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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Agriculture, for all its economic importance, still asks young people to accept a level of isolation, uncertainty and capital risk that most other industries do not, without always offering a correspondingly clear path to leadership or ownership in return. Are we doing enough to retain the next generation?..Read More
Trent Thorne, Hamilton Locke, 29/09/2026
The Cattle Transaction Levy Review Committee has released a summary of feedback from its consultation on the Cattle Transaction Levy, with more than 1000 responses and attendances recorded across producer surveys, regional face-to-face sessions and written submissions…Read More
Beef Central, 27/09/2026