CPC pays $47.4m for NT’s Vermelha Station

Consolidated Pastoral Company has made its third major property purchase this year, paying $47.4 million for the Northern Territory’s Vermelha Station…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 07/09/2026

Nationals introduce bill aiming to repeal Labor’s firearms laws

Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has introduced a Bill into the House of Representatives today being seconded by the Member for Dawson Andrew Wilcox to repeal Labor’s firearms laws…Read More

Beef Central, 07/09/2026

BeefEx 2026 preview: What can beef learn from eggs?

A livestock industry leader who helped turn around public perceptions of Australian egg production will share lessons from that experience with grainfed beef stakeholders on the Gold Coast later this month…Read More

James Nason, 07/09/2026

Opinion: Increase in the cattle levy should be tied with reform

The cattle transaction levy should be increased to strengthen biosecurity, research adoption and industry systems, but only if it is accompanied by reforms that give grassfed producers greater ownership, oversight and value from their investment, former Cattle Council of Australia president Markus Rathsmann writes…Read More

Markus Rathsmann, 07/09/2026

C-Lock takes cattle feed efficiency testing from months to minutes

Picture your cattle in the yards, and picture a number floating above each one. Not a weight. A ranking, 1 to 100, showing you exactly where that animal sits against every other animal in the mob for how efficiently it turns feed into product. Would it change which ones you cull?..Read More

Sponsored Content, 06/09/2026

Watch for bloat as spring pastures take off

Livestock producers are being urged to remain vigilant for bloat in cattle as spring growth accelerates across the region…Read More

Beef Central, 07/09/2026

Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?

In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control. These cattle, goats and sheep stomp down tall grasses as they munch their way through plants that could otherwise burn, lowering the risk of catastrophic fires in the process…Read More

Briana Swette and Kelly Hopping, Boise State University, 07/09/2026

Wagga sale 7 September 2026: Winter weights up

Agents reported that due to the mild winter and outstanding pasture growth across much of the supply area, cattle are arriving 40-60kg heavier than in previous years…Read More

Leann Dax, 07/09/2026



Industry Dashboard

Carbon Trading Market

Aust. Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) - $/tonne of CO2 equiv.

Today

38.70
Source: Jarden

$A / $US

Updated 7am daily

Today

0.7201
Source: NAB

ASX Market Index

07 Sep 2026 (updated 10am daily)
Company Price Trending
Elders $8.96
Australian Agricultural Co $1.52
Graincorp $7.29
Ridley $2.12
Woolworths $36.64
Wellard $0.06
Source: ASX

Beef Kill

Eastern States, weekly

Last Week

150172
Source: MLA's NLRS

EYCI

Eastern Young Cattle Indicator, c/kg

Today

1002.8
Source: MLA's NLRS

90CL Cow

Imported 90CL cow beef price. Landed US, Ac/kg CIF

Today

994
Source: Steiner Consulting, MLA

Live Export

Live export feeder steer prices ex Darwin (c/kg liveweight)

Today

440
Source: Trade contacts

SOI

Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

Today

-13.89
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Feeder Steer

NLRS-reported yards (feedlot buyers only); 0-600kg, 0-2T, c/kg LW

Today

529
Source: Feeder Steer

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News

Nationals introduce bill aiming to repeal Labor’s firearms laws

Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has introduced a Bill into the House of Representatives today being seconded by the Member for Dawson Andrew Wilcox to repeal Labor’s firearms laws…Read More

Beef Central, 07/09/2026

Opinion: Increase in the cattle levy should be tied with reform

The cattle transaction levy should be increased to strengthen biosecurity, research adoption and industry systems, but only if it is accompanied by reforms that give grassfed producers greater ownership, oversight and value from their investment, former Cattle Council of Australia president Markus Rathsmann writes…Read More

Markus Rathsmann, 07/09/2026

Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?

