We were the proud sponsors of the 2024 RNA Paddock to Palate Competition which is a three-phased competition hosted at the JBS Beef City Feedlot in Toowoomba, comprising of best aggregate weight gain, carcase, and MSA eating quality, giving Australian beef producers the chance to prove the commercial relevance of their cattle. The competition commenced at the start of the year when cattle were inducted into the feedlot. A field day held at Beef City Feedlot in July saw the winners of the aggregate weight gain portion of the competition announced. These winning producers were invited to enjoy their award-winning beef at a private dinner on Tuesday August 6th, at JBS partner restaurant; Deery’s Restaurant Steak & Wine. Once all of the competition entry beef was processed at the JBS Beef City Processing Facility, the carcase and MSA eating quality portion of the competition was judged and announced at the RNA Paddock to Palate Awards on Thursday August 8th. First time exhibitors, Glenisa Cattle Co, triumphed at the RNA Paddock to Palate competition this year, securing top honours in the class 40, 100-day HGP-free export category. Champion overall pen was a line of Charolais x crosses out of Brahman crossbred females, exhibited by Greg and Kal Kelly, Juandah Grazing, Guluguba Queensland. The processed and aged beef is now available for a limited time during the Royal Queensland Show in Queensland, in exclusive venues throughout Australia as competition winning Royal 100 Beef. This year's competition; the 26th iteration, saw 847 head of cattle entered across various classes, with nearly $55,000 in prize money at stake.
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