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Beef News

Gala dinner for Rising Champion awards

Gala dinner for Rising Champion awards

Elisha Parker from Clermont in Queensland named the beef industry's 2020 Rising Champion.

Paving the way for women in meat

Paving the way for women in meat

Tickets now on sale for Brisbane Meat Business Women event.

NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

NAPCO's Ross Peatling takes out prestigious beef innovation award

Cattleman Ross Peatling, Alexandria Station in the NT, was awarded the prestigious 2019 NABRC producer medal last night.

ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

ACCC: beef sector still not doing enough

The ACCC has commended the beef and cattle industry for improving transparency, but wants more work done.

Market strength drives decision to feed on but weaners go

Market strength drives decision to feed on but weaners go

Livestock producers who are working hard to keep breeders in strong condition say the strength of the cattle market is a positive driving force.

Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

Can we triple grain-fed beef exports to China by 2030?

A new report from Rabobank says Australia has an opportunity to increase grain-fed beef exports to China by 65 per cent by 2030.

Mystery Mirboo cattle illness likely tick-borne

Mystery Mirboo cattle illness likely tick-borne

Tick-borne theileriosis likely cause of mystery cattle deaths near Mirboo in Gippsland.

Studstock

Yalgoo sale tops at $14,000

Yalgoo sale tops at $14,000

Yalgoo sales averages $6050

Queenslanders push Waratah Speckle Park sale to $15,000

Queenslanders push Waratah Speckle Park sale to $15,000

Two-year-old bulls set an impressive average.

Hereford ribbons help with drought

Hereford ribbons help with drought

Having handfed his cattle for months and sold down numbers, a two-out-of-two result at the Ekka has eased some of the pain of drought for Pittsworth's Jamie Hollis and partner Mikayla Passmore.

Double $10,000 top for Myanga Angus

Double $10,000 top for Myanga Angus

Déjà vu at Myanga Angus with repeat top buyers returning

Brooklana Angus to $7500, 60pc clearance

Brooklana Angus to $7500, 60pc clearance

Brooklana Emperor brings top one per cent traits to a handy draft of bulls auctioned in dry and windy conditions at Dorrigo on Friday.

Waitara Angus bulls sell to $12,000

Waitara Angus bulls sell to $12,000

Return buyers from throughout the state and Queensland secured the bulls offered at the Chase family's Waitara Angus stud 13th annual sale on Friday.

Eaglehawk Angus to $10,000

Eaglehawk Angus to $10,000

Eaglehawk Angus stud at Glen Innes reached a top of $10,000 with an 89pc clearance at its annual bull sale on Thursday.

Markets

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

Alarm bells ring over corn crop projections

It has not been a walk in the park for the developing corn crop since planting.

Shining a light on beef processor profitability

Shining a light on beef processor profitability

Processor margin models provide a snapshot of beef processing industry profitability.

Charbray heifers make 280c/$1258 at Gracemere

Charbray heifers make 280c/$1258 at Gracemere

Heavier and prime cattle were met by a strong market at Gracemere on Friday.

Charolais cows sell to 220c/$1538 at Emerald

Charolais cows sell to 220c/$1538 at Emerald

There was a yarding of just under 600 cattle at Emerald on Thursday, comprising mostly slaughter types.

Steers 216kg make 308.2c/$666 at Charters Towers

Steers 216kg make 308.2c/$666 at Charters Towers

There was a large yarding of mixed cows at Charters Towers sale on Wednesday.

What's the issue with F1 Wagyu?

What's the issue with F1 Wagyu?

Data shows the premium for Wagyu F1 steers over the EYCI dropped during the 2018 season.

Heavy steers return 305.2c/$1587 at Toowoomba

Heavy steers return 305.2c/$1587 at Toowoomba

There were 613 cattle yarded at Toowoomba on Monday.

Droughtmaster steers 20-24 months sell for $1740-$1880 at Laidley

Droughtmaster steers 20-24 months sell for $1740-$1880 at Laidley

There was solid support from processors, feedlots and western and Downs buyers at Laidley sale on Thursday.

Prime cattle market declines again

Prime cattle market declines again

This week's prime cattle market has seen further decline in quality and numbers as producers hold off selling.

Bairnsdale quality impresses

Bairnsdale quality impresses

Bill Wyndham & Co's special spring sale at Bairnsdale featured a surprisingly high quality line-up of cattle.

Bulls top at 278c, av 204c at Mareeba

Bulls top at 278c, av 204c at Mareeba

There were 576 cattle yarded at Mareeba prime and store cattle sale this week.