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Finally, a dose of common sense has made its way to Canberra. After months of pushback from farmers, small business owners, and industry leaders, the Federal Government has backed down on one of its most controversial tax proposals - the superannuation tax on unrealised gains.
As Australia steps up its commitment to national emissions targets, farmers are once again in the spotlight, not just as stewards of the land, but as key players in the country’s net zero future.
This November, the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo in Albury will give producers the tools, insights and confidence to turn policy into practical, profitable action on their farms.
Australia’s beef industry is riding a historic export wave. In August alone, chilled and frozen shipments reached 135,570 tonnes the second-highest monthly volume ever, following July’s record 150,000 tonnes. MLA now forecasts 1.5 million tonnes of beef exports in 2025, well above last year’s record of 1.34 million tonnes.
As temperatures swing and conditions shift, respiratory illness in cattle can spike costing producers dearly in lost weight gain, extra treatments, and even mortalities. Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) remains the feedlot industry’s most expensive health challenge, and the seasonal transition we’re experiencing now makes vigilance critical.
Cattle producers are being urged to remember that their duty of care under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws continues well beyond the farm boundary.
Independent livestock analyst Simon Quilty of Global Agri Trends shares his thoughts on the new norm in global livestock prices.
What’s the “New Norm” for Livestock Pricing?
The dramatic collapse in livestock prices in October 2023 is still fresh in the minds of many producers. That steep fall left plenty of people asking the same question: could it happen again?
According to Simon Quilty’s latest report, the answer is complex but there’s good reason to believe the next decade will look very different.
One of the biggest challenges facing the livestock transport sector – trucks running empty on return trips – is starting to find a solution through greater collaboration and smart technology.
With bumper rainfall across the region this winter, pastures are thriving — but so too is the risk of bloat in cattle and sheep. As we move into spring, producers should stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect their stock.
As winter brings its usual price fluctuations to southern markets, cattle producers across the country are being urged to look past short-term volatility and focus on forward planning. With supply in the South remaining tight, now is the moment to prepare your herd and your business for spring opportunities, not get caught in reactionary decision-making.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6% in early August, marking a total drop of 75 basis points since the start of the year. The decision comes as inflation trends back towards the RBA’s target range of 2–3%, and labour market conditions show signs of easing.
Australian beef exporters are set to benefit from a major shake-up in global meat trade dynamics, following a shock move by U.S President Donald Trump to impose steep new tariffs on Brazilian beef.
Australia’s beef industry is watching closely and waiting as the United States moves towards implementing a new tariff structure that could have serious consequences for our export market.