton and cattle prices drive NAB Rural Commodities Index down
Lower cattle and cotton prices, and a slight easing in the price of wheat have seen the National Australia Bank (NAB) Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January 2019, after a 0.5 per cent increase in December 2018. (more…)
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Potential premium for farmers as Minister expands definition of grain fed beef
Beef farmers will now be able to market their cattle as “Grain Fed Finished” after feeding them grain for 35 days before sale or export, and will be able to ask a premium for these animals. (more…)
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Additional conditions for live sheep exports
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources intends to implement conditions above the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) for live sheep exports departing from 1 November 2018. (more…)
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