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NSW riders dominate national cutting futurity
7/10/2008 | NSW riders have dominated in the winners' circle at the National Cutting Horse Association annual futurity, held on Sunday in Tamworth.  | $35,000 high on day one of ... | Leongatha cattle buyers hit the ... | VIDEO: NSW riders dominate national ...
New $85,000 cutting horse record
5/10/2008 | A new record price of $85,000 was set at the National Cutting Horse Association 2008 Select Cutting Horse Sale in Tamworth on Friday.  | CommentsComments (1) | Beef production back during August | Stability in young cattle prices | VIDEO: New $85,000 cutting horse record
More hens needed to foil $13m free-range racket
3/10/2008 | More than double the number of free-range hens are needed to ensure that every egg sold as free range is genuine.  | CommentsComments (2) | Australian food security lax: ... | Environment turning ...
Agriculture's future: value or volume?
2/10/2008 | In light of increasing global concern about food security will agriculture secure its future by focussing on value or volume? That will be one of the key questions debated at Australasia's major science and agribusiness conference to be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, last this month.  | CommentsComments (2) | RSPCA slams AQIS live export ... | Roma's high cattle numbers ...
Garnaut's carbon tax to increase livestock costs
2/10/2008 | A $40 a tonne carbon permit price would have a massive impact on the production and retail costs of lamb, beef, pork and poultry.  | CommentsComments (4) | But we'll skip Garnaut's ... | Pig prices reach historic highs
30/09/2008 | The RSPCA hopes the decision of three Canberra caterers to ditch cage eggs will encourage enough companies to join them and make battery hens economically unviable.  | CommentsComments (3) | Garnaut's latest climate change ... | Share market bloodbath hits ag ...
Seasonal price falls hit livestock markets
26/09/2008 | Livestock prices weakened have this week led by export cattle and lambs, according to Meat and Livestock Australia, as increased spring yardings and mixed stock quality pushed prices down from their annual August/September peaks.  | Wool production to fall further ... | Half of all '08 lambs will not ...
23/09/2008 | Two people were injured and 400 sheep on the way to an abattoir died after a semi-trailer overturned in NSW's south last night, police say.  | Farming's ethanol divide widens | Cabs top new Fastrac feature
23/09/2008 | The MV Becrux, the world's most technologically advanced livestock carrier, has celebrated a milestone in successfully transporting its 3,000,000th sheep.  | CommentsComments (1) | Massive dust storm turns ... | No member resolutions allowed ...
22/09/2008 | Members will not be allowed to move resolutions at Meat and Livestock Australia's annual general meeting in November, after the MLA board decided not to accept three resolutions on legal grounds.  | CommentsComments (2) | $20,500 Moorundie ram tops SA ... | Kurralea takes Melbourne Poll ...
US investigates GM animals
22/09/2008 | The United States Food & Drug Administration has opened the door for the development of genetically modified animals, calling for public comment on how to regulate their development.  | CommentsComments (1) | Roseville Park rams hit $8000 high | Cattle prices surge
Saleyard ultimatum to new WA Government
18/09/2008 | WA livestock transporters have sent a warning to the new Liberal Government: do something about regional saleyards or run the risk of their being shut down.  | $100,000 bull leads market at ... | Yea cattle sale ahead of ...
15/09/2008 | Retail meat prices increased during August, as tighter supplies, higher saleyard prices and increased production costs all influenced prices, Meat and Livestock Australia reports.  | Cattle markets spring to life | Riverina ewes reach $68 at Hay
12/09/2008 | The Federal Government has appointed an interim inspector general of horse importation as part of its response to the Callinan Inquiry into the 2007 outbreak of equine influenza.  | CommentsComments (1) | Wool finishes up 2.5pc as US ... | Qld passes up water auction as ...
Brazilian pays $34,000 for Dorper ram
10/09/2008 | Australian Dorper genetics were keenly sought after by Brazilian and Mexican breeders at the sixth National Dorper and White Dorper sale at Dubbo Showground yesterday when a total of 127 rams topped at a record $34,000 to average $2075.  | CommentsComments (2) | Favourable season drives prices ... | Merino hoggets soar to $112.50 ...
9/09/2008 | Ham processors have been accused of selling water for the price of meat.  | CommentsComments (4) | Merino hoggets soar to $112.50 ... | Organic food has lower carbon ...
30pc slump in beef exports to US
9/09/2008 | Australia's beef exports to the United States look like falling by about 30pc this year due to a combination of currency values and greater competition from new and emerging importing countries, the Australian Meat Industry Council’s Exporter conference was told this morning.  | CommentsComments (5) | Merino hoggets soar to $112.50 ... | Horse industry backs levy
Rain and Aussie dollar good news for markets
6/09/2008 | The seasonal peak in cattle and lamb prices has been extended for at least another week, as widespread and heavy rains in central to southern Queensland, northern NSW and Victoria and a continued slide in the Aussie dollar is providing a boost for livestock markets generally.  | CommentsComments (1) | Boorowa, NSW, property a ... | Garnaut plan to lift power ...
Meat production won't keep pace with global population
3/09/2008 | Normally livestock producers increase production of meat each year, at least enough to keep up with the increase in population, but according to World Agricultural Outlook Board chairman Gerry Bange that will not be the case next year.  | CommentsComments (10) | Govt passes controversial horse ... | Mulesing threatens woolgrower exit
RSPCA ready to belt farmers
1/09/2008 | The RSPCA today said it was time for animal welfare groups to be less compromising and to encourage more people to make their voices heard if animal welfare is going to improve in Australia.  | CommentsComments (17) | Indonesia live cattle record | Cattle quality mixed as EYCI slips
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