RMAC begins process to appoint new chair, CEO

The Red Meat Advisory Council will shortly begin the process of appointing a new independent chair, as current chairman John McKillop nears the end of his six-year term. At the same time, a new CEO will be appointed, as incumbent Susan Wakeford has decided to move on…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

China officially flags Australia’s 2026 beef quota as filled

Australia has now officially filled its 205,000 tonne beef quota for China for the 2026 calendar year…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Regional markets wrap: Questions galore and interesting times ahead

With strong demand for young cattle from restockers and processors this past week, there’s been a narrowing in the spread between feeder steer and heifer prices..Read More

Richard Koch, Elders analyst, 18/06/2026

Red Wagyu operation makes big mark in inaugural crossbred Paddock to Palate class

A small family-owned Queensland Wagyu operation has punched above its weight to take the first major honours in the inaugural Wagyu crossbred class of the RNA Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

James Nason, 19/06/2026

Soil carbon pioneers call for environmental laws to better recognise role of producers

Award-winning organic beef producers Grant and Carly Burnham are demonstrating how modern farming can deliver both strong production and meaningful environmental outcomes and want Federal environmental laws to better recognise and support that work…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Santa Gertrudis: Countdown to 2027 World Congress

Santa Gertrudis World Congress 2027, set for August 3-12 next year, will coincide with the breed’s 75th jubilee, another drawcard for visitors expected to arrive from across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and nations from South America and the African continent…Read More

Sponsored Content, 15/06/2026

EYCI cracks 1000c/kg, for the first time since 2022

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator cracked 1000c/kg briefly yesterday, hitting its highest level since 2022…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Podcast: Maccas Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

In this episode of The Week in Beef we look at the El Nino declaration, McDonald’s decision to ditch its Angus burger range and get insight into operation of one of the more exhibitors in the Ekka’s Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers, says NFF

Farmers have welcomed key changes to the Albanese Government’s tax reform package, just days after failing to get an invitation to a short Senate inquiry into associated legislative amendments…Read More

Terry Sim, 18/06/2026

Russell Pastoral Operations’ commercial breeding strategy delivers Paddock to Palate success

It may be tempting to think buying the highest-priced bulls is the best way to breed championship-winning cattle, but that has not been the case for one of the most successful exhibitors in the prestigious RNA Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

James Nason, 18/06/2026

Bindaree’s Qld Producer Roadshow to focus on market prospects, carcase performance, animal health

Export and domestic beef processor Bindaree Food Group is hosting a Producer Roadshow later this month, giving Central Queensland producers the chance to hear direct from the Bindaree livestock team, market specialists and guest speakers…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Champion Station to host virtual fencing and emissions field day

A field day at Russell Pastoral Operations’ Champion Station near Blackall on Tuesday, June 30, will give producers a firsthand look at how virtual fencing, genetics and emissions-reduction strategies are being applied in a large-scale commercial grazing business…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

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