Beef producers invest in rebuilding cattle herds

Improved seasonal conditions throughout much of Australia during 2009-10 are expected to help producers rebuild cattle numbers to expand future beef production, according to a new report released by ABARE. Read the media release at http://www.abare.gov.au/corporate/media/2010_releases/8june_10.html.

WA drought reform pilot

The Australian Government, in partnership with the Western Australian Government, is conducting a pilot of drought reform measures in part of Western Australia.

Information sessions will be held across the pilot region in Western Australia where information will be provided on the eligibility criteria, activities and application process for each measure.

See the map on the drought pilot region webpage at http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought-pilot/region. A schedule of upcoming information sessions will be available shortly. Contact the Drought Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16 for more information.

Beef producers invest in rebuilding cattle herds

Improved seasonal conditions throughout much of Australia during 2009-10 are expected to help producers rebuild cattle numbers to expand future beef production. ABARE's latest report outlines the farm financial performance of beef cattle producing farms in northern and southern Australia over the period 2007–08 to 2009–10.

Read the report - Australian beef: Financial performance of beef cattle producing farms, 2007-08 to 2009-10 on the ABARE website at http://www.abare.gov.au/publications_html/livestock/livestock_10/beef_10_1.pdf.

The fortnightly newsletter of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, AFMA Update, is now up on the AFMA website at http://www.afma.gov.au/information/publications/newsletters/afma_update/docs/update_0711/update_0711.htm

Inside this edition:

US certification of the NPF and TSPF;
Open forum with the AFMA Commission;
SBT zones and the new Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS);
Marine Bioregional Planning update; plus
Other fishery updates

Outlook 2010— 30 June in Wagga Wagga

Update your knowledge of the area’s economic, agricultural and regional issues at ABARE’s Wagga Wagga Regional Outlook conference on Wednesday 30 June.

The one-day conference showcases an interesting mix of 12 local and ABARE speakers.

Sessions cover the big picture economic overview, opportunities for agriculture, working with the environment and emerging issues in the region.

Visit www.abare.gov.au/regional to explore the full conference program and download the registration form.

For enquiries, please contact Angela Ellerman on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 02 6272 2303.