Not having accurate and reconciled herd data is one of the biggest challenges we have observed in the Australian beef industry. Getting accurate numbers in the paddock is difficult enough, but beyond that, there are additional challenges in accurately recording, reconciling, and using this data. This results in a significant bottleneck in understanding and improving herd performance at a herd and industry level. In addition, the lack of an industry standard or consistent language for categorising livestock classes and/or age groups has contributed to and compounded the problem of inaccurate herd records. This has been addressed with the Australian Herd Classification Guidelines. In this BeefConnect webinar, join Harry Evans (Bush Agribusiness) when he discusses how these guidelines underpin the classification of animals within the HerdFlow® platform, and outlines how: • HerdFlow® captures, reconciles and reports on animal movements within and between business units, locations and enterprises. It can accommodate standalone single enterprise businesses through to large integrated companies, with multiple business units, enterprises and locations. • HerdFlow® calculates and reports on kilograms produced, animal units carried, herd inventory values, herd inventory change, herd gross profit, reproductive rate and mortality. Herd emissions are calculated within the report using industry standard calculations. • How budgeted herd data can be entered into, and reported on, within the platform as well as actual. • How data can be imported into the HerdFlow® platform. • HerdFlow® does not collect detailed herd data that existing herd software products generally do (e.g. check weights, treatments, or paddock moves) and has been developed to complement, not compete with, existing herd software products. HerdFlow® is the high-level livestock inventory management platform for the extensive pastoral industry that will allow you to assess your herd performance against industry benchmarks using a standardised set of measure.

Join Agriculture Victoria for an engaging workshop to identify seasonal trigger points, plan for seasonal variation and refine decision making on your farm. The workshop will help you use data to inform decisions.

The ‘Using soil moisture probes for seasonal preparedness’ Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) runs from 2022-2026. The project assists producers to make timely decisions using data from the Gippsland soil moisture probe network.

A world-first lamb product graded at 7% intramuscular fat (IMF) and above will soon hit premium restaurant plates in Sydney, following its launch today by Kinross Station and Endeavour Meats, in collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

Australia’s beef industry is on track to break production records in 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) latest Australian Cattle Industry Projections – September Update.

The Restocker Steer Indicator was the cattle market’s standout – rising to 487¢/kg lwt. Demand in NSW also increased the Restocker Lamb Indicator – reaching 1,088¢/kg cwt.

Lamb prices steadied after recent highs and supply remains tight. Top-quality lambs fetch premiums, but overall averages softened. Supply dynamics will shape the future market.

Australia’s feedlot sector has entered the second half of the 2025 calendar year with record levels across capacity, numbers on feed and utilisation. This was underpinned by steady demand from both domestic and international markets.

Farm To Fork Event

Cattle welfare is a key focus for Bindaree Food Group. This commitment extends beyond their own facilities through to each animal’s treatment on supplying farms and while preparing cattle for transport.