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Have you noticed some cattle perform better than others under the same conditions? New research from QAAFI shows some cattle are naturally better at converting nitrogen into growth and productivity than others. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4mUJiRA

Senior high school students are invited to complete a 10-minute activity on careers in the beef industry. It includes: 1. Before-video survey: bit.ly/4ubgZRU 2. 6 min video: bit.ly/48WpQOT 3. After-video survey: bit.ly/4u9p4Xp Surveys close 24/05/2026.

Did you know… FutureBeef isn’t just for north of Rockhampton? We support producers across ALL of Northern Australia, ALL of QLD, NT + the Pilbara & Kimberley in WA. FutureBeef is your ally on the ground, get in the loop 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/3Qzs28H #FutureBeef #NorthAustralia

Business EDGE is coming to Blackall! If you want clearer business direction, stronger decision-making and a better handle on profitability, this workshop is worth a seat at the table. 📍 Blackall 📅 8–9 June 2026 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/3R1c1IP #businessedge #mla #blackall

Spyglass Research Facility steers topped the sale in Charters Towers last week! Steers daily weight gains across 4 treatments (kg/day): Leucaena: 0.57 Desmanthus: 0.39 Grass: 0.27 Stylo: 0.26 Run-down pastures? Legumes might just be your advantage. 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/3OuOkYx

🐮 Weaning? Time to tick off tick fever vax! Cattle moved into tick country or left unvaccinated are at risk. Vaccinating now can save losses later. Full article 👉 bit.ly/3FQ5POB #TickFever #BeefCattle #QldAg

Its weaning time at Brian Pastures! Here you can see animals interacting with a Greenfeed unit on day one after being weaned. These machines require animals to feed from an enclosed space for a period of at least 3 minutes to collect emissions data from their breath.

Are you preparing for succession? 🎧 “Legacy Isn’t Land” (Ep.187) on the Profitable Farmer podcast Featuring Mike Stephens, Meridian Agriculture Covers: • Starting early • Fairness across family • Protecting relationships 🎧 Have a listen here: info.futurebeef.com.au/3Oh8JjI

Running FutureBeef and keeping the rest of us organised… meet Nicole Sallur👋 Charleville-based, 30 years in the department, and passionate about connecting producers with the right tools. Her tip? If you’re in QLD, NT or WA, FutureBeef is for you. 📞: info.futurebeef.com.au/4uecXaT

2027 Nuffield Australia Scholarships applications close on 8 May. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for producers and agribusiness professionals to shape the future of Australian agriculture. Apply here: info.futurebeef.com.au/49j92l5

🔥 What if spinifex country holds more grazing potential than we’ve been using? #Spinifex covers 25%+ of Australia, but how do we actually turn it into productive grazing land? Join this webinar | 21 May 11am AWST Fire, forage & on-ground WA insights: info.futurebeef.com.au/4ddD1xg

Registrations for the Grazing Land Management EDGE Townsville workshop close TODAY! Learn how to assess carrying capacity, improve land condition, manage pasture and make confident stocking decisions for long-term productivity. Register now 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/46PFR86 #mla

Dehorning isn’t going anywhere, but recovery might be about to level up. MLA-backed research is working on a wound patch that helps seal wounds, reduce infection & deliver pain relief in one go. Would you use it? info.futurebeef.com.au/4cMNeAr #beefproduction #northernbeef #dehorning

Weaning season is just around the corner, and plenty of producers are stocking up on hay… But when that feed analyses comes back, do you actually know what it’s telling you? Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/2CLtPRv

The season might be unpredictable, but your grazing decisions don’t have to be. Using three key decision dates can help you assess pasture, plan stocking rates and stay ahead of the season instead of playing catch-up. 🔗 info.futurebeef.com.au/4ru66IN #grazingmanagement #northernbeef

Wild dog pressure isn’t easing, a report from SQ Landscapes highlights: 🔸 Widespread, ongoing issue 🔸 Impacts on weaning rates + costs 🔸 Mental toll on producers 🔸 Coordinated control = best results 📄 Read the report here: info.futurebeef.com.au/4vVjMjx #wilddogs #pestmanagement

Seen the latest from the Bureau of Meteorology? An El Niño could be on the cards. Now’s the time to preg test: ✔ Identify empty cows ✔ Save grass ✔ Sell before markets drop 🎥 Watch this video on the benefits of preg testing: info.futurebeef.com.au/42cdrSV #beefcattle #pregtest

Neighbours + data + a willingness to share = results The Torrens Creek Producer Group has been: ✔️ Testing diet quality (F.NIRS) ✔️ Fine-tuning supplementation ✔️ Exploring new pasture options And building confidence along the way. 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/3Qv0aCh #torrenscreek

Don't forget to renew or update your biosecurity entity registration (RBE)! This is a legal requirement if you own livestock or beehives in QLD. Once registered your biosecurity entity is valid for 3 years. For more information visit here 👉 info.futurebeef.com.au/4spNNoE

Meet Greta Dunne👋 DPI Beef Extension Officer in Cloncurry with a passion for genetics and helping producers make sense of herd data. Bubbly, driven, and always up for a chat, especially about EBVs! Get in touch if you want to get more out of your data: info.futurebeef.com.au/4crp4Kn