What would Australia look like without live exports?
6 years, 6 months ago

What would Australia look like without live exports?

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The live export of Australian animals — be that cattle, sheep, goats, dairy cows, buffalo, and even alpacas — is a lucrative and decades-old industry. "Investment in a chilled and frozen meat-only trade would prevent the suffering inherent to live export and save millions of animals from the cruel fate awaiting them at their destination and on-board ship," he said. "In Western Australia 30 per cent of sheep get sent to live export," Mr Dalgleish said. "Live export is very important for our community because for every two animals you send us I give one job for our people … so it has a huge impact," he said. "Australia is a world leader in animal welfare in the live export industry … and has been leading the world towards better standards of welfare over the last 30 years," he said.

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Live sheep export ban triggers food security fears for Kuwaiti importer
5 months ago

Live sheep export ban triggers food security fears for Kuwaiti importer

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Australia's Middle Eastern trading partners say a 50-year working relationship has been "thrown out the door" by the decision to end live sheep exports by sea. But Mr Al Majed said he did not believe any other country would be able to match Australia in terms of quality, efficiency, disease control, and meeting the specific type of sheep his markets …

Parliament passes federal government's legislation to ban live sheep exports by sea by 2028
9 months ago

Parliament passes federal government's legislation to ban live sheep exports by sea by 2028

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The federal government's laws to ban Australia's live sheep trade have passed parliament, despite last-minute attempts by opponents to postpone the bill's passage. "The facts are that unless this ban is reversed, farming communities, animals and Australia's strategic trade partnerships will all suffer," he said. Calls for Senate intervention into live export bill Photo shows Sheep in pens on live …

Farmers are fighting back on the ban of live sheep exports
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers are fighting back on the ban of live sheep exports

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CASON HO, REPORTER: This is one of the final frontiers for farmers trying to keep the live sheep export industry. Late last week farmers lined about three kilometres of road here in Muresk, in regional Western Australia where a parliamentary inquiry was examining the Federal Government's decision to ban live sheep exports by sea by 2028. CASON HO: Live exports …

Western Australia's $1.35 billion sheep industry already shrinking due to live export ban, stakeholders say
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Western Australia's $1.35 billion sheep industry already shrinking due to live export ban, stakeholders say

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In short: Members of the WA sheep industry say they are already feeling the impact of the federal government's upcoming live export ban. Members of the WA sheep industry say they are already feeling the impact of the federal government's upcoming live export ban. West Australian agriculture figures say the federal government's ban on live sheep exports will hurt farmers …

Live sheep export trade to end in 2028 as Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announces $107m support package
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Live sheep export trade to end in 2028 as Agriculture Minister Murray Watt announces $107m support package

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In short: The federal government has announced it will end Australia’s live sheep export trade by 2028. Speaking in Perth, Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said the closure of live exports — which was a 2022 election promise — would be "orderly and considered". "Minister Watt has furtively slipped unannounced into Western Australia, coming from Beef Week in his home …

Indonesia suspends Australian live cattle supplier as investigation into mystery death of more than 100 cattle continues
1 year ago

Indonesia suspends Australian live cattle supplier as investigation into mystery death of more than 100 cattle continues

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In short: Indonesia has suspended a cattle supplier from trade after more than 100 cattle died on a live export ship. Indonesia has suspended a cattle supplier from trade after more than 100 cattle died on a live export ship. Indonesia has temporarily banned imports of live cattle from one Australian property, as investigations continue into how more than 100 …

More than 100 cattle die at sea en route from Australia to Indonesia
1 year ago

More than 100 cattle die at sea en route from Australia to Indonesia

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More than 100 Australian cattle have died on a live export ship to Indonesia — likely one of the highest mortality rates ever reported on an Australian cattle shipment. A department spokesperson would not confirm the exact number but said there was "no suggestion that exotic animal disease is involved" such as foot and mouth disease or lumpy skin disease. …

Live export cattle prices slide as Indonesia ramps up imports of boxed meat
1 year, 5 months ago

