SEVEN well-credentialed feedlots from across Eastern Australia have been named finalists in the 2026 Australian Feedlot of the Year Competition, being staged as part of the Australian Lot Feeders Association’s upcoming BeefEx conference on the Gold Coast. The competition has a rich history of acknowledging achievement, tracing back to the first BeefEx event in 1991. “Once again this year’s finalists have demonstrated the depth of talent and innovation across Australian feedlots, from smaller family-run operations right through to the largest integrated supply chains,” Mr Garey said. “This competition continues to showcase best practice and inspires businesses across the industry to keep raising the bar.” Click here to lodge an applicationThe Australian Feedlot of the Year Competition is an initiative of ALFA, independently administered by AusMeat, provider of agribusiness auditing, certification and training services.