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Cattle levy review recommends $1/head increase by 2028

Australia’s grassfed cattle transaction levy could rise from $5 to $6 a head by July 2028 under recommendations to be put to levy payers at next month’s MLA annual general meeting, with greater emphasis on levy accountability and more funding proposed for industry representation, biosecurity, the National Residue Survey and integrity systems…Read More

James Nason, 06/10/2026

Emergency visa process no substitute for lasting workforce reform

The NFF is calling for urgent reform of Australia’s regional workforce and migration settings, warning the recent emergency process for critical farm worker applications is only a short-term pressure valve…Read More

Beef Central, 06/10/2026

Fencing materials manufacturer named Australia’s most trusted agribusiness brand

Market research company Roy Morgan has completed its annual survey of Australia’s most trusted agribusiness brands, announcing fencing materials manufacturer Waratah as the winner for 2026…Read More

Beef Central, 06/10/2026

Diesel where it matters: Regions must be heart of national fuel reserve

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association is calling on the Australian Government to ensure its proposed Australian Fuel Security Reserve (AFSR) delivers diesel where it is needed in regional, rural and remote Australia…Read More

Beef Central, 06/10/2026

People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

New feedlot consultancy for Andrew Talbot | MLA’s Canada staff appointment | Allison takes board seat, chairmanship with WA’s Craig Mostyn Group | McKillop completes RMAC chairmanship; new appointment close | Changes ahead for AMPC board | New chair for agri-lender Rabobank | New recruit for Agricultural Appointments Team | Returning chief vet for NT..Read More

Jon Condon, 05/10/2026

NSW Government releases cattle tick strategy

The New South Wales Government has released its new cattle tick strategy after a $7 million investment earlier this year aimed at reinvigorating the state’s longstanding tick program…Read More

Beef Central, 05/10/2026

Kay’s Cuts: White House makes beef blunders, as ICE action impacts US processing

Recent actions by Trump’s Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) group is impacting US beef processing operations, in the latest White House actions impacting the US beef industry, regular columnist Steve Kay reports ..Read More

Steve Kay, 02/10/2026

Graeme Acton Beef Connections alumni: Where are they now?

In her monthly column during the countdown to Beef 2027 in Rockhampton next May, Graeme Acton beef Connections program member Millie Unthank catches up with past participants to find out what motivated them to join, and what benefit they gained..Read More

Millie Unthank, 02/10/2026

Recruitment: Value in boosting employees’ team spirit

Great workplace environments don’t just happen – they are a result of hard work from leaders, and buy-in from staff. But if managers are able to achieve a great work environment, their team will pay them back with consistency, productivity and excellence. Smells like team spirit…Read More

Beef Central, 02/10/2026

Brazil officially fills China quota; Argentina gains access to Japanese market

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

Podcast: Big decisions in Qld | A push for more feedlots | Hay and grain supply under pressure

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

Deadline up for cattle tick eradication program in Qld

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

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