Live export cattle prices slide as Indonesia ramps up imports of boxed meat

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Live export prices to Indonesia are falling, with feeder steers shipped from Darwin fetching around $2.60 a kilogram compared to a peak of $5.50 a kilogram in 2022. Key points: Live export cattle prices to Indonesia have fallen more than 50 per cent in the last 18 months A lot of NT cattle are getting rejected from the trade because …

'Massive amounts' of cattle getting rejected from live export trade to Indonesia due to skin blemishes
1 year, 5 months ago

'Massive amounts' of cattle getting rejected from live export trade to Indonesia due to skin blemishes

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Markus Rathsmann has got cattle in his yards at Mt Ringwood Station in the Northern Territory and points out which ones are currently barred from the live export trade to Indonesia. Mr Rathsmann knows of nearby stations that have had 30 to 40 per cent of their cattle rejected from the live export trade this month because of skin blemishes. …

Indonesia poised to resume live cattle imports from Australia after prime minister's meeting with Joko Widodo
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia poised to resume live cattle imports from Australia after prime minister's meeting with Joko Widodo

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Live exports of Australian cattle appear set to return to Indonesia, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised the matter with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo. Key points: The government says recent discussions with Indonesia have been positive Indonesia suspended imports from some facilities over concerns about Lumpy Skin Disease Malaysia has resumed imports after it also suspended the trade The head …

Live export industry awaits lumpy skin disease testing, responding to Indonesian concerns
1 year, 7 months ago

Live export industry awaits lumpy skin disease testing, responding to Indonesian concerns

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Cattle producers in northern Australia are facing a nervous wait, as authorities scramble to test animals for lumpy skin disease to reassure Indonesian authorities it is not in the country. Key points: Indonesia says 13 imported Australian cattle have lumpy skin disease Australian authorities are testing four suspended live export facilities One cattle yard near Darwin is holding about 3,000 …

Queensland left without facility to export live cattle to Indonesian following suspension
1 year, 8 months ago

Queensland left without facility to export live cattle to Indonesian following suspension

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Queensland has been left without its only operating export depot to Indonesia after its government suspended live cattle imports from four Australian export facilities. Key points: Queensland’s Dalrymple saleyards have had their cattle live exports to Indonesia suspended Indonesia claims lumpy skin disease was detected in a small number of Australian cattle sometime after arriving in the country The Dalrymple …

WA's northernmost export yards caught up in Indonesia live cattle suspension over lumpy skin disease
1 year, 8 months ago

WA's northernmost export yards caught up in Indonesia live cattle suspension over lumpy skin disease

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Western Australia's cattle producers have been dealt another blow with the state's northernmost export yard suspended by the Indonesian government following the detection of lumpy skin disease in livestock shipped from Australia. Key points: Indonesia has suspended live cattle imports from Wyndham Port in Western Australia It is one of four Australian export facilities under review after 13 cattle tested …

Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after lumpy skin disease found
1 year, 8 months ago

Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after lumpy skin disease found

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The Indonesian government has suspended imports of live cattle from four Australian export facilities, following the detection of the virus lumpy skin disease in livestock shipped from Australia. Key points: Indonesia has stopped importing live cattle from four Australian export facilities The Australian government was notified a "small number of cattle" from Australia were detected with lumpy skin disease LSD …

Cattle market chaos in Indonesia as foot-and-mouth disease spreads and live exports stall
2 years, 9 months ago

Cattle market chaos in Indonesia as foot-and-mouth disease spreads and live exports stall

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The foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia has brought northern Australia's live export trade almost to a halt and created chaos in Indonesia's food supply chain. Key points: A foot-and-mouth outbreak is causing a crash in Indonesian cattle and dairy markets Northern cattle producers are looking to other markets as live export slows More than 650,000 foot-and-mouth vaccines are distributed in …

Shoppers warned supermarket lamb prices will rise without live export
2 years, 9 months ago

