Rise in Aussie dollar impacts wool prices as Merino back 20c/kg
Wednesday saw a sharp rise in the AUD, which in turn started to impact prices, which were reflected in the Merino MPG’s. All MPG’s gave back 5c to 20c with the exception of the 19 MPG.
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Accommodation always a challenge at Beef Australia
With under one year to go, Beef Australia and Airbnb have joined forces and are calling on Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast locals to host on Airbnb ahead of the May 2027 event, to help the region handle the increased demand for accommodation.
Survey shows price increase has flowed through to fuel and fertiliser
NSW Farmers is warning state and federal governments must urgently respond to an acute cost-of-production shock with new data showing spikes in fuel and fertiliser prices caused by global shortages have slashed confidence.
Four new interbreed classes announced for stud cattle championships in 2027
Beef Australia has announced the introduction of four new Interbreed classes to the 2027 Nutrien Ag Solutions Stud Cattle Championship, expanding opportunities for recognition across younger age categories and enhancing competition for exhibitors from all participating breeds.
No serious plan in federal budget to fix rural freight roads
Australia’s livestock and rural transport sector has welcomed the Federal Budget’s $10.7 billion fuel reserve and facility, but says the Government has failed to match that investment with a serious plan to fix the rural freight roads that keep agricultural supply chains moving.
Australian beef industry set to remain on firm footing in 2026
Australia’s beef industry is set to remain on a firm footing through 2026 despite record production levels, supported by strong global demand and resilient export markets, Rabobank says in its newly-released Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2026.
Answers needed after multi billion dollar freight project scrapped
NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin says the Albanese Government needs to provide answers after it scrapped a multi billion dollar freight project that was poised to connect productive farming businesses and communities across the country.
Livestock and rural transport must be designated as essential users says ALRT
Australia’s livestock and rural transporters have welcomed a billion-litre national fuel reserve but warned the Federal Government the measure will only matter if diesel reaches the regions when supply fails.
Future-focused leadership to take centre stage at LambEx26
Bright ideas, fresh perspectives and future‑focused leadership will take centre stage at LambEx26 with the announcement of the Coles Trailblazers semi‑finalists, a competition celebrating the young professionals, producers, scientists and students shaping the future of Australia’s sheep industry.
Farmers call on government to pause plans to fast-track renewable energy projects
NSW Farmers is calling on the NSW Government to pause plans to fast-track renewable energy projects in regional NSW, warning that rushing approvals will deepen community distress, entrench an unfair power imbalance between large developers and landholders, and generate more objections and conflict.
Rural residents crying out for reliable roads
Rural residents are crying out for reliable roads, the state’s peak farming body has told an Inquiry into Local Government Funding.
Refreshed program to bring supply chain together at LambEx in 2026
The most sheep producers ever assembled on stage will headline LambEx26, with a freshly released program designed to bring the entire supply chain together – and onto one agenda.
