Livestock HEADLINES

The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef. The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef.
CATTLE

US tariffs: Is Australian red meat next?

More US tariffs are expected to kick in this week, fuelling speculation surrounding Aussie beef.

31 March 2025
Keep the Sheep campaigners convoyed through Perth CBD today to launch a political campaign against Labor's live sheep export ban.
SHEEP

Keep the Sheep rally to launch political campaign

Keep the Sheep campaigners converged in Perth CBD today, urging voters to "put Labor last."

28 March 2025
An MLA and South Australian collaboration is developing a unique mini scanner to accurately measure intramuscular fat in lamb carcases.
SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025
Wool prices have improved in recent weeks, as processors stock up for looming retailer demand.
SHEEP

Australian wool prices rise despite market "jitters"

The EMI is up 11.1 per cent since the start of the season, as retailer deadlines loom.

21 March 2025
A project is under way looking at tailored intervention strategies to reduce Merino ewe mortality rates.
SHEEP

Project aims to tackle Merino ewe mortality

A study looks at identifying the most effective intervention strategies for individual scenarios.

20 March 2025
Keep the Sheep campaigners convoyed through Perth CBD today to launch a political campaign against Labor's live sheep export ban.
SHEEP

Keep the Sheep rally to launch political campaign

Keep the Sheep campaigners converged in Perth CBD today, urging voters to "put Labor last."

28 March 2025
An MLA and South Australian collaboration is developing a unique mini scanner to accurately measure intramuscular fat in lamb carcases.
SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025
SHEEP

Australian wool prices rise despite market "jitters"

21 March 2025
SHEEP

Project aims to tackle Merino ewe mortality

20 March 2025
Keep the Sheep campaigners convoyed through Perth CBD today to launch a political campaign against Labor's live sheep export ban.
SHEEP

Keep the Sheep rally to launch political campaign

Keep the Sheep campaigners converged in Perth CBD today, urging voters to "put Labor last."

28 March 2025
SHEEP

Unique mini meat scanner gets to work in abattoirs

A unique needle scanner is being used to measure carcases and help improve red meat eating quality.

21 March 2025
SHEEP

Australian wool prices rise despite market "jitters"

The EMI is up 11.1 per cent since the start of the season, as retailer deadlines loom.

21 March 2025
SHEEP

Project aims to tackle Merino ewe mortality

A study looks at identifying the most effective intervention strategies for individual scenarios.

20 March 2025
SHEEP

New prediction model sheds extra light on lamb eating quality

A new model can now forecast the eating quality of specific cuts of lamb by cooking methods.

12 March 2025
The US is Australia's top red meat market, with US producers unable to fill domestic demand for some products, including those made from minced beef.
CATTLE

US tariffs: Is Australian red meat next?

More US tariffs are expected to kick in this week, fuelling speculation surrounding Aussie beef.

31 March 2025
CATTLE

Avoiding the dark side: reducing dark cutting in beef cattle

Dark cutting remains a significant issue in Australian the beef industry.

19 March 2025
CATTLE

Shade improves calf survival in extensive breeding systems

A look at the effect of increasing paddock shade in extensive grazing systems on reproduction.

10 February 2025
CATTLE

Summer brings eye cancer concerns

How to identify and manage eye cancer in cattle, and mitigate the risk.

10 February 2025
CATTLE

Australian red meat continues to serve global demand

MLA global market snapshots show Australian red meat is well-placed to meet changing demands.

03 February 2025
Southern NSW Innovation Hub director Cindy Cassidy said a pilot study undertaken by the Hub using the RaPP mapping tool, has helped producers to understand what options exist in the face of oncoming drought.
PASTURES & SOILS

Pilot unveils mapping tool's potential to identify drought trigger points

Groundcover monitoring tool piloted on two pastoral properties in NSW.

19 March 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Goats: a novel weed control solution

Goats can be effective at controlling weeds and are available for hire.

01 March 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Making headway on soil carbon journey

Grower story: increasing soil carbon through rotational cell grazing and cover crops.

19 February 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

World-first harvestable legume cultivar developed for WA

Researchers deliver world’s first domesticated Trigonella balansae legume cultivar.

05 February 2025
PASTURES & SOILS

Simulation shines light on WA 2050 pasture production

Research aims to develop solutions to changing climate for WA sheep enterprises.

13 January 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: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

editions

Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

editions

Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

editions

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

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

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.