Feeder cattle grids have opened this week 20c dearer than the past fortnight – with many crediting the rise in restocker confidence for the latest surge...Read More| Beef Central
Prospects for greater investment in agriculture from large Australian super funds came up during a seminar in Brisbane on Friday...Read More| Beef Central
Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to MLA's latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections update. Despite a slight easing in herd numbers, the national cattle herd is forecast to remain stable at 31m, supported by strong seasonal conditions in the north and strategic herd management in the south...Read More| Beef Central
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Vytelle, a global precision livestock company accelerating genetic progress in cattle, will sponsor the first-ever Droughtmaster Queen of the Ring event. Following the success of previous Droughtmaster King of the..Read More| Beef Central
The preliminary program for Australia’s premier livestock export conference features keynote speaker former Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb AO, Dr Anneline Padayachee (The Food Scientist), panel discussions on the live cattle trade and the WA sheep industry, and a session exploring community sentiment...Read More| Beef Central
Prices for prompt and new-crop grain have softened to reflect sell-side pressure on the market as yield prospects consolidate in all states...Read More| Beef Central
Cattle numbers eased slightly in online trading this week, with 13,488 head offered – down 4pc on last week. While most steer categories eased in c/kg price, mediumweight and heavier heifers lifted in value...Read More| Beef Central
While quality was generally secondary, there were limited numbers of well-finished stock across various weight categories...Read More| Beef Central
Young cattle prices have continued their rise this week, with storms falling over some dry areas in the south and restockers appearing to be jumping back into the market...Read More| Beef Central
Feeder steers and lightweight feeder heifers were 8c to 15c cheaper while the heavier feeder heifers were 9c/kg dearer..Read More| Beef Central
Camm Agricultural Group is believed to have paid more than $40m for Myra, a well-developed breeding, backgrounding and finishing opportunity that neighbours its other Central Queensland holdings...Read More| Beef Central
Farmers in the UK outraged to see imported beef, including from Australia, selling cheaper citing the countries have lower welfare standards...Read More| Beef Central
Debate is still alive in the European Union about the incoming ban on goods linked to deforestation, with the European Parliament pushing for a repeal of the system which is set to come into place at the end of this year...Read More| Beef Central
Two years after Australia signed its Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, beef trade volumes are slowly starting to grow into both the UK and to some extent, nearby European Union nations. Local beef herds are continuing to trend down in size, putting pressure on local beef production volume, pushing Irish, UK and European cattle prices through the roof this year, fueled by the region’s ‘green’ policies...Read More| Beef Central
Lotfeeders dominated buying trends across most categories in a larger yarding of 2970 at Wagga this morning..Read More| Beef Central
Large numbers of finished cattle have been heading from north to south in recent weeks, as southern processors push to keep up production in a traditionally quiet time of the year...Read More| Beef Central
The market dearer for most steer and bullocks categories heifers were dependent on quality and type and weight and cows marginally dearer...Read More| Beef Central
CATTLE listings on AuctionsPlus last week totalled 11,459 head, down by eight percent on the previous week. Heifer prices trended down, while steer weight categories were mixed, in an..Read More| Beef Central
Export buyer attendance was good with the most support from southern operators. The regular feed and trade buyers plus restockers were present and active. ..Read More| Beef Central
Dalby's first sale for the new financial year saw numbers reduce to 4638 head. Export buyer attendance was good and once again southern exporters provided the most strength across the bullocks and cows, taking around half of the 1200 cows penned...Read More| Beef Central
The market for Angus feeder steers is now level-pegging with F1 Wagyu, as the southern drought creates a shortage of Angus cattle while tough conditions for the Wagyu market persist...Read More| Beef Central
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Ever notice how some sires produce even lines of calves while others, despite strong data, yield mixed results? Welcome to the genetic effect known as 'residual variance' - basically, the amount of unexplained variation in a given trait...Read More| Beef Central
Australia has been declared a “low risk” country in the European Union’s ban on the import of goods linked to deforestation, meaning beef being exported to the EU will have a simplified due diligence process...Read More| Beef Central
Europe's ban on goods linked to deforestation is fast approaching, with EU-eligible cattle heading into feedlots in the coming months needing to tick the box for compliance...Read More| Beef Central
While the usual buying group was present at the sale, the anticipated orders from restockers and feedlots were noticeably absent this week, leading to fluctuations in the market based on breed...Read More| Beef Central
Whether yours is a small beef business, a large cattle feedlot, or a global agribusiness, employer branding is a powerful business tool...Read More| Beef Central
Soil carbon service provider, CarbonLink, has commenced early-stage trials of emerging soil sensing technologies, aiming to make soil carbon measurement faster, more affordable, and more accessible for Australian producers...Read More| Beef Central
Nestled in the hinterland southwest of Cairns is an agricultural curiosity: a highly productive grassfed beef finishing ‘island’ surrounded by a sea of marginal breeder country. What was once a region dominated by intensive tropical dairy production on the Atherton Tablelands is now largely devoted to beef, in an incredibly scenic, elevated environment...Read More| Beef Central
NQ’s Curr family lists Spellary Creek | FNQ Brahman stud lists for $3.5m | Exclusion fenced Myrtlemount lists for $11.6m | Grazing & tourism near Barcaldine offered for $7.2m..Read More| Beef Central