In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control. These cattle, goats and sheep stomp down tall grasses as they munch their way through plants that could otherwise burn, lowering the risk of catastrophic fires in the process…Read More

Briana Swette and Kelly Hopping, Boise State University, 07/09/2026

Peter McGilchrist honoured for outstanding contribution to beef industry

University of New England Professor of Meat Science, Peter McGilchrist, has received the prestigious Howard Yelland Beef Industry Award, recognising his decades of service, mentorship, and scientific contribution to the Australian beef industry…Read More

Beef Central, 04/09/2026

Markets

Wagga sale 7 September 2026: Winter weights up

Agents reported that due to the mild winter and outstanding pasture growth across much of the supply area, cattle are arriving 40-60kg heavier than in previous years…Read More

Leann Dax, 07/09/2026

Feeder steers show big lift in 10,476 head online offering

Price trends among young cattle were erratic in online trading this week, where AuctionsPlus recovered somewhat from the previous week’s low (6700 head) to 10,476 head. The larger offering saw clearance ease to 88pc, down seven percentage points week on week…Read More

Beef Central, 04/09/2026

EYCI bounces back to over 1000c as yardings contract

Australia’s benchmark eastern young cattle indicator has yo-yo’d back to 1000c/kg carcase weight, rallying 30c in the past week…Read More

Eric Barker, 04/09/2026

Dubbo sale 3 September 2026: Big jump in numbers

There were a few pens of weaners and plenty of feeders, trade buyers were more selective. Grown steers and bullocks were limited and despite the much larger yarding heavy prime grown heifers were very limited…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 04/09/2026

Sponsored Content

C-Lock takes cattle feed efficiency testing from months to minutes

Picture your cattle in the yards, and picture a number floating above each one. Not a weight. A ranking, 1 to 100, showing you exactly where that animal sits against every other animal in the mob for how efficiently it turns feed into product. Would it change which ones you cull?..Read More

Sponsored Content, 06/09/2026

Elite offering of Droughtmaster females in Queen of the Ring catalogue, backed by Vytelle

Vytelle is proud to introduce the line-up of elite Droughtmaster females heading to the ring at this year’s Vytelle Queen of the Ring sale, being held on Tuesday 15 September at CQLX Gracemere. Drawn from some of the breed’s most respected studs, this year’s draft brings together females selected for fertility, temperament, structure and the maternal traits that keep commercial and stud herds performing year after year…Read More

Sponsored Content, 31/08/2026

Why livestock monitoring is moving beyond “finding cattle” to managing performance

For many producers, the first generation of livestock monitoring technology solved a simple but important problem: knowing where cattle were without having to physically locate them. Today, the conversation has shifted…Read More

Sponsored Content, 24/08/2026

Prosperity Vs Adversity – unlocking genetic progress for your herd

Breeding Shorthorn cattle in the heat and ticks of Central Queensland automatically sets the Marellan herd apart. But for principals, Lincoln and Lisa Jobs, this location is just the beginning of their breeding program…Read More

Sponsored Content, 17/08/2026

Production

Watch for bloat as spring pastures take off

Livestock producers are being urged to remain vigilant for bloat in cattle as spring growth accelerates across the region…Read More

Beef Central, 07/09/2026

The gamechanger that helped Brahman steer trial winner across the line

It may seem like a small change to the management of a cattle herd, but one successful Queensland producer says bunk training has been a “gamechanger” to his cattle’s performance…Read More

Eric Barker, 04/09/2026

Webinar: Piecing together a plan for Pimelea

Pimelea continues to challenge cattle producers across many regions of Northern and Central Australia , but understanding the plant, the risks, and the management options available can make all the difference. Approaches to managing pimelea in grazing areas will be the topic of an upcoming webinar running under the Beef Connect series…Read More

Beef Central, 01/09/2026

How to make every millimetre of rain count

The Treloars share their experience, having spent the past decade building a more resilient grazing operation capable of withstanding both flood and drought.
..Read More

Beef Central, 19/08/2026

Processing

Weekly kill: Cow prices defy gravity, as export grinding beef markets slide further

