Mark Toohey

An experienced commercial lawyer who has worked with both major law firms and as general counsel in the media, telecommunications and software industries.

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The high quality of U.S. beef is increasingly recognized around the globe. That is why U.S. exports smashed volume and value records last year, surpassing US$10 billion for the first time. More information on this.

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The Northern Territory’s livestock export industry now has an official market barometer with the recent launch of the Live Export Price Indicator (LEPI) by the Meat and Livestock Australia’s National Livestock reporting service (MLA NLRS).

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Another short week last week resulted in lower cattle yardings, but this didn’t stop buyers coming to the markets, with strong demand for all types of cattle firming up all national indicators week on week. Discover more on this.

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US consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production costs and supply chain limitations.  More on this.

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BEEF magazine scoured the country looking for what has cattle producers talking. Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the top of the list this week.

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The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act would require large meatpackers to divulge the terms of their so-called “alternative marketing arrangements” with cattle producers. More on this.

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New Zealand meat producer Silver Fern Farms is now selling its environmentally friendly beef in Jewel-Osco grocery stores in the US. Discover more.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently submitted comments on the IPEF, focusing on priorities for U.S. red meat access including the promotion of science-based trade rules, and promoting a systems-based approach to the U.S. More on this.

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U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. More on this.

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The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) today announced new sustainability goals for the entire U.S. beef supply chain. More information on this article.

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The head of the US Meat Export Federation says Africa could be the next big export market for US beef. Discover why in this article.

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Mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) is back on the table with the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate COOL for beef after its repeal in 2015. More information is in this article.

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An industry-leading beef range will hit shelves this week as Coles becomes the first major Australian supermarket to launch a certified own-brand carbon-neutral beef product. More on this.

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Low-emission livestock is the aim of a new $19 million research collaboration, with the University of New England (UNE), Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) and Angus Australia. Discover more.

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Inflation will be a top headline for 2022. It’s the culprit behind grocery store prices. According to the Labor Department, the Consumer Price Index jumped 8.5% from March 2021 to March 2022. Discover more information on this article.

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Discover here how blockchain-based tools and platforms can help address information traceability challenges and improve the authenticity and credibility of information. 

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Queensland forest cover is either increasing or decreasing. It all depends on who you ask.

Producers commended sustainable land management practices following the new vegetation report. More information on this article.

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Beef export value approaches $2 billion after just two months; strong month for pork in Mexico and Japan. Discover more information on this article.

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The UK's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the US imported more than £3 million ($3.91 million) worth of red meat from the UK in January – almost double the amount shipped in the same month last year.

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Northern grass-fed industry research plan discussed - Topics such as independent carbon ground-truthing and advisory services were debated, with the remaining agenda now being collated and reviewed before it's released to the public.

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