22 Emerging Leaders Selected for Advancing Beef Leaders Program
The Advancing Beef Leaders (ABL) Foundation unveiled its 2026/27 cohort, selecting 22 emerging leaders from Queensland, the Northern Territory, northern New South Wales and northern Western Australia. The 12‑month leadership development program will launch in Darwin in June, coinciding with the graduation of the outgoing cohort. Participants span beef producers and industry professionals, reflecting diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to a strong, sustainable sector. Ongoing support comes from Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries and a range of industry sponsors.
Feedgrain Focus: Promising Forecast Sends Prices South
Australian grain markets slipped as a broad rain forecast softened prices across southern and eastern regions, while the Australian dollar lingered near 72 US cents, prompting buyers to adopt a more cautious pricing stance. Wheat free‑on‑truck (FOT) to Brisbane is...
How AI Will Fuel Future Meat Tech: ACC Undergrad Pitchfest
Australian Country Choice (ACC) hosted a university pitchfest in Brisbane, showcasing undergraduate teams developing AI-driven solutions for meat processing. Twelve teams presented concepts ranging from predictive maintenance to waste‑reduction analytics, with the top three receiving a combined $50,000 to pilot...
Weekly Kill: Some Qld Grids Sharply Higher, as Supply Tightens
Direct‑consignment grid prices in Queensland surged this week as heavy‑cow offers jumped 30‑40 c/kg to 670‑680 c/kg and four‑tooth‑grass steer rates climbed to 755‑760 c/kg. Central Queensland grids also rose about 20 c/kg, widening the price gap between south and central regions. The rally...
Coalition Launches ‘Rescue Our Rail’ Petition for Inland Rail
The Coalition has launched a "Rescue our Rail" petition demanding the Albanese government reverse its decision to cancel the Inland Rail project. The 1,600‑kilometre freight line would link Melbourne to Brisbane, divert 200,000 trucks from highways and cut freight‑sector emissions...
Heytesbury Acquires Livestock Express Fleet in Major Live Export Deal
Heytesbury has acquired the Netherlands‑owned Livestock Express, taking control of its 11 purpose‑built livestock vessels, Singapore office and third‑party technical management services. The fleet transports 600,000‑750,000 head of cattle annually, underpinning northern Australia’s live‑export supply chain. Financing was provided by...
Feeder Cattle Market: Optimism Builds Back After Price Slide
Feeder cattle prices on the Darling Downs slipped to 440‑450 c/kg, suggesting the market may be reaching the bottom of its current cycle as seasonal supply eases and rain approaches central Australia. Angus feeder steers remain resilient, trading around 520‑530 c/kg, outpacing...
Meat Processing Robots Have a People Problem: This Program Is Addressing It
Australia’s red‑meat processing sector is pouring millions of dollars into robotics and artificial intelligence, yet operators worry about who will install, service, and repair the sophisticated equipment. To pre‑empt a looming skills shortage, the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) has...
Dubbo Sale 7 May 2026: Young Cattle, Slaughter Cows Firmer in 6760 Head Yarding
The Dubbo cattle yard on May 7, 2026 featured 6,760 head, dominated by cows and weaner calves, with a modest selection of yearlings and finished steers/heifers. Prices for young cattle rose, with prime vealers and yearlings fetching AUD 380‑461 c/kg (≈ US $2.5‑3.0/kg). Feeder steers and...
Prospects for Algae Nutritional Supplementation of Beef Cattle: Your Questions Answered
A commercial trial in Central Queensland tested AlgaeFeed, a chlorella‑based liquid supplement, on 200 steers during the winter dry season. Supplemented cattle gained an average of +0.1 kg per head per day, while the control group lost –0.7 kg, creating a 0.8 kg/day...
S6 Ep13 – When Fuel Fails: Australia’s Food Security on the Line
In the latest episode of The Weekly Grill, AgSecure principal Andrew Henderson warns that diesel shortages are a "master constraint" exposing fragilities in Australia’s food system. He highlights how just‑in‑time supply chains leave farms vulnerable when fuel or fertilizer supplies...
Recruitment: Three Hints to Help Effectively Embed Your New Recruit
The article outlines three critical steps for embedding a new hire in an agri‑business: thorough reference checking, swift and clear offer communication, and a structured onboarding process. It stresses speaking with at least two referees for ten minutes each, making...
Fuel Reserve Must Reach Regional Australia, Livestock Transporters
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) welcomed the federal government’s $6.6 billion USD fuel‑security package, but warned that its value hinges on diesel reaching regional operators when shortages hit. The package allocates roughly $2.1 billion USD for a government‑owned fuel...
Australian Farmland Values Record 12th Year of Unbroken Growth
Australian farmland hit a new record median price of $10,516 AUD per hectare (≈$6,940 USD) in 2025, a 2.8% rise and the 12th straight year of growth. The market cooled, posting its slowest annual increase in the streak as buyers became more...
Head Stockman’s Forum to Help Emerging Leaders Navigate Transition From Mate to Boss
The Kimberley Pastoral Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) is launching its inaugural Head Stockman’s Leadership Forum in Broome on May 12‑13, gathering about 40 emerging head stockmen and women from the Kimberley and Pilbara. The two‑day event is designed to help new...