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BEEF AUSTRALIA 2021

The Australian beef industry assembles every three years in Rockhampton to compete, showcase, learn about and celebrate industry innovations and achievements.

Beef Australia is the premier event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting over 100,000 visitors from throughout Australia and the world, over an action packed week.

NEW IN 2021

Ken Coombe Tech Yards

Beef Australia 2021 will feature a world-first display
of technology that impacts the beef industry.

Exhibit in the Trade Fair

Applications are now open to
feature your business in the
Beef Australia Trade Fair.

Expanding our Footprint

Showcasing Rockhampton and the beautiful Capricorn Coast,
events will take place throughout the region.

Weekly Podcast

“What’s Your Beef” introduces you to industry experts and
characters associated with this iconic Australian
event.

LATEST NEWS

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NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS BEEF: Home cooks and chef

NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS BEEF:
Home cooks and chefs across the world are embracing beef secondary cuts (or more aptly, ‘tasty’ cuts), unlocking a whole new world of delicious flavours, benefits to the budget and the environment.
Beef Australia Executive Chef Shane Bailey knows a thing or two about why these delicious cuts are sometimes best. Try one for yourself – with Shane’s super delicious and healthy, Mediterranean spiced beef Kebab, Greek style couscous and Tzatziki. Here’s the recipe …
Mediterranean Spiced Rump kebabs, Fregola salad and Tzatziki
Serves 4
800g Rump steak cut into 3 cm cubes
Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbls red wine vinegar, Juice and rind of 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic sliced and 1 Tbls fish sauce
Spice mix (combine)
1 tbls cinnamon ground, 1 tbls coriander, 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp nutmeg, 1tsp black pepper
Vegetables for Kebabs
1 red capsicum, 1 yellow capsicum, 1 zucchini cut into 3cm squares, 1/2 red onion cut similar size
Prepare Fregola Salad
300g Fregola – cooked for 7 minutes in boiling, salted water (until al dente) and drain
200g cherry tomatoes cut in half, 1 cucumber diced, ½ red onion finely diced
200g pitted green olives torn, chopped mint, parsley,
50 g preserved lemon, rind finely sliced (can substitute for some lemon zest)
Splash olive oil
Add all ingredients together including remaining dry spice mix
Prepare Tzatziki
200g good thick yogurt
½ cucumber grated – discard access moisture
1 clove of garlic grated
Mix together

Method
Mix together Marinade ingredients and add beef.
Add half of the mixed dry ingredients, and leave in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight
Skewer meat and vegetables, alternating on a metal skewer
Season with flaked salt and grill on a medium high heat BBQ or skillet
Turn every 1.5 minutes until all 4 sides are grilled and allow skewers to rest for 5 minutes
Reheat skewers for 1 minute until hot and serve on fregola
Drizzle Tzatziki over the dish

Note – fregola is a small round pasta from Italy, can substitute jumbo cous cous, or other grains
#beefaustralia #nutritiousanddeliciousbeef #secondarycuts
#tastycuts #australianbeef #tastybeef #deliciousnutritiousbeef

Free Agtech Webinar Monday, 2 November 2020 – 12

Free Agtech Webinar Monday, 2 November 2020 – 12:00-13:30 AEST: Anyone interested in learning how digital solutions can benefit their agricultural enterprise is encouraged to register for a free AgTech webinar to kick start AgTech Month in November 2020.
Now in its second year AgTech Month promotes the many AgTech events that are held across Queensland throughout November.
Keynote speaker Bryce Camm will give an update on the Beef Australia 2021 AgTech and Innovation Hub, while specialists who have embarked on the AgTech journey will also share their knowledge and experience (program included in the link via beefcentral.com)
The webinar, a collaborative event involving the Qld AgTech Cluster, James Walker’s Agrihive and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will focus on the how to make digital systems work for your business, and point you to numerous events where you will be able to explore product and service developments more closely.
Register at beefcentral.com
#beefaustralia #kencoombegtechyards #freewebinar #digitalsolutions #beeftech #smartfamers #cattlemen #agtech #aussiebeef
#makingdigitalsystemswork #bigbeefideas #aginnovation
#researchanddevelopment

