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Prospects for algae nutritional supplementation of beef cattle: Your questions answered

  A RECENT article published on Beef Central about a commercial cattle supplementation trial in Central Queensland using farmed algae to limit winter weight loss in grower cattle has sparked a..Read More

Beef Central, 08/05/2026

Head Stockman’s forum to help emerging leaders navigate transition from mate to boss

“One day they’re one of the mates, and the next day they’re their boss.” A new KPCA leadership forum aims to help emerging head stockmen and women handle one of the toughest transitions on northern cattle stations…Read More

James Nason, 06/05/2026

Quiet cattle help North Queensland Brahman breeder achieve MSA grading for grassfed beef program

More than 95 percent of Proserpine-based Pluto Pastoral Co’s pure Brahman steers are grading MSA as part of a large certified grassfed branded beef program…Read More

Lydia Burton, 06/05/2026

NSW producer forum offering timely advice on remaining productive during dry times

With dry seasonal conditions and a fuel shortage creating challenges for beef producers in the North West of NSW this year, advice at the 2026 North West Beef Producers Forum next month will focus on helping producers navigate the season ahead…Read More

Beef Central, 28/04/2026

“Put your own mask on first” – tips to increase profitability from paddock to processor

Start with the low hanging fruit, animals that are profitable on farm will be profitable in the feedlot and let data drive your decisions – the top tips to improve profitability from paddock to processor. ..Read More

Lydia Burton, 24/04/2026

Dieback spread widens, but pasture systems offer way forward

Pasture dieback has spread across most sown pasture regions of Queensland and is advancing into New South Wales, with experts warning there is no simple fix. However some practical management strategies are demonstrating success in limiting its impact…Read More

James Nason, 22/04/2026

Brazil trials show additive’s methane-reducing impact in beef; low-methane wool launch

Feeding trials on Nelore cattle in Brazil using methane inhibitors have produced significant emissions reduction and improved feed efficiency. Meanwhile, In separate news relating to livestock methane-inhibiting products this week, a low-emissions wool product has been launched in New York…Read More

Beef Central, 22/04/2026

Douglas Daly field day tackles productivity, profitability and emissions

More than 100 producers, researchers and industry stakeholders gathered at the Douglas Daly Research Farm south of Darwin last week, highlighting strong industry engagement despite the challenges following a significant wet season and the approaching muster…Read More

Belinda Carlson, 22/04/2026

Algae trial flags valuable nutrition supplement to improve beef production

A Queensland based technology developer is recording significant results in cattle fed an algae supplement to help maintain weight through winter protein gap periods. Bowen-based Genesis has conducted a pilot study on a Springsure grazing property assessing the effectiveness of its microalgae-based supplement in supporting improved growth performance in grazing cattle…Read More

Beef Central, 21/04/2026

Tropical breed gestation length ‘79pc heritable’: study

A first-ever study into northern beef cattle gestation length has found that the trait has high heritability, with few environmental influences…Read More

Sue Webster, 17/04/2026

New NatureLedger for better decisions on managing vegetation

The AgCarE team have just launched a new product called NatureLedger, providing farmers with a dataset of maps and information which puts them in control when trying to navigate both the recent changes to the federal EPBC act and the rapidly morphing carbon and bio-diversity markets…Read More

Beef Central, 14/04/2026

Middle East conflict impacting urea supply for stock lick

A major stock lick supplier in Queensland says the price of urea, a key ingredient in supplementary feed, has increased 86 per cent due to a disruption in supply from the Middle East…Read More

Lydia Burton, 01/04/2026

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