Tag: cattle

Spending snub frustration

Local politicians and key members of the Limestone Coast agricultural industry have spoken out following last week’s announcement the Mount Gambier Saleyards Transformation Project...

Saleyards project hits hurdle

The Grant District Council will reassess the future of its Saleyards Transformation Project following another unsuccessful Federal Government funding bid. In October 2024 council reapplied...

Versatility at heart of new ‘powerhouse’ sires

Boonaroo Angus is excited to introduce five new powerhouse sires into its sale line-up this year, after investing in the country’s best bulls, purchased...

Boonaroo sire power

BOONAROO Angus is excited to introduce five new powerhouse sires into its sale line-up this year, after investing in the country’s best bulls, purchased...

Dairy dismay

ASouth East dairy farmer claims he is owed around $700,000 as a result of Beston Global Food Company going into voluntary administration.
John Hunt, of...

Industry remains resilient despite 2023 volatility

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has published new analysis of the broader market conditions and economic contribution of the red meat industry in the...

Tender beefed up

Rising costs could see the Grant District Council’s Mount Gambier District Livestock Exchange 2030 Transformation Project increase to $15m.
At council’s September monthly meeting on...

People key to success

It’s been said many times that three Ps underpin success in the dairy industry - pastures, profits and people.
For South Australian dairy farmer and...

SA cattle at home in NSW

Furner beef cattle stud Woonallee Simmentals again achieved a 100% clearance rate at the recent annual Northern Bull Sale at Tamworth in New South...

Cattle beef up budget

Mount Gambier and District Saleyards revenue has boomed by more than $500,000 compared to the previous financial year.
Grant District Council acting chief executive Gary...

Late rain lifts farm hopes

Limestone Coast producers are still watching the skies as the region struggles into the second month of winter. The region is well down on its...

Major saleyards project in jeopardy

The Grant District Council has been left disappointed and reevaluating the future of its Saleyards Transformation Project following an unsuccessful Federal Government funding bid.
In...

Researchers investigate ways to put methane reducing technology into the paddock

New research is investigating the potential of a lick-block formula that could help reduce methane emissions from livestock. The research is part of a collaboration...

Saleyard bill split

Mount Gambier City Council will meet today to discuss contributing $77,000 to the Grant District Council’s Saleyards Transformation Project. The matter has been listed for...

Livestock supply glut impacts prices

Downward pressure has been placed on South Australia’s cattle prices due to a number of farmers in Northern Australia destocking their properties of livestock...