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RMAC begins process to appoint new chair, CEO

The Red Meat Advisory Council will shortly begin the process of appointing a new independent chair, as current chairman John McKillop nears the end of his six-year term. At the same time, a new CEO will be appointed, as incumbent Susan Wakeford has decided to move on…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Red Wagyu operation makes big mark in inaugural crossbred Paddock to Palate class

A small family-owned Queensland Wagyu operation has punched above its weight to take the first major honours in the inaugural Wagyu crossbred class of the RNA Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

James Nason, 19/06/2026

Soil carbon pioneers call for environmental laws to better recognise role of producers

Award-winning organic beef producers Grant and Carly Burnham are demonstrating how modern farming can deliver both strong production and meaningful environmental outcomes and want Federal environmental laws to better recognise and support that work…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Podcast: Maccas Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

In this episode of The Week in Beef we look at the El Nino declaration, McDonald’s decision to ditch its Angus burger range and get insight into operation of one of the more exhibitors in the Ekka’s Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers, says NFF

Farmers have welcomed key changes to the Albanese Government’s tax reform package, just days after failing to get an invitation to a short Senate inquiry into associated legislative amendments…Read More

Terry Sim, 18/06/2026

Russell Pastoral Operations’ commercial breeding strategy delivers Paddock to Palate success

It may be tempting to think buying the highest-priced bulls is the best way to breed championship-winning cattle, but that has not been the case for one of the most successful exhibitors in the prestigious RNA Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

James Nason, 18/06/2026

Champion Station to host virtual fencing and emissions field day

A field day at Russell Pastoral Operations’ Champion Station near Blackall on Tuesday, June 30, will give producers a firsthand look at how virtual fencing, genetics and emissions-reduction strategies are being applied in a large-scale commercial grazing business…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

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

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