http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Producers in Far West NSW should expect to see plenty of lambs on the ground this season. A great season and plenty of lambs go hand in hand, and are all the more important considering the high value of stock at the moment. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___a_good_lambing_season_.aspx abc.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT After rain affected markets last week numbers rebounded 28% at MLA's NLRS reported physical markets. All states recorded greater throughput except SA where both Naracoorte and SA LE experienced a drop in supply. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___cattle_markets_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT There's an increasing trend for local councils to privatise the ownership and operation of livestock selling centres. Currently, the futures of 10 saleyards aroung the country are being considered. Private company Regional Infrastructure already runs four saleyards, and is looking to take over up to 20 in the next five years. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___cattle_markets_being_sold_.aspx abc.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT A SMALLER yarding of 200 cattle was sold at the Mount Compass market today because of wet weather. Prostock's Kym Endersby said prices were firm to dearer, cows making to $1.50 a kilogram, yearling milk calves to $2.12/kg, and bulls $1.40/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___compass_cattle_kg.aspx farmonline.com.au Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dairy farmers are being warned not to expect a big pay rise despite a surge in world prices. Prices increased almost 20 per cent at this week's global dairy auction, due to tight world supply and strong demand from China. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___dairy_prices_.aspx abc.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Interest in the possible implementation of a net energy system is very high in the industry, with an overwhelming turn up by nutrition professionals to a recent Poultry CRC Net Energy and Modelling Workshop held in Sydney, Australia. CEO at the Australian Poultry CRC Mingan Choct explains how the meeting went. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___energy_from_chicken_sh_t_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lotfeeder margins were reportedly squeezed throughout August, with prices for both major inputs, feeder cattle and grain increasing, while returns for the finished product continued to be hampered by the higher A$ and sluggish export demand. Higher young cattle prices were sustained in August with the EYCI reaching its highest level in four years, at 369.25¢/kg cwt. The EYCI has averaged 7% higher during the first eight months of 2010, and for August was 10% above the corresponding period last year - fueled by restocker demand on the back of the much better season. Saleyard averages for yearling steers (C2 330-400kg) during August averaged 11% higher on the previous year, at 196¢/kg lwt. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___feedlot_cattle_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT RECORDS tumbled at the Spencer family’s Ironbark Herefords sale at Barraba last Friday, where the stud achieved its best price for a bull in 37 years of on-property sales. Stud breeders and commercial producers from five States helped push prices for 13 bulls into double figures, resulting in one of Ironbark’s best sales and the highest price achieved, to date, for a bull across NSW this winter/spring selling season. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___herford_cattle_show_and_sale_.aspx farmonline.com.au Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT THE Indonesian cattle export freeze is having far greater ramifications on the Australian beef industry than originally thought. And, as predicted, the big beneficiaries are Queensland meatworks. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___live_export_bans_.aspx farmonline.com.au Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT NORTH Ashrose George continued his unbeaten run at the major Merino shows this year winning champion fine-medium March shorn Poll Merino ram at the 2010 Rabobank Dubbo National Merino Show last week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___merino_sheep_show_and_sale_.aspx farmonline.com.au Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT SUCKER prices are threatening to push heavy lamb’s hot streak out of the spotlight as the market pushes to NSW highs. Most farmers sending in their new season lambs to the yards can recall when $20 for sucker lambs was good money. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___suck_lamb_prices.aspx farmonline.com.au Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Australian economy grew at 3.3% during the 2009-10 fiscal year - a robust result given the very tough economic conditions that gripped many advanced economies during the same period, including Australia's major trading partners of the US and Japan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___the_economy_steady_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Over the past two months, there have been 24% more new season lambs yarded than the same period in 2009 at MLA's NLRS reported markets. In addition to the increased turnoff, the weight and quality of the 2010 new season lambs have been better than what was observed during the same period last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___the_lamb_trade_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Numbers increased at Dalby after last weeks rain reduced market. Vealer steers to restockers eased 2¢ to average 222¢ while heifers to the trade sold around 203¢/kg. Lightweight yearling steers to feed gained 6¢ to 207¢ as those back to the paddock averaged 214¢/kg. Heifers gained 6¢ to 7¢ making 185¢ to 189¢/kg. Heavyweight grown steers and bullocks sold to 193¢ to average 186¢/kg. Medium D3 cows eased 2¢ to 137¢ as heavy D4's averaged 149¢/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100910/australia___the_livestock_trade_.aspx MLA.com Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT TOP prices and averages blitzed last year's results at the specially-selected Dorper and White Dorper sale at the Wentworth Show on Sunday. Volume buyer on the day was Bernie Smith, Grand Junction, Pomona, New South Wales, taking home 10 rams. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___dorper_sheep_gain_popularity_.aspx farmonline.com.au Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The organisers of Queensland's largest field days begin say they hope the combination of a good rain and good prices could result in sales. Ag Show CEO, Peter Erwin, says there are more than 700 exhibitors at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, from machinery dealers to jewellers http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___field_day_in_qld_.aspx abc.