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Wild dog control needed in national parks to protect livestock and native animals

The case for controlling wild dogs in national parks is the same for both farmers and environmentalists, or at least it should be according to the NSW Farmers Association…Read More

Lydia Burton, 14/10/2026

Why a world without cows will continue to burn

In this contributed article, scientists Pablo Manzano, Enrike Maree & Peer Ederer argue that a world without cows will continue to burn. The trio are part of the Dublin Declaration, which is about recognising the role of meat and livestock as essential..Read More

Pablo Manzano, Enrike Maree & Peer Ederer, 14/10/2026

NSW Govt Bill to establish first independent Office of Animal Welfare

In a move to strengthen transparency and accountability of organisations responsible for enforcing animal welfare laws in New South Wales, the State Government introduced a Bill to Parliament yesterday to establish the state’s first independent Office of Animal Welfare…Read More

Beef Central, 14/10/2026

Australia-China red meat partnership strengthens through industry exchange

Australian and Chinese red meat industry leaders have reinforced their commitment to long-term collaboration and mutual cooperation following a week-long industry exchange across China…Read More

Beef Central, 14/10/2026

China tariff impacts leading to lost production days at beef plants, as cold storage fills to capacity

The impacts from China’s 55pc tariff on Australian beef export plants since June are continuing to mount, with cold storage access issues leading to a number of operators dropping production days recently…Read More

Jon Condon, 13/10/2026

Australia’s winter crop harvest forecast ‘large but lower’

Australia’s winter crop is set to come in down on last year’s bumper harvest, but still at historically-high production volumes, according to Rabobank’s just-released 2026/27 Australian Winter Crop Forecast…Read More

Beef Central, 13/10/2026

One in three young Australian women low in iron

One in three young Australian women have insufficient iron stores and are consuming just half their recommended daily iron intake, prompting Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) to put the nutritional benefits of Australian red meat in the spotlight during Iron Awareness Week (12–18 October)…Read More

Beef Central, 13/10/2026

Cloncurry beef forum hears upbeat price forecasts

Global turmoil and rising costs have not dimmed the outlook for Australian beef, with market experts telling a Cloncurry cattle forum that strong overseas demand and tightening global supplies should underpin stronger returns over the next two to three years…Read More

James Nason, 12/10/2026

Hawkins Transport keen to move on after $60k fine

A North Queensland transport operator says he is keen to move on and keep trying to improve the transport industry after receiving a $60k fine for multiple defects last week…Read More

Eric Barker, 12/10/2026

“A fitting tribute”: The Luke Bowen Bridge

The Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association has welcomed the naming today of Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road overpass in Darwin as the Luke Bowen Bridge, and the unveiling of a memorial plaque at Berrimah Farm..Read More

Beef Central, 12/10/2026

Livestock SA calls for Q Fever vax for livestock workers

South Australia’s peak livestock body has called on the State Government to introduce a targeted subsidy for Q Fever testing and vaccination, warning that cost should not be a barrier to protection for people working with livestock…Read More

Beef Central, 12/10/2026

Murray Watt’s EPBC announcement raises more questions than answers

Federal environment minister Murray Watt has raised some eyebrows with an announcement that the Government has issued its first ‘environmental protection order’ after it changed laws last year…Read More

Eric Barker, 09/10/2026

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