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There’s a particular kind of energy in a room when producers, processors, customers and community come together — and last week’s Casino Beef Week Industry Dinner had it in spades. Bindaree Food Group was proud to again be naming sponsor of the dinner, an event that sits at the heart of one of the most […]

The 2026 Bindaree Food Group + Colin Say & Co Feedlot Trial & Carcase Competition is officially underway, with cattle inducted into the program on Wednesday, 8 July. Producers from across New South Wales and Queensland delivered a strong field of 275 head across four categories Angus Steers, Angus Heifers, Crossbred Steers and Crossbred Heifers […]

Cattle and commodity prices continue to place pressure on feedlot and processing margins, with Bindaree actively balancing grassfed and grainfed slaughter, as well as its feeder programs. Production across major beef processors, including Bindaree, has steadied, with limited supply of suitable cattle and market access challenges. From a procurement perspective, southern processors continue to compete […]

Last week, members of the Bindaree Livestock team, joined by CEO Andrew McDonald, hit the road for the Queensland Producer Roadshow, visiting Taroom, Blackall, Clermont and Springsure. The roadshow provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with producers across Central and Western Queensland, strengthening existing relationships and meeting plenty of new faces along the way. Across […]

Bindaree Food Group prides itself on being an Industry Leader when it comes to Animal Welfare. We continuously seek to partner with like-minded producers, agents and livestock carriers to ensure that the animal welfare standards are maintained to the highest degree throughout the entire beef supply chain. An important part of this is ensuring that […]

It’s been a hard run for many across our producer network. The dry has hung on longer than anyone thought, costs haven’t eased, and markets have asked a lot of you. When pressure drags on like this, it doesn’t just affect the business – it wears on you and your family as well. Bindaree Food […]

The operating environment across the livestock supply chain remains volatile. Weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical pressures continue to influence producer decision-making and shape market trends. Large cattle yardings are still being seen across Queensland and New South Wales as dry conditions persist in many regions. Bindaree’s cattle buyers have reported a noticeable shift in supply, with a higher proportion of secondary […]

Two of our team members recently attended the Meat and Livestock Australia Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry Course. Sophie Wells, Livestock Program Manager, and Toby Kellaway, Livestock Development Coordinator, took part in the program across February and March. The Red Meat Ambassadors course is tailored to young industry professionals who are united in their […]

Recently, our team member Jo Tulloch – Livestock & Feedlot Senior Analyst – participated in the 2026 ICMJ Asia Tour, visiting Japan, China and Indonesia. The tour provided exposure to the entire red meat supply chain including feedlots, abattoirs, value-add facilities, food service and industry bodies, offering valuable insights into how Australian beef is positioned […]

Effective parasite control in cattle relies on the principle that prevention is always better than cure. While no system is perfect, proactive management is essential to reduce parasite burdens and protect production. A practical way to assess the effectiveness of a parasite management program is through Faecal Worm Egg Counts (WECs). In cattle under 18 […]

China The Chinese tariff is still on track to come into effect in May (end-of-April shipments). Australia reached 50% of its quota in mid-March and is currently filling around 1% per day. Like most processors, Bindaree is aiming to maximise throughput in April as the window of opportunity into China starts to narrow. This will […]

We are proud to welcome back the Bindaree Food Group + Colin Say & Co Feedlot Trial and Carcass Competition for 2026. Now entering its third year, the trial continues to grow in both scale and impact, and we look forward to producers joining us as the program builds on its strong foundations and delivers […]

China’s recent beef tariff announcement has created some uncertainty for feedlots and processors. Bindaree is developing a robust plan to manage this change, however, in the short term, we will look to increase beef volumes into our established markets such as the United States, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, while continuing to build our presence in […]

This year, we’re keen to spend more time on the ground with you, strengthening the way we connect and work together. A key focus for us will be increasing face‑to‑face engagement through additional supply chain field days. This will give you the chance to see more of the Bindaree supply chain in action – from […]

We’re fast approaching the time of year when calves are ready to be weaned. Before you start, it’s worth taking a longer‑term view: who is your target market, and what can you do at weaning to set those cattle up for success? If your target is the feedlot, research completed by NSW Agriculture has compared […]

We’re pleased to introduce our 2026 summer intern, Lily Moore, who has joined us to get a real, boots‑on‑the‑ground view of Bindaree’s paddock‑to‑plate supply chain. Lily started with the team at our Myola feedlot on 12 January, where she rolled up her sleeves alongside our livestock and feeding teams. She’s been involved in cattle induction […]