FOR most producers, EID started as something that simply had to be done. It was about getting tags in, meeting requirements, and making sure everything lined up properly. Once that was sorted, the expectation was that the system would just take care of itself.

PROBABLY one of the biggest drivers of the current cattle market is the strength of restockers and feeders and we see this not only in store sales but also prime saleyards.

AG-TECH company Halter has launched a new product designed to take Australian beef producers beyond virtual fencing and into active farm performance management.

ONE of the highlights of recent sales has been the prices paid for bulls, cows and mutton, all stock that have served their purpose and need to be replaced by younger stock.

GRAPE growers in cooler climate regions are starting to switch from using powdered sulphur fungicide to a new liquid option to provide protection against powdery mildew.

INTERSTATE cattle prices continue to improve as more rain falls and numbers coming to the market start to slow (particularly in the north).