Beef

Beef

The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.

Looking back at the five main factors influencing the 2022 cattle market

Looking back at the five main factors influencing the 2022 cattle market

With AuctionsPlus 2023 Cattle Market Outlook to be released in the coming weeks, a critical review of previous performances always gives a clean slate for the next round of forecasts.

Barbara Madden re-elected to president of Australian Lot Feeders Association

Barbara Madden re-elected to president of Australian Lot Feeders Association

The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) held its Annual General Meeting  on November 23, with feedlot members in attendance welcoming in the election of Councillors and office bearers.

Research into feed intake and efficiency measurement showcased at field day

Research into feed intake and efficiency measurement showcased at field day

Angus Australia, along with the University of New England, NSW Department of Primary Industries, and Vytelle recently hosted an ‘Efficient Beef’ field day, at UNE Smart Farms Tullimba Research Feedlot, demonstrating the commitment by Angus Australia and its members to research and development to ensure sustainability in Angus.

Smooth and SmOakey Salad Dodgers win Angus barbecue cook off

Smooth and SmOakey Salad Dodgers win Angus barbecue cook off

The Verified Black Angus Beef BBQ competition was hosted at the Angus Australia office demonstrating the full paddock to palate experience for consumers and allowing Angus producers to experience first-hand preparation of the premium Angus product they contribute to.

Michael Crowley to take over as CEO of Herefords Australia

Michael Crowley to take over as CEO of Herefords Australia

Herefords Australia Board has announced the appointment of Michael Crowley as new chief executive officer.

Carbon neutral beef product range expanded along eastern seaboard

Carbon neutral beef product range expanded along eastern seaboard

Coles is expanding its industry-leading carbon neutral beef range, with customers in New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania now able to purchase the country’s first own brand carbon neutral beef product.

Grants for northern WA producers to drive technology advances

Grants for northern WA producers to drive technology advances

The Producer Innovation Fast Track (PIFT) grants is a $1 million grants program for Kimberley and Pilbara beef producers to drive technology advances in the northern beef industry.

Mort & Co named Australia’s regional exporter of the year

Mort & Co named Australia’s regional exporter of the year

Toowoomba’s Mort & Co has been named Australia’s Regional Exporter of the year on the stage of Parliament House, in Canberra.

F1 Wagyu/Angus steers earn average premium of $1319 over Angus

F1 Wagyu/Angus steers earn average premium of $1319 over Angus

The rise of Wagyu beef and cattle in the past decade has led to substantial premiums being achieved by producers, with F1 Wagyu/Angus making up over 50% of total “Wagyu” listings on AuctionsPlus.

US to ramp up beef imports as domestic production declines

US to ramp up beef imports as domestic production declines

The US – the world’s second-largest importer of beef after China – is likely to be looking for even more beef from global markets over the next three years, as its own domestic production declines, Rabobank says in a newly-released report.

Bowie announced as member of Cattle Australia Board

Bowie announced as member of Cattle Australia Board

James Bowie, an Angus beef producer from Bridgetown in Western Australia’s south, will become a member of the inaugural Cattle Australia Board

All CCA board members to stand aside to make way for Cattle Australia

All CCA board members to stand aside to make way for Cattle Australia

All Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) directors will stand aside for an entirely new Cattle Australia Board at CCA’s final Annual General Meeting on December 12 2022.