Australian beef has been excluded, while lamb and goatmeat are included in the latest round of punitive tariffs on imported products announced by the US overnight. Effective today, the Trump administration has imposed a 12.5pc tariff on a wide range of Australian goods after accusing the Federal Government of failing to adequately police forced labour in its supply chains..Read More
Jon Condon, 24/07/2026
About 40 Australian beef industry stakeholders with an interest in Wagyu cattle and beef production will depart next August on a 12-day AWA study tour designed to further knowledge and understanding of the Japanese Wagyu supply chain – from genetics to breeding, feeding, processing, and consumer applications in Japan’s retail and food service markets. Limited tickets remain to join the tour…Read More
Beef Central, 24/07/2026
Australian export beef will be burdened by a second harsh import tariff in Asia for the remainder of the year, following the triggering of South Korea’s Safeguard market protection mechanism overnight…Read More
Jon Condon, 23/07/2026
Should Australia’s grassfed cattle industry have the ability to redirect levy funding between fixed investment streams as new challenges emerge, rather than waiting years for the next formal levy review?..Read More
Is virtual fencing creating value, or is it simply helping managers capture value that was already available? The distinction is important, because profitable businesses do not maximise production, they maximise return on capital, argues agribusiness consultant John Francis…Read More
John Francis, Agrista , 23/07/2026
To celebrate the first birthday of the Week in Beef, the team decided to act on a recommendation from earlier this year to cook a steak in the air fryer – with mixed results…Read More
Eric Barker and Lydia Burton, 23/07/2026
Marble High brings together the combined offering of four of Australia’s leading Fullblood Wagyu seedstock programs: Arubial Wagyu, Sahara Park Wagyu, HP Wagyu and Macquarie Wagyu. Rather than showcasing a single stud, the upcoming Marble High Sale offers commercial and stud breeders the opportunity to access proven genetics from four highly regarded breeding programs in one place…Read More
Sponsored Content, 20/07/2026
New beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from all NSW beef enterprises have improved since July 2025, driven by rising cattle prices and strong performance in the feedlot sector. ..Read More
Beef Central, 23/07/2026
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year – and one of its longest-standing traditions will take centre stage when Ekka Beef Week kicks off on Monday 3 August. Beef Week isn’t just for exhibitors, it’s a celebration of the entire beef industry, with the opportunity to share knowledge, build connections and strengthen relationships across all sectors of the supply chain…Read More
Beef Central, 23/07/2026
A new compound to reduce methane emissions from cattle has been developed and tested, using a novel ‘prodrug’ approach – which is inactive when consumed, but only becomes active after it is ingested by ruminant livestock…Read More
Beef Central, 23/07/2026
Export buyer attendance was good and there was a return to a full panel of feeder operators and interstate restockers provided support on light weight cattle…Read More
Nikki Nason, 23/07/2026
Langenhovens expand northern NSW holdings | NQ’s Inkerman Station changes hands for $34m+ | Neighbour pays $22m for Roma finishing country | $9.5m for NSW Western Plains country | NSW National Parks secures Pulgamutie Station..Read More
Property editor Linda Rowley, 22/07/2026