Entries Open 15th April 2026
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Now in its third year, the Bindaree Food Group + Colin Say & Co Feedlot Trial & Carcass Competition is back — bigger, better, and built to deliver more insight than ever before.
Every producer has a theory about how their cattle perform. The feedlot trial gives you the facts.
From the moment your cattle arrive at IRLX through to carcass assessment and grading, the program delivers genuine, end-to-end visibility of how your genetics and management decisions translate into commercial results — under consistent, controlled conditions, alongside your peers. It’s not just numbers on a page. It’s a firsthand look at your cattle’s full story, and the knowledge to make better decisions long after the trial is done.
Now entering its third year and growing in both scale and ambition, the 2026 program has been strengthened with new inclusions designed to deepen the value of every entry. Genotype testing at induction provides early insight into the genetic potential of your cattle — a powerful new data layer to pair with feedlot and carcass outcomes. Competing producers will also have the opportunity to nominate their strongest pen of three head for entry into the BEEF27 Carcass Competition, creating a clear pathway to benchmark your cattle on a national stage.
This year also introduces a Hoof Judging Breakfast at IRLX, a Carcass Information Session and Chiller Walk Through, and continues with the highly attended Myola Feedlot Open Day — where you’ll walk with your cattle, hear from guest speakers, and make your BEEF27 selection firsthand.
The program concludes at the Presentation Dinner at Inverell Jockey Club — an evening to celebrate performance and participation across the full supply chain. Participants will compete for a range of Individual and Group awards, with the top two overall winners earning a place on the Bindaree Producers Tour to China in 2027.
If you’re focused on performance, feedback, and continuous improvement, this is the program for you.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entries are open to a pen of 5 head in any of the following categories:
- Angus Steer
- Angus Heifer
- Crossbreed Steer
- Crossbreed Heifer
Entries open: 15 April 2026 Entries close: 12 June 2026
For more information, contact:
Zac McInerney – Bindaree Food Group – 0402 512 262
Ben McMahon – Colin Say & Co – 0474 591 318
Program Timeline
A list of the key events to mark in your calendar
Entries Open
Wednesday - 15th April
The program is open. Submit your entry for a pen of 5 head across any eligible category and secure your place in the 2026 trial.
Entries Close
Friday - 12th June
Last chance to enter. Once entries close, the field is set — make sure your cattle are in the running before the deadline.
Cattle Delivered at IRLX
Tuesday - 7th July
Your cattle arrive at IRLX, Inverell, ahead of the trial kicking off. There they will be weighed and hoof judged.
Welcome Breakfast & Hoof Judging
Wednesday - 8th July
A great way to start the trial. Join fellow producers for breakfast at IRLX before cattle are weighed and assessed by our judge. Hoof judging winners will be announced before cattle depart for Myola — kicking off the competition in style.
Myola Open Day
Thursday - 15th October
The centrepiece of the trial. Head out to Myola Feedlot near Croppa Creek and walk with your cattle as they progress through the program. Hear from guest speakers, assess performance under consistent feeding conditions alongside your fellow producers, and select your strongest pen of three head to nominate for the BEEF27 Carcass Competition. This is a day not to miss.
Carcass Information Session & Chiller Walk Through
Sunday - 15th November
Following processing, producers are invited to view their carcasses after grading and attend a dedicated information session designed to bring the data to life. With a carcass breakdown component new to 2026, this session is built to help you understand exactly what the results mean — and how to translate them into practical improvements on-farm. Morning tea included.
Presentation Dinner
Friday - 27th November
The 2026 trial wraps up in style. Join us for an evening of guest speakers, entertainment, and the announcement of award winners across Individual and Group categories. The top two overall performers will take home the most coveted prize of the night — a place on the Bindaree Producers Tour to China in 2027. A fitting celebration for a program built around performance.
Useful Information
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FAQ's
Answers to all the common questions about the trial
The trial is open to beef producers entering a pen of 5 head in any of the following categories: Angus Steer, Angus Heifer, Crossbreed Steer, or Crossbreed Heifer. If you’re unsure whether your cattle are eligible, get in touch with our team and we’ll help you work it out.
Yes — producers are welcome to enter multiple pens, including across different categories. Entering multiple pens is a great way to compare performance across genetics or management groups within the one program.
New to the 2026 program, genotype testing will be conducted at induction for all participating vendors. It provides early insight into the genetic potential of your cattle, giving you a powerful data point to sit alongside your feedlot and carcass results. Full details on the testing process will be provided upon entry confirmation.
At the Myola Open Day, competing producers will have the opportunity to select their strongest pen of three head to nominate for entry into the BEEF27 Carcass Competition — one of Australia’s most prestigious national carcass events. It’s a unique opportunity to benchmark your cattle on a national stage, straight out of the trial.
The primary delivery location is IRLX – Inverell Saleyards NSW on 7 July 2026.
Additional delivery centres across New South Wales and Queensland have also been made available.
- Dubbo Saleyards NSW
- Wagga Saleyards NSW
- Roma Saleyards QLD
- Moura Saleyards QLD
If you’re located outside the New England region and would like to use one of these alternative delivery locations, please indicate this when completing your entry form.
Attendance at each event is the producer’s choice, though we strongly encourage participation wherever possible — the more of the program you experience firsthand, the more value you’ll take away. Events are designed to be genuinely useful, not just ceremonial, and each one offers a different lens on how your cattle are performing. The Myola Open Day in particular is a day we’d love to see every producer attend.
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