Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023
Saturday, May 20, 2023
ABS Value of cattle slaughtered Australia March 2023
This is a fall of 13% .
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/agriculture/livestock-products-australia/latest-release#data-downloads December 2022 was the peak value in the series collected since December quarter 2019 when the value was $3.306 billion AUD.
Monday, May 15, 2023
Another word on Telstra mobile coverage
https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our-coverage
as Telstra says: Australia’s Largest Mobile Network
Vast slabs of Australian regional areas have limited or no coverage. It is a third world service.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
How bad is Telstra?
Here is the Telstra map today.
Years and years of promises and inept government and maladministration, even forgetting the expensive watch fiasco.
so much talk of alternative energy and if brains were gunpowder, we could not blow our beach hats off.
Unless we have a ruthless government and about 20% of the public servants on huge salaries, we are going to fall flat on our face.
Friday, May 12, 2023
JBS Q1 2023 results
As we pointed out last quarter, this period faced high input costs, persistent inflation, and supply and demand imbalances, in addition to being a traditionally weaker period for the global protein industry All necessary actions to reduce the impact of these circumstances have been taken."
The consolidated group reported a loss of Brazilian $R of 1,429,501.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Big protein USA - Tyson results
"While the current protein market is challenging, we have a strong growth strategy in place and are bullish on our long-term outlook,” said Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “We saw strong performance in our branded foods business and continue to be laser-focused on meeting customer needs and planning the future with them.”
“Through our growth strategy, focus on margin improvement, and proven leadership team, I am confident in our ability to capture the opportunities in front of us and create long-term value for customers, team members, and shareholders.”
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
NZ UK free trade agreement.
The UK Parliament has ratified the FTA and the agreement will come into force on May 31.
“New Zealand exporters and farmers are looking forward to tariff free access into the UK, something we haven’t enjoyed since Britain joined the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973,” says Sirma Karapeeva, chief executive of the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
“This FTA is a high quality agreement that provides the red meat sector with greater access to a key market for New Zealand beef and lamb. “It really opens up an opportunity for New Zealand’s beef exports in a traditional market, and creates new avenues for growth for the red meat sector. “The agreement will also allow closer co-operation between the NZ and UK red meat sectors and strengthen the ties between the two countries.”
Sam McIvor, chief executive of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, says the FTA is good news for sheep and beef farmers, rural communities and the New Zealand economy. “Not only will this FTA support the sector to unlock further value in this important market, but it will further strengthen New Zealand’s already diverse export base. “But we know that the UK market is very competitive with Australia also gaining greater access so we will have to work hard to realise our ambitions and seize the opportunities on offer.” New Zealand’s free range, pasture-raised product is seasonal so complements the UK’s northern hemisphere production, says Mr McIvor.
“Both New Zealand and the UK also share a commitment to high production standards, especially in food safety and quality, animal welfare and the environment.” The New Zealand Meat Board will be responsible for administering the FTA quotas for beef and sheepmeat in line with the robust system already in place for administering the existing World Trade Organization (WTO) quotas for red meat.
“Over the past 12 months, the New Zealand Meat Board has been working alongside our red meat sector partners planning for this milestone and all the systems are ready to go,” says NZMB General Manager Quota and Information Nick Beeby. https://www.nzmeatboard.org/news-updates/nz-uk-free-trade-agreement-ratification-great-news-for-red-meat-sector/
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Lazy journalism
I am no fan of live animal exports but understand there are certain countries and trades that require the product. It appears live sheep exports will be phased out by current Federal Government.
However the story that appeared in the media today related to Indonesian incidents in 2021.
It seems to be drawing a long bow to be running a story again of that period simply because it suits certain animal export activism to promote their organisation and raise more funds.
Australia now has an independent regulator.
https://www.iglae.gov.au/current-reviews
Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports is the entity.
Monday, May 8, 2023
ABARES report
What Asia Wants: Long-term agrifood demand in Asia - 2023 Revision
Overview In 2050, Asia is projected to have 5.3 billion consumers, representing 55% of the world’s population.
This presents opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters through the benefits of a large consumer base with diverse preferences.
This research report identifies export market growth opportunities in Australia’s nearby region, contributing to an information base to support agricultural exporters’ diversification, while also helping policymakers to identify priorities for market access.
I am all for ABARES writing reports but they need a serious scholar included in the writing team.
I have spent over 30 years in practical work and analysis of the markets. Academic analysis will not do the job.
Australian farm subsidies ABARES report
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences analysis of government support for farmers shows Australians rate among the least subsidised in the world.
It is well worth reading this report published in 2020 by ABARES.
https://daff.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/1030322/0
According to ABARES, unlike Australia, other barley producers around the world enjoyed government support equivalent to an average six per cent of their farm revenues.
The ABARES analysis confirms findings in a recent report by the Australian Farm Institute and GrainGrowers which highlighted Australia having about the lowest levels of agricultural support across the 37 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (AUK-FTA) – Entry into Force Announcement
AMIC Processor Group Circular No: 26-23 Subject: Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (AUK-FTA) – Entry into Force Announcement Dear AMIC Exporters, AMIC is pleased to see the announcement that the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (AUK-FTA) is expected to enter into force at midnight on 31 May 2023.
The department (DAFF) will provide the management and administration of quotas under the new FTA under the Export Control Rules 2021. Please see the table below for information about the quotas for beef and sheepmeat.
For further information on the A UK FTA, refer to the announcement from the Minister for trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website.
Export product Commodity codes Volume access Volume access year 1 (pro-rata) – TBC by UK Quota year Quota Administration Beef meat 0201, 0202, 0206.10.95, 0206.29.91, 0210.20, 0210.99.51, 0210.99.59, 1602.50, 1602.90.61, 1602.90.69 Increases from 35,000T to 110,000 over 10 years. 20,616T 1 Jan-31 Dec Split allocation and first-come, first-served basis. Sheep meat 0201.10, 0204.2100, 0204.22, 0204.2300, 0204.3000, 0204.4100, 0204.42, 0504.43, 0210.99.21, 0210.99.29, 1602.90.91 Increases from 25,000T to 75,000 over 10 years. (safeguard provision from years 11 to 15) 14,726T 1 Jan-31 Dec Allocated.
The below is an update DAFF have provided to AMIC regarding next steps and communication channels. What’s Next The department will work on the following over the coming weeks: The pro-rata volume access for year 1 is detailed in the above table, please note the UK is yet to confirm these figures therefore they may change slightly. If there are any updates , DAFF will update the department’s website. The department will work with the exporters to calculate their allocated quota for year 1 and how they can apply. If you currently have a shipment on the water and would like to change your quota from WTO to AUK FTA, email quota.admin@agriculture.gov.au. Billy Davies Market Access Officer
Burns Centre Level 2, 28 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603 M: 0448 447 625 W: www.amic.org.au E: bdavies@amic.org.au