Saleyards cow prices appear to be defying gravity at present, in stark contrast with the export beef trimmings market which continues to deteriorate. The recent strengthening in cow prices in the saleyards appear to have forced processors’ hands, with some 20-30c/kg rises in direct consignment grid offers on cows this week, with some competitive operators in southern Queensland up to 690-700c/kg this week…Read More

Jon Condon, 01/09/2026

Future red meat leaders get in-depth look at Qld industry

Some of Australia’s brightest young agriculture students will get a rare behind-the-scenes look at Qld’s red meat supply chain as part of the ICMJ Intensive Industry Education and Development Week…Read More

Beef Central, 31/08/2026

Weekly kill: Prospect of rain may slow supply, but some grids continue to slide

Forecasts of 15-50mm of rain in coming days across the eastern half of NSW, Victoria and southern Queensland may slow slaughter cattle supply for a period, however some Queensland direct consignment grids have shed-off another 10c/kg this week…Read More

Jon Condon, 25/08/2026

Nuffield: Improving access to beef grading technology for smaller abattoirs

Third-generation processor Calian Byrnes has researched beef grading eating quality technology around the world to find ways for smaller processors to implement it…Read More

Lydia Burton, 20/08/2026

Lotfeeding

BeefEx 2026 preview: What can beef learn from eggs?

A livestock industry leader who helped turn around public perceptions of Australian egg production will share lessons from that experience with grainfed beef stakeholders on the Gold Coast later this month…Read More

James Nason, 07/09/2026

Feedgrain Focus: Grower selling picks up as heat rises

Wheat values have risen $10-$15/t in the past week, while southern barley has weakened amid increased grower selling…Read More

Liz Wells, 07/09/2026

Feeder cattle market: Saleyards lead the charge in market rally

Feeder cattle prices have rallied in the past week, with rain across large parts of the country pulling up consignments and reducing numbers at the saleyards…Read More

Eric Barker, 31/08/2026

Feedgrain Focus: Rain buys north time, road rates dear

The southern wheat market has bucked this week’s softening trend, while the northern and southern barley markets clock the weight of a bumper crop for Vic and southern NSW. ..Read More

Liz Wells, 31/08/2026

Live Export

SE Asia Report: An early flicker of life in a stalled market

First-half Australian cattle exports fell 29 per cent and the squeeze is now biting downstream as Indonesian feedlots discount stock and ask for extended payment terms, while exports to another market in July represent potential green shoots in a previously large market…Read More

Dr Michael Patching, 01/09/2026

Nominations open for 2026 Livestock Export Young Achiever of the Year

The search is on for the next generation of leaders who will help shape the future of Australia’s livestock export industry…Read More

Beef Central, 28/08/2026

Global dairy heifer live export demand grows

Australian dairy farmers could be in the box seat to capitalise on a looming global shortage of high-quality dairy heifers, with demand growing across a range of international markets…Read More

Beef Central, 25/08/2026

Livestock industry unites behind 10-year Live Cattle Growth Plan

Australia’s live cattle industry has united behind an ambitious 10-year blueprint to strengthen one of the nation’s most important agricultural industries…Read More

Beef Central, 18/08/2026

Trade

August beef exports at 128,000t bear signs of tariff impacts

Recent imported beef tariff impacts in China and the United States are clearly evident in Australia’s August beef export statistics…Read More

Jon Condon, 04/09/2026

Retail red meat prices strongly impacted by livestock value, report suggests

Australian retail red and white meat prices have taken two very different directions between 2025 and 2026, with beef and lamb recording strong increases at both the livestock and retail levels, while pork and chicken prices have barely moved, a recent report has found…Read More

Beef Central, 02/09/2026

Trade restrictions starting to reshape global beef flows – Rabobank

The triggering of a range of trade restrictions – primarily from China – is beginning to reshape beef flows around the world, rural lender Rabobank says in its latest quarterly Global beef Report…Read More