SPONSOR SALUTE: Welcome Beef 21 Supporting Partner

SPONSOR SALUTE:
Welcome Beef 21 Supporting Partner BOQ Business.
BOQ Business is a full service lender with a well-rounded offering and customer-centric approach. Backed by the strength of a national organisation, their unique relationship banking model lets you speak with a banker directly to establish a genuine relationship, and tailor financial solutions that suit your business’ needs.
Since 2012, BOQ Business has grown significantly and diversified in assets, industry class and geography. Their dedicated agribusiness team combines local knowledge and experience in agricultural industries to support your business. From intensive horticulture and poultry, to beef and broad-acre cropping, their team is on hand to start the conversation today.
#beefaustralia #sponsorsalute

BEEF AUSTRALIA PITCH IN THE PADDOCK ENTRIES OPEN N

BEEF AUSTRALIA PITCH IN THE PADDOCK ENTRIES OPEN NOW!
Do you have the next big, beef tech idea or innovation?
Do you want to be one of eight finalists to pitch at Beef Australia in May 2021?
Pitch in the Paddock is a pitching competition for start-ups and innovators targeting the beef industry.
It is the only beef-centric competition of its type for start-ups, AgTech developers, inventors and innovators. It offers entrepreneurial talent the opportunity to present their beef-centric business idea, proof of concept, prototype or new product to the largest gathering of beef industry stakeholders in the Southern Hemisphere, live and on-stage, at Beef Australia.
Entries will be judged by a panel of start-up, innovation and industry experts on how their product or service will benefit a segment of the beef supply chain. Entries for Pitch in the Paddock close Monday 30 November. Find out more and enter now at beefaustralia.com.au

#beefaustralia #pitchinthepaddock #beeftech #smartfamers #cattlemen #agtech #aussiebeef #bigbeefideas #aginnovation

@stoneandchalk @sproutxagtech @uninewengland

CHAMPIONS TUESDAY: David and Prue Bondfield of Pal

CHAMPIONS TUESDAY:
David and Prue Bondfield of Palgrove, Dalveen secured the Supreme Champion Interbreed Female title at Beef 1997 with their 30-month-old Senior and Grand cow, Palgrove Panache 55, supporting an impressive bull calf at foot by Canadian sire, Golden Eagle. Panache was a daughter of Palgrove Klout, himself a Brisbane and Sydney reserve champion, and a member of the winning interbreed breeders group at Beef 94.
Pictured: Palgrove Panache 55 led by David Bondfield is sashed by Queensland Country Life stud stock sales manager, Gary Mason.

There's no doubt about it - Leon Giglia loves his

There's no doubt about it - Leon Giglia loves his beef! Whether it's in the paddock, on the plate, or in utero, Leon has an unbridled passion for the livestock industry. As Nutrien Ag Solutions' Western Livestock manager, Leon has the pleasure of overseeing a dynamic and diverse part of Australia's cattle industry. From the Pilbara to Bunbury his detailed knowledge of markets, trends and genetics has been built up over a lifetime. Join What's Your Beef host Jayne Cuddihy as she discovers what sparked his career and why he insists on dragging huge amounts of Western Australian cattle producers across the Nullabor to Beef Australia events.
Tune in or download Leon's podcast at beefaustralia.com.au

@nutrienagsolutions_au
#beefaustralia #whatsyourbeef

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NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS BEEF: Home cooks and chef

NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS BEEF:
Home cooks and chefs across the world are embracing beef secondary cuts (or more aptly, ‘tasty’ cuts), unlocking a whole new world of delicious flavours, benefits to the budget and the environment.
Beef Australia Executive Chef Shane Bailey knows a thing or two about why these delicious cuts are sometimes best. Try one for yourself – with Shane’s super delicious and healthy, Mediterranean spiced beef Kebab, Greek style couscous and Tzatziki. Here’s the recipe …
Mediterranean Spiced Rump kebabs, Fregola salad and Tzatziki
Serves 4
800g Rump steak cut into 3 cm cubes
Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbls red wine vinegar, Juice and rind of 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic sliced and 1 Tbls fish sauce
Spice mix (combine)
1 tbls cinnamon ground, 1 tbls coriander, 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp nutmeg, 1tsp black pepper
Vegetables for Kebabs
1 red capsicum, 1 yellow capsicum, 1 zucchini cut into 3cm squares, 1/2 red onion cut similar size
Prepare Fregola Salad
300g Fregola – cooked for 7 minutes in boiling, salted water (until al dente) and drain
200g cherry tomatoes cut in half, 1 cucumber diced, ½ red onion finely diced
200g pitted green olives torn, chopped mint, parsley,
50 g preserved lemon, rind finely sliced (can substitute for some lemon zest)
Splash olive oil
Add all ingredients together including remaining dry spice mix
Prepare Tzatziki
200g good thick yogurt
½ cucumber grated – discard access moisture
1 clove of garlic grated
Mix together

Method
Mix together Marinade ingredients and add beef.
Add half of the mixed dry ingredients, and leave in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight
Skewer meat and vegetables, alternating on a metal skewer
Season with flaked salt and grill on a medium high heat BBQ or skillet
Turn every 1.5 minutes until all 4 sides are grilled and allow skewers to rest for 5 minutes
Reheat skewers for 1 minute until hot and serve on fregola
Drizzle Tzatziki over the dish

Note – fregola is a small round pasta from Italy, can substitute jumbo cous cous, or other grains
#beefaustralia #nutritiousanddeliciousbeef #secondarycuts
#tastycuts #australianbeef #tastybeef #deliciousnutritiousbeef

Free Agtech Webinar Monday, 2 November 2020 – 12

Free Agtech Webinar Monday, 2 November 2020 – 12:00-13:30 AEST: Anyone interested in learning how digital solutions can benefit their agricultural enterprise is encouraged to register for a free AgTech webinar to kick start AgTech Month in November 2020.
Now in its second year AgTech Month promotes the many AgTech events that are held across Queensland throughout November.
Keynote speaker Bryce Camm will give an update on the Beef Australia 2021 AgTech and Innovation Hub, while specialists who have embarked on the AgTech journey will also share their knowledge and experience (program included in the link via beefcentral.com)
The webinar, a collaborative event involving the Qld AgTech Cluster, James Walker’s Agrihive and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, will focus on the how to make digital systems work for your business, and point you to numerous events where you will be able to explore product and service developments more closely.
Register at beefcentral.com
#beefaustralia #kencoombegtechyards #freewebinar #digitalsolutions #beeftech #smartfamers #cattlemen #agtech #aussiebeef
#makingdigitalsystemswork #bigbeefideas #aginnovation
#researchanddevelopment

SPONSOR SALUTE: Welcome Beef 21 Supporting Partner

SPONSOR SALUTE:
Welcome Beef 21 Supporting Partner BOQ Business.
BOQ Business is a full service lender with a well-rounded offering and customer-centric approach. Backed by the strength of a national organisation, their unique relationship banking model lets you speak with a banker directly to establish a genuine relationship, and tailor financial solutions that suit your business’ needs.
Since 2012, BOQ Business has grown significantly and diversified in assets, industry class and geography. Their dedicated agribusiness team combines local knowledge and experience in agricultural industries to support your business. From intensive horticulture and poultry, to beef and broad-acre cropping, their team is on hand to start the conversation today.
#beefaustralia #sponsorsalute

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Beef Australia is proudly supported by our Principal Partners

Beef Australia is proudly supported by our Principal Partners