Shoppers warned supermarket lamb prices will rise without live export

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Shoppers have been warned to expect to pay more for lamb at the supermarket, as the sheep industry prepares for a future without live exports. Key points: A well established WA sheep producer is quitting the industry due to the looming shut down of live exports Consumers have been warned they'll pay more for lamb as the WA flock shrinks …

Labor confirms plan to end live sheep exports if Albanese becomes PM
2 years, 10 months ago

Labor confirms plan to end live sheep exports if Albanese becomes PM

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Australia's $92 million live sheep export industry will be shut down if Labor is elected at this month's federal election, the opposition has confirmed. Key points: Australia's live animal exports are worth about $2 billion a year The Coalition says ending the trade could disrupt global food security Both industry players and animal rights groups are disappointed by the plan …

Live export cattle trade to Vietnam expected to be slow this year
2 years, 11 months ago

Live export cattle trade to Vietnam expected to be slow this year

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The first shipment of live cattle from Darwin to Vietnam left East Arm this week in what is expected to be another slow year for trade to the South-East Asian country. Key points: Live exports to Vietnam are expected to be significantly down on previous years There has been an oversupply of cattle in Vietnam from Laos and Cambodia after …

Live export prices smash through $5 per kilogram mark
3 years, 2 months ago

Live export prices smash through $5 per kilogram mark

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Live exporters are having to fork out record money to secure cattle for the live export trade, with quotes for feeder steers to Indonesia ex-Darwin smashing through the $5 per kilogram mark for the first time. Key points: Feeder steers to Indonesia ex-Darwin are fetching over $5 per kilogram Low supply of cattle during the northern wet season has pushed …

Cattle producers end year on record high as live export price cracks $4.70/kg
3 years, 3 months ago

Cattle producers end year on record high as live export price cracks $4.70/kg

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As the year draws to a close there has been a sudden rush of live export ships out of Darwin Port, with record money being paid for Northern Territory cattle. Key points: The live export price for feeder steers to Indonesia has reached a record $4.70/kg Darwin Port is experiencing a rush of cattle shipments prior to Christmas Indonesia has …

Brazil's first live shipment of cattle to Vietnam arrives after nearly 30 days at sea
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil's first live shipment of cattle to Vietnam arrives after nearly 30 days at sea

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Brazil's first live export shipment of cattle to Vietnam has reached its destination, with around 14,000 bulls getting unloaded overnight in the port of Thi Vai. Key points: Brazil's first shipment of live cattle to Vietnam has arrived The MV Nada was on route to Vietnam when Brazil halted its beef exports to China because of mad cow disease concerns …

Local exporters watching as Brazil sends bulls to Vietnam in historic live export trade
3 years, 7 months ago

Local exporters watching as Brazil sends bulls to Vietnam in historic live export trade

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Australia's live export industry is closely watching an historic first shipment of cattle from Brazil to Vietnam. Key points: Australian exporters are keeping an eye on the first shipment of cattle from Brazil to Vietnam The shipment of 14,000 bulls is expected to arrive in late September The Vietnamese military is believed to be involved as it tries to shore …

COVID-19 infections surge in Indonesia, Australian live export industry express fears
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 infections surge in Indonesia, Australian live export industry express fears

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As Indonesia overtakes India as the new epicentre of Asia's coronavirus pandemic, the Australian live export industry is becoming increasingly nervous about the emerging health crisis. Key points: A second wave of COVID-19 in Indonesia has seen daily cases rising to more than 50,000 The Australian cattle industry is reporting a 27 per cent drop in exports on this time …

Live exports being 'regulated into oblivion', says outgoing NTCA president
4 years ago

Live exports being 'regulated into oblivion', says outgoing NTCA president

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The NT Cattlemen's Association's outgoing president has told hundreds of cattle producers at the organisation's annual conference that Canberra is regulating live exports "into oblivion". Key points: A cattle producer and former chief of the NTCA warns live export will be "regulated into oblivion" The new chief executive and president for the NTCA have taken up their roles Producers are …