Beef Central, 31/08/2026

More questions than answers in Trump’s latest tariff announcement

US President Donald Trump has left the red meat industry with more questions than answers following his latest imported beef tariff relief announcement on Saturday morning, Australian time…Read More

Jon Condon, 24/08/2026

Genetics

Angus and all-breeds records fall, as 2026 spring selling season goes from strength to strength

A new Angus and all-breeds national seedstock record price was set during the annual Millah Murrah spring sale held near Bathurst earlier today…Read More

Beef Central, 03/09/2026

Brahman breeders to suspend selection indexes, pending full review

Brahman seedstock producers have been informed that the breed’s representative body will suspend publication of all BreedPlan selection indexes later this year, pending a full review…Read More

Eric Barker, 03/09/2026

Weekly genetics review: The bull team is not necessarily the joining group

This week’s genetic review considers how to build an effective bull team by matching the genetic merit, physical suitability and composition of each working draft to the females, joining conditions and breeding objectives…Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 01/09/2026

When fixed-time AI disappoints, was the straw really the problem?

Disappointing fixed-time AI results should not automatically be blamed on semen quality, with variation in synchronisation response, luteolysis and ovulation also influencing pregnancy rates, recent research shows…Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 01/09/2026

Ag Tech

User-friendly drone technology targeting weeds hovers into view

Land managers are closer to harnessing the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to help them manage Australia’s large and diverse exotic weed pest challenge…Read More

Beef Central, 28/08/2026

Technology to bolster on-farm biosecurity compliance

For biosecurity plans to be successful, they must be followed by everyone who enters a property. Technology has been developed to help make this easier…Read More

Lydia Burton, 07/08/2026

Virtual fencing delivers 99pc sheep, 96pc cattle compliance in US grazing trial

A year-long grazing trial in the United States has demonstrated high rates of compliance for cattle and sheep managed with virtual fencing technology…Read More

James Nason, 08/07/2026

High-tech simulator boosting safety on Queensland farms

A machinery simulation unit will be deployed to schools and feedlots across Qld as AgForce Training works to boost farm safety…Read More

Beef Central, 08/07/2026

AgProperty Central

CPC pays $47.4m for NT’s Vermelha Station

Consolidated Pastoral Company has made its third major property purchase this year, paying $47.4 million for the Northern Territory’s Vermelha Station…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 07/09/2026

Weekly property review: Recently completed sales

UK fund secures two CW Qld properties | Surat’s Ashton Grove sells prior to auction | $12.5m for Clarke Creek’s Yatton | Neighbour pays $10m for CQ breeding country | CQ’s Terry Lea and Rosehill settle..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 02/09/2026

Movement at the Station: Recent listings in Queensland and WA

EOI’s for Sinclair Hill’s Qld portfolio | Western Downs blue-chip cattle backgrounding & dryland cropping enterprise | Well-watered Victorian redgum country | $25m for WA’s Gunapin Ridge..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 02/09/2026

Properties for sale – New South Wales

$55m for Shippens Eastern Riverina holding | Vienna family lists Coolah’s Kapsch Farms for $40m+ | RFM’s New England holding returns to market | Corporate interest in diverse northwest NSW aggregation..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 02/09/2026

AgCarbon Central

New method makes dual emissions reporting available to cattle companies

A new research paper has developed the first methodology enabling livestock companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions using both GWP100 and GWP*…Read More

James Nason, 02/09/2026

NFF raises concerns about proposed changes to soil carbon

The National Farmers Federation has raised concerns about proposed changes to Australia’s soil carbon methodology…Read More

Beef Central, 25/08/2026

Modelling suggests carbon farming could generate $5.5b for industry

The company behind one of the country’s most prominent carbon faming investors says the carbon market could remove half of Australia’s annual emissions without taking a hectare out of food production, while putting $5.5b into agriculture…Read More

Beef Central, 07/08/2026

Soil carbon projects get green light as long-awaited review handed down

A periodic review of Australia’s soil carbon methodology has been handed down this week, with a few minor changes recommended…Read More

Beef Central, 29/07/2026
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