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SHEEP

Sheep and lamb slaughter rates hit record high

ABS data shows 38.16 million head of sheep and lambs were slaughtered in 2024.

21 February 2025

CATTLE

Red meat export records tumble

Australia exported more than two million tonnes of red meat in 2024 amid strong overseas demand.

20 January 2025

CATTLE

Feedlot capacity reaches record levels

Feedlot capacity has surpassed 1.6 million head for the first time in Australia.

30 August 2024

SHEEP

Western Australia hit hard by lack of confidence in sheep market

Substantial declines forecast for sheep flock in WA – Sheep Producers Intentions Survey.

11 July 2024

CATTLE

New hub a valuable resource for transporting stock

A new hub for livestock transporting is loaded with resources for livestock carriers.

25 March 2024

CATTLE

Cattle herd drops slightly to 28.6 million

The national cattle herd has entered a maintenance phase, according to MLA.

28 February 2024

AGRIBUSINESS

Red meat production records broken

Last year was a record for sheep and lamb production and slaughter levels.

20 February 2024

LIVESTOCK

New leader sought for red meat industry

MLA is seeking applications for its managing director position.

17 January 2024

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

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

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

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.