Production

Iconic wool operation cashes in on premium grassfed beef market

From Western Queensland to Northern Victoria – Lansdowne Pastoral Company has been supplying a high-end grassfed program in Victoria for three years. ..Read More

Lydia Burton, 17/09/2026

Are your phosphorus decisions delivering profit?

Are you getting the best value out of your fertiliser? Producers can take the guesswork out of soil testing and fertiliser decision making on pastures with a five-step phosphorus (P) tool…Read More

Beef Central, 10/09/2026

Watch for bloat as spring pastures take off

Livestock producers are being urged to remain vigilant for bloat in cattle as spring growth accelerates across the region…Read More

Beef Central, 07/09/2026

The gamechanger that helped Brahman steer trial winner across the line

It may seem like a small change to the management of a cattle herd, but one successful Queensland producer says bunk training has been a “gamechanger” to his cattle’s performance…Read More

Eric Barker, 04/09/2026

Webinar: Piecing together a plan for Pimelea

Pimelea continues to challenge cattle producers across many regions of Northern and Central Australia , but understanding the plant, the risks, and the management options available can make all the difference. Approaches to managing pimelea in grazing areas will be the topic of an upcoming webinar running under the Beef Connect series…Read More

Beef Central, 01/09/2026

How to make every millimetre of rain count

The Treloars share their experience, having spent the past decade building a more resilient grazing operation capable of withstanding both flood and drought.
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Beef Central, 19/08/2026

Grower perspectives on the adoption, establishment and management of leucaena

Veteran leucaena researcher Dr Max Shelton recently completed a 1400km trip through Central Queensland to assess the establishment and management of the browse legume and to identify key issues affecting its adoption and use. Here’s what he found…Read More

Dr Max Shelton, 13/08/2026

Emerald agent takes out Qld Young Auctioneer Competition at 150th Ekka

Emerald based livestock agent Lachlan Spry has taken out the 2026 Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition at the Ekka. ..Read More

Lydia Burton, 05/08/2026

Qld Government to adopt recommendations from cattle tick review

The Queensland Government has announced changes to the state’s cattle tick management system for the first time in 10 years, following a review into an outbreak in the state’s tick-free zone earlier this year…Read More

Lydia Burton, 29/07/2026

Latest gross margin figures show encouraging signs for most NSW beef producers

New beef gross margin budget calculations show that returns from all NSW beef enterprises have improved since July 2025, driven by rising cattle prices and strong performance in the feedlot sector. ..Read More

Beef Central, 23/07/2026

AA Co invests in implant contraception for cattle, to replace spaying

Australia’s largest cattle company has invested in the development of a biodegradable pregnancy prevention implant for female cattle as an alternative to spaying…Read More

Lydia Burton, 22/07/2026

Success in loading cleanskin cattle on a wide loading ramp + video

An innovative north Queensland family have built a smaller version of the Stressless loading ramp, pioneered by John Lethbridge, successfully using it to load cleanskin scrub cattle at a property north of Hughenden…Read More

Jane Phillips, 15/07/2026

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