Brazil has joined Australia in officially filling its 2026 China beef export quota, meaning the country’s shipments or the next three months face an additional, steep 55pc tariff. The move will inevitably push more Brazilian meat into the North American market – and potentially, Japan and Korea – as trade restrictions continue to reshape global beef trade flows…Read More
Jon Condon, 01/10/2026
Who are Australia’s active live exporting companies, and where do they operate? Since 2005 there have been 59 different companies that have exported livestock by sea, and the number of exporters still active in the last three years has sat at 16, down slightly from 19 in 2022, live export market commentator Michael Patching reports…Read More
Dr Michael Patching, 01/10/2026
The Australian Lot Feeders Association has joined the list of industry groups undertaking a review of the compulsory $5 transaction levy – with growing numbers of cattle on feed driving an ever-larger levy pool going under the microscope…Read More
Eric Barker, 01/10/2026
In this episode: The dry weather in Qld is forcing more cattle onto the market, we discuss the supply of hay, straw and silage and how can Australia manage the growing competition in global meat markets? ..Read More
Eric Barker and Lydia Burton, 01/10/2026
Victorian-based supply chain Harmony Agriculture & Food Co has topped the annual Melbourne Royal Show Food Awards branded beef division this week with a sample of the company’s Black Opal F1 Wagyu x Angus product. The Black Opal entry topped 21 medal-winning beef entries in this year’s competitions. In other divisions, a Wagyu braseola product claimed champion smallgoods product of show. ..Read More
Beef Central, 30/09/2026
Queensland producers with known cattle tick infestations are facing a deadline of 1 October to commence tick eradication programs or face continued movement restrictions until at least mid-2028…Read More
Beef Central, 01/10/2026
Despite the dry seasonal conditions prices improved across most classes at Dalby yesterday, where a reduced offering of 5840 head were offered. Heavy feeders averaged 526c/kg, while the best of the heavy cows averaged 391c. ..Read More
Beef Central, 01/10/2026
Northern and western Queensland take centre stage in this week’s property review, where the lasting benefits of a strong wet season earlier this year continue to influence grazing market trends…Read More
Property editor Linda Rowley, 30/09/2026
While the quickly changing environment and uncertainty has been a big challenge for meat traders this year, a panel of industry leaders at last week’s BeefEx conference discussed how Australian beef can maintain its strong position in the challenging market. We need to stay out of the bare-knuckle fight with Brazil in commodity markets by pushing deeper into grainfed premium markets, the audience was told…Read More
Eric Barker, 30/09/2026
The first early works project under the $500 million Central Queensland Beef Roads Program has been delivered, with construction now complete on Clermont-to-Alpha Road north of Alpha…Read More
Beef Central, 30/09/2026
With the Federal Government reviewing the main policy underpinning demand for carbon credits, the National Farmers Federation says it needs to make sure food production is protected…Read More
Beef Central, 30/09/2026
A New South Wales red meat processor has implemented a staged heat recovery system that reduces natural gas consumption, improves refrigeration efficiency and removes the need for a major boiler upgrade…Read More
Beef Central, 30/09/2026