Without producer uptake of MLA-funded emissions interventions, “you are taking levy dollars and burning them”, Nationals Senator Susan McDonald told MLA executives in a marathon 90-minute Q&A session during the latest round of Senate Estimates hearings…Read More
James Nason, 09/06/2026
There’s now been four confirmed cases of New World Screwworm fly in livestock in the southern US, following the first case detected in a calf in Texas a week ago. Here’s a quick summary of where the management of the outbreak is up to, and what it means for US meat and livestock trade ..Read More
Beef Central, 09/06/2026
Last week’s Rural Press Club lunch heard AI has the potential to reshape farming as we know it, and the change is one to be embraced as growers face mounting cost pressures…Read More
Liz Wells, 09/06/2026
Among the more than 700 people recognised in the Order of Australia General Division announced this morning as part of the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours are industry leaders and contributors with strong connections to Australia’s cattle, sheep and cropping sectors…Read More
Take one part youthful enthusiasm and energy; add a dash of ambition and sprinkles of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. This is the powerful recipe that has underpinned the progress of a fine bunch of young beef industry stakeholders who graduated from Cattle Australia’s 2025-26 National Beef Leaders program in Brisbane on Thursday…Read More
Jon Condon, 08/06/2026
The conflict in the Middle East has become the dominant force shaping global economic prospects, prompting an energy shock that is driving inflationary pressures and is projected to have adverse impacts on growth, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. Due to the uncertainty around the evolution of the conflict, the Outlook sets out two scenarios – both of which have significant implications for demand and prices for Australian beef..Read More
Beef Central, 08/06/2026
After a challenging start to 2026, recent widespread rain and stronger livestock markets converted into confidence at Queensland’s largest agricultural field day this week where more than 37,000 visitors explored the latest advances in machinery, drones and electric farm vehicles…Read More
James Nason and Eric Barker, 05/06/2026
The Trump administration has not identified any forced labour issues in Australia’s red meat supply chains justifying the latest 12.5 percent tariff proposals, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed during Senate Estimates today…Read More
Terry Sim, 05/06/2026
The Graeme Acton Beef Connections mentoring project being held in the lead-up to Beef 2027 in Rockhampton next May is underway, and as part of that process, Beef Central is following the journey of one of the nine talented young industry stakeholders taking part. Using a monthly diary format, Millie Unthank will outline her experiences and learnings as part of the program…Read More
Millie Unthank, 05/06/2026
Meaningful social impact initiatives are helping attract committed, long-term labour for red meat processors like NH Foods near Oakey, and Australian Country Choice in Brisbane…Read More
Beef Central, 05/06/2026
The Crisafulli Government is urging Queenslanders to have their say on the Federal Government’s changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC)…Read More
Beef Central, 05/06/2026
Global antimicrobial use in livestock is projected to increase by nearly 30 percent by 2040 compared with 2019, according to United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates…Read More
Beef Central, 04/06/2026