The Latest Breaking News from Meat and Livestock Australia

Earth's doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.

AAP · Feb 16

The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this

You might know Australia’s dietary guidelines from the famous infographics showing the types and quantities of foods we should eat to have a healthy diet.

The Conversation · Dec 2, 2025

Trump removes tariffs on Australian beef exports

Australian beef will no longer be slapped with tariffs when it is exported to the US, in a move that has been celebrated by farmers.

AAP · Nov 15, 2025

Dehorning cattle a dilemma for some breeders, but genetically polled on increase in national herd

Australia will spend millions of dollars reviewing animal welfare, but the beef industry says ending dehorning will take more than money.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

National sheep flock to hit 15-year high as increasing cattle prices drive graziers in new direction

Move over New Zealand, Australian sheep could be widening the export market gap if our numbers for 2023 are anything to go by.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

Australian beef exports slumped to 19-year low in 2022 after wild weather and labour shortages

Meat and Livestock Australia say farmers were holding on to cattle to rebuild herds after successive natural disasters

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Meat industry lamb ad poking fun at overuse of 'un-Australian' aims to boost sales amid high prices

The latest annual lamb ad from Meat and Livestock Australia takes aim at "offences" such as eating a meat pie with a knife and fork, changing the channel during the Test cricket and not knowing the words to Khe Sanh.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

Methane-reducing seaweed asparagopsis up for sale after years of research

The first sale of an emission-reducing cattle feed has been announced in South Australia, marking a milestone after years of research and development.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022