Custom Made Beef turns into Collagen Article by: Hari Yellina The Israeli business that pioneered lab-grown beef imitation snacks has now branched out into cell-cultured collagen for the cosmetics market. Given the expenditures the beef industry has made in building markets in this space in order to completely utilise the entire carcase, this is a step […]
Grass-fed Cattle Producers are asked to ‘Engage’ Article by: Hari Yellina If efforts to establish a unified, national voice for grass-fed cattle producers were to succeed, any temptation to “stand outside and fling rocks” had to be eliminated. As the consultation time for the development of the new advocacy group, Cattle Australia, begins, this is […]
Benefits of Seaweed Fodder Put on Display Article by: Hari Yellina An industry symposium this week focused on the newest findings regarding the benefits of using seaweed species as cattle feed to help reduce methane emissions. Dr. Breanna Roque of Future Feed was one of several keynote presenters who addressed an audience of farmers at ABS’ 2022 […]
Cattle Market Processors Pull Back due to Port Related Issues Article by: Hari Yellina On the basis of overflowing freezers and reefer storage capacity at the country’s largest beef export shipping facility, the Port of Brisbane, processor grids in Queensland and Northern NSW have plummeted 10 to 15 cents per kilogramme. While shipments are beginning […]
America Loses Taste for Mutton as Lamb Exports Rise Article by: Hari Yellina In February, 20,774 tonnes of lamb were exported from Australia, up 22% from the start of the year. Meanwhile, mutton exports are struggling, particularly to the United States, where they fell by 36% from January to February, with only 761 tonnes shipped […]
Australian Beef Now a part of NRL’s Broncos Article by: Hari Yellina Under a new partnership contract facilitated by Meat & Livestock Australia, Australian Beef has established an official collaboration with the Brisbane Broncos, underlining the vital role Australian red meat serves in high-performing players’ diets on the national stage. MLA’s mission is to invest […]
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Floods Rattle Lamb Supply Chains Article by: Hari Yellina The recent extraordinary floods in northern NSW, where floodwaters have reached unprecedented heights, are expected to have an impact on the Australian lamb market. Flood-affected areas and adjacent regions have now impacted industry supply networks, resulting in road closures, damage to businesses, farms, and infrastructure. A […]
Can Legumes Boost Beef’s Bottom Line? Article by: Hari Yellina Incorporating legumes into the diet of many Australian red meat farmers can enhance productivity while also providing drought resistance and environmental benefits. Meat & Livestock Australia has developed a new Legumes Hub to demonstrate how legumes can help grazing operations. The Legumes Hub, which will […]
Goat Meat Put to the Ultimate Taste Test Article by: Hari Yellina According to one meat scientist, research on how customers react to goatmeat prepared in various ways by cut might be utilised to boost domestic consumption of the product. Jarrod Lees of the University of New England took home the $22,000 Meat & Livestock […]
Beef Demands Grow Faster than Supply Article by: Hari Yellina The latest beef export data reflect the mountain of issues that have afflicted Australia’s meat processing market this year, with overall shipments nearing all-time February lows. The Omicron wave in January, which stranded a large number of meatworkers at home, followed by disastrous floods in […]
Skinner now Calling Shots at Sheep Producers Australia Article by: Hari Yellina Bonnie Skinner has been chosen as Sheep Producers Australia’s new chief executive officer (SPA). Ms Skinner joined the SPA team in July 2018 as the Product Integrity Policy Manager and rose through the ranks to become the Deputy CEO in 2021. “Ms Skinner […]
Processors Remain Impacted by Floods Article by: Hari Yellina Beef processing in southern Queensland and northern NSW is in a state of chaos today, following record flooding and rainfall over the past four days. Between 350mm and 600mm of record rain has fallen across large parts of the coastal region, representing the largest concentration of […]
Heavy Trade in the Biggest Beef Company Article by: Hari Yellina Yesterday, over a million shares of Australia’s largest beef company were traded. The ASX activity drove the Australian Agricultural Company’s share price to values not seen since June 2017. The company’s return to profit, successful feed growing seasons across its large holdings, and record […]
‘Make it Count’: Red Meat Leaders on Vegan Inquiry Article by: Hari Yellina Senators and red meat industry officials have committed to seeing that recommendations for new rules to ban vegan food from being branded as beef are enacted. The Red Meat Advisory Council, the industry’s umbrella organisation, will seek commitments out of both leading […]
Oh No! Are Vegan Products Using Beef Imagery? Article by: Hari Yellina c It has also been suggested that the food authority reverse its decision to allow plant proteins and non-dairy milks to utilize animal descriptors. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission should take action on the close proximity of real beef and copycat plant-based proteins […]
Switching from Beef to Sheep? Consider This! Article by: Hari Yellina If you possess or lease a piece of property in Australia and want to make a fair livelihood from it, you’ll need to think carefully about the business(es) you want to start. It’s not always evident. However, what if you had the option? Let’s take a […]
Eating Red Meat Extends Life Span? Article by: Hari Yellina Eat a steak and you’ll live longer. That’s the takeaway from a panel of prominent scientists who believe ‘fake food fans’ have transformed red meat into a villain. According to a new study published in the International Journal of General Medicine this week, eating red meat improves […]
Is the All American Steak really ‘American?’ Article by: Hari Yellina A hamburger or steak labelled “Product of the United States” could contain beef from cattle reared as far away as Australia, a flexible labelling practise that has piqued President Joe Biden’s interest as he and anti-trust officials focus on large meatpacking companies. The long-running […]
