Farmers enjoy weekend soaking
By Chrissy Arthur Posted February 15, 2010 08:11:00 Map: Charleville 4470 Graziers are celebrating good falls of rain overnight in parts of western Queensland. Blackall has recorded 70 millimetres and Longreach another 25mm. Over the weekend, Birdsville reported about 80mm and there was also good rain at Mount Isa, Charleville and Thargomindah. Birdsville grazier and OBE Chairman David Brook says cattle producers have welcomed the downpour. “It’ll get the grasses growing and it sets us up for a really good...
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OBE producers are recognized regularly in various media for their contribution to the Australian beef export market, and their commitment to the environment. Please scroll down for recent articles. Roam Free Appetite Magazine, Singapore April 2010 Steak lovers rejoice. The tender and juicy steaks from Australia’s OBE Organic has hit our shores. From prime cuts to meatballs – organic meat travels well Australian Organic Producer Magazine Autumn 2010 For the first time OBE Organic meat fans in Hong...
Read MoreOrganics heating up menus: Top chefs reveal “hottest” trends for 2010
Organic produce has been tipped as one of the “hottest” fine dining trends for 2010 in a survey of over 1800 professional chefs of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) released yesterday. The annual “What’s Hot” survey revealed that 73 percent of ACF chefs voted organic produce as a ‘hot’ restaurant menu trend for 2010, while nutrition and sustainable menu items took out the tops spots. Organic coffee was voted the second hottest non-alcoholic beverage and organic beer, wine and spirits were also...
Read MoreOBE shines at 2009 Mercury Logistics Awards
Nearly 200 industry professionals supported winners in eight categories when the fourth annual Logistics Magazine Mercury Awards gala dinner was held last night at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, in Sydney. Initiated and run by Reed Business Information, publisher of Logistics Magazine, the Mercury Awards recognise significant achievements in supply chain management. Once again, an enthusiastic crowd celebrated and networked with each other to mark the passion, commitment and hard work they’ve invested over the...
Read MoreHolco to distribute OBE products in South Australia
OBE launches their organic beef burgers and meatballs in the South Australian market “These are no ordinary hamburger patties and meatballs; they are made from prime Channel Country Beef which is 100% organic!” What’s happened? Certified Organic Beef Burgers and Certified Organic Meatballs are now available to food service outlets in South Australia. OBE Beef Pty Ltd has appointed Holco Fine Meats to distribute their value-added organic beef products through South Australia and the Northern Territory...
Read MoreBirdsville Hotel / The Outback Loop Award Winners
The iconic Birdsville Hotel, a very proud supporter of OBE Beef products was proud to receive two awards in the recent Queensland Tourism Awards, held on the Gold Coast on the 13th November 2009. Finalist No 1 – Category 6 (Culture and Heritage) Judges Choice Award – Category 2 (Tourist Attractions) ‘Go the Outback Loop’ About Birdsville Birdsville sits on the edge of the Simpson Desert some 1600 km west of Brisbane in the vast Diamantina Shire. To the south lies the legendary Birdsville Track,...
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