Meat and Livestock Australia

 MLA reports buyers are offering discounts for unshorn lambs due to the additional cost and effort required for shearing. Image courtesy of Meat & Livestock Australia.
SHEEP

Shearer shortages impact lamb prices

MLA reports discerning buyers are offering discounts on unshorn lambs at saleyards.

15 March 2024

 The national sheep flock is set to decline, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

National sheep flock set to decline

Australian sheep flock set to drop 2.9 per cent to 76.5 million in 2024.

04 March 2024

 Restocker heifer prices have maintained a premium over heavy steers for 12 weeks straight. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Heifers hold 12-week price premium

Restocker heifers maintain a premium price over heavy steers, driven by supply and demand.

19 February 2024

 Lamb and mutton exports in January were the highest on record. Photo: Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Red meat exports hit record high

Australian red meat exports were up 41 per cent last month, compared to January 2023.

12 February 2024

 Domino's Australia introduces launches exclusive summer range of Aussie lamb products. Photo Credit: Domino's Pizza.
LIVESTOCK

Domino's Pizza adds Aussie lamb to the menu

Domino's Pizza has unveiled a new pizza and pasta range featuring Australian slowed cooked lamb.

31 January 2024

 Sheep producers are considering their options for lambs that age out of the lamb market, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.
LIVESTOCK

Producers under pressure to provide quality, finished lambs

MLA says there are few options for producers with hoggets.

24 January 2024

 Panel know how:  Mark Inglis, Andrew McCulloch, Alina Hawkins and Scott Young at a Bendigo MLA update in November last year, chatted about their thoughts on the benefits of eID. Photo by Claire Harris.
LIVESTOCK

eID system lauded a positive move

Panel sees benefits in eNVD system.

24 January 2024

 Top condition: Cow health and nutrition are key factors in reducing calf wastage or losses between pregnancy testing and weaning.  Photo:  Pamela Lawson.
LIVESTOCK

Minimising calf wastage

Causes of calf wastage and how losses can be minimised.

22 January 2024

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

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Effective biosecurity begins long before the border

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

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

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.