News

Yesterday

A staggering 110% return on investment should get your attention!

What's that saying..... work smarter, not harder so you can keep more of your hard-earned cash. I'm sure this is everyones goal, but turning it into reality is where the hard part begins. With operational costs rising across every corner of primary production it was great to read a story from MLA on a North West Queensland cattle producer Sam Fryer who proved that challenging the "way we've always done it" pays massive dividends. Discover how rethinking everyday station routines can buy back your time, slash overheads, and revolutionise your bottom line.

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14 Oct

When cold storage fills to the brim in Brisbane, the ripple effects don't stop at the port

When a tariff triggers a shift in global shipping routes, it’s rarely just a headline for trade analysts, it’s something that eventually hits home at the feedlot gate and processing plant floor.

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7 Oct

Unlocking Your Herd’s Next Level: Why Heifer Selection is Key in Today’s Market

With spring rolling through North West NSW, we’re seeing a solid, firm tone in local markets like Gunnedah. Restocker demand has kicked up, particularly for quality breeding stock and young cows with calves—as producers look to build back with confidence. But with every dollar on feed counting and land management top of mind, keeping the right females in your herd isn't just good practice, it's what keeps your business resilient for the long haul.

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30 Sep

Why Embracing Discomfort Is Our Biggest Asset

I couldn't make it to Gold Coast for BeefEx 2026 last week, but following the updates from afar and reading through the insights that were unpacked during the sessions, one big question keeps rattling around in my head: Are we actually ready to step back, look in the mirror, and learn from how other industries do things?

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23 Sep

More beef, smarter herd - Why Australia's cattle industry is striking gold in 2026

There is big news rippling through the Australian livestock sector and for local producers here in the Gunnedah basin and across North West NSW, the future is looking remarkably bright!

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16 Sep

Make Hay While the Sun Shines: Navigating the Feed Season Ahead

With fodder reserves currently high and a strong production period underway, landholders across New England and North West NSW are presented with a timely window to secure their feed strategies ahead of changing weather patterns.

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9 Sep

Bridging the Ag gap - why getting kids on farm matters for our industry's future

It’s easy to take for granted the dirt on our boots and the effortless way our kids learn where their food comes from. Standing here in Gunnedah, getting ready to send my eldest son off to Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School next year with his two younger brothers hopefully following in his footsteps, I’m constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to live this lifestyle. But step outside our regional bubble, and the divide between city children and the farm gate has never been wider.

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2 Sep

How AI and the Next Generation Are Shaping the Future of Australian Farming

Stand on the edge of any paddock at sunrise across our region, and you’ll see a landscape built on generations of grit, local knowledge, and good old-fashioned hard work. But look a little closer at the horizon today, and you might just catch a user-friendly drone hovering silently into view

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26 Aug

What Trump's latest beef move means for Aussie producers

US President Donald Trump has dropped another bombshell on the global beef trade, announcing a 90-day tariff suspension on ground beef imports to the United States.
So, what does this erratic move mean for us here in Australia?

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19 Aug

What's the real story behind the $100 Billion milestone?

You may have seen the annoncement recently on Australian agriculture reaching a massive $100 billion in total production value. It’s a huge milestone, but if you look just under the hood, there’s a critical story unfolding at the processing level that every producer needs to have on their radar.

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12 Aug

Weather and war and what local producers need to watch next.

Off the back of last week’s update on the El Niño declaring itself, RaboResearch general manager Stefan Vogel dropped some serious insights at Ekka Beef Week in Brisbane. 
Here is what local producers in our region should keep on their radar, along with where the big opportunities lie.

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5 Aug

What an Active El Niño Means for Regional NSW Livestock & Feed (2026/27)

As we move through the second half of 2026, climate models have indicated an active El Niño pattern establishing across the Pacific Ocean. For producers across Regional NSW, we know an active El Niño heading into spring and summer 2026/27 brings distinct challenges for rainfall, pasture growth, and stock management.

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