Livestock HEADLINES

ABS data shows Australian beef production hit a record high last financial year. ABS data shows Australian beef production hit a record high last financial year.
CATTLE

Red meat production hits historic heights

Beef production hit a record high in 2024/25, while lamb production maintained near-record levels.

20 August 2025
Episode 3 said the sharp rise in livestock prices exacerbates the difficulty for processors trying to maintain throughput at profitable levels.
SHEEP

Processors squeezed by record sheep and lamb prices

Record sheep and lamb prices have put processors under pressure.

18 August 2025
Sheep and lamb prices have dipped from recent records, as the market awaits new season stock.
SHEEP

Sheep and lamb prices fall from record highs

Deteriorating quality is impacting average sheep and lamb prices at the tail end of the season.

18 August 2025
A recently published paper has looked into the profitability of pregnancy scanning sheep for litter size, under a multitude of scenarios.
SHEEP

Scanning for litter size is paying off

Pregnancy scanning sheep to determine little size found to deliver consistent profit.

13 August 2025
Australian monthly beef export volumes hit record highs as other major exporting nations see figures decline.
CATTLE

Aussie beef a hot commodity as global supply tightens

Demand for Australian beef is strong, with July setting a new monthly export volume record

13 August 2025
Episode 3 said the sharp rise in livestock prices exacerbates the difficulty for processors trying to maintain throughput at profitable levels.
SHEEP

Processors squeezed by record sheep and lamb prices

Record sheep and lamb prices have put processors under pressure.

18 August 2025
Sheep and lamb prices have dipped from recent records, as the market awaits new season stock.
SHEEP

Sheep and lamb prices fall from record highs

Deteriorating quality is impacting average sheep and lamb prices at the tail end of the season.

18 August 2025
SHEEP

Scanning for litter size is paying off

13 August 2025
CATTLE

Aussie beef a hot commodity as global supply tightens

13 August 2025
Episode 3 said the sharp rise in livestock prices exacerbates the difficulty for processors trying to maintain throughput at profitable levels.
SHEEP

Processors squeezed by record sheep and lamb prices

Record sheep and lamb prices have put processors under pressure.

18 August 2025
SHEEP

Sheep and lamb prices fall from record highs

Deteriorating quality is impacting average sheep and lamb prices at the tail end of the season.

18 August 2025
SHEEP

Scanning for litter size is paying off

Pregnancy scanning sheep to determine little size found to deliver consistent profit.

13 August 2025
SHEEP

Benchmarking data to drive White Suffolk gains

A new project aims to build a dataset that supports the development of new EQ benchmarks.

13 August 2025
SHEEP

The downfall of live sheep exports: who is to blame?

Episode 3 argues internal failures have played a role in the live sheep export trade's downfall.

08 August 2025
ABS data shows Australian beef production hit a record high last financial year.
CATTLE

Red meat production hits historic heights

Beef production hit a record high in 2024/25, while lamb production maintained near-record levels.

20 August 2025
CATTLE

Aussie beef a hot commodity as global supply tightens

Demand for Australian beef is strong, with July setting a new monthly export volume record

13 August 2025
CATTLE

New approaches to methane mitigation

A look at some of the new approaches to methane mitigation being developed for livestock producers.

04 August 2025
CATTLE

World-first FMD vaccine developed to protect Australian livestock

A $20m research partnership has developed a FMD vaccine, which is ready for APVMA evaluation.

04 August 2025
CATTLE

Australian beef may benefit from latest US tariff adjustments

Australian beef may be more competitive in the US market, following changes to tariff rates.

01 August 2025
Microbes are the focus of recent research that looked at how they are linked to healthy soils.
PASTURES & SOILS

Microbial insights for smarter soil management

A Soil CRC project is looking into soil microbial indicators.

08 August 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

New soils project aims to address wind erosion risk in WA

A new research project has commenced to support WA farmers with properties at risk of wind erosion.

16 July 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Research outlines profitable paths to net-zero livestock production

Study looks at stacking strategies to reduce emissions.

04 July 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Systems view vital for soil carbon success

A stacked approach is key to unlocking long-term value from soil carbon.

06 June 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

No hay while the sun shines

Hay prices are up as livestock producers in drought-stricken regions become desperate for feed.

30 May 2025

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

editions

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

editions

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from