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Australia’s cattle industry says the lifting of trade restrictions on US beef imports is unlikely to change much for domestic consumers.  The federal government has lifted biosecurity restrictions on beef imports from the United States, after a review determined it was safe.  Cattle Australia represents more than 52,000 grass-fed beef producers around the country.  Its chief executive Will Evans said America’s domestic market relied on Australian beef, which is currently 50 cents cheaper than what the US can produce.   “The likelihood of them turning around and looking to Australia as a really high value market [to export to] is very low,” he said.  “If I was an exporter of US beef, I would be looking at Japan, Korea and China as being really viable and valuable markets. I don’t really think Australia rates highly on that list.”  Livestock analyst with Global Agri Trends Simon Quilty agreed and said it was unlikely consumers would see US beef in the Australian market.  “Honestly, if there is a pound of US beef shipped to Australia in the next three years, I will be gobsmacked,” he said. Data from Australia’s Department of Agriculture shows that in the two months of August and October last year, a total of 269.5 tonnes of US beef worth $2.5 million was imported to Australia, which was the first time US beef had arrived in Australia since 2005.  While the blanket ban on US beef was lifted in 2019, restrictions remained in place on Canadian and Mexican cattle slaughtered in America. (ABC News: Brooke Chandler) Tariff talks  The Trump administration applied a 10 per cent tariff to all Australian products, including beef, in April, citing restrictions on US beef as a major grievance.  Mr Quilty said the announcement was good news, as it reduced the risk of the tariff being increased.   “There were very strong rumours in the market over the last three days [about] two separate [beef] tariffs, one on frozen, one on chilled,” he said. “And the chilled tariffs could [have been] as high as 40 per cent or more, and that the frozen tariff was to be somewhere in the vicinity [of] 20 to 30 per cent. “I think that those threats or concerns were genuine and I think that this decision by the government has enabled those threats to go away.” The federal government had been reviewing the trade restrictions. (Unsplash: Jez Timms) Angus cattle breeder Rodger Pryce hoped the move would stabilise trade with the US market, which he said was currently limited on exports due to record low herd numbers. “The chances of us actually importing processed beef products from America, I don’t think it’s really a reality,” he said. “So by lifting those bans, correspondingly hopefully we will get a more sympathetic ear from America in relation to our beef imports. “I don’t see the biosecurity risk as being real but I see the export opportunities for beef for ourselves into America as being very real.” Rodger Pryce believes it is unlikely Australia will import beef from America. (Supplied: Rodger Pryce) In 2024, the US imported 394,716 tonnes of Australian beef. By comparison, Australia’s total beef imports from all sources were less than 1 per cent of that.   NSW Hunter-based beef producer Robert MacKenzie said he still had some concerns about the biosecurity risk, especially on beef that originated in Canada or Mexico. “Even if one piece comes over here and freakishly enough it’s contaminated, that could just completely wipe out our herd,” he said. He said Australia’s biosecurity should not be compromised in order to further trade negotiations with the US. “Our appetite for US beef is not there,” he said.  “Why would we take that risk [bringing] it into Australia when clearly we don’t want it, just to appease Donald Trump?” Robert MacKenzie has concerns about the risk to Australia’s biosecurity. (ABC Rural: Amelia Bernasconi) Biosecurity risks low Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the changes would not compromise Australia’s biosecurity.  She said the US had introduced a higher level of traceability this year, allowing cattle to be traced from their farms through their supply chains.  This allowed more certainty that products were not carrying disease or pests dangerous to Australia.  Julie Collins says the change will not compromise Australia’s biosecurity. (ABC News: Lauren Smith) Mr Quilty said the risk to Australia of getting an unwanted disease from US beef trade had been lowered. “They have improved their traceability methods within America, and I think in all honesty that the degree of risk really is significantly low,” he said. Mr Evans said the cattle industry would work with the federal government to manage the risk.  “We are an enormous global player and on the global scene we are an advocate for rules-based trading systems that are supported by science,” he said.  “It’s very hard to welcome competitors’ product into your market, but the reality is that science has been used to make a technical assessment and that’s where we are today.”  Read More

After struggling through drought and low prices, South Australia’s beekeepers are heading into a key pollination season anxious about the potential spread of the bee-killing varroa mite. There has been little to no honey production this season in SA after drought reduced nectar and pollen availability. Hives are now moving into the state from around the country for critical pollination of crops such as almonds, with strict measures in place to prevent varroa mite from hitching a ride and adding to beekeepers’ woes. Australia’s bee populations have been impacted by floods and drought. (ABC South East SA: Elsie Adamo) Australian Honey Bee Industry Council chief executive Danny Le Feuvre said beekeepers “can’t catch a break” after floods in the country’s north and drought in the south hammered bee populations. “There’s been some rain in SA, but where beekeepers make their honey from is from a lot of the native scrub and bush around the country, and it’s very slow to react to rainfall,” Mr Le Feuvre said. “Farm-gate honey prices are very low … so you add other impacts like drought, where they don’t make a lot of production for the year, it’s really pushing a lot of guys up against the wall. “We’re seeing beekeepers stepping out of the industry. “We’re seeing a lot of bunkering down to just get through this drought and hopefully come out the other side next year with a better season, but it’s really tough at the moment.” Varroa threat creates concern Heading into pollination season, the varroa threat adds to beekeepers’ worries. Varroa destructor was first discovered in Australia in Newcastle in mid-2022 and has slowly spread to areas of Queensland and Victoria.  