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BEEF REPORT

Key points: Indonesia faces beef supply challenges ahead of Ramadan. Import quotas remain uncertain as demand surges. Pakistan emerges as a new buffalo meat supplier in Indonesia, adding competition to Australia’s cattle exports. Vietnam Government restructures. Indian buffalo meat (IBM) has become a mainstay in most Asian...

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BEEFING UP THE BUSINESS

The Australian beef industry is heavily reliant on export markets, with over 60% of its beef production being exported. In 2019, Australia exported 72% of its beef and veal production, with China accounting for 24% of these exports. The primary export destinations for Australian beef in 2024 include the United States, Korea, and Japan. With the...

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NT LIVESTOCK EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

The Northern Territory is cattle country. In the late 1800s, pastoralism drove the settlement of the Territory, provided its first jobs and led to further economic development. More than 150 years on, the industry continues to grow and evolve, contributing over $1.2 billion per year to the Territory’s GDP. The first shipments of cattle...

Issue 46

BEEF REPORT

Key points: The future of Indian buffalo meat (IBM) imports to Indonesia up in the air Cross-border cattle movement into Vietnam from Myanmar and Thailand continues, exacerbated by political instability and lax enforcement, increasing disease risks Aussie dairy cattle expected to help with Philippines efforts to achieve 5 percent milk...

Issue 46

DANIELLE NETS EXPORT TITLE

She has always been passionate about fishing and outdoor life in general, especially living in the Northern Territory, but struggled to find appropriate clothing that was UPF50+ and fitted well.  “Fishing is traditionally a very male dominated space and, therefore, grossly under catered for women.  “That’s when I recognised...

Issue 45

BEEF REPORT

Steady market conditions in live cattle exports but uncertainty exists around Indonesian government intentions for breeder imports. Key points: Vietnam’s beef prices are falling due to increased imports, with farmers facing challenges from low quality cattle and poor feed Indonesia's demand for live cattle exports remains strong, with...

Issue 45

NT MAJOR EVENTS: MAKING AN IMPACT

Owned by the Territory Government but operating in a forward-thinking private enterprise model, the company has become a driving force behind some of the most significant events in the Territory. Over the last 12 months, and under the leadership of outgoing Chief Executive Officer Suzana Bishop, Northern Territory Major Events Company...

Issue 44

Beef Report

Key points: • India and Indonesia elections should be positive for regional stability and growth • Indonesia moves cattle in preparation for Qurban (Festival of Sacrifice) • RMCP ends its Aus-Indo 10-year $60 million support program The recent elections in India and Indonesia hold significant implications for both regional...

Issue 44

KATHERINE SETS COURSE FOR NEW HORIZONS

But the Northern Territory Seafood Industry Council was not about to let Katherine, their former CEO, leave without acknowledging the high regard in which she is held. The respect she has garnered over almost two decades saw Katherine awarded the 2024 Industry Ambassador Award at May’s Northern Territory Seafood Industry Awards....

Primary Industry

BEEF REPORT

Key points Indonesian importers stock up after pause in supply due to import issues Comments by Indonesia's new President-elect Prabowo Subianto raise questions about how his incoming government views Australia’s role in cattle supply. General increases in meat and food staple pricing across the region continue to put pressure on...

Issue 43

GREAT DEBATE

There are a staggering 1474 species of fish in Northern Territory waters. But only one is at the heart of the great debate between the recreational and commercial fishing industries: Lates calcarifer – barramundi, often lauded as the tastiest fish in the world. Both sides – the recs led by the Amateur Fishermen’s Association and the...

Issue 42

BEEF REPORT

Key points: • Election in Indonesia in February, Ramadan in March, and delegation to Australia. • Vietnam Tet in February, and graduation ceremony for abattoir workers trained in Vietnam. • All countries in the region are showing slow growth and rebound from cost-of-living crisis. It's becoming clearer that the South East...