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced it does not propose to intervene in Swift Australia 's proposed acquisition of Rockdale Beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___green_light_for_jbs___rockdale_deal_.aspx farmonline.com.au Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Meat and Livestock Australia is running a new marketing campaign to promote lamb in spring. Spring is the peak season for lamb supply, and MLA says about eight million lambs are expected to be slaughtered nationally from July to October. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___late_lambs_in_tasmania_.aspx abc.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nth Ashrose George remains unbeaten NORTH Ashrose George continued his unbeaten run at the major Merino shows this year winning champion fine-medium March shorn Poll Merino ram at the 2010 Rabobank Dubbo National Merino Show last week. The 20.7-micron ram, with a 2.9SD, 13.4CV and 99.4CF, won the same section at the Australian Sheep & Wool Show in Bendigo in July. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___merino_ram_sale_.aspx farmonline.com.au Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The annual merino ram selling season has begun in South Australia and prices are up more than $200 on average. The strong demand for sheep and lambs, and the focus on increasing the nation's sheep flock, are pushing the prices higher than last season's records. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___ram_sales_kick_off_.aspx abc.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lamb is the smouldering new star of MLA's latest marketing campaign, designed to remind all consumers that spring is the perfect time to enjoy juicy, tender and tasty lamb. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130910/australia___retauil_lamb_promotion_.aspx MLA.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Pork producers from all over Australia took up the opportunity to participate in a Town Hall Teleforum to discuss the industry’s use of gestation stalls as part of the Shaping our Future initiative. The Teleforum communication tool is cutting edge technology that is capable of involving thousands of people, simultaneously, in a live and interactive meeting undertaken over the phone of each participant. It’s a bit like radio talk back but by phone. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___sow_stalls_must_go_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Vegetable farmers in Tasmania's north-west are optimistic about the prospect of good spring crops. The last month of winter brought 125 millimetres of rain, and farmers are planning to put their crops in over the next two weeks. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___spring_crops_.aspx abc.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Good prices have been reached at a sale of stud rams in Victoria's Gippsland region, signalling renewed confidence in the sheep industry. Of 128 rams offered for sale, 120 were sold, with an average price of $1,250 recorded - up about $300 on last year's sale. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090910/australia___stud_sheep.aspx abc.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr Spencer said, “That if the Australian industry chose to voluntarily move away from gestations stalls producers would be seeking assistance from major retailers to better support ham and bacon products raised from Australian pork. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___support_from_major_retailers.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says producers should be cautious before they celebrate high wheat prices. A recent Rabbobank survey of 1,300 farmers across the state found rural confidence was at positive levels for the first time in a year, largely due to the improved prices. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/austalia___wheat_farming_.aspx abc.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT There was a small lift in supply at Toowoomba Elders containing some good runs off yearlings off crop. Lightweight yearling steers to feed eased 3¢ to 212¢ as the heavyweights gained 9¢ to 189¢/kg. Lightweight heifers to the trade were firm at 190¢ as feeders made around 184¢/kg. Heavyweight grown steers eased 4¢ to 186¢ while bullocks averaged 190¢/kg. Medium weight 2 score cows averaged 123¢ and 3 scores 134¢/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___cattle_market_prices_.aspx MLA.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The head of the world's biggest dairy exporter says the recent fall in dairy prices is good news for farmers. World prices have fallen by about 20 per cent over the last two months, with some commodities hitting their lowest level this year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___dairy_price_fall_is_good_for_farmers_.aspx abc.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT THE Murray Bridge council’s development plan must recognise the value of tourism in Wellington, opponents to a new chicken farm development say. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___opposition_to_poultry_farm_.aspx farmonline.com.au Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The $2 billion-plus sugar industry in North Queensland is embroiled in a high-stakes industrial dispute at seven sugar mills that threatens to cause further delays in harvesting and losses running into millions a day. According to The Australian Financial Review, Sucrogen and various unions yesterday took part in private conciliation before Fair Work Australia in Brisbane. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___strike_could_hit_sugar_farmers_.aspx farmonline.com.au Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT AUSTRALIA appears to be on the right track as far as producing a socially responsible wool clip, says speaker at the recent Why Merino? conference, Denine Woodrow. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080910/australia___the_image_of_wool_.aspx farmonline.com.au Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cattle supplies across the eastern states were again restricted by heavy rainfall during the past week, with falls of up to 50mm in southern Queensland and northern NSW on Monday and Tuesday preventing the mustering and transport of some stock. As a result, national cattle throughput at MLA's NLRS reported physical markets fell 22% on the previous week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___cattle_markets_.aspx MLA.