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McDonald’s discontinues Angus burger range in Australia, after 17 years

The world’s biggest burger chain has confirmed its Angus burger range has been discontinued after 17 years on the menu…Read More

Eric Barker and Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

Changes to beef brand claims on breed content: What does it mean for producers, processors & customers?

Important changes are happening in less than a fortnight, in the way Australian beef carrying breed-based brand claims can be described and marketed…Read More

Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

What are major Angus program managers doing ahead of AusMeat breed content changes?

What changes, if any, are Australian Angus brand program managers making in the wake of the new AusMeat breed content trade description changes happening from 1 July? Here’s what six of the largest are thinking……Read More

Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

Daley weight gainers dominate 2026 Paddock to Palate export classes

What started as a way to benchmark their cattle has delivered major rewards for western Queensland producers Simon and Myriam Daley, who claimed top honours in the weight gain section of both 120-day export classes of the Paddock to Palate competition results announced yesterday…Read More

James Nason and Eric Barker, 17/06/2026

The projects helping advance the beef industry

A quietly growing industry leadership program has recently wrapped up for another cohort, with participants putting forward projects that are helping solve some key industry issues…Read More

Beef Central, 17/06/2026

2026 Paddock to Palate weight gain winners revealed in record 1358 head field

Results are in for the weight gain section among the record entries involved in the 2026 Paddock to Palate Competition, with major winners including Simon and Myriam Daley, Russell Pastoral Operations, Vikki and Shane Mayne’s Kireina Wagyu and Leonard and Darren Henschell’s  Lendalou Wagyu near Dalby. ..Read More

Beef Central, 16/06/2026

Weekly kill: Grids find a level, after earlier blistering rises

After some eye-catching 30-40c/kg price rises a fortnight ago, direct consignment slaughter cattle grid offers across the eastern and southern states are mostly unchanged this week…Read More

Jon Condon, 16/06/2026

People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

NAPCo seeks new CEO, as Allan Cooney steps down | New marketing manager for ACC | New chair for Rural RDCs | Drought resilience work earns science award | Stocklive expands northern business footprint | Agtech prize for Pairtree | Indonesia Live Cattle Taskforce to strengthen key market | Smart tag developer appoints field staff..Read More

Jon Condon, 15/06/2026

Fed Govt blasted over “quiet” release of export fee hikes

Shadow Agriculture Minister Darren Chester has blasted the Albanese Government for “quietly releasing” its final Export Cost Recovery Implementation Statements late last Friday afternoon, confirming substantial fee increases on agricultural exporters…Read More

Beef Central, 15/06/2026

‘It’s not the machines, it’s how we use them’ a warning on farm vehicle safety

‘It’s not the machines, it’s how we are using them’ – side-by-side vehicles are meant to be safer than quad bikes, but are causing similar numbers of deaths.

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Lydia Burton, 12/06/2026

AA Co’s Dolly’s Dream fundraiser musters incredible $404,000 + PICTURES

Industry stakeholders dug deep for a much-loved cause yesterday, raising an incredible $404,501 for the Dolly’s Dream program at AA Co’s annual long lunch and charity auction held in Brisbane…Read More

Jon Condon, 12/06/2026

Ground cover the key pillar of positive environmental outcomes

AgForce members say reformed federal environmental laws offer a chance to recognise the positive outcomes for Australia’s landscapes and the heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, by acknowledging the importance of ground cover and how different tree species function in an ecosystem.  ..Read More

Beef Central, 12/06/2026

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