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ALICE SPRINGS RURAL REVIEW July 2014 1

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES

ALICE SPRINGS RURAL REVIEW

Properties

involved

Curtin Springs

Kurundi

Mt Riddock

Mulga Park

Napperby

Orange Creek

Tieyon

It’s happening, the Quality Graze: Producer Steer Challenge

Background The challenge was thrown down last year as a part of the Quality Graze Project: “put your steers to the test and see how they compare to others in the district.” Seven properties took up the challenge and nominated a minimum of ten steers, so that between 5 and 8 head could be selected to participate in the challenge. All selected steers will be run on the Old Man Plains Research Station. The winner will be determined by the net price the group of animals generates at the meatworks in two years’ time … how will the MSA grading system treat the steers? Time will tell.

The Challenge has been sponsored by Meat and Livestock Australia, Precision Pastoral, Rabobank and Pfizer. The Alice Springs Pastoral Industry Advisory Committee is overseeing the Challenge. Steer Selection Animals were selected based on age and weight – ideally 6-8 months of age and weighing 180-220 kilograms, with no HGP implants. DPIF staff visited each property to help with steer selection to ensure a consistent line of steers were entered into the Challenge. Selected steers were tagged with a unique management tag, their electronic eartag scanned and they were treated for intestinal worms. Faecal and blood samples were collected to test for bovine pestivirus, intestinal worm (eggs) and coccidis (oocysts). The steers were quarantined on the property while the tests were being completed. (cont. page 3)

July 2014

CONTENT Quality Graze producer steer challenge Editorial DPIF new staff member Irrigated fodder production in the Tennant Creek region FutureBeef Website Focus Seasonal Outlook Benefits of HGP-use and MSA grading Field Day at Mt Riddock Beetaloo Rotational Grazing Pilot field day Pastoral Market Update.

Figure 1 On-property selection of Challenge steers.


Editorial

Dear reader

We are already more than halfway through the year and in this edition of the Rural

Review we reflect on research findings from the past and look at a few exciting activities

that lie ahead.

The most exciting news is that the steer challenge is underway with seven producers

competing with each other, as well as with the department, to see whose steers perform

the best. These steers will be managed as one group at Old Man Plains Research Station

under optimum grazing conditions for two years and then sent to the abattoir for Meat

Standards Australia grading.

We are pleased to introduce Jane Tincknell as the new pastoral industry advisory officer.

Jane will assist with the steer challenge trial and provide extension services to the

pastoralists in general. She will also serve as an advisory officer for the Indigenous

Pastoral Program in the Southern Region.

An article on irrigated fodder production on Helen Springs has been included to provide

real production figures for those that may be considering options for diversification.

Although this area cannot be considered representative of the Alice region, it provides

some baseline data on fodder production and serves to introduce Arthur Cameron, an

experienced improved pasture agronomist based in Darwin, who can be contacted for

advice through this office.

We also are publishing the first of two articles on the findings investigating the

combined benefits of hormonal growth promotants and Meat Standards Australia

grading at abattoir. This pilot study was conducted at the departmental research station

at Old Man Plains during 2012 and 2013.

In this edition we also report on a very successful Beef Producer’s Field Day presented by

Herefords Australia on Mount Riddock Station and inform our readers of an upcoming

field day planned on Beetaloo station to showcase a rotational grazing pilot. This pilot is

done on a scale that is most probably the biggest of its kind in the world of extensive

cattle production.

With the first frost recorded the summer growing season is now officially over, it is a

good time to do a pasture assessment. Although some areas have had a below average

growing season and might have to consider lightening the stocking rate, other areas

have had more pasture growth and may have to focus more on the fire season that lies

ahead. The pasture growth estimates and predictions on page 7 and 8 are informative in

this regard.

Enjoy the read

Pieter Conradie


Producer Steer Challenge (Cont from page 1)

Steer Induction The steers arrived at the Old Man Plains (OMP) Quarantine paddock for socialisation during April and May 2014. As a part of their induction they were tailed with bikes to ensure no animal handling problems developed. Their final animal heath tests and induction have been completed and steers will be introduced onto OMP. Measurements taken from the steers during induction include weight, hip height (for skeletal growth), body condition, and p8 fat depth. All the steers were mouthed to check age and management tag numbers checked to ensure they correlated correctly with their electronic number. Additional faecal samples were taken for NIRS analysis to determine pasture quality attributes like dietary crude protein (%) and dry matter digestibility (%).

Figure 5. Challenge steers in the Quarantine paddock.

Figure 2. DPIF Biosecurity Officer – Greg Crawford assisting with on-property quarantine testing.

Figure 3. OMP Cattle Manager Bryan Gill mouthing Challenge steers

Figure 4 Technical Officer Coral Allan recording steer data and samples at the Quarantine Yards


Breeds Angus

Hereford Murray Grey

Shorthorn Droughtmaster Santa Gertrudis

Brangus Brahman

Looking ahead Once the induction and quarantine testing is complete, the steers will be running in Mulga Dam paddock which is part of a 2-paddock, 12 month rotation grazing strategy on OMP. The stocking rate is adjusted seasonally and based around the paddock’s long term carrying of 2.2 AE/km2. Stocking rate adjustments are determined using pasture models developed for Central Australia. The Challenge mob will be increased by 20 Droughtmaster steers bred on OMP and the Challenge will begin. Web-based real-time performance updates of weight and growth rate will be collected by the Remote Livestock Management System. This data will be available to all producers via the telemetry system on OMP and through the

Precision Pastoral Company’s website. In addition steer performance data like growth rate, body condition, p8 fat depth and skeletal growth from hip height will be collected quarterly during routine musters. These results will be presented to the participating producers. Everyone is welcome to visit OMP and see the Challenge steers. Mini-field days will be held throughout the Challenge so keep an eye out for further information. For more information please contact either Chris Materne (8951 8135) or Jane Tincknell (8951 8100).

Welcome to our newest staff member –

Jane Tincknell

Position: Pastoral Industry Development Officer - Alice Springs Brief History: Life for Jane began on a mixed farming (beef, wool and fat lambs) property in south-eastern Victoria. After a couple of decades she headed north to complete formal studies at the University of Queensland, Gatton, specialising in Rangeland Management. During this time she kept going north for practical work in the Gulf (Georgetown) and industry placement at Charters Towers. She was the first student placement working on the Wambiana Grazing Trial. Since finishing at Gatton, Jane has been fortunate to experience many roles within the Queensland grazing industry, predominately in the north, initially supporting industry (extension and community engagement), and later becoming a partner in a breeding operation in North Queensland. Jane has many hands on skills sought after in the pastoral industry. One role she particularly loved was being a part of the North Queensland Beef Research Committee (similar to Alice Springs Pastoral Industry Advisory Committee). After a couple of years in central Queensland working with Wagyu cattle, Jane is now here in Alice Springs to work with the central Australian pastoral Industry. Two projects that she is particularly excited to be involved with are the Indigenous Pastoral Program and the Quality Graze Producer Steer Challenge. Jane is looking forward to meeting as many people and seeing plenty of cattle and country here in central Australia, so please take the opportunity to make yourself known to Jane.


Arthur Cameron Principal Pastures and extension Agronomist, Pastoral production

Recently, there has been renewed interest in growing fodder under irrigation in the Tennant Creek Region. A preliminary evaluation of irrigated fodder species was conducted on Helen Springs Station between 1999 and 2001 by Stanbroke Pastoral Company and Departmental staff. The demonstration consisted of ten single irrigated strips of forages and an unirrigated strip of Flinders grass (Table 1 below). Three fertiliser treatments were laid out across the forage strips, and a control strip was not fertilised. Table 1 Forages sown

Cultivar Scientific name

Cavalcade Centrosema pascuorum

Maldonado Macroptilium gracile

Milgarra blue pea Clitoria ternatea

Sequel Medicago sativa

Jarra finger grass Digitaria milanjiana

Jumbo forage sorghum Sorghum sp

Nutrifeed Pearl millet Pennisetum glaucum

Red Flinders Grass Iseilema vaginiflorum

Silk sorghum Sorghum sp

Sugargraze forage sorghum Sorghum sp

The plots were sown on 10 and 11 February 1999. Only five of the forages established. The plant populations and yields from the two harvests are presented in Table 2. Table 2 Plant Populations and Harvest Yields 1999

Cultivar Plant population (Plants/m2)

Harvest 1 28/4/99 (tonnes/ha)

Harvest 2 16/6/99 (tonnes/ha)

Total Yield (tones/ha)

Jumbo 4 10.1 1.7 11.8

Sugargraze 10 8.9 1.6 10.5

Nutrifeed 11 7.2 1.1 8.3

Silk 2 5.1 D* 5.1

MIlgarra 14 1.9 D* 1.9

D* Plots damaged by grasshoppers All of the plots were replanted in the first week of December 1999. Establishment was acceptable for all except Jarra, Maldonado and Red Flinders grass. The plots were irrigated by subsurface dripper irrigation. Fertilisers were applied in the irrigation water in 2000.

Irrigated fodder production in the

Tennant Creek Region

Planting at Helen Springs in 1999

Photo taken May 2000


The harvest yields for 2000 and 2001 are presented in Table 3. Table 3: Yields of dry matter at harvest dates and total yields (tonnes/ha)

Cultivar Yield at harvest date Total Yield 19/01/00 23/03/00 25/05/00 26/07/00 04/10/00 17/01/01

Sugargraze 11.0 3.1 2.9 9.0 9.9 35.7

Jumbo 8.9 2.8 2.6 3.3 6.0 5.4 29.0

Silk 8.6 3.6 2.4 6.6 7.0 28.2

Milgara 5.0e 1.9 1.6 1.9 10.3e

Sequel 1.3 2.0 4.1 7.3

Nutrifeed 3.5 3.0 6.5

Cavalcade 2.4 2.4

e: Yield data for Milgara in March was lost. Yield was estimated at 5 tonnes/ha.

Results and Discussion Wallabies and grasshoppers can cause significant damage to forages. The forage sorghum lines produced high forage yields. Sugargraze is a sweet sorghum line and is more palatable than Jumbo and Silk. Milgarra was the best legume in this demonstration. As plant growth slows down during the June to August period, planting in August will allow establishment before temperatures get too hot in October. Opportunistic harvests can be carried out during breaks in the wet season, with a final harvest in June.

55th

Annual Alice Springs Show

The Alice Springs Show has come and gone for another year. Land Resource Management and Primary Industries & Fisheries all shared the Maurie A Johns Pavillion. The displays were fun and informative, with plenty for the kids and adults alike. Being a member of the yellow brick road saw an influx of visits to the pavillion to have their passport stamped and collect their sampler. The Hon. Willem Westra van Holthe, MLA Minister for Primary Industry and Fisheries & Land Resource Management dropped by the pavillion. Thanks to everyone involved in the display from setting up, during the show or cleaning up. It was a huge effort.

Minister Willem Westra van Holthe and Bryan Gill, Pastoral Advisory Officer with the winning pen of NT bred pen of 2 heifers (one pair permanent incisors).

Photo taken September 2000


AussieGRASS – June 2014 update

2013/14 Summer Pasture Growth

Figure 1: Past 12-months pasture growth relative to historical records since1957 (1

st June 2013 to 31

st May 2014)

Predicted Pasture Growth (June-August 2014)

Figure 2: Chances of exceeding median growth over the next 3-months (June to August 2014)

Northern Alice Springs district

Plenty district

Southern Alice Springs district

Figure 3: Median district pasture growth (kg/ha) - running total

What is AussieGRASS? AussieGRASS is a spatial modelling framework that estimates various pasture characteristics (such as growth and total standing dry matter) over a given time period and compares it with historical records. It does this by using rainfall, climate, soil and pasture type information to estimate average pasture growth (among other parameters) over 5km x 5km square grids across Australia. Seasonal benchmarking tools such as this are potentially valuable in assisting pastoralists make informed land management decisions. For more information on AussieGRASS see http://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/about/researchprojects/aussiegrass/index.html

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Figure 8: Modelled Indian Ocean sea surface temperature

The national outlook for June 2014 to August 2014 indicates that:

Drier than normal winter is more likely for the southern mainland of Australia and parts of the tropical north

Hotter than normal days and nights more likely over the entire NT.

Climate influences include warming tropical Pacific, and an easing of the warm eastern Indian Ocean.

Figure 4: Rainfall outlook Figure 5: Temperature outlook

Seasonal Indicators Comments

El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/enso/

Current outlook:

Drier

El Niño ALERT

Tropical Pacific Ocean remains on track for El Niño in 2014

The tropical Pacific Ocean remains on track for El Niño in 2014, with just over half of the climate models surveyed by the Bureau suggesting El Niño will become established by August. An El Niño ALERT remains in place, indicating at least a 70% chance of an El Niño developing in 2014 (before or during spring). Sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies in the tropical Pacific Ocean have increased steadily since February. However, above-average SSTs also extend into the western tropical Pacific, meaning strong west to east gradients in tropical Pacific SST anomalies are yet to become established. As a result, atmospheric indicators—such as the Southern Oscillation Index and trade winds—have only shown a weak response.

El Niño is often associated with below-average rainfall over southern and eastern inland areas and above-normal daytime temperatures over southern parts of the continent.

Figure 6: 30 day moving SOI

Figure 7: Modelled tropical Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature

Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)


Current outlook:

Neutral

IOD remains neutral

The IOD is currently neutral. Model outlooks suggest the IOD is most likely to remain neutral through winter, with two of the five models surveyed suggesting a positive IOD may develop during spring. Positive IOD events often coincide with El Niño and are typically associated with large parts of southern and central Australia experiencing lower rainfall than usual.

El Niño predicted to establish in 2014!

(Sourced from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology)

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain_ahead.shtml





http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/rain_ahead.shtml


Benefits of HGP-use and MSA grading

… pilot cattle study in Alice Springs district - part 1

by J. Coventry Pastoral Production Officer NT DPIF Alice Springs In response to a request from the Alice Springs Pastoral Advisory Committee (ASPIAC) in 2012, NT DPIF undertook a pilot cattle study to investigate the combined benefits of hormonal growth promotants (HGPs) and Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading at abattoirs. In this study, low growth in response to ‘below average’ seasonal feed plus low numbers of comparable steer carcases prevented demonstration of significant gross financial benefit ‘over-the-hooks’ after use of HGPs. However, there were three related study outcomes. This is the first of two articles on the study and its outcomes. The second article will be in the next edition of the Alice Springs Rural Review.

BACKGROUND

Cattle used This study was undertaken with 123 steers on the department’s Old Man Plains Research Station (OMP), 25 km south-west of Alice Springs. The cattle were 36 head of Droughtmaster (DM) steers and 87 head of 25-75% DM cross steers. At the start of the study, these steers were 21 to 26 months old and averaged 514 kg.

Paddocks used In the first grazing period of the study (Nov. 2012 to May 2013), the steers grazed for up to 180 days with other cattle in six paddocks as a part of another grazing trial. In the second grazing period (May to June 2013), the steers grazed for up to 44 days with other cattle in a fresh paddock. For the third grazing period (June to July 2013), the steers were segregated to graze for 33 days in another fresh paddock.

Seasonal conditions Prior to this study and during the first and second grazing periods, the area around OMP had ‘below average’ rainfall, as shown in Figure 2 for 2012/13i. At the nearest permanent weather station (Alice Springs Airport), 181 mm of rain was recorded over these twelve months and an extra 43 mm of rain was recorded in the third grazing period (July 2013)ii.

Figure 2. Twelve-monthly rainfall deciles for Northern Territory (1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013)

STUDY OUTCOMES

extra liveweight gain with HGP implants higher carcase value with MSA grading recommendations for improved

profitability of steer-turnoff


Procedures used Steers in each of the original six paddocks were matched and then allocated to either a ‘Control’ group (no HGP treatment) or a ‘HGP treated’ group. Matching of steers was based on genotype, hip height and the time of castration relative to entry into the associated grazing trial. For later analysis of carcase feedback data, the location of steers on the truck during road transport to abattoirs was also included in the list of matching criteria. The ‘HGP treated’ steers were implanted with Compudose 200® in the left ear, as per the manufacturer’s instructional DVD. Additional hygiene procedures were adopted from the procedures used for a HGP trial by NT DPIF-Katherineiii.

OUTCOMES HGP use improved liveweight gain and carcase weight. Compared to the ‘Control’ steers, ‘HGP-treated’ steers had a significantly higher average growth rate (extra 0.14 kg/ day, p <

0.001) over the first 200 days of grazing (as seen in Figure 3). This liveweight growth advantage in the ‘HGP-treated’ steers occurred despite the ‘below average’ seasonal conditions.

Figure 3. Daily liveweight gain in matched steers

During the third grazing period, the average growth rate increased for both groups and was higher in the ‘Control’ steers. Growth rate would have been progressively moderated with grazing of the new paddock and the effects of 43 mm of rain, i.e. a reduced quality of standing dry grass and a low quantity of green (germinating) grass. For the HGP treated’ steers, the 200-day ‘pay out’ period expired at the beginning of this grazing period. Combined with this, the effects of rainy, windy and sub-zero conditions may have had a more suppressive effect on their growth. The nett effect, however, was that higher growth rate in the ‘HGP treated’ steers over the first 200 days resulted in their average carcase weight being significantly higher (extra 18 kg heavier, p < 0.05) (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Carcase weight of matched steers i.Bureau of Meteorology 2013, Twelve-monthly rainfall deciles for Northern Territory (1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013), Product Code: IDCKAR52Q0 (online) available: http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/awap/rain/index.jsp?colour=colour&time=history/nat/2012070120130630&step=5&map=decile&period=12month&area=nt (accessed Dec. 2013). ii. Bureau of Meteorology 2014, Monthly rainfall, Alice Springs Airport, Product Code: IDCJAC0001 (online) available: http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/weatherData/av?p_nccObsCode=139&p_display_type=dataFile&p_startYear=&p_c=&p_stn_num=015590 (accessed July 2014). iii. Cowley, T. 2012 ‘Expected growth results from HGPs at the Hayfield PDS’ in Victoria River Research Station (Kidman Springs) Field Day Handbook 2012, NT Government; Meat & Livestock Australia; FutureBeef: pp.30-35

http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/awap/rain/index.jsp?colour=colour&time=history/nat/2012070120130630&step=5&map=decile&period=12month&area=nt



http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/cdio/weatherData/av?p_nccObsCode=139&p_display_type=dataFile&p_startYear=&p_c=&p_stn_num=015590

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Approximately 100 people attended the field day held at Mt Riddock station on 12th & 13th May which was sponsored by Herefords Australia, MLA, Rabobank, Rhino Water tanks and Mt Riddock station.

John Bertram who many in the district know from his days at DPI was the facilitator. There were representatives from 10 local stations at the field day plus many other properties from further a- field.

Figure 2. ‘The Mt Riddock Station Staff’ take a short break from working at the Workshop.

The guest speakers spoke on a variety of topics such as minimising weight loss during transport, managing seasons & grass for long term profit, managing your herd for increased productivity, genetic selection tools just to name a few.

Figure 3. Mr Steve Reid (Chairman, Herefords Australia) winds up the ‘Workshop’ on the final day.

There was certainly plenty of time for discussion on the various topics not only at the formal sessions but during the more informal ones. Thank you to all the sponsors for putting on a very worthwhile field day and especially a huge thanks to Mt Riddock station for hosting us.

Figure 4. Mr. and Mrs Steve and Rebecca Cadzow accept a ‘thank-you’ gift for hosting the 2-day ‘Workshop’ on Mt Riddock Station

Figure 1. Mr. Andrew Byrne (Southern Beef Technology Services) presenting at the ‘Central Australia Beef Producers Workshop’

Central Australian Beef Producers Field Day


Pastoral Market Update

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Live Cattle Exports via Darwin Port – JUNE 2014

# Please note that the “NT CATTLE” figures are NT cattle exported through the Port of Darwin only, some NT cattle are exported through interstate ports.

Destination TOTAL CATTLE (including interstate) # NT CATTLE

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1-30 JUNE 2014

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Previous Month

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BRUNEI 4,639 4,043 2,084 2,078 0 0 0 4,639 4,043 2,084 2,078 0 0 0

INDONESIA 201.748 282,022 128,022 185,507 40,267 33,318 +6,949 189,994 243,978 112,058 110,019 18,767 23,318 -4,551

PHILIPPINES 27,324 22,403 15,356 2,173 0 0 0 26,337 15,063 8,016 2,173 0 0 0

SABAH 460 0 0 0 0 0 0 460 0 0 0 0 0 0

SARAWAK 0 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 0 0 0 0 0

W-MALAYSIA 10,018 14,952 7,940 10,295 3,559 2,040 +1,519 10,018 12,094 6,082 8,295 1,559 2,040 -481

VIETNAM 2,801 35,396 13,026 19,385 5,983 6,696 -713 2,801 32,806 13,026 12,685 1,983 3,996 -2,013

EGYPT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 246,990 359,616 166,428 219,438 49,809 42,054 +7,755 234,249 308,784 141,266 135,250 22,309 27,341 -5,032

+53,010 -6,016

JUNE at a glance

49,809 head of cattle through the Port of Darwin during June, 7,755 more than May and 22,889 more than June last year.

2014 total cattle figures indicate 53,010 head more than last year. NT cattle 6,016 less than last year.

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PREVIOUS 8 YEARS

Total Cattle, Port of Darwin NT Cattle, Port of Darwin 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

227,648 283,046 364,944 347,314 295,605 269,617 246,990 359,616 223,407 247,281 295,539 304,818 272,749 253,797 234,249 308,784




OTHER LIVESTOCK EXPORTS VIA DARWIN PORT (includes NT and Interstate Stock)

Buffalo Camels Goats Horses Sheep Pigs

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BRUNEI 400 0 0 0 0 0 1080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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PHILIPPINES 199 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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VIETNAM 0 1,921 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 800 1,921 100 0 0 0 1080 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NATIONAL CATTLE PRICES - W/E 3/7/2014

HEAVY STEER MEDIUM STEER

Estimated dressed weight price (cents/kg)


SALEYARDS O.T.HOOKS SALEYARDS O.T.HOOKS

NSW QLD SA AV (Aust)




This week 370 296 nq 360 330 305 Nq 339 This week 342 296 370 335 322 298 Nq 333

Last week 380 285 nq 356 330 305 Nq 338 Last week 330 277 277 324 322 298 Nq 333

Year ago 341 301 nq 329 306 295 nq 316 Year ago 296 280 nq 291 298 285 Nq 312

MEDIUM COW TRADE STEER



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This week 260 232 260 251 257 275 270 272 This week 377 340 349 374 336 328 310 324

Last week 251 237 255 252 257 275 270 271 Last week 368 322 341 363 336 328 310 324

Year ago 243 225 254 244 230 238 245 241 Year ago 354 311 341 341 309 305 310 312

LIVE EXPORT QUOTES Prices courtesy of

Meat & Livestock Australia

www.mla.com.au

Estimated live weight price (cents/kg)

LIGHT STEERS (260-360 kg)

LIGHT HEIFERS (260-360 kg)

Darwin Broome Darwin Broome

This week 185 nq 160 nq

Last week 185 nq 160 nq

Year ago nq 145 nq 145

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES

Key Currencies 1AUD =

Current 7.7.2014

Previous month 1.6.2014

3 months ago 1.4.2014

1 Year ago 1.7.2013

Pre-devaluation 01.07.1997

Brunei Dollar 1.14301 1.14411 1.14715 1.14343 1.076

Indonesian Rupiah 11,105.0 10,897.2 10,448.2 9,042.38 1830

Philippine Peso 40.6289 40.6007 41.3096 39.2771 19.84

Malaysian Ringgit 2.97855 2.98918 3.01567 2.88259 1.9

Euro 0.68859 0.68034 0.67239 0.70197 N/A

US Dollar 0.93615 0.9626 .92467 .91328 0.752

Vietnam Dong 19,656.3 19,433.5 19,221.1

Prepared by the NT Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries This publication contains commodity market information prepared for DPIF staff use in strategic research and extension planning. While DPIF exercise care in the compilation and preparation of this information, no responsibility is taken for its accuracy or for the completeness of any information that is reproduced from other sources. DPIF denies any loss or damage to any person whether caused directly or indirectly by the use of any of the information provided

GLOSSARY

ASPIAC: CAGLM: CLMA: CSIRO: DAFF: DCQ: DoE: DK-CRC: DLRM:

Alice Springs Pastoral Industry Advisory Committee Central Australian Grazing Land Management Centralian Land Management Association Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Desert Channels Queensland Inc. Department of Education Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre Department of Land Resource Management

DPIF: GRASP: MLA: NABRC: NBRUC: NLIS: NLP: NTCA PIC: RFID: VRD:

Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Pasture Growth Model Meat & Livestock Australia North Australian Beef Research Council Northern Beef Research Update Conference National Livestock Identification System National Landcare Program Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association Property Identification Code Radio Frequency Identification Device Victoria River District

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