Record live export cattle prices putting pressure on Indonesia ahead of Ramadan
4 years ago

Record live export cattle prices putting pressure on Indonesia ahead of Ramadan

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There have been all kinds of records broken in Australia's beef industry this year, including the price for cattle getting exported to Indonesia. Key points: Live cattle export prices to Indonesia have hit record highs this year The prices are putting pressure on Indonesian feedlots and meat traders in the lead-up to Ramadan The Indonesian government has issued permits for …

Cattle industry waits to find out how much live export shutdown ruling is worth
4 years, 9 months ago

Cattle industry waits to find out how much live export shutdown ruling is worth

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Legal experts and industry figures continue to examine the findings from Tuesday's surprise Federal Court decision that ruled a Commonwealth minister acted unlawfully in banning the live cattle trade. Key points: The class action by 300 claimants against the Commonwealth seeks $600 million in damages after it banned live exports in 2011 An agribusiness lawyer says he would be surprised …

Live export cattle prices crash, with steers to Indonesia fetching $2.60/kg as COVID-19 crisis bites
4 years, 11 months ago

Live export cattle prices crash, with steers to Indonesia fetching $2.60/kg as COVID-19 crisis bites

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The live cattle trade out of northern Australia has witnessed its biggest price crash since 2011, with key markets such as Indonesia and Vietnam struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple factors causing price slump Australia's biggest customer for live cattle is Indonesia and right now it is facing a number of serious challenges. Mr Gooden said with Ramadan starting later …

Live export cattle price hits record $4 per kilo, but Indonesian feedlots warn market unsustainable
5 years ago

Live export cattle price hits record $4 per kilo, but Indonesian feedlots warn market unsustainable

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Five years ago, a northern cattle industry veteran made the bold prediction that live export prices would reach $4 per kilogram — and that he would "shout the bar" at the NT Cattlemen's Conference if it didn't happen. Key points: A record live export price of $4 per kilogram has been paid for a line of feeder steers to Indonesia …

Live sheep export numbers rebound to1.1 million despite northern summer trade ban
5 years, 2 months ago

Live sheep export numbers rebound to1.1 million despite northern summer trade ban

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Despite a ban on live exports during the Middle Eastern summer, the number of live sheep exported from Australia increased by 1 per cent to reach 1.1 million head last year. Key points: The number of sheep exported from Australia increased by 1 per cent last year, despite a ban on exports during the Northern Hemisphere summer Industry figures say …

Australia exported nearly 1.3 million head of cattle last year, but what does 2020 hold?
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia exported nearly 1.3 million head of cattle last year, but what does 2020 hold?

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Australia exported nearly 1.3 million head of cattle last year, which is up 19 per cent on the previous year and not far off the all-time record set in 2015. Nearly 365,000 head of cattle were exported from Townsville in 2019, which was up 41 per cent on 2018, and nearly saw it eclipse Darwin as northern Australia's biggest port …

Live export industry braces for the cost of fewer cattle on ships
5 years, 10 months ago

Live export industry braces for the cost of fewer cattle on ships

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As of June 1, the number of cattle allowed onboard live export ships will be reduced, in a decision industry says makes no sense and will hurt the hip-pocket of exporters and producers. Key points: Changes to live export stocking densities means vessels that would normally ship 5,000 cattle to Indonesia could be reduced down to 4,300 head Livestock agents …

Live sheep exports could be banned after this federal election, but WA breeders warn against it
5 years, 11 months ago

Live sheep exports could be banned after this federal election, but WA breeders warn against it

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If Labor wins the federal election, it'll be curtains for the live sheep industry. Key points: Several animal rights scandals have led the Labor party to propose a live export ban The majority of live sheep exports come from WA Local sheep farmers are unhappy with the proposed ban After a series of animal welfare scandals, the ALP argues enough …

Live exporters impose three-month ban on sheep trade to the Middle East during northern summer
6 years, 3 months ago

