Offering slumps 33pc on AuctionsPlus, while most steer and heifer categories rally

Following the recent saleyards trend, numbers fell sharply on AuctionsPlus on Friday, with the catalogue of 6731 head back 33pc on the week before, and only a third of listings seen this time last month. Clearance lifted to 92pc on smaller numbers, with solid price rises across most steer and heifer weight categories…Read More

Beef Central, 29/08/2026

Understanding the red meat industry’s secret weapon: The Maillard reaction

Every beef-lover has experienced it: the deeply-satisfying sensory experience of eating the burnt ends on a piece of slow-cooked brisket, or the crispy edge on a well-barbecued T-bone steak. Both are examples of one of the true miracles of food science – the Maillard reaction…Read More

Jon Condon, 28/08/2026

 A beef powerhouse with growth potential: What a group of Aussies learned in South America

The untapped production potential of South America despite already being a beef producing powerhouse, and Brazil’s intense interest in expanding its export beef footprint into South East Asia, were among several messages a group of Australian cattle industry stakeholders returned with after visiting the region in recent weeks…Read More

James Nason, 28/08/2026

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

S6 Ep27: Paul Holmes a Court on why Heytesbury bought the Livestock Express live export shipping fleet

Heytesbury Pastoral chief Paul Holmes a Court sits down with Weekly Grill podcast host Kerry Lonergan this week, to explain why his company has bought the Livestock Express fleet of 11 live export vessels..Read More

Beef Central, 28/08/2026

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

Recruitment: Workforce plan highlights skills needed to sustain livestock industry

Skills Insight, a Jobs & Skills Council funded by the Federal Government targeting the agribusiness, food, fibre, animal and environmental care industries, has released its Workforce Plan 2026–2027. The document identifies challenges including ageing workforces, seasonal work patterns and lack of appeal among some for working in regional areas..Read More

Beef Central, 28/08/2026

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

Dubbo sale 27 August 2026: Yarding falls to 1300, prices trend higher

The market sold to stronger trends at Dubbo yesterday, where a smaller yarding of 1300 head was offered, following the pattern seen across eastern Australia over the past week…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 28/08/2026

Charters Towers 26 August 2026: Rates ease, despite smaller 1853 head yarding

Rates were softer than at the previous sale in a smaller yarding of 1853 head at Charters Towers yesterday..Read More

Beef Central, 28/08/2026

US imported beef tariff relief plan gains some clarity

The White House has overnight provided some greater detail about President Donald Trump’s announcement last Saturday about tariff relaxation on imported beef…Read More

Jon Condon, 27/08/2026

EYCI lifts 35c/kg this week, as recent rally continues

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator has continued its climb this week, closing Wednesday 35.78c/kg higher than last week and over 200c above its recent low point set back in April…Read More

Lydia Burton, 27/08/2026

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