Innovate WA beef producers Kent and Michelle Rochester are reaping the rewards of embracing ag-tech and thinking outside the box as they manage their thriving grassfed cattle finishing operation.

Over the past 12 months, nutritional food scientist Dr Anneline Padayachee has been diving deep into the live export industry, with her findings surprising her.

Australia’s journey toward a low-emissions future in agriculture is gaining momentum, and this inaugural conference marks a significant step forward.

‘Ewe lamb joining made easy’ is a Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) project designed to showcase the practical and financial benefits of best-practice ewe lamb joining techniques. Despite the potential for improved productivity and profitability, adoption of ewe lamb joining remains low, particularly among Merino producers, due to inconsistent results and...

The ‘AI and Microscopy for Worm Control’ Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) project, led by Stirlings to Coast Farmers Inc. (SCF), aims to address the growing challenge of drench resistance in sheep gastrointestinal worms across the Great Southern and South Coastal regions of WA. With resistance now affecting all major drench...

The ‘Proactive pastures: Demonstration innovation for resilience project’, led by Stirlings to Coast Farmers Inc. (SCF), aims to address the growing challenge of pasture reliability in southern WA due to climate variability. Traditional pasture systems, such as annual ryegrass and sub-clover, are increasingly misaligned with the region’s drying climate, prompting...

Rainfall along the east coast improved producer sentiment, resulting in a 7% decline in national cattle yardings to 58,162 head. Yardings are now 27% below the 80,278 head seen in mid-October. Victoria recorded the sharpest week-on-week (WoW) decline, falling 32%, followed by Queensland (-11%) and WA (-5%). In contrast, NSW increased 12% after a low yarding the previous week.

Over the past week, producers across eastern and southern states have seen some quality rainfall − supporting a 11¢–39¢ lift in cattle market prices. This recent rain has interrupted producer turnoff decisions, shifting processor supply and demand through to the end of the year.

Exports of Australian beef rose 7% from October 2024 figures to 139,278 tonnes. This total is both the largest October on record and the second largest month on record.

Join AHR’s Pasture dieback project leader Naomi Diplock as she discusses the results of the MLA trials held in Queensland in a webinar with Stuart Buck (DPI) and Caroline Hauxwell (QUT)