Live exporters impose three-month ban on sheep trade to the Middle East during northern summer

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Australia will not export live sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer next year. Key points: Farmers have been told there will be no trade of live sheep to the Middle East for three months from June 1, 2019 ALEC chair Simon Crean said the industry-imposed moratorium would provide certainty for farmers Labor has promised to immediately ban …

Live exports: Deputy PM Michael McCormack pledges support to industry
6 years, 7 months ago

Live exports: Deputy PM Michael McCormack pledges support to industry

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We've got your back. Key points: Deputy PM in WA on fact-finding tour pledges support for live export industry Workers say they are in limbo because of uncertainty Livestock transporters are feeling the pinch Industry says there is no clear policy for the future If Labor's call for a ban on trade succeeds, farming families all over WA 'will suffer' …

Live exports won't be banned in coming months despite RSPCA warnings
6 years, 10 months ago

Live exports won't be banned in coming months despite RSPCA warnings

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There will be no ban on live sheep exports to the Middle East over the northern summer this year. The Government set up the McCarthy review into the summer trading of sheep to the Middle East after the broadcast of shocking footage of sheep dying and suffering heat stress during voyages last year. Australia's major live sheep exporter, Emanuel Exports, …

How New Zealand banned the live export of sheep for slaughter 15 years ago
6 years, 10 months ago

How New Zealand banned the live export of sheep for slaughter 15 years ago

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After the federal Opposition announced its intention to end the live sheep trade if elected, and with a private member's bill expected to be introduced after the budget is handed down today, Australia's $2 billion live export industry is in the firing line. The linchpin for the 2003 New Zealand ban of the live sheep trade came after Saudi Arabia …

Australian farmers question the future of live sheep exports
6 years, 11 months ago

Australian farmers question the future of live sheep exports

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The death of 2,400 Australian sheep from overcrowding, heat exhaustion and lack of food and water during live exports to the Middle East has lead to some farmers questioning whether the trade should be banned entirely. "The smaller farmers, who have animal welfare at heart more than some of the bigger farmers, are considering their options now whether they continue …

Live cattle export prices to Indonesia drop below $3 per kilo for first time since 2015
6 years, 11 months ago

Live cattle export prices to Indonesia drop below $3 per kilo for first time since 2015

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Live export prices for cattle shipped out of Darwin have slumped below $3 per kilogram for the first time in two-and-a-half years, as Indonesian feedlotters struggle to turn a profit. Katherine livestock agent Paul McCormick said a combination of factors, including Indonesian feedlotters stocking cattle in preparation for religious festivals, had led to "subdued interest" from exporters. Lower demand unusual …

Live export is a centuries-old Australian industry, but the cameras are new
6 years, 11 months ago

Live export is a centuries-old Australian industry, but the cameras are new

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A recent episode of 60 Minutes has captured public attention and the political agenda by airing dramatic video footage from Animals Australia, showing the fate of Australian animals in the live export trade. Animals carried on open decks could be seen while at the docks and had access to better-quality air, but were more vulnerable to high seas and inclement …

Live sheep exports review announced by Federal Government after Emanuel Exports footage
6 years, 11 months ago

Live sheep exports review announced by Federal Government after Emanuel Exports footage

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Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has announced a review into the northern summer live sheep export trade following the deaths of thousands of sheep on a ship bound for the Middle East. About 2,400 sheep died on an Emanuel Exports vessel in August last year, and footage taken from on board the livestock carrier was presented to Mr Littleproud last …

Live export ban sidelined by Government and Opposition despite growing activist pressure
6 years, 11 months ago

Live export ban sidelined by Government and Opposition despite growing activist pressure

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The Federal Government and Opposition are resisting calls for a ban on live exports amid revelations of thousands of sheep dying in inhumane conditions on ships. Key points: Maritime officials are demanding ventilation improvements before they issue a certificate to carry livestock Emanuel Exports must also meet strict new animal welfare standards for agricultural officials to permit the consignment to …

