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After nearly two decades of stringent biosecurity restrictions, Australia has officially lifted its ban on certain US beef imports. While the US has technically been able to export beef to Australia since 2019, a key concern, tracing cattle sourced from Canada or Mexico and processed in the US - rendered most American beef ineligible for import. That’s now changed.

You may have recently seen in the media, the NSW Government has confirmed the detection and destruction of a red imported fire ant nest in Tweed Heads, prompting an urgent biosecurity response to prevent the pest from gaining a foothold in the state.

Young cattle producers with ambition, ability, and a passion for shaping the future of Australian agriculture are being encouraged to apply for Cattle Australia’s prestigious National Beef Leaders (NBL) program.

Gina Rinehart’s recent purchase of the renowned Wirribilla property near Walcha isn’t just a headline-grabbing purchase - it could mark the beginning of a new era for regional New South Wales.

The theft of a $100,000 tank of Wagyu cattle semen and the alleged fraudulent purchase of 114 cattle by a trusted employee highlights a serious vulnerability in agricultural business practices: internal trust and accountability.

There’s been a noticeable shift across many NSW and QLD feedyards this year with heifers taking over the pens in domestic grainfed programs. While it’s not uncommon for supermarket chains like Woolworths and Coles to have a solid proportion of heifers in their programs, right now some yards are feeding nothing but females.

For the first time, Brazil has overtaken Australia as the largest supplier of beef to the United States, reflecting a sharp shift in global trade patterns driven by tightening U.S. cattle supplies and rising demand.

Global cattle markets have been on an upward trend throughout the first half of 2025 - a positive sign for producers after a few unpredictable years. But behind the scenes, geopolitical shifts, biosecurity threats, and global production declines are creating a complex landscape, especially for exporters.

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Teys family has announced it will sell its remaining 50% stake in Teys Australia to long-time joint venture partner and global agribusiness giant, Cargill.

S. Kidman & Co has purchased the 7,000ha Jindabyne Station near Inverell, NSW, for $36 million—its first acquisition in over 20 years—as part of a strategic shift toward Wagyu-Angus beef production under the Kidman Premium brand.

A 90-day tariff pause starting May 14 offers the US partial re-entry into the Chinese beef market, but Australia remains in the driver’s seat due to better access and stable supply.

Cattle trains are running again from Clermont in Central Queensland to Teys Beenleigh after several quiet years, with more services scheduled soon. Teys Australia is keen to use rail to help manage rising cattle numbers, stressing the need for reliable, scheduled transport.