# five star (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover five star. Page: Feed: --- ## [Registrations open for MLA Updates in Townsville](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/registrations-open-for-mla-updates-in-townsville/) _2026-08-21 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has opened registrations for MLA Updates 2026, which will be held in Townsville on 24 November. ## [S6 Ep26: Live export identity Patrick Underwood](https://www.beefcentral.com/weekly-grill/s6-ep26-live-export-identity-patrick-underwood/) _2026-08-21 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Weekly Grill podcast his Kerry Lonergan caught up recently with live export industry identity Patrick Underwood, talking outlook for the rest of this year and into 2027, challenges being faced by the live export sector including imported boxed meat volumes now arriving in Indonesia, and other topics. ## [Charters Towers 19 August 2026: Prices lift with improved quality](https://www.beefcentral.com/markets/charters-towers-sale-19-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Nikki Nason · Beef Central_ Quality was mixed, comprising of some very pens of heavy bullocks and cows, mixed quality grown heifers and an increased supply of plain conditioned cows, supported by small mixed lines of young cattle. ## [Recruitment: The workforce has evolved: Is your approach keeping up?](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/recruitment-news/recruitment-the-workforce-has-evolved-is-your-approach-keeping-up/) _2026-08-21 · Guest Author · Beef Central_ From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha, each generation has entered the ag sector workplace in a different social, economic and technological environment. Generational labels should never be used to stereotype employees, but they can highlight broad shifts in workplace expectations, writes Agricultural Appointments' Belinda Chung ## [Saleyard prices lift as rain builds across Southern Australia](https://www.beefcentral.com/markets/saleyard-prices-lift-as-rain-builds-across-southern-australia/) _2026-08-21 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ After a steep decline in recent weeks, saleyard prices are again on the rise as numbers hit lowest point since February and rain continues to fall in Southern Australia. ## [Explainer: What is happening with fuel prices?](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/explainer-what-is-happening-with-fuel-prices/) _2026-08-21 · Eric Barker · Beef Central_ If recent conversations at industry events are anything to go by, the fuel market has moved too quickly for many to keep with. With Beef Central being in the same boat, recently caught up with RaboResearch Australia/New Zealand general manager Stefan Vogel who gave a brief overview of how global conflicts are still putting pressure on oil markets. ## [Dubbo sale 20 August 2026: Heavier feeders and cows up to 15c cheaper in smaller 2400 head yarding](https://www.beefcentral.com/markets/dubbo-sale-20-august-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Heavier feeders were up to 15c/kg cheaper in a smaller 2400 heard yarding at Dubbo yesterday. ## [Three grand finalists named in Young Lot Feeder of the Year awards](https://www.beefcentral.com/lotfeeding/three-grand-finalists-named-in-young-lot-feeder-of-the-year-awards/) _2026-08-21 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Three outstanding young grainfed beef industry stakeholders have been named grand finalists for the Australian Lot Feeders Association’s Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award. ## [How a feedlot became the next step for a growing family farming business](https://www.beefcentral.com/lotfeeding/how-a-feedlot-became-the-next-step-for-a-growing-family-farming-business/) _2026-08-20 · James Nason · Beef Central_ For the Dearden and Durack families buying an established feedlot near Roma four years ago offered a pathway to reducing market volatility, capturing more value and building a more integrated family farming business. ## [Five Star Senepols underline strong carcase, fertility & growth performance for Maynard Cattle Co](https://www.beefcentral.com/genetics/five-star-senepols-underline-strong-carcase-fertility-growth-performance-for-maynard-cattle-co/) _2026-08-20 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Consistent performance in major carcase competitions over the past two decades underlines the meat quality, growth and fertility potential in Senepol cattle bred by Five Star Senepol bull breeders, the Maynard family ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xelg9ANzv0DV) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Nuffield: Improving access to beef grading technology for smaller abattoirs](https://www.beefcentral.com/processing/nuffield-improving-access-to-beef-grading-technology-for-smaller-abattoirs/) _2026-08-20 · Lydia Burton · Beef Central_ Third-generation processor Calian Byrnes has researched beef grading eating quality technology around the world to find ways for smaller processors to implement it. ## [Worker visa changes made without ag sector consultation](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/worker-visa-changes-made-without-ag-sector-consultation/) _2026-08-20 · Terry Sim · Beef Central_ Australian meat processors and the National Farmers Federation are seeking urgent clarification about changes in visa processing priorities that could affect the ongoing availability of overseas skilled workers. ## [Podcast: Saleyard prices up | Calls to delay EPBC | Why is fuel expensive again?](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/the-week-in-beef-podcast/podcast-saleyard-prices-up-calls-to-delay-epbc-why-is-fuel-expensive-again/) _2026-08-20 · Guest Author · Beef Central_ In this episode: What is the future of saleyards? There are calls for a one-year delay to the implementation of the new EPBC laws and Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel explains how global conflicts are still putting pressure on Aussie fuel prices. ## [Former NAPCo head Allan Cooney: What I think about when I’m thinking about markets](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/opinion/former-napco-head-allan-cooney-what-i-think-about-when-im-thinking-about-markets/) _2026-08-20 · Guest Author · Beef Central_ In this contributed article, outgoing NAPCo cheif executive officer Allan Cooney gives insight into how he reads markets and explains why he thinks the female slaughter ratio is outdated. ## [Dalby sale 19 August 2026: Declining numbers trend continues, as heavy cattle lift in value](https://www.beefcentral.com/markets/dalby-sale-19-august-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Heavier cattle showed sone price increases, while lighter cattle were mostly cheaper in the absence of southern restocker interest in smaller yarding of 4100 at Dalby this morning ## [Farm numbers drop but ag leads in business survival rate](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/farm-numbers-drop-but-ag-leads-in-business-survival-rankings/) _2026-08-20 · James Nason · Beef Central_ Agriculture was the only sector to record a net decline in the number of businesses operating in 2025/26 but also posted the highest business survival rate, contrasting figures that provided a timely backdrop to this week's ag leaders summit hosted by the National Farmers Federation in Canberra. See what President Hamish McIntyre had to say. ## [Beef production smashes records as lamb and mutton slows in financial year 2025-26](https://www.beefcentral.com/news/beef-production-smashes-records-as-lamb-and-mutton-slows-in-financial-year-2025-26/) _2026-08-20 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ Latest livestock processing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows a record beef production volume for the year ended 30 June, increasing 8.6pc to a 2.985 million tonnes. Almost 9.6 million cattle were processed during the year, up 8.1pc, with quarterly production records set for the June quarter in NSW, Queensland and Victoria. ## [How to make every millimetre of rain count](https://www.beefcentral.com/production/how-to-make-every-millimetre-of-rain-count/) _2026-08-19 · Beef Central · Beef Central_ The Treloars share their experience, having spent the past decade building a more resilient grazing operation capable of withstanding both flood and drought. ## [Prosperity Vs Adversity – unlocking genetic progress for your herd](https://www.beefcentral.com/sponsored/prosperity-vs-adversity-unlocking-genetic-progress-for-your-herd/) _2026-08-17 · Guest Author · Beef Central_ Breeding Shorthorn cattle in the heat and ticks of Central Queensland automatically sets the Marellan herd apart. But for principals, Lincoln and Lisa Jobs, this location is just the beginning of their breeding program.