Live exports: Maritime officials block shipment of 65,000 sheep to the Middle East
6 years, 11 months ago

Live exports: Maritime officials block shipment of 65,000 sheep to the Middle East

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A scandal-plagued live export ship slated to take 65,000 sheep to the Middle East has failed to satisfy an inspection and must provide evidence of improvements before maritime officials will allow it to set sail with livestock on board. Key points: Sheep were to be sent to Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar in the coming days The inspected …

Live export footage won't lead to knee-jerk response, Agricultural Minister's office says
6 years, 11 months ago

Live export footage won't lead to knee-jerk response, Agricultural Minister's office says

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There will be no knee-jerk reaction over the deaths of thousands of sheep in a live export consignment last year, the Agricultural Minister has said, despite industry concern the trade could be damaged or shut down. Key points: Footage that shows sheep dying on live export ships was passed on to Agriculture Minister David Littleproud Yesterday he issued a forceful …

Australian Government's ban on live exports to Indonesia 'irrational', cattle farmers tell court
7 years, 8 months ago

Australian Government's ban on live exports to Indonesia 'irrational', cattle farmers tell court

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Animal welfare standards could have been protected without suspending live cattle exports to Indonesia and a government ban was "irrational", a court has heard. The farmers, led by the Northern Territory's Brett Cattle Company, allege the decision to suspend live cattle exports was "irrational, disproportionate and unjustified". Mr Hutley said the Mr Ludwig was well aware of animal welfare concerns …

Live cattle exports to Indonesia slow as beef price pressure takes a toll
7 years, 10 months ago

Live cattle exports to Indonesia slow as beef price pressure takes a toll

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High cattle prices continue to make difficult trading conditions for Australian live cattle exporters, as Indonesia looks to cheaper forms of protein. Northern Territory Livestock Exporters Association CEO Stuart Kemp puts that down to the high cattle prices in Australia. High cattle prices put pressure on relationships Juxtaposed aims for importers and exporters are putting pressure on relationships, as Indonesia …

Second shipment of Australian buffalo sent to Indonesia since 2011 live export suspension
8 years ago

Second shipment of Australian buffalo sent to Indonesia since 2011 live export suspension

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Australian buffalo have been exported to Indonesia for the first time in more than three years, a move that has been welcomed by industry. Northern Territory Buffalo Industry Council vice president Michael Swart said the relatively small shipment last month was not a one-off, but signalled a reopening of the trade. Mr Swart expected buffalo exports to Indonesia to develop …

Wellard to start exporting live cattle to China by March 2017
8 years, 3 months ago

Wellard to start exporting live cattle to China by March 2017

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Wellard, Australia's largest livestock exporter, expects to start exporting beef cattle to China by March next year. Wellard business development manager Scott Braithwaite said given the blue tongue restrictions, their cattle would initially be sourced from southern Australia. "For that time of year, the cattle are going to have to come out of the south of Australia, below the blue …

Indonesian demand for Australian live cattle falls as buffalo meat and wet season arrive
8 years, 3 months ago

Indonesian demand for Australian live cattle falls as buffalo meat and wet season arrive

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Fewer Australian cattle are being demanded by Indonesian feedlotters, as imported buffalo meat takes a market share, the Northern Territory Livestock Exporters Association says. But NTLEA chief executive Stuart Kemp said the arrival of Indian buffalo meat was now beginning to be reflected in fewer cattle purchases from northern Australia. Although it was expected the frozen buffalo meat would sell …

Cambodian live export trade showing positive signs for Australian cattle industry
8 years, 5 months ago

Cambodian live export trade showing positive signs for Australian cattle industry

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A new live export market has opened up for Australian feeder and slaughter cattle this year, with trade commencing with Cambodia. The company SLN Meat Supplies has spent the last three years investing heavily to build an abattoir and feedlot complex in southern Cambodia, and received its first shipment of Australian cattle in June. "I think Cambodia is a good …

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