MLA: Subsoil: it’s what’s on the inside that counts | Market wrap | Worm resistance
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Red meat’s sustainability in the spotlight
The sustainability success story of Australia’s red meat industry is taking centre stage ahead of Earth Day 2023. Tune into this webinar recording to find out more from our two expert speakers.
Improving metro consumers’
perceptions
MLA’s ‘Paddock to Plate’ igloo experience at the
Sydney Royal Easter Show resulted in 86% of visitors rating their knowledge of the Australian red meat industry as good/excellent.
Subsoil: it's what's on the inside that counts
Richard Wallis (pictured) was fully aware of the benefits of maintaining optimal fertility in the top 10cm of soil, but subsoil management was more of a mystery. Here’s how he navigated the unknown to reap the rewards.
Prices and markets
The latest market developments | Prices and market stats | Market reports
Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap
Cattle and sheep indicators improved this week, with mutton prices surging 70¢/kg. A number of sales won’t be going ahead on Tuesday due to ANZAC Day, which will impact indicators.
‘Steer to heifer’ premium at highest level since the drought
With the national herd rebuild going full steam ahead, more producers are retaining heifers on-farm. The price premium for restocker steers to heifers is now at its widest point since June 2019.
A strong trading environment for Australian beef
Australian beef exports have gone from strength to strength in 2023 – meanwhile, our major competitors such as the US and Brazil continue to face challenges on the global market.
Take control of resistant worms
If you’ve noticed your go-to drenches aren’t killing worms as well as they used to, you’re not alone. Here are some tips for managing these chemicals to provide better care for your livestock.
Have your say on pain relief
What pain relief and wound healing products are you using on-farm? Results from this survey will help
direct future research on best practice animal husbandry procedures.
Lambassadors set to drive global demand for Aussie lamb
Next month, food professionals from around the world will come together in Melbourne to showcase Australian lamb to their global networks and drive international demand.
How to prepare an MSA lamb shoulder
Can’t make it to the Lambassador dinner next month? You can have your own lamb feast at home with these tips from MSA’s Kelly Payne (pictured) on preparing the perfect shoulder.