Big numbers of cattle are starting to move out of the Channel Country this week, nearly two months later than usual after a huge wet season. ..Read More
Lydia Burton, 25/08/2026
AgForce is calling for significant amendments to Queensland’s proposed Critical Minerals Bill amidst growing concerns that its provisions could permit State-backed land access and compulsory acquisition for projects far beyond critical minerals, including wind farms and data centres…Read More
Beef Central, 24/08/2026
New report warns of potential farmer exodus, as two in five consider leaving the industry…Read More
Beef Central, 25/08/2026The Albanese Government’s breach of faith on two decades of making private health insurance more achievable for those using it the most, is a disaster waiting to happen, says the Australian Private Hospitals Association…Read More
US president Donald Trump on Saturday announced a 90-day tariff suspension on ground beef imports, designed to “substantially lower ground beef prices for American families while giving the US cattle herd time to rebuild.” Brazil, rather than Australia, is likely to be the big beneficiary..Read More
Jon Condon, 22/08/2026
A partial reopening of the United States border to Mexican cattle is on track to commence tonight, Australian time, despite the first case of New World screwworm recently being confirmed in the Mexican state from which cattle will be sourced…Read More
James Nason, 24/08/2026
The NTCA, in partnership with the Northern Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, is bringing a series of FREE Natural Capital workshops to producers across northern WA and the NT…Read More
Beef Central, 24/08/2026
A $25,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the location and recovery of 142 crossbred cattle stolen from a property north of Rockhampton in May…Read More
Beef Central, 24/08/2026
If recent conversations at industry events are anything to go by, the fuel market has moved too quickly for many to keep with. With Beef Central being in the same boat, recently caught up with RaboResearch Australia/New Zealand general manager Stefan Vogel who gave a brief overview of how global conflicts are still putting pressure on oil markets…Read More
Eric Barker, 21/08/2026
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has opened registrations for MLA Updates 2026, which will be held in Townsville on 24 November…Read More
Beef Central, 21/08/2026
From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha, each generation has entered the ag sector workplace in a different social, economic and technological environment. Generational labels should never be used to stereotype employees, but they can highlight broad shifts in workplace expectations, writes Agricultural Appointments’ Belinda Chung ..Read More
Guest Author, 21/08/2026
Latest livestock processing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a record beef production volume for the year ended 30 June, increasing 8.6pc to a 2.985 million tonnes. Almost 9.6 million cattle were processed during the year, up 8.1pc, with quarterly production records set for the June quarter in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
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