The latest news, genetics, and market insights from Australia's beef cattle industry.
Markets remain reasonably firm, underpinned by strong export demand while widespread but patchy rain over the past fortnight has helped strengthen confidence, even as central and southern regions still await more consistent follow up falls.
Beef Australia has announced Bethany Rands as the newly appointed Chair of the Next Gen Committee.
Herefords Australia have appointed researcher Hamish Chandler to the interim role of chief executive officer upon the resignation of Alastair James just 12 months into the position.
Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin says preparations for Beef Australia 2027 are gaining momentum, with the release of key tender opportunities forming a significant part of the planning process.
The Australian Wagyu Association (AuWA) has confirmed Weatherbys as a new genotyping provider, delivering the Weatherbys 85K SNP chip for Parent Verification, Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and reporting of recessive conditions.
More than 60 per cent of the catalogue at the Reiland Angus Spring Bull Sale are suitable for heifers to maximise conception rates in one of the toughest seasons recorded across southern NSW.
The appointment of a new biosecurity commissioner is vital to ensure work on important issues such as cattle tick continue, according to NSW Farmers Cattle Committee chair Tony Hegarty
NSW Farmers have backed calls for an independent scientific panel to review federal authorities’ decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports into Australia.
Ten Australian Limousin Bulls are in quarantine awaiting shipment to China.
Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia.
The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) has surged to its highest level in 2025, now at 748c/kg, driven by strong restocker demand and limited supply.
Cattle Australia has called for an independent scientific panel to review the Federal Government’s decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on beef imported from the United States.
