Sheep and lamb prices continue to bolt, with records tumbling at saleyards across the nation — just not in WA.
Cally Dupe & Bob Garnant
East Pingelly farmer John Hassell continues to advocate for the Australian farming community despite stepping down as president of WAFarmers earlier this year.
Georgia Campion
Australia’s feedlot sector is celebrating after industry research showing the emissions produced by cattle in feedlots was much lower than originally thought was adopted by the Federal Government.
Cally Dupe
Harvest Road’s Dr Scott Strachan has joined the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework’s steering group, bringing his expertise in environmental science and data-driven sustainable strategies.
Port Hedland feedlot owner Paul Brown has sold the Hedland Export Depot after “17 years of heartache” following the live cattle export ban and inoperation caused by a redevelopment project.
The second annual Young Sheep Handlers Expo to be held at the Claremont Showgrounds is gearing up to teach livestock showmanship to young people, many who have never been near a sheep.
Bob Garnant
Global cattle markets have trended higher in 2025 despite uncertainty since US President Donald Trump was elected in January, but could change if a trade war erupts between major trading blocs.
Mr Depiazzi, who supplies to Coles, said he believed processors had taken a “short-term” view by not increasing the prices paid to farmers this upcoming season.
Melissa Pedelty
WA sheep prices are surging but industry analysts say it is unlikely they will reach the highs of more than $400 per head recently achieved in the Eastern States.
Northern pastoralists fear their bid for more than $500 million compensation after the 2011 live cattle ban to Indonesia could be in jeopardy after a Federal Court judge downplayed the ban’s long-term impact.
Georgia Campion and Cally Dupe
Australia’s ability to respond to an emergent animal disease was put to the test in a lumpy skin disease outbreak exercise near the WA and Northern Territory border.
This year’s Gate 2 Plate Challenge participants gained valuable insight into the WA beef cattle industry as the event’s feedlot competition focus continues to mature with age.
Serpentine-based commercial cattle producers Bert and Agatha Veenendaal of Evensong Farm were over the moon when they took out the overall win in the 11th annual Gate 2 Plate Challenge competition.
The Nationals leader is calling for some “perspective” on a key demand from US President Donald Trump as tariff talks grind on.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The Albany-based Gate 2 Plate Challenge committee hosted its 11th annual awards presentation and dinner to celebrate the feedlot competition’s results aimed at “improvements” for WA’s beef cattle industry.
WA sheep farmers could see the greatest benefit nationally from New Zealand flock decline thanks to basic laws of supply and demand.
WA dairy farmers impacted by skyrocketing input prices are disappointed by next season’s farmgate prices but are hopeful continued lobbying towards processers could result in a much-needed price rise.
A long-awaited custom footrot vaccine for sheep is likely to be at least three years away from hitting the market, according to one industry group gunning to get it back in farmers’ hands.
Australian beef producers stand to benefit from a major move by restaurants in China amid the trade war with the US.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Heath Parkes-Hupton
Low crop and livestock production volume is expected to cut Australia’s agricultural production value by $2.6 billion in 2025-2026.
Australian cattle farmers are gunning to exceed the beef exporting records they set last year, with cattle prices expected to continue to rise in the face of political tensions.
A new livestock industry initiative aimed at boosting the productivity and profitability of southern Western Australian beef producers has officially launched.
More than 50 Brahman light feeder steers have arrived at the WA state research facility in Kununurra to increase future beef productions and create a circular cattle feed economy with crop by-products.
Agora Livestock has landed a major signing with industry heavyweight Dean Hubbard joining the team as its head of markets
