Will the greenwashing focus combat claims against the meat industry?

As the Government looks to refine its legislation covering environmental claims made by companies, the red meat industry’s peak representative body has been calling for a specific focus on alternative protein companies…Read More

Eric Barker, 26/04/2024

Reflecting on an iconic image that became “The Face of Beef 1994”

A young stockman sitting on a battered tucker box in a moment of quiet contemplation remains a defining image of Beef Australia expos, 30 years after it was chosen to become the official picture of Beef 1994…Read More

James Nason, 26/04/2024

S4 Ep14: Addressing mental health in the bush, with Dolly’s Dream’s Sally McSweeney and mental health expert Dr Simone Shaw

Today’s Weekly Grill podcast turns to the important topic of mental health in the bush, with contributions from Dolly’s Dream general manager Sally McSweeny and neuro science specialist Dr Simone Shaw.   There'[s lots of Dolly’s Dream activity planned for Beef 2024 in Rockhampton next month…Read More

Beef Central, 26/04/2024

Beef 2024: Rapid uptake of Rhino vaccine – are you missing out?

A significant regulatory change that took place last year has seen rapid uptake of a vaccine designed to protect stock from the debilitating respiratory disease, IBR.  Zoetis has seen sharply higher sales of its Rhinogard IBR vaccine since the APVMA regulatory adjustment, allowing over-the-counter sales instead of veterinary prescriptions. Zoetis will showcase opportunities with Rhinogard during Beef 2024. ..Read More

Beef Central, 26/04/2024

Recruitment: Survey seeks to better understand ag career path choices

Many secondary school students studying agriculture in Year 10 abandon the subject by Year 12, a recent industry report has found – damaging prospects for future careers in agriculture. A new survey is seeking to better understand career path choices that can lead to a better and larger talent pool for ag employers in future years ..Read More

Beef Central, 26/04/2024

Beef 2024 – Meaty Bites

Wagyu industry on show under new marquee | Cibo Labs milestone at Beef 2024 | Tapping the potential of flying drones beyond line of sight | Rare show-ring visit for Palgrove | Elders marks 185 years..Read More

Beef Central, 26/04/2024

CERES Tag enables compliance with incoming EU deforestation laws

CERES Tag technology can significantly enhance livestock producers’ ability to meet the stringent requirements set by the European Union’s deforestation supply chain laws and Scope 3 emissions reporting, while also bolstering overall sustainability practices…Read More

Sponsored Content, 22/04/2024

Beef 24 tour: New sensors reveal cows start feeling the heat at surprisingly low temps

New research into climate impacts on extensive grazing suggests that cows start feeling the heat at much lower temperatures than expected…Read More

Beef Central, 26/04/2024

Weekly property review: Recently completed sales

Prime CQ finishing country makes almost $50m | $26m+ for high carrying capacity country in Qld’s Maranoa | Seawrights expand with two Roma properties | NQ’s Barragunda passes in at $9.25m..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 24/04/2024

Movement at the station: Recent property listings

$30m hopes for NT cattle & hay operation | Grazing opportunities on NT blank canvas | Moonie’s Minna Billa lists for the first time | Picturesque Hunter Valley grazing | NSW grazing powerhouse | Tonkins list northern NSW’s Pindaroi Station | CQ block offers diversity | Entry level grazing block in southern Qld..Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 24/04/2024

Record export trimmings price surge takes a breather – but it’s only temporary, traders say

This year’s dramatic surge in frozen beef trimmings prices – driven heavily by the US market – has taken a breather over the past week, but the consensus is that the pause is only temporary. Lean 90CL frozen Aussie imported trimmings, used for ever-popular US hamburgers traded last week at A969c/kg – their highest level in 24 years of recorded data…Read More

Jon Condon, 24/04/2024

Central Queensland feedlot taking sorghum to the next level

One of Central Queensland’s early movers into lotfeeding has been paving a path for large-scale utilisation of one of the area’s most reliable grains – sorghum…Read More

Eric Barker, 24/04/2024

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