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VIDEO: Qld producers push for industry support on deforestation

With environmental groups consistently accusing the cattle industry of cutting down forests and supply chains making “deforestation-free” promises, a group of Central Queensland producers have come together to show why trees need to be managed…Read More

Eric Barker, 17/06/2025

Western Qld producers claim multiple sections in Paddock to Palate weight gain

Queensland beef producers have dominated the first phase of the RNA’s prestigious Paddock to Palate Competition presented by JBS Australia in Toowoomba this morning delivering standout performances in weight gain…Read More

Beef Central, 17/06/2025

Red barns turn into high-rises as US loses more than 800ha of farmland/day

Red barns are being turned into high rise apartments at a rapid rate across the United States, with the beef industry now trying to find ways of preventing a “runaway sprawl” scenario…Read More

Eric Barker, 17/06/2025

Agriculture Victoria offers free biosecurity service for fodder

Importers looking to bring fodder into Victoria from interstate can go through Agriculture Victoria to apply for a Plant Biosecurity Permit (PBP) to ensure biosecurity risks are properly managed…Read More

Beef Central, 17/06/2025

People on the Move: Appointments, retirements, achievements

New MLA North America region manager has strong brand marketing pedigree | ABSF welcomes five new Steering Group members | Who are some possible contenders for the new Cargill Australia CEO role? | ABRI extension services team expands | New award for agricultural education | ALFA casts net for new GM marketing..Read More

Beef Central, 16/06/2025

Big questions yet to be answered on atmospheric methane

The question of why methane concentrations in the atmopshere have increased has not yet been properly answered or satisfactorily explained, according to a recent Animal Frontiers Journal article, with suggestions that changes in what destroys methane the atmosphere could be the key driver…Read More

James Nason, 16/06/2025

JBS shares trade strongly in opening day on New York Stock Exchange

Shares in JBS, the world’s largest animal protein producer, surged strongly during their historic first day’s trading on the New York Stock Exchange overnight…Read More

Beef Central, 14/06/2025

MLA updates heading to Adelaide this year

Meat & Livestock Australia’s annual updates event is heading to Adelaide this year after heading to Perth last year…Read More

Beef Central, 16/06/2025

Kay’s Cuts: US beef demand pressure mounting

Strong beef demand at home and abroad is without doubt the top story of the year so far for the US beef industry. Consumers have kept buying beef despite record high retail prices. This in turn has enabled cash live cattle prices in the US to set new record highs for seven straight weeks. But demand will now start to be tested as retailers increase their everyday beef prices and feature beef less aggressively to reflect the record-high live cattle prices and beef cutout values…Read More

Beef Central, 13/06/2025

Industry digs deep to raise $255,000 for bush charity, Dolly’s Dream + PICTURES

Beef industry stakeholders forked out an incredible $255,486 in support of the Dolly’s Dream charity yesterday, as part of the Australian Agricultural Co’s annual ‘Long Lunch’ fundraiser. More than 350 stakeholders gathered in Brisbane for the event…Read More

Jon Condon, 13/06/2025

NSW Govt pledges $140m for biosecurity and innovation

NSW Farmers has thanked the State Government for delivering new funding for biosecurity and agricultural innovation to help farmers feed the future.  
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Beef Central, 13/06/2025

Recruitment: Don’t overlook ‘Baby Boomers’ to boost your workforce

Employing the right staff can be a challenge for small agribusinesses. Getting the right cultural fit, using the relevant recruitment tools and knowing how much to pay are just a few of the hurdles when it comes to expanding your team. Many businesses have started benefiting from employing staff aged over 50, the so-called ‘Baby Boomer’ generation…Read More

Beef Central, 13/06/2025

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