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Should DAFF be urged to challenge light court sentence in illegal meat importation case?

Calls are emerging for an appeal to be lodged over the lightness of the court sentence in a case where a woman convicted of illegally importing 62 tonnes of pork and other animal protein from Thailand, received only a non-custodial sentence and community service…Read More

Beef Central, 01/07/2025

New Strategic Plan sets out MLA priorities for next five years

Meat and Livestock Australia has today unveiled its new-five year Strategic Plan, confirming the end of the Carbon Neutral by 2030 target, while also reinforcing the industry’s focus on Value-Based Marketing and elevating communications effort to tell the Australian red meat industry’s “fantastic story”…Read More

Beef Central, 01/07/2025

Anna Speer to depart Woolies’ Greenstock business, as part of broader company restructure

Prominent agribusiness executive Anna Speer is to depart her role as head of Woolworths’ Greenstock red meat supply chain division, as part of a broader company restructure…Read More

Beef Central, 30/06/2025

Will Evans to take over as Cattle Australia CEO

Cattle Australia is commencing a leadership transition, with former Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association (NTCA) Chief Executive Will Evans appointed as its next CEO…Read More

Beef Central, 30/06/2025

AgForce joins calls to withdraw ACF’s tax-free status

Queensland’s peak representative body for rural producers has condemned the Australian Conservation Foundation for its latest campaign against Australian cattle producers…Read More

Beef Central, 30/06/2025

Opinion: Big conservation now bullying family farmers

The Australian Conservation Foundation last week launched its latest attack on Australian beef producers, with several media outlets quickly turning around the conservation giant’s allegations of illegal land clearing with little scrutiny – forcing the industry to defend itself. But with a quick online search and thorough read of the report, more scrutiny was warranted…Read More

Eric Barker, 27/06/2025

Pork industry condemns light sentence for illegal meat importation

The Australian pork industry has condemned the light sentence handed out to a Sydney woman convicted this week of illegally importing 62 tonnes of pork and other animal protein from Thailand.     ..Read More

Beef Central, 27/06/2025

Former employee charged with stealing wagyu cattle, semen and embryos

A Grafton man has been charged with allegedly stealing wagyu cattle semen and embryos from his employer in the state’s north coast…Read More

Beef Central, 27/06/2025

Recruitment: Attracting top talent – three key points to remember about your brand

Whether yours is a small beef business, a large cattle feedlot, or a global agribusiness, employer branding is a powerful business tool…Read More

Beef Central, 27/06/2025

Aus red meat sector drops Carbon Neutral 2030 target

In a major policy reset, the Australian red meat industry is walking away from the Carbon Neutral 2030 target set in 2017…Read More

James Nason, 26/06/2025

No jail time for woman convicted with illegally importing 62t of pork and other meat

A woman convicted of illegally importing 62 tonnes of pork and other animal protein from Thailand has escaped a jail sentence, instead being given an Intensive Correction Order to be served in the community…Read More

Beef Central, 26/06/2025

Animal fats unwrapped: Balancing health, flavour and science

Food scientist and nutritionist Dr Anneline Padayachee takes a deep dive into the subject of fat in a healthy diet. Her conclusion? Dietary choices should be guided by balance, variety, and nutritional quality rather than a fear of fat itself. Whether it’s the rich marbling of beef, the omega-3s in salmon, or the creamy texture of dairy, fat plays a central role in both nourishment and enjoyment…Read More

By Dr Anneline Padayachee*, 26/06/2025

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