LEADER of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for Universal Service Obligation (USO) reform, as a mobile phone outage in the Western Downs continues to cause havoc. Mr Littleproud said..Read More| Beef Central
The four-year GirlPower project reinforces the importance of clear structured management for heifers supported by timely and effective phosphorus in rangelands and northern areas. The value can accumulate to around $29/AE, and if genetic selection improvement is going to be worthwhile, we need to get the base performance sorted first...Read More| Beef Central
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce that its 2025 Summer Lamb campaign, The Comments Section, has won a Silver Lion at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, marking the first-ever Silver Cannes Lions win in the Film category for Australian Lamb in the campaign’s 20-year history...Read More| Beef Central
If your entire understanding of how cattle properties are managed came from conservation groups, it would be easy to form the impression that Australian cattle producers enjoy nothing more than tearing down virgin forest and destroying threatened species...Read More| Beef Central
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Attracting top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions - it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the industry. With workers becoming more selective about their career choices, agribusinesses must focus on more than just salary. Workplace culture, career development, and meaningful work play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent...Read More| Beef Central
Attracting top talent in the agricultural sector is not just about filling positions—it is about securing skilled individuals who will drive innovation and productivity in the industry...Read More| Beef Central
One of the keys to retaining valuable employees is to hire the right resources in the first place. It sounds simple, but it can often be more difficult than not to find someone that is not only properly qualified for the role but also fits into the work culture and works well with your other team members. ..Read More| Beef Central
With global headlines dominated by rising inflation, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, it is no wonder many Australians are feeling uneasy about their job security. Economic uncertainty has a ripple effect, and it often hits workers hardest — particularly those in industries closely tied to global markets such as the ag sector...Read More| Beef Central
Swapping the cities and coastlines for paddocks and stockyards, a new generation of women is forging careers in agriculture, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation to the industry and proving that you don’t need to be born into farming to make an impact...Read More| Beef Central
The Federal Government’s recently-introduced Closing Loophole laws, aiming to close gaps in relation to the unfair treatment of workers and contractors, impose new and significant obligations on Australian ag sector employers...Read More| Beef Central
Unfortunately in today’s meat and livestock industry job environment, an employee can never assume their role is completely secure or safe, regardless of the industry involved. This is why it’s essential to always go above and beyond and to be a real contributor in the workplace. Here's some ways staff can make themselves indispensable and a more valued team member to their employer...Read More| Beef Central
In today’s competitive ag sector job market, technical skills and experience are no longer the only indicators of a successful hire. More and more, organisations are recognising the importance of cultural fit - how well a candidate’s values, behaviours and working style align with the company’s ethos...Read More| Beef Central
After dramatic rises and falls during and soon after COVID, mid-2025 signs point to a more stable and sustainable ag employment market. Improved seasonal conditions across much of the country and an $86 billion forecast for agricultural production has helped restore confidence. The hiring landscape is no longer marked by panic or paralysis but a more measured approach, where strategy and foresight are back in focus...Read More| Beef Central
Employers and managers can make a difference in the way they interact with employees by saying these five simple things in day-to-day dealings with staff. Each has the power to dramatically change someone's day - including their own...Read More| Beef Central
As one of the steps towards the establishment of a potential ag trade apprenticeship, Skills Insight is consulting with industry stakeholders to improve the visibility of agricultural career pathways and attract new entrants. Here's how employers and other stakeholders can participate ..Read More| Beef Central
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
Agri-lending expert First Ag Capital has launched the Barrenjoey First Ag Credit Fund, expanding its footprint in the agricultural supply chain finance sector with a new high quality funding source alongside Barrenjoey Private Capital...Read More| Beef Central
As the Australian beef industry welcomes the world for the prestigious World Angus Forum this week, Killain Angus in Tamworth NSW, stands out for both its deep-rooted heritage and forward-thinking approach to breeding. The benefits of Vytelle's hormone-free approach to IVF have been transformative for the stud's breeding program...Read More| Beef Central
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With continuing wet weather in the major supply regions Roma agents yarded just short of 2200 head yesterday, after the sale cancellation the previous week. The market improved for all categories, on short supply...Read More| Beef Central
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National Summary – Pasture recovery stalls in the south as northern regions rebound Extreme climate variability continues to define Australia’s feedbase, with contrasting conditions between the country’s wetter north and drier..Read More| Beef Central
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The combination of secure and extensive water supplemented by additional income from gas wells is expected to spark significant interest in Freeman Pastoral Co’s Meeleebee Downs near Roma in southern Queensland, which is expected to sell for more than $140 million...Read More| Beef Central
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THE National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report and is calling for urgent action to address connectivity gaps at a time when frustrations at a high...Read More| Beef Central