It is yet to be detected in SA. Danny Le Feuvre says it is an extremely challenging time for beekeepers. (Supplied: AHBIC) Nationally, the plan is to manage the mite’s spread, rather than attempt to eradicate it. Mr Le Feuvre said hives needed to be moved, but under careful management to slow varroa’s spread. “Any movement of hives creates risk, but beekeepers have got to move hives to be able to survive and make money, [and to] put food on the table,” he said. “Absolutely, it creates anxiety amongst beekeepers — no-one wants to get varroa mite — but we’ve got some good risk mitigation in place.” Beekeepers told to be ready SA Apiarist Association president Brenton Davis urged the state’s beekeepers to be prepared. “The risk has never been higher, and it’s pretty much inevitable that varroa would come into South Australia anytime in the near future,” Mr Davis said. “I think it’s up to individual beekeepers to prepare and be ready with plans, and attend the training sessions that are available, learn from people that are already doing it. “Start taking the steps now. Be as prepared as we possibly can so we can keep moving forward.” Some beekeepers have had to supplementary feed their bees this year in SA. (ABC News: Jessica Schremmer) Almond Board of Australia executive Tim Jackson said, despite the challenges, there were enough hives available for pollination this year. “I think varroa has sharpened the focus around ensuring that pollination is an essential component of the food supply chain,” Mr Jackson said. “If there’s one good thing that has come out of varroa, it’s that it has brought parties together to recognise that pollination shouldn’t be taken for granted and that measures should be put in place to ensure that effective pollination occurs across all industries.” Controls over hive movements Department of Primary Industries and Regions director of animal biosecurity Con Poulos said he understood people’s concerns, but SA had strict permit conditions for bringing in hives from states where varroa was present. The varroa mite is a parasite that latches onto bees. (Supplied: Alex Wild, UT Austin) “We know that the risk has increased in Victoria and Queensland, but we’ve got some pretty strict movement restrictions in place for people applying to bring hives in from those two states this year,” Mr Poulos said. “We’re comfortable that they find the balance between slowing the spread of varroa as much as we can, as well as keeping pollination going for the industries that rely on it. “This season, the number of hives that we think might come in industry are telling us would be reliant on about $100 million worth of almonds, and then later on we’ve got lucerne and other crops that also need pollination, so it’s critical to get that balance between biosecurity and keeping business afloat.” Read More

As cost-of-living pressures force many shoppers to tighten their purse strings, premium meat options like grass-fed beef are getting harder to sell, and cattle producers are taking note. Across Australia they are opting to feed their stock grain rather than relying on pasture, both to meet consumer demand for cheaper meat and protect themselves from drought. Mr Phelps said the shift to grain-fed came from lessons learned during long periods of drought. (ABC Rural: Maddelin McCosker) While an abundance of grass on western Queensland grazier Josh Phelps’s Tambo property might be reassuring right now, he said previous droughts had taught him not to rely on temporary feed. “We’re really tending towards the grain-based model,” he said. Initially his stock graze on pasture across 19,000 hectares before being finished in a feedlot — a purpose-built facility where cattle are kept in large outdoor pens and fed a consistent diet for up to 120 days. The cattle on Mr Phelps property are raised on grass but sent to a feedlot to be finished on grain. (ABC Rural: Maddelin McCosker) “We’ve had a run of [good] seasons which we’re very grateful for,” he said. “To be honest, it’s been a bit of a healing period. Those terrible teens are still front of mind for some people, but I think we came through that and learned a lot of lessons. “But we know that it’s the land of droughts and flooding rains, and although we’ve had great seasons it will turn at some stage.” He said the approach not only ensured the animals had a reliable source of food in dry times, but also produced a more consistent animal before being sold to meatworks. “It creates a lot more control and a bit of a safety net,” he said. But it was not just drought that pushed the producer in this direction. Josh Phelps says feeding his cattle grain allows him to produce a more consistent product. (ABC Rural: Carmen Brown) Mr Phelps said increasingly red meat consumers were being lead by price. “In the end it comes down to the consumer,” he said. “They’re just happy to buy that regular cut from the supermarket which is generally grain-fed. “We can go and produce the best meat in the world but we’ve still got to sell it.” Thanks to a run of good seasons, Mr Phelps says his stock have had ample feed, but he knows it will not always be as good. (ABC Rural: Maddelin McCosker) Moving towards grain Mr Phelps is one example of a trend toward grain-fed beef that is playing out across the country with more cattle in feedlots at the start of 2025 than ever before. Erin Lukey, senior market analyst with Meat and Livestock Australia, said 1.5 million head of cattle were in feedlots in the first quarter of 2025, up 11 per cent on the previous year. “The grain sector has grown drastically and consistently, especially in the last five years,” Ms Lukey said. “Nationally we have 90 per cent utilisation, which is how full pens are. “Feedlots as a drought mitigation tool has also increased in popularity.” There are 1.5 million head of cattle on feed in Australia, more than ever before. (ABC Landline) According to MLA, which researches and markets Australian beef globally, Queensland feedlots are at 93 per cent capacity and New South Wales are at 91 per cent. With feedlots so full, meat processors have limited capacity to take new animals, but Ms Lukey said that would not stop producers making the switch. “More grain-fed product is going to flow to the processor,” she said. “Which means we’re going to produce more grain-fed beef.” Erin Lukey says the grain fed sector has grown dramatically in the past five years. (Supplied: Meat and Livestock Australia) Stefan Vogel, general manager of research at Rabobank, said most of the beef on Australian shelves was grain-fed or finished on grain, and consumer habits had a large impact on production. “When they [customers] go to supermarkets, they’re trying to find ways to save money and increase the value of their basket,” Mr Vogel said. “There’s a demand for quality products at a reasonable price. “Feedlots play an integral role not only for the local consumer but also for Australia as a reliable supplier of meat in the global market.” Read More