Beef Central

THE beef industry is making progress in its aspiration to move towards a Value-Based Marketing model, that may one day value slaughter and feeder animals not only on meat quality and carcase weight, but also meat yield, sustainability credentials and other features. The subject was discussed at some length during a Feeder Steer Master Class held in Ballarat, Victoria on Wednesday.

CHARLES Sturt University is trialling new technology that will allow equipment and infrastructure to be operated in remote areas where grid power is unavailable. PHNXX Solar-in-a-Box Installation is the latest project for Charles Sturt’s Agrisciences Research and Business Park’s (AgriPark) Renewables in Agriculture Centre of Excellence.

Beef and offal Coto Makassar, a traditional Indonesian soup. Source: MLA Indonesia market snapshot 2026. BRAZIL has become Indonesia’s second-largest source of beef offal less than a year after gaining expanded market access, with exports in the first five months of 2026 almost matching Australia’s volumes into one of its most important secondary beef markets.

Yarding 4100 Change -420 Numbers declined moderately and agents offered a mixed yarding with trade cattle 400-500kg scarce. There were more major feedlots in the mix this week, while restockers remained subdued for lighter weight steers, leading to lower price levels. Domestic and export buyers attended but struggled to match the prices offered by feedlots, reflecting the stronger demand from feedlots. Heavy export cattle that were milk and two teeth were primarily purchased by lot feeders.

A newly published scientific paper is challenging the way livestock are treated in the global net-zero debate, arguing that applying rigid emissions frameworks to biological systems like cattle production oversimplifies the highly variable nature of ecosystem carbon cycling. Published in the latest edition of Animal Frontiers, the paper argues climate policy should focus less on static annual emissions framing and more on long-term carbon budgets, emissions intensity and whole-of-system outcomes.

Sam Fryer, Founder of A Place to Call Home Podcast THE second Next Gen Ag Forum is set to go ahead in Townsville this August, with a wide spectrum of industry experts, producers and entrepreneurs on the line up. The forum is hosted by Hughenden-based producer Sam Fryer, who presents the A Place to Call Home podcast, which interviews a range of guests about their journey to purchasing agricultural land.

Senior Station Hand – Blackall, Qld The employer is a highly modern, progressive, and certified organic beef operation that runs approximately 5500 Santa Gertrudis cattle across its properties. This pivotal Senior Station Hand position is based primarily at a secondary block, approximately 1 hour from the main property.

Junior Production Planner Harmony Agriculture & Food Company is a leading producer and supplier of premium branded beef to global markets. Working closely with the team, your role will support production planning, inventory accuracy and customer fulfilment.

Senior Trader – Agricultural Commodities Australian Grain Export is an Australian grain trading and export business with a focus on building enduring supplier, customer and service provider relationships. Reporting to the Trading Manager, the Trader will be responsible for the management and execution of commodity trading strategies across cereal commodities.

Seed Operations Manager – Tas Botanical Resources Australia is a specialist agricultural business with a global footprint and a strong base in Northwest Tasmania. Reporting to the General Manager – Agriculture Services, you will take ownership of BRA’s specialist seed operation and lead a small permanent and casual team.