There was no sugar-coating at a major Beef 2024 symposium this morning a recurring theme that the global beef industry is locked in a fight for its future, and may not be doing enough to win the trust of busy, middle-ground consumers who are vital to its future but remain uncertain if everything they hear from the loud voices opposing the livestock sector opponents are true…Read More
James Nason, 06/05/2024
A revolutionary suite of artificial breeding technologies is hitting the beef industry this year, promising to condense seven years of selective breeding into just seven days. Nbryo’s project will be outlined at a Beef 2024 genetics session on Wednesday ..Read More
Jon Condon, 06/05/2024
As part of Beef Central’s coverage of this week’s Beef 2024 event in Rockhampton, the industry’s national exhibition held every three years, we present our special daily podcast series, Trendsetters. Setting the scene in today’s first episode is Cattle Australia chairman, Garry Edwards. This series is brought to listeners by Colliers Agribusiness. ..Read More
Beef Central, 06/05/2024
Avian flu, FMD and contractors’ access were top of mind for producers attending a biosecurity seminar at Beef 2o24…Read More
Sue Webster, 06/05/2024
An unprecedented land and beef production investment opportunity is available in the ‘best business climate in South America in 2024’ – Paraguay. The 44,000ha, institutional-scale acquisition of 54,000 head of high value, grassfed brand-renowned Brangus cattle in the Chaco region of Paraguay is for sale for circa US$90 million, through Brown&Co…Read More
Sponsored Content, 06/05/2024
The main drivers for reporting of sustainability credentials in Australian red meat value chains are not consumers but banks and Government, which are under pressure to implement their own sustainability reporting requirements, according to a newly published study…Read More
James Nason, 06/05/2024
Long-time competitors Cliff and Sasha Mylrea of Needmor Cattle Co, Gogango, Central Queensland, claimed the grand championship in Beef 2024’s Commercial Cattle Championships judged today, with a pen of ten Droughtmaster steers…Read More
Beef Central, 05/05/2024
The bull named as heaviest on grounds during weighing today for Beef2024’s stud beef judging starting on Tuesday had actually been on a diet…Read More
Sue Webster, 06/05/2024
With a wave of deforestation legislation coming for the cattle industry, it is worth taking a look at why it has become such a hot topic and whether new rules will have much of an impact…Read More
Eric Barker, 06/05/2024
A new cattle market indicator that offers a complete view of the national restocker market has been launched today at Beef Australia by Meat & Livestock Australia…Read More
Beef Central, 06/05/2024
Selected highlights at Beef 2024 on Tuesday, May 7…Read More
Beef Central, 06/05/2024
Selected highlights at Beef 2024 on Monday, May 6…Read More
Beef Central, 04/05/2024
