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Methane debate sparks again with comments from Net Zero CRC CEO

The head of a research organisation put together to find ways of reducing agricultural emissions has labelled arguments that the beef industry did not need to reduce methane emissions as “rubbish”, prompting calls to stop treating producers with contempt…Read More

Eric Barker, 11/07/2025

Introducing ‘The Week in Beef’: Beef Central’s new weekly news podcast

Beef Central yesterday launched The Week in Beef, a dedicated weekly news podcast to keep the Australian beef industry informed, connected and up-to-date…Read More

Beef Central, 10/07/2025

Recruitment: Keeping tabs on ag sector work injuries

The first real-time dashboard for tracking on-farm fatalities and injuries has been launched, giving the farming community, farm safety advocates, researchers and remote area medical personnel early insights into where and how agricultural incidents are occurring…Read More

Beef Central, 11/07/2025

Don’t let pigs “hog” the food – landholders urged to act now

As we head into the cooler months, feral pigs are on the move and hungry. With less natural food available, they’re increasingly targeting grain trails and livestock feeders, putting added..Read More

Beef Central, 11/07/2025

Chef Sam Burke’s epic full circle beef journey from the NT to USA

In a few whirlwind weeks, Meat & Livestock Australia’s larger-than-life corporate chef Sam Burke has seen Australian beef from both ends of the supply chain, and in two of the world’s biggest beef-loving landscapes: the Northern Territory and the United States…Read More

James Nason, 10/07/2025

Australia and US need to act as partners, not competitors, in red meat supply

Australia and the United States need each other to meet the demand of their consumers for high quality beef, lamb and goat meat – that was the message from Texas Tech University’s Professor Mark Miller at a gathering in New South Wales today…Read More

Terry Sim, 10/07/2025

Nuffield scholarship experience sparks innovation and growth for participants

In advance of this year’s Nuffield Scholarship conference in Adelaide in September, a recent study has shown that agriculture sector stakeholders participating in the program are more likely to innovate, lift production and expand their enterprises…Read More

Beef Central, 10/07/2025

Segmented days-on-feed data adds value to quarterly feedlot industry surveys

Greater clarity and resolution will be provided on the Australian grainfed beef industry’s performance following a decision to re-introduce segmented days-on-feed results in the industry’s quarterly feedlot surveys…Read More

Jon Condon, 09/07/2025

Former Woolies livestock head Anna Speer takes high-flying Wagyu supply chain role

Former head of Woolworths’ Greenstock red meat supply chain business Anna Speer has taken up a new position as chief executive officer with Western Australian-based Wagyu supply chain, Stone Axe Pastoral…Read More

Jon Condon, 09/07/2025

Kay’s Cuts: Key US supply and demand factors that impact Australian beef’s fortunes 

US market commentator Steve Kay offers insights into declining US beef production, US beef export outlook, and domestic US beef demand – and what it all means for Australia..Read More

Beef Central, 09/07/2025

ICMJ Wagga event hosts top speakers and goatmeat first

The 2025 ICMJ National Conference taking place at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW through to Friday brings together university students from around Australia, Japan and the United States for a week-long program to develop and inspire future meat industry professionals…Read More

Terry Sim, 09/07/2025

Veterinary students left behind In new prac payment scheme

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s decision to exclude veterinary students from the new Commonwealth Prac Payment Scheme, which launched this week to support students in teaching, nursing, and social work…Read More

Beef Central, 09/07/2025

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