Existing and emerging businesses that have a beef industry focused innovation, AgTech product or service are encouraged to apply for an exhibitor space in the Ken Coombe Tech Yards – the new AgTech and Innovation hub at Beef Australia, May 2021. This new precinct is a world-first site, featuring a curated display of market-ready and…
Shannon Speight (nee Landmark) is passionate about the beef and livestock industry and has taken the reins as Chair of the Beef Australia’s Next Generation Committee. Graduating as a veterinarian from the University of Sydney, Shannon spent extensive time working in various roles. Her career commenced working as a vet with live export in North…
Beef Australia continues to monitor and adapt to the recommendations for planning a major event. A Public Safety Working Group was commissioned in March to support our focus on the health and safety of our community and industry. Beef Australia’s response to COVID-19 remains a focus for this group. The development of our COVID Safe…
CELEBRATING OUR PRODUCERS The Australian beef producer is as diverse as our nation’s landscapes. Whether they hail from the lush green pastures in the South, or the red expansive plains in the North, they all have some things in common… The heart and soul of our industry, Australian beef producers feed our nation and the…
Beef Australia has today announced The Graeme Acton Beef Connections Mentor Partners for 2021. Proudly supported by Westpac, the program was launched at Beef Australia in 2015 and this year attracted a record number of applicants from throughout Australia. The number of women who applied and have been successful celebrates the growth of the industry.…
The Beef Australia 2021 Symposium and Seminars Committee is a diverse group, featuring representatives from Corporate, Agricultural and Government sectors. Consisting of five females and three males, the progressive group is determined to engage with and tackle the hard-hitting issues facing the Australian beef industry. The focus for next year’s Beef Australia Symposium is Leadership. A…
Graeme Acton Beef Connections Mentoring Program Tribute to Our Mentor Ken RichBy Barbara Bishop, Beef Connections Coordinator I first got to know Ken when he was selected to be a Mentor in the inaugural Beef Connections Mentoring Program. Our relationship developed quickly during that program and I realised that I had a Mentor with great…
Beef Australia culminated its week-long digital launch this morning with the announcement of drawcard, The Ken Coombe Tech Yards. Plans to showcase a world first display of beef industry technology, utilised from conception to consumption, are cementing the organisations status as a world-leading event. Beef Australia Chair Bryce Camm said “Ken Coombe was not only…
Beef is Australia’s largest agricultural export and meat processing is the largest remaining manufacturing industry in Australia – so it comes as no surprise the Federal Government and Beef Australia today unveiled plans to further develop an already iconic event. During their week long digital launch, Beef Australia has featured messages from Principal Partners and…
Beef Australia has grown to be a major event for Queensland, providing a platform for business, education, competition, tourism and entertainment. Though the event has broadened its program, the 100,000+ attendees all have one thing in common – a love of beef. Queensland’s tourism and hospitality industry has been hit hard in recent times. Beef…