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT He puts in long hours and allows himself few spare moments. His determination was put to the test by the 122 hectare dairy property he and wife Pauline bought on the edge of Smithton, on Tasmania’s north-west coast four years ago. Run-down and untidy, it lacked good fencing, a water system and decent shedding – a far cry from today’s set-up. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___dairy_farming_problems_.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory has announced a net operating profit after tax of $8.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2010 - a $28.7m improvement on 2009. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___dairy_processor_shows_good_profit_.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT LICENCE plates from throughout the State were seen in the Jilakin Downs paddock for the annual information day held at the Wilson family's property, Kulin, last week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___farm_field_day_.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Meat and Livestock Australia chairman Don Heatley says while the nation's beef industry faces a multitude of challenges on an almost daily basis, productivity improvement and market access remained two of the central pillars in that process. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___mla_boss_speaksout.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT National Foods has announced it will undertake an extensive review of its cheese manufacturing operations across Australia. The announcement follows a string of redundancies, consolidations and closures by the company this year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___national_foods_.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT As of 1 January 2011 there will be changes to ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) Prevalence Areas in Western Australia, Victoria and some regions of NSW. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___ovine_johnes_disease_prevalence_area_changes_from__january_.aspx Cattle Council of Australia Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Over the past two months, there have been 24 per cent more new season lambs yarded than the same period in 2009, according to Meat and Livestock Australia data. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070910/australia___suck_lamb_yarding_up_.aspx farmonline.com.au Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Over the past two months, there have been 24% more new season lambs yarded than the same period in 2009 at MLA's NLRS reported markets. In addition to the increased turnoff, the weight and quality of the 2010 new season lambs have been better than what was observed during the same period last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___the_lamb_market__0.aspx MLA.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cattle supplies across the eastern states were again restricted by heavy rainfall during the past week, with falls of up to 50mm in southern Queensland and northern NSW on Monday and Tuesday preventing the mustering and transport of some stock. As a result, national cattle throughput at MLA's NLRS reported physical markets fell 22% on the previous week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___cattle_markets.aspx MLA.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT There has been some light rainfall recorded in the northern pastoral regions of WA. The southern Ag districts again saw another week of fine and dry weather with most areas now having failed to reach half their average winter rainfall. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___cow_market_again_dearer.aspx MLA.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The spring cattle demand is starting early in southeast Australia, and it's lifting prices as producers compete to restock paddocks after drought-breaking rain. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___cows_and_calves_au_per_unit_.aspx abc.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT IN THE past three years, growing sheep feed and increasing pasture production has helped Eudunda farmers Barry and Marie Hines improve their sheep a hectare ratio from two to five. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___feeding_lambs_.aspx farmonline.com.au Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Lamb producer breaks his own record For the second time in a fortnight, a sheep producer near Wagga Wagga in southern NSW has broken the national lamb record. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___lambs_make_au_a_pop_.aspx abc.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT AUSTRALIA'S reputation for producing quality oaten hay has seen exports surge past the 1 million tonne mark. Five hay oat varieties developed by SARDI are in commercial production around the nation through Australian Exporters Company Pty Ltd and sold into the major market of Japan, and Korea and Taiwan. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___one_million_tons_of_hay_exported_.aspx farmonline.com.au Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Rainfall across Australia was fairly widespread this week, with a number of cold, blustery systems bringing more rain to large areas of Tasmania, Victoria and SA. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___rain_glorious_rain_.aspx MLA.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT FORECASTS of strong soybean prices for next summer’s crop, combined with current poor feed grain prices and a late start to sowing opportunities, have eaten into the normal winter cereal plant on the North Coast. Plantings are back 25 per cent on last year, with just 700 hectares of wheat and 2250ha of barley planted, most of it around Casino. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___soy_prices_.aspx farmonline.com.au Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT MEAT & Livestock Australia is attempting to do for lamb in spring what Sam Kekovich has done for sales of the meat around Australia Day. The latest ad in a long-running campaign attempts to more closely align spring with lamb in the minds of Australian shoppers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___spring_lamb_marketing_.aspx farmonline.com.au Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Widespread rainfall across much of the eastern states has severely impacted goat supply, with stock transport routes disrupted. The tighter supply has placed upward pressure on prices, resulting in some contributors lifting rates by 10¢/kg cwt. International enquiry has remained firm despite the A$. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060910/australia___the_goat_market_.aspx MLA.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT