by Frederica | Apr 17, 2020 | Industry News
AMIC has advised members on a variety of option including the JobKeeper incentive, stand down provision and allowing employees to take accrued leave should a stand down occur. On 8th April a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission varied approximately 99 Awards,...
by Frederica | Nov 8, 2019 | AMIC News, Industry News
Rod and Julie Leaver of Edge Hill Butchery in Cairns have just had their second major win as AMIC’s Queensland Retailer of the Year, becoming the only owners to ever win the award twice. The couple took out the award for their previous shop 6 years ago, and...
by Frederica | Oct 29, 2019 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Key points: Sustained high female slaughter prolongs herd liquidation 2019 beef exports on track to be third largest on record China demand drives global cattle prices With continued and widespread dry conditions through winter and into spring, female cattle...
by Frederica | Oct 24, 2019 | Industry News, Media Release
The Australian red meat industry urged both sides of Government to proceed with ratification of two critical free trade agreements without delay, following today’s release of a Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) report. The report (#186 tabled 9 October...
by Frederica | Aug 22, 2019 | Industry News, Media Release
A new research project could help red meat producers improve productivity and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by adding custom designed biochar to cattle and sheep rations. The project aims to define biochar production processes that will produce fit-for-purpose...
by Frederica | Aug 20, 2019 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Beef production systems across northern Australia need to evolve through adoption of new tools and technology, if the industry is to capitalise on growing demand for Australian beef and improving market access conditions. That was among the key messages from Meat...
